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In today’s episode we’ll discuss: Always prepared? Not likely!Date deal breakers and why Cara won’t date.Rachel’s dinner schedule.Blurb- Valentine’s Day, love it or hate it, either way, it’s happening. Immerse yourself in a collection of steamy Valentine’s Day stories from twelve authors. Featuring genres like contemporary, romantic comedy, and paranormal, these tales are sure to satisfy your craving. Whether you’re looking for a quick read or a book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon, this collection of romantic stories is perfect for any romance lover. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and get ready to fall in love with these twelve talented authors and their entertaining tales. All proceeds will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Authors: C.D. Gorri April D. Berry Becca Fogg Calla Claire Krys Strong Tamara Whitlow Tonya Ink Rebecca Hefner Saam King Sheri L. Williams Andi McClane P.S. Nail Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: Picking a family mottoOctopus biologyBlurb- Half kraken, half fae Environmental Police Agency enforcer Iolani Lionheart has everything a person could ever want—looks, money, family connections, power, more degrees and certifications than she can count…. Too bad that’s all anyone ever wants her for. Io is a fling, a means to an end, an asset to be used and tossed aside. Too intimidating, too arrogant and eccentric, she’s not someone you keep. But what her clingy kraken and indulgent fae natures want more than anything is a mate (or mates) to hoard. After her most recent power-hungry lover betrays her, Iolani is fed up and desperate to get away. An ocean-side investigation in Florida sounds like a great way to get her mind off her moping and get some much-needed saltwater rest and relaxation. She might even find a fun partner to help her forget the latest disaster of a relationship. But of course, nothing is that easy. The simple pollution case she’s investigating turns out to be more complicated that she had hoped, one of her exes returns to haunt her, and the cute water nymph barista she’s been wooing might be unable to accept Io’s fluid gender and intimidating family—just like so many others before her. Would anyone blame her if Io just started eating everyone who pissed her off? The Kraken’s Cult series takes place in the same universe as the Gesa’s Menagerie and Gods and Demons series, but with a new cast of characters. This series takes place thirty years after the events in Gods and Demons, in a world where supes are (mostly) integrated with human society. While reading the previous series might give you a deeper experience or insight into side characters, Kraken’s Cult is also able to be read as a standalone series. Author’s Notes *Kraken’s Cult books are longer novellas to shorter novels (40,000-50,000+) words. They may or may not include cliff-hangers. Typically, one plot thread will be resolved or “resolved for now,” while others may continue to build throughout the series. There’s none of that “book that ends abruptly in the middle and I’m gonna call it a novella” stuff. *Includes mentions of past trauma, including but not limited to: implied threat of sexual abuse as a minor, bullying, violence, emotional trauma. *So much swearing. Seriously. *Explicit sex with varying levels of heat and kink possible. *Series contains M/F, F/F, M/M, MMMMFF romance. *Characters with gender fluidity, non-binary/intersex characters, gender bending/gender swap, gray ace, and any other orientation you can think of may appear in this series. *Let’s face it, you’re thinking about reading a book with a kraken main character. There may be tentacles put to use in ways that make some people uncomfortable. It’s just to be expected. Other books mentioned in this episode: Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti The Warlord by Gena Showalter King of Coins by Amy Kuivalainen Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: The Oddities and Curiosities Expo and meeting artists Carla Wyzgala & Kurtis Rykovich Book selection woesApres-Ski is the ONLY ski for me!Humiliation? Depends on the circumstances…Blurb- He’s finally found his mate. Now he just needs to keep her alive. Elle: Renting this cabin in Alaska was meant to be a break. I was supposed to be getting away from my stalker. Instead, it looks like he’s followed me here. When I wake up to a strange man standing over me, I’m afraid that my stalker has finally caught me. Instead, he tells me that he’s not my stalker. He’s my fated mate. Niko: I’ve finally found my fated mate and I’m not letting her get away. She warns me that she has a stalker and that she has to go back home, but I’m determined to protect her and keep her. She doesn’t know it yet, but we’re meant to be. Now I