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Episode 30: Traylor, Road Trips, & Sweet Valley High | Interview with Jessica Joyce Oct 17, 2023

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Hey book besties! Neely had a minor freak out this week because the author of her favorite book of the year joined us! Of course, we are talking about ‘You, with a View’ by Jessica Joyce. We had a great time and it’s quite possible that Neely and Jessica are the same person… Enjoy!

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Ep 29: Daddy Carlisle & Whiskey Kinks | Interview with Lyla Sage Oct 10, 2023

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Hey book besties! We had the immense pleasure of interviewing author Lyla Sage this week! Neely and Rachel read her debut, ‘Done and Dusted,’ when it was first released earlier this year and we are so excited that it’s about to be re-released traditionally in a few days. She was an absolute delight, so make sure to grab your favorite whiskey and saddle up for this one!

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Instagram: @authorlylasage
TikTok: @authorlylasage
Check out her book here – available 10/24!

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To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_mlewis

Ep 28: The Girl in the Yellow Dress | Book Club: Meet Your Match by Kandi Steiner Oct 03, 2023

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Hey book besties! It’s our fall book club week! We read Meet Your Match by Kandi Steiner and now it’s time to discuss. We talk about how much we love a fictional man with a mouth, the power of a yellow dress, and how excited we are for the next book in the series! Enjoy!

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To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_mlewis

Ep 27: Feral for Gray Sweatpants | Interview with Erin Mackenzie Sep 26, 2023

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Hey book besties! We have debut author, Erin Mackenzie on the podcast talking about her new book, Line of Scrimmage! Neely & Rachel had the pleasure of reading this book as beta readers and it was SO much fun to get to talk to Erin all about it. Line of Scrimmage is available now so be sure to check it out!

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Check out her book here!

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To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_mlewis

Ep 26: Danielle Steel’s Skincare Routine | Interview with Laura Pavlov Sep 19, 2023

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Hey book besties! We had the joy of having author Laura Pavlov on the show with us! She is so kind and writes THE best small town romance books. Her newest book is out September 21st, so be sure and give this episode a listen and then check out ‘Before the Sunset’!

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Check out her books here!

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To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_mlewis

Ep 25: I Would Never Date Someone Who Reads | Interview with Alissa DeRogatis Sep 12, 2023

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Hey book besties! This week we have debut author, Alissa DeRogatis! Her book, Call It What You Want, is one of Neely’s favorite books of the year. We talk all about non-traditional love stories, self publishing a book, and what it means to be in a situationship. We can’t wait for you to listen!

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Check out her book here!

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8632745

To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_mlewis

Ep 24: A Lot About Some Guy Named Brad | Interview with @beachreadsandbubbly Sep 05, 2023

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Hey book besties! We have the absolutely lovely Katie from one of our favorite bookstagram accounts, Beach Reads & Bubbly, on the podcast today! We talk all about BRADs (Beach Reads After Dark) and how we shouldn’t feel shame or guilt about reading romance. It was a great discussion and we can’t wait for you to listen!

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8632745

To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_mlewis

Ep 23: Santa, the WB/CW, & Hope Floats | Interview with C.W. Farnsworth Aug 29, 2023

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Hey book besties! So many of y’all are obsessed with C.W. Farnsworth, and we can see why! Join us this week as we talk to C.W., discussing her books and writing journey in depth. We know you will love this episode!

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TikTok: @authorcwfarnsworth
Find her books here!
Check out her website here!

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TikTok: @booksandbarre
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Connect with Rachel:
Instagram: @rachel_mlewis
TikTok: @rachel_mlewis
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8632745

To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_mlewis

Ep 22: Sex Cults, Gilmore Girls, & IPB | Interview with Stephanie Archer Aug 22, 2023

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Hey book besties! This episode is truly unhinged!!! We talk about everything from sex cults to Gilmore Girls with author Stephanie Archer. She also gives us some fun insight into both her Queen’s Cove and Vancouver Storm series! Can’t wait for you to listen!

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8632745

To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_mlewis

Ep 21: Sports, But Make it Fictional | Interview with @bathtubbookworm Aug 15, 2023

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Hey book besties! We have the amazing Jess from @bathtubbookworm with us today! We talk all about why we love the romance genre so much and she gives us some hot takes on books she’s loved and why she might DNF a book. You can also listen to an exclusive patreon episode on Thursday where we dive into Pucking Around by Emily Rath!

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Connect with Rachel:
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TikTok: @rachel_mlewis
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8632745

To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_mlewis

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