Illicit Liaisons

Illicit Liaisons: Bookish Tea, Hot takes, News and More in the Romance World

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This week, Tara and I share the tea, hot takes, and news from the romance book world, including Shy Girl drama, worst spicy writing, and more.

AUTHORS & BOOKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW

The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow
An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
Paws & Peril from Tender & Tempting Tales

READING & RECOMMENDED

Shadow of Betrayal by Eva LeClerc
Urna Semper on Substack

TENDER & TEMPTING TALES

Tender and Tempting Tales Substack: Subscribe and get a FREE story!

Tender and Tempting Tales on Instagram

Tender and Tempting Tales Calls for Submissions:

ILLICIT LIAISONS PRODUCED & HOSTED BY

Tara Leederman Website

Jenna Harte Website

Outline and Show Notes: T.A. Leederman
Editing: Jenna Harte

Illicit Liaisons: Bea from Mama Needs to Read Romance

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

This week, we talk with book influencer Bea from Mama Needs to Read Romance about the state of historical romance, being a booktuber, and more.

LINKS TO BEA

Mama Needs to Read Romance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamaneedstoreadromance
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.needs.to.read.romance/
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/75674482-mama-needs-to-read-romance

AUTHORS & BOOKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW

Joanna Shupe https://amzn.to/4m9lOYA
Kate Bateman https://amzn.to/4mb9qHE
Teresa Medeiros https://amzn.to/4sZ264y
Lindz McLeod https://amzn.to/4txFW9n
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon https://amzn.to/3PSOBom
Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn https://amzn.to/41h9BHS

NOW READING & RECOMMENDED

Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese https://amzn.to/4c8PPDc
With This Ring I Thee Kill by Jenna Harte https://amzn.to/4vtSUa6
Thessaly Affair by Urna Semper https://urnasemper.substack.com/s/the-thessaly-affair
Shadow of Betrayal Eva LeClerc https://evaleclercauthor.substack.com/s/shadow-of-betrayal

TENDER & TEMPTING TALES

Tender and Tempting Tales Substack: Subscribe and get a FREE story! https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/

Tender and Tempting Tales on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendertemptingtales/

ILLICIT LIAISONS PRODUCED & HOSTED BY

Tara Leederman: https://taleederman.substack.com/
Jenna Harte: https://jennaharte.com/

Outline and Show Notes: T.A. Leederman
Editing: Jenna Harte

Illicit Liaisons: Paws & Peril - Romantic suspense with a dog

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This week, we celebrate the release of Paws & Peril, a romance zine with stories, articles, games, and more around romantic suspense that include a dog.

We discuss romantic suspense and why dogs make a perfect side character, and more.

Hosts this week include zine editor Rachel Young; zine copyeditor, social media manager, and contributor Tara Leederman; author Marissa Marinello; and managing editor and contributor Jenna Harte.

LINKS TO PAWS & PERIL

Paws & Peril (in KU): https://amzn.to/3NYe9j8

Rachel Young: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.young.1023

Marissa Marinello: https://marissamarinello.com/

Tara Leederman: https://taleederman.substack.com/

Jenna Harte: https://jennaharte.com/

TENDER & TEMPTING TALES

Tender and Tempting Tales Substack: Subscribe and get a FREE story! https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/

Tender and Tempting Tales on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendertemptingtales/

ILLICIT LIAISONS PRODUCED & HOSTED BY

Tara Leederman: https://taleederman.substack.com/

Jenna Harte: https://jennaharte.com/

Outline and Shownotes: T.A. Leederman
Editing: Jenna Harte

Illicit Liaisons: Wuthering Heights & Classic Romance Literature with author Annie R McEwen

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This week, our guest host is romance author Annie R McEwen where we discuss the hubbub around the new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, classic romance novels, and more.

