High Ladies of the Smut Court

Welcome to Boneyard Key, the most haunted small town in Florida. Cassie’s new to town and just bought the mysterious Hawkins House. Nick is the grumpy coffee shop owner. He’s about to show Cassie the truth about his hometown. This cozy spooky romance by Jen DeLuca is just what we needed.

Sorry we dropped off socials for a bit.. guess it kind of goes with this book. But we’re back and have been reading a lot! At The Lair, secrets pour as freely as the whiskey. Alli is a "liar" on the run. Travis is an ex navy seal sworn to protect her. If you like emotional romantic suspense with grit, heart, and a dash of “don’t screw this up,” this one might be your next favorite. Lisina Coney is back at it with “The Lair”.

What do you do when you’re in your 20’s, single, and unemployed (again)? Move to Scotland for 6 months to run a coffee shop in a tiny town with your best friend of course! This sweet story has everything: grumpy/sunshine, LGBTQ+ representation, a penis rock, and hairy coo’s. Let Courtney and Rachael tell you why we loved The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn.

She wasn’t looking for him, she was looking for her father. He wasn’t looking for her, but she keeps showing up. He swore he would never love. She swore to stay away from the gangs that ruined her life. In this episode Rachael and Courtney discuss Arran’s Obsession by Jolie Vines. And they tell each other how they really feel about this dark romance murder mystery.

(In the tune of You Belong With Me) She wears high heels, he wears converse. She’s a fancy doctor and he’s a small town man. Dreaming about the day when they wake up and find That what they’re lookin for has been here the whole time. Sorry about the long break, life just gets in the way sometimes. But this week Courtney and Rachael read one of our favorites, Part Of Your World by Abby Jimenez.

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any crazier, Rebecca Yarros cranks up the intensity with Onyx Storm! Join the High Ladies of the Smut Court as we return to Basgiath, ready to dive into the chaos and hunt for a cure for our favorite shadow daddy.

What starts as the worst possible meet cute, to an almost hookup, to a quickie wedding, turns to true love and being seen by your person. Walking gold star sticker (and multiple deleter) Lark Montague, forms a plan with grumpy contract killer Lachlan Kane, to save his family. Courtney and Rachael discuss Leather & Lark. The second book of The Ruinous love Trilogy by Brynne Weaver. This book will have you laughing out loud and wanting to do more arts and crafts.

Second year at Basgiath is just as hard as year 1; but now add so many lies, a secret revolution, new enemies, and a teenage dragon. There’s non stop drama and a really nice chair. Rachael and Courtney are back with Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.

Starting 2025 with the book that made Courtney and Rachael besties. Dragons, shadows, and lightning oh my! Join us while we head off to Basgiath War College to earn our dragon in Rebecca Yarros’s hit romantasy novel Fourth Wing! So squeeze those inner thighs and hold on tight this is going to be a wild ride.

In Kringle, CO it’s Christmas all year round. This year the Kringle competition to see who’s the merriest of all is between the town Grinch and an out of towner who hate each other (or do they?). Grab some candy canes and join Courtney and Rachael while they get festive with Meghan Quinn’s How My Neighbor Stole Christmas.

Are knife wielding masked man thirst trap videos your thing?? Listen to find out which of us is into it and who isn’t. Rachael and Courtney do a deep dive into Lights Out by Navessa Allen. This dark romantic comedy will have you laughing out loud and feeling funny in the tummy. (You won’t want put this one down, but please listen to the audiobook)

A meet cute in a cage, a yearly murder competition, and 4 years worth of pining. Courtney and Rachael talk about how Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver will become an instant favorite. Please read all the content warnings and enjoy!....Like for real. Read them all there are a lot of them

How to be prepared if you are taken as payment by the mafia: 1. Know how to practice safe sex. 2. Know what words not to carve into someone’s skin. 3. Learn what it means to be family. Courtney and Rachael are going to tell you everything you need to know about Dante by Sadie Kincaid.

Was the 1999 cinematic masterpiece The Mummy an awakening for you?.. Yeah we know. In this episode Rachael and Courtney read and discuss Mae Lovette’s debut novel Guarded Treasure. This rom com has everything you need to be transported back to your childhood crush’s on Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz except now we’re all adults and it’s spicy.

When its time to heal, some people get a tattoo, others get a tattoo artist. Today Rachael and Courtney read The Brightest Light of Sunshine by Lisina Coney. Where two worlds collide in an irresistible romance where passion and pain intertwine, pushing them to confront their deepest fears and desires. We’ll dive into the electric chemistry, the sexual tension, and how love becomes a healing force for two broken souls. This sweet love story will have you "blooming with grace". Resources: https://www.rainn.org/ , https://www.lafasa.org/

A lost princess with daydream magic who loves to dance and a shadow daddy who loves to bake… Say less! Courtney and Rachael read A Dream So Wicked by Tessonja Odette. This sweet and spicy Sleeping Beauty retelling will have you wanting a glass of moon wine and some Molton chocolate cake.

If you were a Vampyre, would you tie the knot with an Alpha Werewolf just to seal an alliance? Throw in a missing human bestie and an unexpected romance, and you've got one wild paranormal ride! On today’s episode, Courtney and Rachael read Bride by Ali Hazelwood. Get ready to sink your teeth into this love story.

What do a rockstar doctor, 2 hot hockey players, a sexy equipment manager, and a purple tentacle have in common? Rachael and Courtney found out and will tell you all the details! Join us for our first episode where we read and discuss Pucking Around by Emily Rath. This reverse haram hockey romance turns up the heat and gives you all the feels.

Welcome to "High Ladies of the Smut Court," the podcast where two friends, Courtney & Rachael, dive deep into the sultry world of romance and smut! Join us as we explore steamy literature, sharing our thoughts, giggles, and sometimes outrageous interpretations of the stories we read. From swoon-worthy heroes to tantalizing plots, we read it all and then engage in lively discussions, semi-accurately retelling the tales. Whether you're a die-hard romance fan or just curious about the genre, come with us as we celebrate all things love and lust—because every book is better with a little bit of spice!