Melissa Saavedra Interview: The Steamy Lit Bookstore & Why We Love Steamy Romance

In this episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Mel Saavadra, owner of the Steamy Lit Bookstore, a romance bookstore in South Florida, in anticipation of Independent Bookstore Day! Tune in to hear about:• The Steamy Lit Bookstore• The Steam Box and her promotion of self-pleasure• How she’s supporting romance book authors of color and LGBTQ+ identifying authors• Our shared love of steamy romance books• Steamy Lit Con and more!Plus, learn about the She Reads Romance Books Book Club, where you can gain access to the exclusive, extended interview to hear even more from Mel!To learn more about the Steamy Lit Bookstore and the Steam Box visit: steamylit.comFollow on Instagram and Tiktok: @steamylitSupport the Steamy Lit Bookstore on Libro.fm and Bookshop!Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 27. Check out the entire list of independent romance bookstores to support here: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/romance-bookstores/Join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclubFOLLOW ME! Blog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/ Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Mel Saavadra, owner of the Steamy Lit Bookstore, a romance bookstore in South Florida, in anticipation of Independent Bookstore Day! Tune in to hear about:• The Steamy Lit Bookstore• The Steam Box and her promotion of self-pleasure• How she’s supporting romance book authors of color and LGBTQ+ identifying authors• Our shared love of steamy romance books• Steamy Lit Con and more!Plus, learn about the She Reads Romance Books Book Club, where you can gain access to the exclusive, extended interview to hear even more from Mel!To learn more about the Steamy Lit Bookstore and the Steam Box visit: steamylit.comFollow on Instagram and Tiktok: @steamylitSupport the Steamy Lit Bookstore on Libro.fm and Bookshop!Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 27. Check out the entire list of independent romance bookstores to support here: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/romance-bookstores/Join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclubFOLLOW ME! Blog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/ Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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