Smut Studies

Class is in session! This month on Smut Studies, we are honoring one of the modern queens of "taboo" romance: Sara Cate. We’re turning the pages of Keep Me, a standout title from her Barclay Manor series.While the steam is off the charts, we’re looking past the spice to discuss why Sara Cate’s writing resonates so deeply. From the catharsis of spanking to the dynamics of power exchange, we explore how Keep Me serves as more than just a Scottish billionaire fantasy, it’s a blueprint for honesty and communication between partners.What’s In This Episode?The Sara Cate Stan Club: Why we think she is the gold standard for writing high-heat romance with high-level emotional intelligence.Deep Dive into Keep Me: Our favorite moments from the book and why the this character dynamic hits differently.Spanking: We break down the appeal of spanking and why didn’t we do this sooner?From Page to Pillow: How reading smut can actually help you open up the conversation with your own partner.

Welcome to the very first episode of Smut Studies! Your hosts, Ellis and Frankie, make their podcasting debut with a deep dive into the high-stakes world of Sierra Simone’s New Camelot series.In this episode, we peel back the layers of the trilogy to discuss its intense power dynamics, political reimagining, and the scorching-hot romance that redefines the Arthurian legend. Whether you're here for the literary analysis or the smut, grab your headphones and join us for the premiere.In this episode:Meet the Hosts: Ellis and Frankie kick off their inaugural deep dive.The New Camelot Trilogy: A comprehensive look at Sierra Simone’s reimagined Arthurian legend. • • Power & Politics: Breaking down the heavy themes and even heavier heat