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Episode 16 – Mother Faker by Brittanee NicoleWe’re starting MILF Mayhem with a bang — and by “bang,” we mean four moms living in a full‑blown mom commune that absolutely steals the spotlight. In Mother Faker, our FMC is a curvy, plus‑size powerhouse who accidentally marries her billionaire boss and then keeps the marriage going to help him through a PR nightmare. Meanwhile, he’s over here being a cinnamon‑roll perfectionist who’s been crushing on her forever. He falls for her, her kids, and the entire momcom circus she calls home — and honestly? He fits right in.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode: Mother Faker by Emily Henry Book 1 in The Momcoms seriesAvailable on Kindle UnlimitedSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 15 – Funny Story by Emily HenryWe’re closing out April with Funny Story by Emily Henry — a tender, quietly chaotic story about two people thrown together in the wreckage of heartbreak who slowly rebuild their lives side by side. Between a buttoned‑up librarian trying to start over and a scruffy winery‑boy roommate who is way too charming for his own good, this story is all about second chances, messy healing, and blooming in places you never expected.At its core, this book isn’t just a love story. It’s about self‑discovery, self‑respect, and finding friendships that reshape your world for the better. It’s acquaintances to friends to something more, full of soft moments and the kind of unexpected companionship that sneaks up on you when you need it most. It’s the kind of story that reminds you growth can be messy… and still beautiful.Think: emotional rebuilding, unlikely friendships, and a slow‑blooming connection that feels earned.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode: Funny Story by Emily Henry Support the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 14 – Darling Daffodil Farm by Brittanée NicoleStill blooming our way through April 💐This week’s pick is Darling Daffodil Farm by Brittanée Nicole — a funny, heartfelt small‑town romance where stubborn hearts collide long before they start to soften. It’s sunshine, snark, and emotional undercurrents wrapped in a flower‑farm setting that feels warm even when the characters are busy butting heads.With two leads who clash, banter, and slowly unravel each other’s defenses, this story blends humor with genuine vulnerability… and yes, the spice is plentiful. Like, four‑pepper plentiful. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Think: small‑town tension, reluctant tenderness, and chemistry that blooms hotter than expected.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode: Darling Daffodil Farm by Brittanée NicoleBook 1 in the Hope Harbour seriesSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 13 – Late Bloomer by Mazey EddingsStill in our Love in Bloom era 💐This week’s pick is Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings: a romance that leans more emotional than expected, with characters who feel deeply real, beautifully imperfect, and a little messy on their way to finding each other.With two neurodivergent, queer characters who don’t quite fit into traditional expectations, this story explores connection in a way that feels raw, honest, and at times… a little too close to home — balanced by the softness of a flower farm backdrop that adds a quiet kind of beauty to the chaos. 🌼Think: messy growth, self-discovery, and soft, sapphic tensionCaution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode: Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings Support the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 12 – Secretly Yours by Tessa BaileyApril is in full bloom at Book Tease! 💐This week, we’re starting with Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey—a light, bubbly, and fun romance featuring a chaotic gardener, a very repressed professor, and tension that builds in all the best ways.Think: secret admirer letters, grumpy x sunshine energy, and a man who is absolutely losing controlCaution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode: Secretly Yours by Tessa BaileyBook 1 in A Vine Mess seriesSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 11 – Morbidly Yours by Ivy FairbanksMarch is Lust of the Irish month at Book Tease, and this week we’re closing out the series with a story that leans into dark humor, quiet loneliness, and the kind of love that shows up when you least expect it. Morbidly Yours follows a reclusive undertaker and the bright, chaotic woman who turns his carefully controlled world upside down. Set against a backdrop of Irish charm, the story blends grief and humor in a way that feels both offbeat and deeply human. The male lead is demisexual and lives with a stutter, bringing a layer of representation that feels thoughtful and genuine, especially as his quiet, socially awkward nature becomes part of his charm rather than something to overcome.What begins as an unlikely friendship slowly develops into something neither can ignore. Beneath the awkward moments and sharp wit, both characters are carrying their own forms of isolation, learning what it means to let someone in without losing themselves in the process. And while he may be reserved in most moments, the Irish speaking MMC has a way of making the spicy moments feel extra spicy. The result is a story filled with heart, humor, and a romance that feels as healing as it does unconventional.If you love grumpy/sunshine dynamics, quirky characters, and romances that balance emotional depth with lighthearted charm, this is your week.