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Calling all reality dating show fans — this one was made for you. This MM workplace romance delivers equal parts cute, messy, and cookies. Read it with us before the movie arrives.📖 This Week’s Book: The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun💞 Tropes: MM, forced proximity, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine⚠️ Triggers: mental health struggles, homophobia🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introducing The Charm Offensive00:09:58 - Book Ratings and Review00:19:07 - Deep Dive: The Charm Offensive01:00:13 - Final Thoughts, Love Interest Tiering, and Next Week’s Book⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod 

We asked for groveling and Lola Rock took that seriously. Pack Darling Pt. 2 is giving us men putting in WORK to win back their omega, we love to see it. 📖 This Week’s Book: Pack Darling Pt. 2 by Lola Rock💞 Tropes: MMFM, omegaverse, enemies to lovers⚠️ Triggers: bullying, abuse, trauma, violence🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introducing Pack Darling Pt 200:05:16 - Book Ratings and Review00:16:55 - Deep Dive: Pack Darling Pt 201:05:14 - Final Thoughts, Love Interest Tiering, and Next Week’s Book⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

Is Lilah Darling the coolest omega in the whole world? Yes. Join us as we dive into Pack Darling Pt 1 and all the angst and bad behavior that will make the alpha groveling hit just right.📖 This Week’s Book: Pack Darling Pt. 1 by Lola Rock💞 Tropes: MMFM, omegaverse, enemies to lovers⚠️ Triggers: bullying, abuse, negligence🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introducing Pack Darling Pt 1, Characters, and Storyline00:16:44 - Book Ratings and Review00:22:10 - Deep Dive: Pack Darling Pt 101:09:57 - Final Thoughts, Predictions, and Next Week’s Book⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

This week we're jumping in early on the newest installment of the Into Darkness dark romance trilogy. Our MMC is certainly a brat…but is he also a d***? Join us as we unpack that any more.📖 This Week’s Book: Game On by Navessa Allen (Into Darkness #3)💞 Tropes: Dark romance, enemies-to-lovers, brat kink, MMF⚠️ Triggers: Bullying, violence, child abuse (past), coercion/blackmail🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introducing Game On, Characters, and Storyline00:19:11 - Book Ratings and Review00:21:39 - Deep Dive: Game On00:59:06 - Final Thoughts, Love Interest Tiering, and Next Week’s Book⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

This week's book has all the makings of a Hallmark movie: sweet, cozy, and just a hint of spice. Join us as we flex our (very limited) football knowledge as we review The Boyfriend Comeback.📖 This Week’s Book: The Boyfriend Comeback by Lauren Blakely (Winner Takes All #1)💞 Tropes: MM, football sports romance, rivals to lovers, secret relationship⚠️ Triggers: Loss/death, anxiety🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introducing The Boyfriend Comeback, Characters, and Storyline00:11:35 - Book Ratings and Review00:21:28 - Deep Dive: The Boyfriend Comeback01:00:55 - Final Thoughts, Love Interest Tiering, and Next Week’s Book⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We are THRILLED to be able to talk about this new entry to one of our favorite sports romance series, Windy City. 📖 This Week’s Book: In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde💞 Tropes: Sports romance, workplace relationship, age gap, enemies to lovers⚠️ Triggers: sexism🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introducing In Her Own League, Characters, and Storyline00:11:34 - Book Ratings and Review00:22:14 - Deep Dive: In Her Own League01:05:38 - Final Thoughts, Love Interest Tiering, and Next Week’s Book⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

If you thought Part 1 was spicy just WAIT until we get into Part 2. Harley Laroux pulled out all the stops and we aren't sure if anything is left.📖 This Week’s Book: Losers Pt 2 by Harley Laroux (Losers #2)💞 Tropes: MMFMM, Why Choose romance, BDSM, Enemies to Lovers⚠️ Triggers: Bullying, BDSM including knife play and degradation, consensual non-consent⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