just need to prove it to her. Other books mentioned in this episode: A Breath of Sunlight by Sydney Winward The Mercy of Promise by T.S. Joyce The Edge of Promise by T.S. Joyce Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: Notes that lead to NoticesWhere to find a full list of the books we reviewThe panty rating scaleBlurb- A shy human. A minotaur sex worker. A powerful chemistry neither can deny. Tour guide Ivy has always secretly fantasized about minotaurs. So when a Beast Hunters tour to Motham City goes horribly wrong, she’s thrilled to be rescued by wickedly handsome minotaur, Bryn. Until she finds out that he runs a male escort agency with the sole purpose of pleasuring humans. And Ivy just isn’t that sort of girl… Bryn isn’t looking for love. He sells it. Besides he’s too busy caring for his disabled mom and four brothers and sisters to have time for romance. But when a sweet and innocent human literally catapults into his life, Bryn might just have to change his mind about love… Mail Order Minotaur is the first in The Motham City Monsters series. It’s a low angst, sweet monster romance with plenty of spice and a guaranteed HEA, set in Motham City, a place where humans and monsters meet… and fall in love. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone. Other books mentioned in this episode: The Rise of Promise by T.S. Joyce The Blood of Promise by T.S. Joyce House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas Fool me Once by Harlan Coben TV shows we are watching: Ted Lasso Vanderpump Rules The Traitors Slow Horses Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: How Cara spends her free time now that she is retiredTrust but verify, even for yourselfPillow talk and prioritiesBlurb- Anne and Ori got their happy ending in Stuffed. But what happens when the feathers are swept away, and they need to handle more than fluff? Ori, now addicted to fan fiction and the concept of the Omegaverse, has no job and no goals other than making Anne happy and raising his pet fish, Carl. Having enough of his layabout lifestyle, Anne decides to bring them to the one place in town guaranteed to get Ori out of his case: the mall. After a day of excitement, a frightening encounter in the mall causes a terrifying change in Ori. Then Ori causes an even bigger change in one of their friends. A friend they’re now responsible for. Who’s now human for the first time. And who’s madly in love with Anne. Can Ori accept the consequences of his actions when his relationship with Anne is at stake? Can he overlook the feelings developing inside his own feathery heart for this new man in his life? Will Anne reject one man to protect Ori? What will happen when she sees the chemistry between the two newly human men? When things start to get fishy, and problems rise to the surface, who will end up double stuffed? Double Stuffed is the sequel to Stuffed. It is intended for readers 18+ only. For content concerns please see the author's website. Other books mentioned in this episode: The Fall of Promise by T.S. Joyce The Rise of Promise by T.S. Joyce Yuled by the Orcs by Finley Fenn Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: A new (to us) way to read storiesCampy vampire movies to watchCourting rituals of vampiresBlurb- Welcome to Inferno, the city where monsters rule and only the strong survive. Each district is ruled by a different species and if you choose to come and dance with these devils, you're never going to be the same again. Mercury Rising, is a standalone novella that is a sizzling vampire tale drenched in bloodlust and revenge, perfect for readers seeking their spice in the shadows. For centuries, Asteria and her lineage have sworn to protect an ancient vampire clan. When tragedy strikes and her family falls to a rival clan's ruthlessness, Asteria seeks vengeance. There is only one vampire strong enough to aid her quest: the legendary Mercury. But waking him from his centuries-long slumber won't be easy, especially with betrayal brewing in his own bloodline. Mercury awakens to a world that has passed him by, and that was never part of the plan. Driven by a desire for retribution against those responsible, he sees in Asteria a key to unlocking his family's treachery. Despite the chaos and violence surrounding them, Mercury is drawn to Asteria, eager to offer her a deadly gift; the heads of her enemies in return for her becoming his forever. Please Note: This novella contains violence, explicit language, and steamy sex scenes. If you're craving a vampire story where revenge reigns supreme and the allure is darker than sweet and sparkly vampires, step into the world of Inferno; here there be monsters. Other books mentioned in this episode: Ironheart by Alessa Thorn High Moon by Kati Wilde Her Orc Gentleman by Zoe Ashwood Yuled by the Orcs by Finley Fenn Red Havoc