LINKS TO ANNIE R MCEWEN

Annie's Website: https://www.anniermcewen.com/

Bound Across Time https://amzn.to/4bIJ9M9

The Corset Girls Unlaced https://amzn.to/4uPC84S

Annie's Books on Amazon https://amzn.to/487lqnE

BOOKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW

The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole: https://amzn.to/4tqzdOH

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson: https://amzn.to/47VhlTx

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: https://amzn.to/4c3ZYlS

Wuthering Heights (2009 TV Serial): Masterpiece | Wuthering Heights | PBS https://amzn.to/4bMd5XI

Carmilla by Joseph Le Fanu: https://amzn.to/4swAW4U

Villette by Charlotte Brontë: https://amzn.to/4suNYjb

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë: https://amzn.to/4t3Qdd9

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen: https://amzn.to/4t5ELxx

Cecilia by Frances Burney: https://amzn.to/4t7r0i1

Evelina by Frances Burney: https://amzn.to/4lOWmYb

A Simple Story by Elizabeth Inchbald: https://amzn.to/3PEec4c

Pamela by Samuel Richardson: https://amzn.to/4buMKhZ

Clarissa by Samuel Richardson: https://amzn.to/4bHNIpR

Persuasion by Jane Austen: https://amzn.to/4bSpVUu

Persuasion (2008) https://amzn.to/4dMEPxM

Persuasion (1996) https://amzn.to/488c3Ef

The Female Quixote by Charlotte Lennox: https://amzn.to/4dHVvqd

The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry: https://amzn.to/4v79Wuz

Castle Rackrent Maria Edgeworth: https://amzn.to/4bEE1sk

Belinda by Maria Edgeworth: https://amzn.to/4svOa1P

TENDER & TEMPTING TALES

Tender and Tempting Tales Substack: Subscribe and get a FREE story! https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/

Tender and Tempting Tales on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendertemptingtales/

ILLICIT LIAISONS PRODUCED & HOSTED BY

Tara Leederman: https://taleederman.substack.com/

Jenna Harte: https://jennaharte.com/

Outline and Shownotes: T.A. Leederman
Editing: Jenna Harte

Illicit Liaisons: Hockey Romance & Why Choose with author Aubree Valentine

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

This week, our guest host is romance author Aubree Valentine where we discuss Heated Rivalry, hockey romance, the why-choose trope, and more.

LINKS TO AUBREE VALENTINE

Aubree's website: https://authoraubreevalentine.com/

Aubree's social links: https://authoraubreevalentine.com/social/

Aubree's author's page: https://amzn.to/4bglzHF

Pucking Tangled: https://amzn.to/4uwdaY0

Christmas at Mistletoe Bay: https://amzn.to/4bgBWnz

Saving Sadie (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha - Susan Stoker-verse): https://amzn.to/4dpM2nh

BOOKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Ried(Game Changers Series): https://amzn.to/3NnhS9W

Moonlight & Margaritas: https://amzn.to/4cXLa9z (Aubree's story - More Than a Margarita)

Sweetest Lie (Duet) by Gwyn McNamee: https://amzn.to/47AvGVg

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser https://amzn.to/473UrZM

With This Ring, I Thee Kill by Jenna Harte: https://amzn.to/4lC10J8

TENDER & TEMPTING TALES

Tender and Tempting Tales Substack: Subscribe and get a FREE story! https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/

Tender and Tempting Tales Submissions Information: https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/p/write-for-tender-and-tempting-tales

Tender and Tempting Tales on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendertemptingtales/

ILLICIT LIAISONS PRODUCED & HOSTED BY

Tara Leederman: https://taleederman.substack.com/

Jenna Harte: https://jennaharte.com/

Illicit Liaisons: Sleuthing Couples, Fan Fic & Amnesia trope with Jenna Harte

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This week, our guest host is romance and mystery author Jenna Harte (yes, me!), where we discuss passionate sleuthing couples, fan fiction, the amnesia trope, and more!

