Book Size Matters

Grab your wine and turn off the lights because we’re diving into Lights Out by Navessa Allen, the BookTok-favorite dark romance featuring the internet’s most confusingly healthy obsessive MMC.This episode we’re unpacking the stalker trope, praise kink energy, obsessive hero vibes, and a golden retriever man who will track your location… but also ask to officially be your boyfriend. Red flag behavior. Green flag energy. We’re breaking down the kink dynamics, enthusiastic consent discourse, and why this morally grey-but-emotionally-available hero earned a solid 4 out of 5 from us. Full spoilers ahead. The Red Flag Meter is activated. Let’s discuss Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:07 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:01:01 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:01:37 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:07:34 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:19:27 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 01:23:01 Chapter 6: Kiss & Tell -01:33:00 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 01:35:00 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Grab your wine, check your bank account, and maybe don’t make any life-altering agreements tonight because we’re diving into the dangerously tempting arrangement that is Sugar Daddies by Jade West. This is a contemporary romance with a strict “together or not at all” rule, a horse girl with big dreams, two very different men with very specific intentions, and a conversation that shows up when you least expect it. It’s indulgent, it’s emotional, it’s unexpectedly tender, and yes… it absolutely spirals. If you started this for the smut and stayed for the feelings, welcome to the club, we clearly have things to unpack. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:07 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:00:59 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:02:29 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:10:53 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:25:01 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 01:36:49 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 01:46:19 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Grab your wine, dim the lights, and maybe keep one foot in reality because we’re diving into the supernatural situationship that is My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher. This is a paranormal romance with curses, gargoyles, fallen angels, and a love story that moves fast enough to make you question your emotional seatbelt. It’s chaotic, it’s spicy, it’s occasionally unhinged and we have thoughts. If you finished this book and immediately needed to debrief… same. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:07 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:01:25 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:03:01 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:08:43 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:33:53 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 01:28:42 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 01:33:55 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Grab your wine and lean into the Valentine chaos, because we’re unpacking Petty Cupid by Sarah Blue, a playful, supernatural rom-com packed with banter, tension, and Cupid-level interference. This story delivers big vibes in a small package, with characters that click fast and a tone that never takes itself too seriously. Whether you’re here for the vibes, the chaos, or the tea without committing to a full-length read, this episode has thoughts, spoilers, and plenty to unpack. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:07 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:01:02 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:03:11 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:17:20 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:24:57 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 01:02:33 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 01:21:46 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Grab your wine, sharpen your knives (metaphorically), and lower your moral standards because we’re diving headfirst into the darkly delightful chaos that is Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. This is a dark romance that treats violence like a shared hobby and chemistry like probable cause. Somehow, against all logic, it works. We’re breaking down a story packed with razor-sharp banter, morally flexible rules, and a love connection built on trust, boundaries, and a mutual understanding of when not to ask questions. It’s dark, it’s funny, it’s unsettling in a charming way, and it proves that sometimes the real meet-cute is just finding someone who understands your… lifestyle. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:07 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:00:40 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:03:49 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:12:37 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:42:15 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 01:39:28 Chapter 6: Kiss & Tell - 01:54:04 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 01:56:37 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Queue the rum and ready your sea legs, because Kidnapped by the Pirate by Keira Andrews is coming in hot with high-seas chaos. We’re talking ruthless pirate captain and sheltered gentleman, forced proximity, intense tension, and a man who has absolutely no idea what he’s in for. Add in shipboard danger, unexpected desires, and emotional waves that hit harder than a cannonball, and you’ve got a swoony, thrilling adventure that fully delivers on pirate romance chaos Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:07 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:01:22 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:05:26 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:11:20 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:18:24 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 00:47:58 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 00:56:22 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Lock the doors, hide the knives, and maybe don’t trust anyone who smiles too calmly because we’re deep-cleaning the twisted, page-devouring madness that is The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. This psychological thriller serves unreliable narrators, domestic tension you can taste, and a slow unraveling that keeps whispering “just one more chapter” until it’s 2 a.m. It’s sharp, unsettling, and designed to make you side-eye every household dynamic you’ve ever witnessed. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:07 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:01:23 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:03:40 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:07:14 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:22:52 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 01:21:16 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 01:44:52 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Queue the holiday playlist and lower your emotional defenses, because Merrymaker by Kayley Loring is coming in hot with Christmas chaos. We’re talking grumpy producer x human embodiment of tinsel, forced proximity, second-chance tension, and a single dad who is absolutely losing the battle against festive feelings. Add in sharp banter, meddling kids, and rom-com timing, and you’ve got a cozy, laugh-out-loud holiday romance that fully understands the assignment. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:07 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:01:38 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:09:41 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:15:07 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:23:36 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 00:48:31 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 00:58:25 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Grab your hot cocoa and a soft blanket, we’re unwrapping the twinkly, heart-fluttering pages of Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison. We’re basking in a small-town, friends-to-lovers romance with fake dating, real pining, and a cinnamon roll MMC who will ruin you gently. It’s full of cozy Christmas magic and enough yearning to power the town’s holiday lights. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:07 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:01:40 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:05:34 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:15:24 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:38:36 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 01:07:11 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 01:16:51 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Grab your Pumpkin Spice Latte and snuggle in, we’re sipping through the sweet, cinnamon-scented pages of The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore. We’re unpacking a small-town romance with enough cozy vibes to make a Hallmark movie blush. It’s sweet, it’s safe, it’s sprinkled with spice, but let’s just say we were craving a little more heat under all that whipped cream. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:06 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:01:11 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:02:52 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:08:57 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:13:08 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 00:37:43 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 00:43:55 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith  #booktok #books #booktube #bookreview #bookclub #bookrecommendations #latinabookclub #pumpkinspicecafe