Oh boy this one was SPICY. Harley Laroux did not hold back, giving us every MMFMM configuration and interaction you could possibly imagine in this prequel novella and part one of the Losers duology.📖 This Week’s Book: The Dare and Losers Pt 1 by Harley Laroux (Losers #0.5 and #1)💞 Tropes: MMFMM, Why Choose romance, BDSM, Enemies to Lovers⚠️ Triggers: Bullying, BDSM including knife play and degradation, consensual non-consent⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We aren't waiting to give you our thoughts on this book (hehe...get it). This FF romance nailed the personality and the yearning, but our leads couldn't pull off sneaky to save their lives - we love it.📖 This Week’s Book: Those Who Wait by Haley Cass💞 Tropes: FF, friends to lovers, political romance⚠️ Triggers: Nothing major🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - New Format and Book Introduction00:04:32 - Overview: Characters, Storyline, and Ratings00:26:11 - Deep Dive: Those Who Wait01:02:50 - Final Thoughts, Love Interest Tiering, and What We’re Reading Next⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

Start your engines because we're all in our first Formula 1 sports romance. We brought our friend, and Charles Leclerc's #1 fan, John along for the ride.📖 This Week’s Book: Racing Hearts by Grace Newman💞 Tropes: MF, F1 sports romance, rivals to lovers, fake dating⚠️ Triggers: None🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction to the World of F100:08:39 - Deep Dive: The Fake Dating Pact00:23:08 - Deep Dive: Miami’s Intense Race and Monza’s Intimate Moments00:43:05 - Deep Dive: Triple Crown Victory and Passionate Yacht Confessions01:09:00 - Book Ratings and Review⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

Finally a BDSM book that fully commits to the trope (and it's MM to boot, what a treat). Terms of Service takes us into the world of domestic servitude and we're taking you along for the ride.📖 This Week’s Book: Terms of Service by Marie Sexton (Heretic Doms Club #1)💞 Tropes: MM, BDSM, domestic servitude⚠️ Triggers: Emotional Abuse🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction: Marie Sexton’s Terms of Service00:02:50 - Deep Dive: River’s Controlling Ex and Meeting Pharmacist Phil00:18:14 - Deep Dive: Edging, Pineapple Juice, and Unannounced Visits00:29:41 - Deep Dive: Poker Night and Rule Breaking00:48:21 - Deep Dive: The Closure Trope, Drug Theft, and Choosing Happiness01:05:01 - Wrap-up and Book Ratings01:11:25 - What We’re Reading and Next Week’s Book⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We're nothing if not committed and we were going to finish this dark romance duology no matter the cost. Liv Zander tested our limits on this one.📖 This Week’s Book: Shadows So Cruel by Liv Zander (Court of Ravens #2)💞 Tropes: MFM, Dark Romance, Bully Romance, Romantasy, Enemies to Lovers⚠️ Triggers: Again, all of them. Dubcon, rape, sexual assault, violence.🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Intro and Recap of Feathers So Vicious00:03:35 - Deep Dive: Shadows So Cruel1:03:55 - Book Ratings and Love Interest Tiering⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We’re diving into Feathers So Vicious, a bully romance that asks: when does it go too far? Are we going to have to add an F tier for our MMC or can the plot save it?📖 This Week’s Book: Feathers So Vicious by Liv Zander (Court of Ravens #1)💞 Tropes: MFM, Dark Romance, Bully Romance, Romantasy, Enemies to Lovers⚠️ Triggers: All of them - no seriously. Dubcon, noncon, violence and gore.🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Diving Into Feathers So Vicious: 00:01:59 - Unpacking Liv Zander’s World: Ravens, Kingdoms, and More00:06:45 - Deep Dive: Our Characters’ Traumatic Introductions00:27:59 - Deep Dive: Sebian and Galantia’s Developing Connection00:42:42 - Deep Dive: Malir’s Calculated Affection and Intimate Moments00:59:54 - Deep Dive: True Intentions Revealed1:05:00 - Book Ratings and Predictions for Shadows So Cruel⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We’re blasting off with our first-ever sexual space opera. It has all the Star Wars vibes but is it actually epic? 📖 This Week’s Book: Calamity by Constance Fay (Uncharted Hearts #1)💞 Tropes: MF, SciFi Romance, Enemies-to-Lovers⚠️ Triggers: Violence🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 Welcome and World Building00:03:21 Deep Dive: Blasting Off with Calamity00:13:33 Deep Dive: Cults, Mercenaries, and Backstory00:26:33 Deep Dive: Tattoo Removal, Death Stars, and Bloody Escapes00:39:01 Deep Dive: Lock-Picking Skills and Juvenile Sibling Confrontation00:54:01 Overall Book Ratings⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