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode: Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks Book 1 in the A Love in Galway seriesSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 10 – Devil of Dublin by BB EastonMarch is Lust of the Irish month at Book Tease, and this week we’re stepping into a story where mafia power, danger, and devotion collide.Devil of Dublin is a dark romance centered around a man shaped by violence and control, and the woman who becomes the one thing he cannot ignore. As their worlds intertwine, past trauma and the weight of his life in the shadows begin to surface, forcing both to confront what they’ve become, and what they might still have the chance to be. While outside forces close in, it’s the emotional wounds they carry that feel far more pressing, shaping every choice they make. Woven through it all is a thread of magical realism, giving the story an Irish fairytale quality where light and darkness exist side by side. What unfolds is a striking contrast between innocence and brutality, and neither walks away unchanged. The result is a story filled with intensity, emotional pull, and a connection that feels as consuming as it is inevitable.If you love dark, emotionally charged romance, morally gray characters, and stories where love grows in the shadows, this is your week.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode: Devil of Dublin by BB Easton Book 1 in the Devil of Dublin seriesAvailable on Kindle UnlimitedSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 9 – Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch March is Lust of the Irish month at Book Tease, and this week we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a story that combines Irish folklore, rival traditions, and fun, holiday magic. Go Luck Yourself is a queer romance centered around the Prince of St. Patrick’s Day and the Prince of Christmas - two men whose worlds, traditions, and personalities clash almost immediately. When an undercover operation pulls them into the same orbit, what begins as irritation quickly turns into something far more complicated. As intrigue and hidden agendas begin to unravel, both princes are forced to confront the expectations that have shaped their lives — and decide whether they’re willing to break from tradition to become something more than the roles they were born into. The result is a story filled with banter, heart, and the kind of romantic tension that makes enemies-to-lovers so satisfying. If you love magical worlds, chaotic holiday politics, and romances where irritation slowly gives way to something much deeper, this is your St. Patrick’s Day read. Caution: This podcast contains spoilers. Mentioned in this episode: Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch Book 2 in the Royal and Romance series Available on Kindle Unlimited Support the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 8 – Raven of the Sea by Stacey Reynolds March is Lust of the Irish month at Book Tease, and this week we’re diving into a story where the ocean is as powerful as the emotions beneath the surface. Raven of the Sea is a romance shaped by emotional storms, found family, and the kind of healing that only comes when someone finally sees you for who you are. Set in the beautiful County Clare town of Doolin, the story draws strength not only from the sea, but from the people and community that make the town feel like a character in its own right. Branna may appear delicate, but beneath that softness is a resilience forged through hardship. When she meets Michael, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer who spends his life pulling people from the ocean’s most dangerous waters, their lives begin to intertwine in ways neither of them expected. What follows is a story about trust, renewed faith, and discovering that love can sometimes be the safest harbor. If you love romances rooted in emotional healing, resilience, and characters who learn to carry each other through the storm, this is your week. Caution: This podcast contains spoilers. Mentioned in this episode: Raven of the Sea by Stacey Reynolds Book 1 in the O’Brien Tales Available on Kindle Unlimited Support the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 7 – The Exorcism of Faeries by JL VampaMarch is Lust of the Irish at Book Tease, and we’re opening the series with dark academia steeped in Irish folklore, secret societies, and fae that are anything but benevolent.This week on Book Tease, we’re dissecting The Exorcism of Faeries — a gothic romance wrapped in botany, morbid anatomy, and a campus where whispers carry weight.Atta, a mortician and botany student far more comfortable with the dead than the living, finds herself circling a secret world of hidden orders, dangerous fae, and a professor who sees more than he lets on.If you like your romance atmospheric, with a side of unsettling magic, this is your week.