Grab your wine and brace your moral compass, we’re diving into the dangerous pages of Diavolo by T.A. Fan. We’re unraveling a mafia romance filled with power tension, obsession, and an alpha who loves like a threat. This man is a red flag with a pulse, and unfortunately, we’re waving him in. Content Note: This book contains dark and potentially triggering themes. Listener discretion is advised. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:06 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:07:57 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:09:59 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:16:15 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:36:48 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 01:08:00 Chapter 6: Kiss & Tell - 01:15:35 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 01:16:09 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Grab your wine and maybe some holy water, we’re diving into the ungodly pages of Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux. Tune in as we unpack a dark, sinful read that has all the ingredients for obsession: sin, spice, and a hot demon worth selling your soul for…but let’s just say, we’re keeping ours. Content Note: This book contains dark and potentially triggering themes. Listener discretion is advised. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Meet-Cute- 00:00:05 Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:01:35 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:02:36 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:06:44 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:39:53 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 01:19:35 Chapter 6: Kiss & Tell - 01:27:09 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 01:30:53 Submit Your Book Recs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeevrtngGe8mvyJFE6TYc2afWVflSXJ7zIuvtZdOwwUBg4BA/viewform?fbclid=PARlRTSAM0Vq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxGHBKtBZ87uADv9KNH16tXEmFHIckOh2jj2gbaTY_kvY6pbaztJqyw27D9h_aem_VaXHbyYKrLZXePe3PVmxEg&pli=1 Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith

Grab your wine and trigger warnings, we’re going deep into the twisted pages of Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton. Join us as we unpack the viral dark romance that has BookTok in a chokehold. Is this a dark masterpiece or crossing the line? Tune in and get the tea (spoilers and all). Content Note: This book contains dark and potentially triggering themes. Listener discretion is advised. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Love Notes - 00:00:20 Chapter 2: The Dating Profile - 00:02:15 Chapter 3: Between The Covers - 00:07:30 Chapter 4: Pillow Talk - 00:26:45 Chapter 5: Hot Takes & Heartaches - 00:50:24 Epilogue: To Be Continued - 01:01:00 Submit Your Book Recs! Go follow! Instagram - @BookSizeMattersPodcast TikTok- ‪@BookSizeMattersPodcast‬ Angel Robles Instagram - @itsgirlangel TikTok - @_itsgirlangel Edith Martinez Instagram - @eeeedith TikTok - @eeeedith YouTube -  @eeeedith  #booktok #books #booktube #bookreview #bookclub #bookrecommendations #latinabookclub #hauntingadeline

Welcome to Book Size Matters, hosted by Edith Martinez and Angel Robles, where we shamelessly dive into our latest romance reads and spill the tea like it’s hot. From messy love triangles to scenes that had us clutching our pearls (and rereading twice), no trope is safe and no fictional man goes unjudged. Between laugh-out-loud moments and wildly out-of-pocket takes. We dissect your favorite romance books like we’re in a group chat with no filter. So whether you’re a romance book junkie, a casual reader, or just here for the chaotic vibes, come hang out with us. We read it so you don’t have to. You’re welcome.