An oldie but a goodie, we’re dragging The Sweetest Oblivion back into the spotlight. In this mafia romance, the obsession runs fierce, touches are stolen, and the tension is nothing short of lethal.📖 This Week’s Book: The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori (Made #1)💞 Tropes: MF, Mafia romance, arranged marriage, forced proximity⚠️ Triggers: Murder🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 Unpacking Mafia Romance Tropes and Book Intro00:04:46 Deep Dive: The Sweetest Oblivion00:48:30 The Possession Trope00:50:30 Book Review and Rating⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

The Smut Plug goes back to where it all began with The Bonds That Tie series now told from the boys’ perspective. Will it deepen the obsession or leave us disappointed? 📖 This Week’s Book: Broken Ties by J. Bree (The Bonds That Tie #7)💞 Tropes: MFM, Romantasy, Reverse Harem⚠️ Triggers: Dubious consent🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 Introduction to Broken Ties00:06:51 Deep Dive into Oli, Nox, Gabe, and Atlas’s Perspectives00:24:18 The Problematic Re-writing of the Nox Encounter00:31:37 What We Wish Had Happened00:34:23: Book Ratings and Wrap-up⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We thought the ten man harem in this book might be too much, but the strong personalities, unique plot, and standout smut gave us plenty to talk about.📖 This Week’s Book: Ironside Academy series by Jane Washington💞 Tropes: Why Choose, romantasy, academy romance, fated mates⚠️ Triggers: Abuse, attempted assault, bullying, violence⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

This week we’re reading It’s Different This Time, the cozy second chance romance that might have officially cured Danielle of her trope hate. This past and present love story has a lot of big feelings, NYC moments, and a little Les Misérables energy sprinkled in.📖 This Week’s Book: It's Different This Time by Joss Richard💞 Tropes: MF, second chance romance⚠️ Triggers: Terminal illness⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