LINKS TO JENNA HARTE

Jenna Harte: https://jennaharte.com

Jenna's Author Page: https://amzn.to/4b39fKF

BOOKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW

Valentine Mysteries (7 books in KU): https://amzn.to/40tacWv

New Release: Dead but Not Forgotten: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKZF2HYK

Deadly Valentine by Jenna Harte: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008TGH622

Old Flames Never Die by Jenna Harte: https://amzn.to/4bkIX5C

Naked in Death by JD Robb: https://amzn.to/4lo4u1z

An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn: https://amzn.to/4lty7Po

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë: https://amzn.to/3Nh6V9C

Pamela by Samuel Richardson: https://amzn.to/46WroY9

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming: https://www.amazon.com/That-Drunk-Saved-Demon-Mishaps-ebook/dp/B0BTZ2MDLL

TENDER & TEMPTING TALES

Tender and Tempting Tales Substack: Subscribe and get a FREE story! https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/

Tender and Tempting Tales on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendertemptingtales/

Illicit Liaisons: Romantic Suspense with Stephanie R. Caffrey

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

This week, our guest host is romance author Stephanie R. Caffrey, where we discuss books we're afraid to read, romantic suspense, and more!

LINKS TO STEPHANIE R. CAFFREY

Stephanie R. Caffrey: https://srcaffrey.com

Stephanie's Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-R.-Caffrey/author/B0CXNBGX1Z

Strings of Deception: https://amzn.to/3MXD85S

Profiling the Heart series: https://amzn.to/4cswIpF

London Detective Agency series: https://amzn.to/3NizZ0x

BOOKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW

Song of Achilles BY Madeline Miller: https://amzn.to/40NTCk5

Queens of 90s Romantic Suspense (articles): https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/p/queens-of-90s-romantic-suspense

Dangerous Personalities by Joe Navarro: https://amzn.to/4rOtLVb

A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang: https://amzn.to/4laKwr5

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming: https://www.amazon.com/That-Drunk-Saved-Demon-Mishaps-ebook/dp/B0BTZ2MDLL

Chasing Shelter by Catherine Cowles: https://amzn.to/3N2LTvt

Deadly Valentine by Jenna Harte: https://amzn.to/4tNYtPM

Old Flames Never Die by Jenna Harte: https://amzn.to/4rL5KhH

A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage https://amzn.to/46ggtbn

TENDER & TEMPTING TALES

Tender and Tempting Tales Substack: Subscribe and get a FREE story! https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/

Tender and Tempting Tales on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendertemptingtales/

Illicit Liaisons: Book Bullying & Romantasy Discussion with Urna Semper

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This week, our guest host is Parrish Baker writing as Urna Semper, and we discuss:
* Book Bullying
* Romantansy vs Romantic Fantasy vs Fantasy Romance
and more!

LINKS TO URNA SEMPER

Parrish Baker writing as Urna Semper on Substack: https://urnasemper.substack.com/p/copy-the-lady-of-birzeta

Urna Semper's Amazon Author page: https://amzn.to/4rn86TO

The Pearl Crucible by Urna Semper: https://amzn.to/4tRJmVy

Olava: Sold into Bondage by Urna Semper: https://www.amazon.com/Olava-Bondage-Science-Incidents-Iphigenia-ebook/dp/B0CLL1Y3Z7

"The Case of the Unnatural Sister" in Pinup Noir: Sultry Murder Jazz from Raconteur Press: https://amzn.to/40qjr9G

"The Miss" in Uncanny Valet from Raconteur Press: https://amzn.to/4cFYqPL

"Montara Sierpento Snows" in Midnight, Mischief, and Mistletoe from Tender and Tempting Tales: https://amzn.to/4tMUXVN

"Kandiers Summer" in Moonlight and Margaritas from Tender and Tempting Tales: https://amzn.to/4qJoLQx

BOOKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW

Rumors of Spring by Richard Grant https://amzn.to/3OAxfMg

Persuasion by Jane Austen https://amzn.to/4rEEhOA

Heroine of the World by Tanith Lee https://amzn.to/46mwM6C

Leucippe and Clitophon by Achilles Tatius https://amzn.to/4tRKeti

South Wind: A Mediterranean Masterpiece of Love, Lust, and Intrigue by Norman Douglas https://www.amazon.com/South-Wind-Mediterranean-Masterpiece-Intrigue/dp/B0DJ1VVBSF

Deadly Valentine by Jenna Harte: https://amzn.to/4tNYtPM

A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage https://amzn.to/46ggtbn

That Time I got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming https://www.amazon.com/That-Drunk-Saved-Demon-Mishaps/dp/0316570273

TENDER & TEMPTING TALES

Free Romance: It's About Damn Time: https://tenderandtemptingtales.com/free-romance-story/

Tender and Tempting Tales Substack: https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/

Tender and Tempting Tales on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendertemptingtales/

Hot Takes on Romance discussion with Suzy Langevin

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Guest Host Suzy Langevin, 2024 RWA Golden Heart Award for Excellence In Pre-Published Romance, for the Plus One Pact.

