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Hey hey lovelies! We're back with part 2 of our bonus episode with our friend Jen from EveryRomCom podcast. In this episode we are discussing the movie Fear (1996) starring Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, and William Petersen. In part 1, we discussed Even If It Hurts by Sam Mariano. This classic thriller was a nostalgia kick for us all as we explore teenage love, obsession, and William Petersen being hot (?!). Thanks again to our friend Jen from EveryRomCom for coming on this 2 part episode ride with us. Follow our friends at EveryRomCom podcast at their website www.everyromcom.com and visit them on Instagram at everyromcom

Hey lovelies! We are back with a bonus 2 part episode with our friend Jen from EveryRomCom podcast. In this episode we are discussing Even If It Hurts (Coastal Elite #1) by Sam Mariano. In part 2, we will discuss a movie that we selected to match this book read (*HINT: we do mention the movie in this episode). This was a wild ride of a book for us so follow along as we crash out on everything we encountered in this book. Follow our friends at EveryRomCom podcast at their website www.everyromcom.com and visit them on Instagram at everyromcom

Happy Summer lovelies! We are back with Episode 6 of Season 4 talking about God of Malice (Legacy of Gods) by Rina Kent. This series is a continuation of Rina's MASSIVE world building effort that includes seven (!) entire series in this world which accounts for 26 books before the start of this Legacy of Gods series . So buckle up baby because we are in for some intense Dark Romance characters who are psychopathic and have some very obsessive behavior. XOXO

Welcome back lovelies to episode 5 of our Dark romance season! We missed you! This episode we discuss Pestilence by Laura Thalassa which is book one of the Four Horsemen series. What a time to be talking about dystopian worlds and falling in love with a horseman of the apocalypse! Alexia and I had such a great conversation about this book and this for me is a personal favorite book series. Enjoy!

Happy 2026 lovelies!! And we are back with episode 4 of Season 4 and Alexia and I are so excited to talk about Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. This slow burn was such a delight to read and talk about. What can you say about Rowan (swoon) and Sloane (fierce) and their romantic journey while hunting serial killers (and being serial killers themselves)! Hope you enjoy and if interested we have a great archive of episodes for you to enjoy. XOXO

It's here! Part 2 of our exploration into The Cat & Mouse Universe by H.D. Carlton. In Part 2 we discuss Hunting Adeline and oh boy! this one is rough. As a reminder, please review the content warnings at the top of the episode and please take care of yourself if you are sensitive to any of the themes in this book. Check out Part 1 of this conversation in our archive for our review of Satan's Affair and Haunting Adeline. Kisses!

Well folks we are here. So far this season we have discussed the question "Is this a dark romance book?" and we have now arrived at a series of books that firmly answers YES! I am dark romance. The Cat & Mouse Universe by H.D. Carlton was a wild ride as we read 3 out of 4 of the books in this saga. In Part 1 of this episode we discuss Satan's Affair and Haunting Adeline. Part 2 will cover Hunting Adeline. As always, please review the content warnings associated with this episode and this book saga which is available on the author's website. Your mental health matters.

Welcome back lovelies to another episode of our Dark Romance season! A super obsessive mafia king pin from Minneapolis? Check! A virgin down on her luck who is also plus-sized ? Double Check!! What a ride we take with Nero by S.J. Tilly book 1 of her Alliance series. Enjoy.

We're back baby! Welcome to Season 4 of Bawdy Literati, the podcast where we talk about fiction that f*$ks! We are so happy to be back for this season and exploring Dark Romance with you all. Also, we have a new co-host Alexia who you may remember from Season 3, Episode 5! This season we are starting off Episode 1 with a prequel and Part 1 of Harley Laroux's amazing Losers series that kicked us right in the pants with all its complexity of characters and emotions as well as tons of spice. Enjoy lovelies!

What happens when you need child care services and what you get is the man of your dreams? Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon is sure to hit the spot as it has all the tenderness, sweetness, and a buff, tall, red-headed man who cares for children for a living.

We are back for Episode 5 with a steamy, action-packed fantasy novel by Kimberly Lemming with the most amazing title that makes you want to just gobble up the entire series. And SURPRISE I have a guest co-host along for the ride!

I start off the book reviews of Season 3 with Beverly Jenkins and my review of Destiny's Surrender, Book 2 of the Destiny trilogy. Ms. Jenkins is a marvel in historic romantic from an inclusive lens and has been writing erotic/romance for well over 30 years. Delighted to bring this author to the podcast and discuss historical romance from an African American author.

********TW: Discussion of Addiction, Drug Use/Overdose, and Suicide in this episode.******* In this episode, I discuss Saltburn, the 2023 virtual sensation starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi available on Amazon Prime.

As the saying goes "What would you do for love?" and in this episode we talk about Lady Chatterley's Lover and the lengths one person will go to find true love. Available on Netflix, Lady Chatterley's Lover is a timeless story and one for all us girlies out here looking for those happily ever after romances.

Season 3 of Bawdy Literati kicks off with a few changes this season as we transition to a solo host podcast were *I*, Jess, talk about fiction that f**ks. I am opening this season talking about 365 Days Movie available on Netflix. Let's talk about this y'all cause it is wild!