This week's dark holiday romance asks one big question: what’s better than one stalker? Two. We debate whether there’s a “right” way to stalk someone, why you should always help your elderly neighbors, and the logistics of getting from Manhattan to Staten Island in a blizzard. 📖 This Week’s Book: He Sees You When You're Sleeping by Alta Henley (Naughty or Nice #1)💞 Tropes: MF, dark romance, stalker romance, holiday romance⚠️ Triggers: stalking, sexual assault (attempted), dubious consent🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction and the Stalker Trope00:02:52 - Deep Dive: Jack’s Obsession00:14:30 - Deep Dive: Chloe’s Dark Secret00:33:20 - Deep Dive: Jack’s True Identity Revealed00:41:00 - Deep Dive: The Snowstorm Showdown00:51:00 - Book Ratings and Review⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We're going on a holiday road trip romance with brother’s best friend(s) while joined by our friend Casey. This real Christmas bride is bringing words of wisdom on the best Christmas movie to watch if you're trying to impress your date. You're welcome!📖 This Week’s Book: Filthy Rich Santas by Eva Ashwood💞 Tropes: Why Choose, holiday romance, brother's best friend, BDSM⚠️ Triggers: verbal abuse 🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introducing Filthy Rich Santas and This Week’s Guest00:05:10 - Deep Dive: Lana’s Kink Club Debut and Start of the Road Trip00:22:19 - Deep Dive: The One Bed Trope and Lana’s Lupus Reveal00:48:53 - Deep Dive: The Christmas Party Blow-up01:08:56 - Final Ratings, Best Scenes, and Book Recommendations⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We’re kicking off our first FF romance that eases us into the holiday season. Plus, our main character shares one of our names, which was confusing, to say the least. 📖 This Week’s Book: Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner💞 Tropes: FF, age gap romance⚠️ Triggers: alcoholism⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We’re diving into this week's book with a special guest: Danielle’s sister. Cassie is overwhelmed by the Northeastern accents, we debate the true value of good pastrami, and we ask the critical question: is shirtless beekeeping hot or just completely unrealistic? 📖 This Week’s Book: White Rose Painted Red by Blake and Elena Lawson (The Painted Sinners #1)💞 Tropes: Why Choose, dark romance⚠️ Triggers: Abuse (past), murder🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Book Introduction and This Week’s Guest00:04:02 - Deep Dive: White Rose Painted Red01:08:00 - Book Ratings and Review⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We’re wrapping up Emily Rath’s Jacksonville Rays series and we can’t believe it’s the end (for now). This one might just be the best of the bunch, and not just because we love a good M/M romance. Expect slow burn, big feelings, and plenty of spice on and off the ice as we say goodbye to our favorite hockey crew.📖 This Week’s Book: Pucking Strong by Emily Rath (Jacksonville Rays #4)💞 Tropes: MM, slow burn, found family⚠️ Triggers: Attempted assault, death🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction to Pucking Strong00:02:30 - Deep Dive: Chaotic First Encounters, Family Tragedies, and Weddings00:31:36 - Deep Dive: Henrik’s Self Discovery and New Intimacy00:54:07 - Deep Dive: HEA01:03:00 - Book Ratings and Review⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We’re diving into Stuffed by Jessica Gadziala, a cozy second chance romance. Did we pick it because of the name? Absolutely. Did Danielle’s mom write it? Probably not… but we’re not ruling it out. 📖 This Week’s Book: Stuffed by Jessica Gadziala💞 Tropes: MF, Thanksgiving romance, second chance romance⚠️ Triggers: body dysmorphia🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome and Book Overview00:01:57 - Deep Dive: Stuffed00:35:30 - Book Ratings and Review⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We’re breaking down Pucking Sweet by Emily Rath, and it seems she’s finally hit her M/M stride! But can the "interactions" be strong enough to help Danielle survive her most-hated trope… pregnancy? We’re about to find out.📖 This Week’s Book: Pucking Sweet by Emily Rath (Jacksonville Rays #3)💞 Tropes: MMF, hockey romance, pregnancy⚠️ Triggers: abuse (past)🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Introducing the Main Characters of Pucking Sweet00:10:01 - Deep Dive: Poppy and Novi’s Chemistry and Cole’s First Kiss00:19:04 - Deep Dive: Ice Machine Hookups and Beach Ultimatum00:44:56 - Deep Dive: House Redesign and Major Health Reveals01”05”30 - Book Ratings and Review⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We’re getting Pucking Wild with another Emily Rath hockey romance, and the book definitely lives up to the name. 🏒 Expect adventurous toys, steamy saunas, and plenty of drama as the Jacksonville Rays bring the heat on and off the ice. 📖 This Week’s Book: Pucking Wild by Emily Rath (Jacksonville Rays #2)💞 Tropes: MF, age gap romance, hockey romance⚠️ Triggers: domestic violence (off page), stalking⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We’re diving into Emily Rath's Jacksonville Rays hockey romance series. 🏒 From Kindle translation tips to cheering for the interactions we’ve long awaited, join us for a fun kickoff to a series that covers every couple dynamic from A to Z.📖 This Week’s Book: That One Night and Pucking Around by Emily Rath (Jacksonville Rays #0.5 and #1)💞 Tropes: Why Choose, hockey romance⚠️ Triggers: Nothing major⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

Lucky number 13! We’re talking Brutal — a dark, killer romance that’s either deadly serious or not serious at all. Cassie breaks out her English degree for some actual analysis, while Danielle can't hide her disdain for our FMC. The result? A Halloween treat.📖 This Week’s Book: Brutal by AJ Merlin (Pleasure and Prey #2)💞 Tropes: MF, dark romance, stalker romance⚠️ Triggers: Murder, stalking, dubious consent⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

We’re back in the omegaverse and this time, the bonds are officially forming. All the threads we’ve been waiting for finally come together with healing, love, steam, and a well-earned happily ever after. Plus, a ballet scene so hot it’s permanently on our mental highlight reel.Trigger warnings: Sexual abuse (past, off page), stalking

We're diving into a cozy omegaverse romance where kind, well-adjusted (and well-endowed) men give our heroine the princess treatment she deserves. Plus, we finally get those interactions we’ve been waiting ten episodes for.📖 This Week’s Book: Lola and the Millionaires Part 1 by Kathryn Moon💞 Tropes: Why Choose, omegaverse, found family⚠️ Triggers: Sexual abuse (past, off page), stalking🔖 Episode Chapters00:00:00 - Unpacking the World of Omegaverse00:04:00 - Deep Dive: From Club Hookups to Corporate Intrigue00:36:09 - Deep Dive: A Bold Pack Proposal00:52:28 - Book Ratings and Review⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