We discuss hot takes on romance, including our thoughts on epilogues and bonus chapters, is cheating okay in romance, depictions of mental health in romance, and more!

Check out Suzy at https://www.suzylangevin.com/
Suzy's Books https://www.suzylangevin.com/team-3
Suzy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/suzylangevinwrites/

Books/Authors/Book Influencers Mentioned on the Show:
Peace, Love, Books XO https://www.youtube.com/@PeaceLoveBooksxo
Dead But Not Forgotten by Jenna Harte https://www.amazon.com/Dead-But-Not-Forgotten-Valentine-ebook/dp/B0GKZF2HYK
Dead to the World (Sookie Stackhouse book 4) by Charlaine Harris - https://amzn.to/4td9oCp
American Royalty by Suzy Langevin https://amzn.to/3MngFyQ
Sound of Summer Series (Martha's Vineyard) by Suzy Langevin https://www.suzylangevin.com/copy-of-christmas-in-the-city-collection-1
Reel by Kennedy Ryan https://amzn.to/4kBMalp
Score by Kennedy Ryan https://amzn.to/4bLNAr7
Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan https://amzn.to/4kBLYCH
Devil Wears Tartan by Katia Rose https://amzn.to/4twV6fX
Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown - https://amzn.to/4aewY91
Moonlight & Margaritas Steamy Romance Anthology - https://amzn.to/3ZhtfCG

Illicit Liaisons brought to you by Tender & Tempting Tales
Free ebook: It's About Damn Time - https://tenderandtemptingtales.com/free-romance-story/
Romance Talk at Tender & Tempting Tales Substack - https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/
Write for Us - https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/p/write-for-tender-and-tempting-tales

Hosts:
Jenna Harte https://jennaharte.com/
TA Leederman https://taleederman.com/

Bookish Drama, Fictional Crushes, Book Adaptations with Rachel Young/Aline Francoure

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Illicit Liaisons reboot! Join for a discussion about:

book goals drama
gateway books into romance reading
book crushes
current book adaptations
and more

On this show:

Guest Rachel Young/Aline Francoure - https://alinefrancoure.com/

Books/Authors:

Moonlight & Margaritas Steamy Romance Anthology - https://amzn.to/3ZhtfCG
Julie Garwood Books - https://amzn.to/3LQuWE3
The Duchess by Jude Deveraux - https://amzn.to/4qideav
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - https://amzn.to/4a8GuKJ
The Return of Rafe MacKade by Nora Roberts - https://amzn.to/4qfqU5W
The Reef by Nora Roberts - https://amzn.to/4qmR3QD
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Death-Book-1-ebook/dp/B000P2A47M
Lucky's Lady by Tami Hoag - https://amzn.to/4qUs2x5
Dead to the World (Sookie Stackhouse book 4) by Charlaine Harris - https://amzn.to/4td9oCp
Midnight, Mischief & Mistletoe - https://amzn.to/3NY1nkv
The Pearl Crucible by Urna Semper - https://amzn.to/4acw1y1
Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown - https://amzn.to/4aewY91
An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn - https://amzn.to/4qZWypv
Chasing Shelter by Catherine Cowless - https://amzn.to/4c9BesW
The Heist (Fox & O'Hare book 1) by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg - https://amzn.to/4a8IuCM
The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood - https://amzn.to/4awCYv1

What are your thoughts on bookish drama?

Who is your book crush?

Join us to talk about romance fiction at Substack: https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/

Illicit Liaisons now brought to you by Tender & Tempting Tales

Free story: It's About Damn Time - https://tenderandtemptingtales.com/free-romance-story/
Romance Talk at Tender & Tempting Tales Substack -https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/
Write for Us - https://tenderandtemptingtales.substack.com/p/write-for-tender-and-tempting-tales

Interview with Jackie Mojica author of Rockstar Romances

Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This week I interview Jackie Mojica author of contemporary romances feature rockstars.

