Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club

Latest Episodes:

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Nov 26, 2018

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Ellen and Mom talk the much lauded The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. Did everything add up to a perfect book this time? Plus, we get to know Mom a little better!

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Nov 12, 2018

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Ellen and Mom get extra complimentary about one of their all-time favorites, Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. Plus, we make a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT and lay out our dream casts for the upcoming Bridgerton TV series.

Accidental Tryst by Natasha Boyd Oct 29, 2018

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Ellen and Mom are in Las Vegas and getting textual with Accidental Tryst by Natasha Boyd! Plus, technology in romance, both the genre and real-life. (DISCLAIMER: Apparently, we lost half our mic in Las Vegas because it only recorded the left side of us. So if you are listening on headphones, don't worry, you are not going deaf in one ear).

Indigo by Beverly Jenkins Oct 15, 2018

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Ellen and Mom discuss the delightful Indigo by Beverly Jenkins! Plus, our recent brush with greatness on Facebook and diversity in the romance genre.

Act Like It by Lucy Parker Oct 01, 2018

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Ellen and Mom are joined by their sister/daughter-in-law and romance virgin, Kristen, to discuss love on the West End in Act Like It by Lucy Parker. Plus, we recount Kristen's real life romance that got her mixed up in our crazy family.

Pestilence by Laura Thalassa Sep 17, 2018

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Ellen and Mom talk Pestilence (the book, not the epidemic disease) by Laura Thalassa. Are we ready to take a ride with this Horseman of the Apocalypse. Plus, we talk the rom com-issance (a word I am very much trying to make happen).

Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Sep 03, 2018

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Ellen and Mom get a little more serious than usual with their discussion of the beautiful but harrowing ride that is Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan. But don't worry, they get goofy again when Mom tries to give Ellen advice on her love life.

Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale Aug 20, 2018

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Ellen and Mom talk rakes and Quakers with Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale. Did this book, which is a classic for many, live up to the hype? Plus, just what is it about reading that we love so much? And why isn't every one else on board?

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne/Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Reid Aug 06, 2018

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Did we hate The Hating Game? You'll have to listen to find out! Plus, Ellen and Mom give you 2 for the price of 1 in this episode and also discuss Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Reid.

The Countess by Lynsay Sands Jul 23, 2018

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Ellen and Mom talk about the insanity that is the plot of The Countess. Plus, we get positively giddy over the news of a Bridgerton series!