Ever wondered what it’s like to get up close and personal with a guy rocking more piercings than a jewelry store? Yeah…neither had we (ahem). But thanks to this week’s read, we found out anyway. 📖 This Week’s Book: Up the Ladder by Ana D'Arcy💞 Tropes: MF, sex lessons, friends with benefits⚠️ Triggers: Emotional abuse, death (past)⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show:Leave us a rating and reviewFollow or subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare this episode with a fellow romance readerFind us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

This week, we continue the mafia series by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti with book two, Beautiful Savage. We’re talking an unrelenting barrage of pet names (“savage girl,” “mountain man” truly nonstop), Little Mermaid-style lost voice drama, and some pre-coitus property destruction that had us fuming. Trigger warnings: Violence, torture, attempted sexual assault, abuse

This week, we’ve got Beautiful Carnage by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. Yes, the same duo behind Zodiac Academy, but this one’s a deep cut from their backlist. It’s billed as a dark mafia romance but it isn’t all that dark (or maybe we’re just a little twisted). There are ridiculous situations galore: handcuffed together (and oops, lost the key), destroying hundreds of bottles of wine for no apparent reason, and oh yeah - someone literally punches a wolf in the face.Trigger Warnings: Violence, kidnapping, attempted sexual assault

We’re volleying our way into Clean Point by Meg Jones. This sports romance has an age gap, drug-test drama, and just the right amount of family drama. Two rival tennis stars, off-the-court tension, and a small but oh-so-important hat subplot. Is it a slow burn if they’re thirsting after each other from page one? We have thoughts and we're sharing them.Trigger warnings: Abusive parent, drugging

The Smut Plug — your new favorite hookup for all things romance, romantasy, and seriously spicy smut. Book besties Danielle and Cassie are here to be your personal book club for the stories you might be too shy to bring up at brunch. Reverse harems? Bully romances? Dark mafia love affairs? We’ve got it all and we’re not afraid to talk about it.

Just realized the title symmetry as we wrote this. It's fitting because we’ve finally made it to Unbroken Bonds, the last book in The Bonds That Tie series! We thought it was all wrapping up after book five but nope, there’s a whole new set of villains popping up to keep the story going.We'll also finally rank the boys on our Book Boyfriend Tier List (Atlas’s spot will shock no one), and share our go-to reverse harem recs for when you inevitably need more. Join us on the dark side!Trigger warnings: Death, violence

The title says it all. Things are getting tragic. In this episode, Danielle and Cassie dive into Tragic Bonds, book five of The Bonds That Tie series. Emotions are high, trauma is front and center, and Nox’s backstory starts to click. Join us as we get closer to the end of this wild ride (pun intended).  Plus, we finally get to explain why we call this series “shadow d****” to literally everyone we know. Trigger warnings: Sexual abuse (past), death, violence

We’re back for book four of J. Bree’s The Bonds That Tie reverse harem series, Forced Bonds, and we’ve got questions. Mainly, will the bonding ever be complete if Nox can’t stop being a jerk? Signs point to unlikely.We also unpack the universal struggle of reading smutty scenes on an airplane next to complete strangers and pretending you’re fine. Trigger warnings: Abuse (past), death, violence

We’ve made it to book three of J. Bree’s The Bonds That Tie series, Blood Bonds, and things are officially happening. Danielle and Cassie are here to unpack all the details: new scenery, surprise powers, the one-tent trope (this is a new twist), group situations, and a whole lot of feelings these men have no idea how to handle. Trigger warnings: Abuse (past), torture, violence

We’re back for round two of J. Bree’s The Bonds That Tie series, and guess what? There’s finally sex.In this episode, Danielle and Cassie break down Savage Bonds. We’re talking shadow puppies, power reveals, the iconic one-bed trope, burning down historic buildings post-coital (as one does), and, of course, hot men making deeply questionable life choices.Also we know Danielle sounds like she’s living in a cave…we’re trying here! Trigger warnings: Abuse (past), violence

Today, we’re diving into the book that started our obsession — Broken Bonds by J. Bree. Buckle up, because we’ve got rejected mates, a foul-mouthed FMC, morally questionable love interests, and just enough sexual tension to almost make up for the fact that the spice is basically nonexistent (seriously, where’s the smut?!).Danielle and Cassie are here to break down the characters, the world-building, the “stacked men,” and all the unhinged moments along the way. Never read a reverse harem before? Don’t worry, we cover all the details on that too.Trigger warnings: Abuse (past), bullying, dubious consent, violence