Rogue by T.S. Joyce Zombie Wolf of Piston by T.S. Joyce Brother Wolf of Piston by T.S. Joyce King of Cups by Amy Kuivalainen Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: Holiday Anxiety and Gift Wrapping SolutionsBoinking Santa and Other Inappropriate ThoughtsAnatomy DislikesBlurb- She’s always been on the outside of love, looking in… After years of struggling to make ends meet, Emma Williams finally lands a job that suits her perfectly—she enjoys her work, likes her new boss, and especially loves knowing her first paycheck is coming just after Christmas. That is, if she lasts that long. Because Logan Crenshaw, the creative force behind the company, doesn’t seem to want her there. Not being wanted is nothing new for Emma…but she doesn’t know what she’s done to make Logan stalk around the office, growling every command as if her very presence infuriates him. She can’t afford to lose this job, so her plan is to keep her head down and try to avoid any contact with him—no matter how big and sexy and unavoidable he is. But a Santa hat full of names, an office gift exchange, and one unexpected knock at her door are about to shake up all of her plans… Warning: This super-hot holiday romance contains Santa hats, red satin blindfolds, and an obsessed alpha male who talks dirty and knows exactly what to do with his big hands. Lots of swearing. No cheating, no cliffhangers. A discreet version of this book is also available as the two-for-one paperback, Secret Santa & All He Wants For Christmas. Search for ISBN 978-0989461122. Other books discussed in this episode: Her Orc Protector by Zoe Ashwood Her Orc Gentleman by Zoe Ashwood A Crown this Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas Audiobook Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Audiobook Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: What is socially acceptable now versus the pastWhy did Rachel do so much Googling for this book?Blurb- A mysterious castaway. A Scottish hero determined to protect her. Can they survive the storm? Cast adrift on the Indian Ocean, Maria carries a terrible secret. Wherever she goes, death soon follows, and she's powerless to prevent it. William McGregor boarded the SS Trevessa in search of adventure, but he gets more than he bargained for when he saves the mysterious Maria from the sea. She can't tell them her tragic tale, so the superstitious sailors make up their own stories - and some would sacrifice her to the waves to save themselves from the coming storm. When the sharks start circling and the storm closes in, are sirens more than just a myth? A tiny taste of what's in store: My defiance was futile. What did it get me? A small raft drifting across the Indian Ocean, with nothing but the sound of waves and the smell of salt and coal-smoke. Smoke meant a ship. I was saved. I squinted into the sunlight, but the waves hid the vessel from me. Maybe I was looking the wrong way. I didn't have the strength to sit up and see. Rough hands seized me. I struggled, but my weakness won. Blue eyes drifted above, the same colour as the ocean below. A tangle of wiry seaweed obscured the rest of the man's face. "It's all right, lass. I'll take care of you." Darkness took me first. Other books discussed in this episode: A Court this Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark A Crown this Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark Pride and Perdition by Kaye Draper A Matter of Pride by Kaye Draper Haunted by Pride by Kaye Draper High Moon by Kati Wilde Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Double Stuffed by Sylvia Morrow Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: Migraines and the unexpected side effectsRachel starts a new craft!Blurb- For this wicked warrior of Rozun, there are no rules… Getting abducted by aliens wasn’t exactly on Cara Call’s bucket list. So when she’s taken captive by a massive, overbearing alien warrior, she comes out with fists blazing. Too bad her new captor is as delicious as they come—piercings, scars, and a sinful grin promising wicked things to boot. Devix was once a proud and celebrated warrior of Luxiria…until he was exiled, punished for a crime he didn’t commit. Now, working as a ruthless mercenary in the Quadrants, his final job is delivering a feisty human to his employer. But when he realizes the female is his fated mate, with her lush curves and sharp tongue, he risks everything to keep her. Trapped on a small spaceship and alone with an alien who awakens her darkest desires, Cara begins to realize her strange attraction to her captor might be the least of her problems...especially with vengeful aliens hot on their tail. Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: Interrogation tactics that will work!DNF or lose your sanityHow to make high school even worseBlurb- ★★ A Readers' Favorite 2022 International Book Awards Gold Medal Winner ★★ Binge this vampire romance series that is now complete! Human against vampire. The hunter against the hunted. I kill bloodsuckers for a living. The job should be simple—capture the target and collect the money. But when I draw my enemy out in the open, I'm blindsided by his mesmerizing green eyes and snarky wit. Sam Mason is the type of vampire my mom warned me about—the kind who will seduce you with his easy smile and arrogant charm. Yet, I know better. The Vampire Navy SEAL oozes mayhem and sex appeal. Sam's deadly swagger puts me on edge and sets my nerves on fire. If I mess with him, he'll annihilate me in a second. That thrills and terrifies me at the same time. A million red flags are telling me to run. But my sisters lives are in jeopardy, and the only way to save them is to grovel for Sam's help. The Hunted is an enemies-to-lovers, paranormal romance with a feisty heroine, snarky banter, action, suspense, off-the-charts steamy times and ends on a cliffhanger. All seven books in the series are now available to binge read. Reading Order: The HuntedThe PredatorThe UnionThe DawningThe ProdigiesThe ProphecyThe Rebirth Other books discussed in this episode: The Stone Heart Bride by Kati Wilde Beauty in Spring by Kati Wilde With Pride by Kaye Draper A Court this Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark A Kingdom this Cursed and Empty by Stacia Stark Kingdom of Blood and Salt by Alexis Calder Court of Vice and Death by Alexis Calder Fourth Wing Audiobook by Rebecca Yarros Twisted Love by Ana Huang Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: Baking, hot or not?The cost of livingPre-Holiday burn outCara’s looking to adopt!Blurb- Snowed in for the weekend with her dragon stalker... Ivy's cute dragon neighbor offers her a ride on his motorcycle when she needs a quick getaway after a bad breakup. Turns out, he's maybe been respectfully stalking her for years! Will their holiday hookup in a quaint cabin turn into something more? This bite-size festive novella features a monster hero, a swoony fated-mates love story, and plenty of cozy Christmas steam. It's just the right length to read while your pie is in the oven. Other books discussed in this episode: A Kingdom this Cursed and Empty by Stassia Stark Fourth Wing Audiobook by Rebecca Yarros Magical Midlife Battle by K.F. Breene Heart of the Pride by Kaye Draper Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]

In today’s episode we’ll discuss: Why do people listen to podcasts?Hanging on while life tries to knock you downNew hobby, who dis?Blurb- Completed Series Not your typical reverse harem… Gryphon shifter Gesa Lionheart isn’t your typical heroine. Screwed over by her family—a stunningly medieval gryphon clan that is supposed to value loyalty and truth—the former bodyguard sets out on her own to a remote city growing in the Michigan wilderness. With little in the way of life skills outside her clan training, and no one to depend on, she becomes a bounty hunter—chasing down low-level supernatural criminals for the local human police department. Gesa knew life would be hard outside the clan, but she had no way of predicting just how strange her life would become, all thanks to a beautiful but dangerous male fae and a simple missing person’s case. Now she’s over her head in a world that isn’t what it seems, where humans can almost see the truth, rich supe philanthropists make people disappear with ease, and harem lion prides aren’t just for males…. Gryphon’s Pride is a reverse harem romance novella with an urban fantasy feel. Starts as a medium burn romance in this first book (ie: fewer sex scenes), and increases from there. Suitable for mature readers (and those with a sense of humor) only. If swearing, sex, or talk of past trauma are offensive to you, this might not be your thing. Author’s Note: I was tired of reading the same old thing over and over again in reverse harem. Sick of all alpha male and fainting female all the time—and desperate to be able to tell the male characters apart—I tried to infuse some variety into my story. Gesa might not be your cup of tea, and that’s okay—she doesn’t care. Her lovers are as varied in physicality and personality as they are in supernatural race. And the characters all have their own definition of sexuality. I know reverse harem is all about the fantasy, and my fantasy is a bit outside the norm. You’ve been warned. Other books discussed in this episode: Midsummer Bride by Kati Wilde Magical Midlife Battle by K.F. Breene Into the Dark by Reece Barden A Court so Cruel and Lovely by Stassia Stark Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Find out more about us- https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcast If you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at [email protected]