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode: The Exorcism of Faeries by JL VampaSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 6 – Ensnared by Rebecca QuinnFebruary has been all about Types of L-O-V-E, and we’re closing out the series with a love story that refuses to fit into a traditional box: Poly / Why Choose Love.This week on Book Tease, we’re untangling Ensnared by Rebecca Quinn — a post-apocalyptic, why-choose romance built on power, protection, and a web of relationships that existed long before Eden entered the picture.One woman. Five men. A bond forged in survival, not romance. Ensnared asks a harder question than “Why choose?” It asks whether choice exists at all. In a world where protection and power are intertwined, Eden begins to understand that equality isn’t offered, it’s demanded.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode:·        Ensnared by Rebecca Quinn ·        Book 1 in Brutes of Bristlebrook trilogy·        Available on Kindle UnlimitedSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 5 – Heated Rivalry by Rachel ReidFebruary’s Types of Love series continues with one of the most electric dynamics in romance: rivalry that burns a little too hot.This week on Book Tease, we’re lacing up for Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid - the M/M hockey romance that practically defined rivals-to-lovers for an entire corner of BookTok.Two professional hockey players. Years of secret hookups. Passion and excitement collide with the fear of being seen, turning chemistry into something that hurts just as much as it thrills.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode:Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid Book 2 in the Game Changers seriesSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 4 – Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan QuinnFebruary’s Types of Love series wouldn’t be complete without something sweet, so Book Tease is diving into Sweet Love with a romcom that delivers spice, humor, and all the feel-good vibes.Just in time for Valentine’s week, we’re having our romcom moment with Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn - a charming, laugh-out-loud romance that proves love doesn’t have to be dark or dramatic to be deeply satisfying. This story is playful, tender, and full of that unmistakable romcom magic that leaves you smiling long after the final page.This book will give you all the giggles, then leave you swooning.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode:Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn Available on Kindle UnlimitedSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 3 – Heartless Beloved by Lola KingFebruary is all about Types of Love, and this week on Book Tease we’re diving headfirst into one of the most intense - and toxic - forms: Obsessive Love.We’re talking Heartless Beloved by Lola King, a dark and emotionally charged romance that explores devotion taken to its extreme. This story lives in the gray area between desire and control, asking when love stops being romantic and starts becoming something far more consuming.This is not a light or cozy read, but if you’re drawn to romances that are intense, unsettling, and impossible to look away from, this one delivers.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode:Heartless Beloved by Lola King Book 2 in the North Shore Stories seriesAvailable on Kindle UnlimitedSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 2 – That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly LemmingNew podcast, new obsessions! January’s Debut theme continues with a wine-fueled night that escalates into demon-saving chaos.  This week on Book Tease, we’re talking That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming - a wildly fun fantasy romance featuring an unhinged (and deeply relatable) heroine, a hot dragon demon, and a plot that absolutely refuses to take itself too seriously.  If you like your romance funny, flirty, and just a little outlandish, this episode is absolutely for you. Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode:That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly LemmingBook 1 in the Mead Mishaps seriesAvailable on Kindle UnlimitedSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

Episode 1 – Queen of Roses by Briar Boleyn New podcast, new obsessions! We are kicking off January (and the new pod) by exploring Debut romance novels. Join Jaimi as she dives into the slowest of all slow burns, Queen of Roses by Briar Boleyn - a debut fantasy romance packed with haunting magic, political intrigue, and one very sassy heroine. Discussion includes: book breakdown and review, spice rating, favorite quotes, and character casting.Because even the mom next door likes her fiction filthy.Caution: This podcast contains spoilers.Mentioned in this episode:Queen of Roses by Briar BoleynBook 1 in the Blood of Fae seriesAvailable on Kindle UnlimitedSupport the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps

 Welcome to Book Tease, where flirty fiction meets chaotic mom vibes.Join host Jaimi, a Central Texas mom with a dirty mind and a heart of gold, as she breaks down the steamy reads and messy characters we can't stop obsessing over. This is your spicy (and safe) space to laugh, rant, and shamelessly indulge in all things romantic - and smutty. Because even the mom next door likes her fiction filthy.  New episodes every Tuesday, starting January 20th. Subscribe now and stay spicy.Support the showFollow for more chaos & commentary:https://www.bookteasepod.comEpisodes available on YouTube@bookteasepod (IG, TikTok, FB)Theme music by The Scraps