Novel Love

The One Who Got Away (with too much)

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:55:00 -0600

Choices matter. In this book, The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez, the person Larissa chooses to take a ride home with one evening after a concert sets her love life on a certain trajectory. Let's just say it is one bumpy ride, but true to a more typical romance form, there is a happy ending.

Daggermouth, Comply or Die

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:57:00 -0600

This dystopian romance is a very dark, slow burn. The system serves only its head and to what end? To be honest, we think this phenomenal author is just getting started and we can't wait to follow along to see what happens next!

Roommates or Life Mates?

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Hey Novel Lovers! Join Bea and Freya as they discuss The Roommate Risk, by Talia Hibbert. Can Rahul and Jasmine navigate their friendship as they move in together, or will their long-suppressed feelings rob them of the friendship that they have both relied on for 7 years?

The Night Prince, Unleashed

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:32:40 -0600

We just can't help ourselves in this episode. Take a listen to our unleashed discussion of The Night Prince, by Lauren Palphreyman.

Timing is Everything

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Hey Novel Lovers! Join us as we discuss Upasna Barath's novella, Comedic Timing, published by romantic fiction company, 831 Stories. Naina and David give us a great arch about self-discovery, sexual identity, and how communication is key.

Lights Out, Stalk On

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:22:00 -0600

This dark rom com had us wondering about all kinds of things. Tune in to hear all about 'em.

Long Live the (Wolf) King

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:54:52 -0600

Bea and Freya pull apart some of their favorite moments in The Wolf King (first book in a trilogy) by Lauren Palphreyman.

Yin It To Win It

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:31:15 -0600

Welcome, Novel Lovers, as Bea and Freya spill the tea on Lauren Kung Jessen's, Yin Yang Love Song!

Send Me Your Fic Picks

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600

On today's episode, we both share our top 3 romance novels and chat about the threads that connect them and why we love them so much. What are your top three? Visit our instagram to share your picks and enter a free drawing for a book giveaway!

Book Swap

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:11:52 -0600

In this episode, we gave each other a book we'd previously read (but the other hadn't yet) and thought the other would enjoy. This is our take on a book swap! Listen for our perspectives on The Serpent and the Wings of Night and Normal People.

Finally, a Perimenopause Romance

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:19:00 -0600

In this episode, we chat about It's Getting Hot in Here by Jane Costello. We are so happy for a perimenopause romance to finally be on the stacks. Thank you to Jane Costello for creating this lovely addition to the genre!

We are Now Dire Bound

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:18:41 -0600

This is our episode where we talk about Sable Sorenson's Dire Bound (the first book of a set that will, at the very least, be a duology-- Fury Bound is coming out soon!) We cannot wait!!

Valentine’s Special- Persuasion by Jane Austen

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:03:14 -0600

We're going classic for this Valentine's Day, with our love for a female author who pioneered the way for many romance novels. Jane Austen needs no introduction. We hope you enjoy!

Our Heated Rivalry Chat

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:47:06 -0600

Let's get down to business with this chat about Heated Rivalry. I don't think anyone will be surprised to discover that we love it overall, have a few grievances, but mostly are smitten with this gay romance.

Bring On the Brimstone

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:48:08 -0600

In this episode we talk about the follow up to Quiksilver by Callie Hart-- this book is called Brimstone. It is the second book in the Fae and Alchemy series.

On the Romance Genre

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:55:36 -0600

In this first episode of season 2, we chat about the romance genre and some of our thoughts about where season 2 is headed. Stay tuned!

Wild and Wrangled --Rebel Blue Series Finale

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:31:28 -0600

This is our final coverage for the Rebel Blue cowboy series. Spoiler alert-- we loved this series by Lyla Sage!!

Lost & Lassoed in Rebel Blue

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:05:00 -0600

This episode is our discussion of (dare I say our favorite?!) book 3 in the Rebel Blue Ranch series by Lyla Sage. Come on in and sit right down. Put your ear buds in and giddy up with us!

We are ’Hot for Slayer’ by Ali Hazelwood

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:05:00 -0600

In this fireside chat, we go through the 'Hot For Slayer' novella by Ali Hazelwood and our thoughts about it. Hint: we like it.

Swift & Saddled, ’Cozy Cowboy’

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:06:07 -0600

In this episode, we gab about the romance developing between Wes and Ada and share our thoughts, feelings and reactions to pieces of this 'cozy cowboy' romance!

Giddy Up, Let’s go to Rebel Blue! Done & Dusted by Lyla Sage

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:51:00 -0600

We are hats over boots for this one... take us to Rebel Blue for real, y'all!!!

Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:44:35 -0600

We dish on all of our feelings related to the plot and character development for this third book in the Kindred's Curse Saga series.

Glow of the Everflame

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:01:36 -0600

We're inspecting, discussing, and rating this slowww burn read by Penn Cole.

Call Me By Your Name

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:38:17 -0600

Apricock? If you've read it, you know all about the apricock.

Spark of the Everflame, Our embers are ignited

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:01:00 -0600

Penn Cole has ignited our embers with the Spark of the Everflame

Silver Elite by Dani Francis... Who is Dani Francis?!

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:01:10 -0600

In this episode, we discover the things we like and disagree on about Silver Elite. Also, we ask the question on everyone's minds... who do we think Dani Francis is?!

Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:58:46 -0600

In this episode we are chatting about Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood. But is it problematic? What do you think? Let us know...

On The Plus Side

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:21:06 -0600

Would you find a hot cameraman who is staring at you all day because he has to film you intriguing? Or creepy? What if you kept noticing him noticing you and couldn't figure out if he liked you or was just doing his job? In this episode, we're covering one of Jenny L. Howe's books called On The Plus Side. It's a grumpy/sunshine trope, warm-in-tone account of a young woman who embraces her fullness in a world where she's been taught she shouldn't be too much.

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:38:16 -0600

We are chatting it up about the things we sort of liked and super-liked in Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. Let us know what you think!

Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:47:38 -0600

In this episode we talk all about the multi-layered love story of Samantha and her # VILF. If you know, you know.

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:09:43 -0600

In this first episode, we dive into Deep End by Ali Hazelwood. Go gentle on us, dear novel lovers. We are still learning.

Here We Go

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:46:45 -0600

Intro to Novel Love podcast