Visit the Illicit Liaison page at SwoonworthyHEA to learn more about Jackie and her books, as well as other books mentioned on the show.

Interview with Lisa Becker Author of Starfish Series

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0400

In this week's episode, I interview Lisa Becker, author of the Starfish Series. We talk about the author duo she admires most, her all-time favorite book boyfriend, and how she got started writing.

You can learn more about Lisa at her website

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Interview with Maggie Blackbird Author of When We Were Young Series

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Maggie Blackbird is on Ojibway from Northwestern Ontario who writes contemporary, YA, historical and LBGTQ romances involving Canada's indigenous people. Her latest book is Knight Moves, book three in her When We Were Young Series. Maggie and I talk about the romance authors she loved (and still loves), her start in romance writing, and how she incorporates the lives of indigenous people into her romances.

Visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA to learn more about Maggie and her books.

Bridgerton vs The Duke and I

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500

This week I discuss my thoughts on The Duke and I by Julia Quinn and the TV adaptation of it, Bridgerton.

For Black History Month, I have a list of black romance authors to check out as well.

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Modern Day Mr. Darcy: Darcy Traits that Live on in Popular Romance Fiction

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Mr. Darcy has become synonymous with the romantic leading man. Even though he "lived" over two-hundred years ago, many traits that make Darcy an endearing romantic lead live on today's romances. In this episode, I discuss Darcy's traits and share a few modern romances that I feel have Darcy-esque leading men.

Do you have other thoughts about Darcy or modern-day romance heroes similar to Darcy? Let me know on the Illicit Liaison podcast page at SwoonworthyHEA.com

Favorite (and Not So Favorite) Romance Tropes

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500

We love romance fiction. But we may not all agree on which types of stories we prefer. In this episode of Illicit Liaisons, I share some of my favorite and not so favorite romance tropes.

Which do you love? Which do you hate? Let me know by visiting the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.

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Books That Should Be Made Into Movies or TV Shows

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Cable networks and streaming services are all clamboring for great books to adapt to TV and movies. Here is my list of a few romance books I'd love to see on screen.

What books would love to see adapted to a movie or show? Let me know at the Illicit Liaison page at SwoonworthyHEA.

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Romance Books Coming to the Screen in 2021

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500

Discover what romance books will be returning or debuting on the big and small screen in 2021.

Are you looking forward to watching any of these books come to life? Let me know by visiting the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.com

Join me and other hopeless romantics at SwoonworthyHEA to talk about your favorite romance books, authors and more.

Old School Romance: Sandra Brown

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

This week I do another old-school romance episode discussing Sandra Brown. I cover her career, what makes her books stand out, and five of my favorite books of hers.

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Best Romance Reads of 2020

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Jenna shares her top 5 favorite romance reads of 2020.

Are any of these your favorite? If not, what are your favorites? Visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA to let me know!

If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

Favorite and Not So Favorite Grand Gestures

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500

This week I talk about one of my favorite parts of a romance...the grand gesture. I share a few that left me flat and several that I've always enjoyed.

Do you have a favorite grand gesture from a romance? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.

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How to Start a Book Blog for Fun and Profit

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Turn your love of reading into a fun way to meet authors, connect with other readers, and make money through a book blog. The show talks about how to set up a blog, what to blog about, and ways to make money by blogging about books. Get more resources and a book blog start up checklist in the show notes at Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com

Do you have a book blog or have questions about starting a book blog? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.

If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

Holiday Gift Ideas for Romance Readers

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0500

Have you waited to the last minute (like me) to shop for holiday gifts or give your "Wish List" to your family and friends? Here are a number of fun and useful gifts for the book-lover in your life.

Do you have other great gift ideas for avid readers? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.

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Old School Romance: Nora Roberts

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500

This week we look back on romances by Nora Roberts written 20 to 25 years ago that ignited my interest in romance fiction.

Do you have other Nora Roberts' old school romances you love? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.

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Political Romances

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Jenna Harte shares some of the political romances she's read over the years in response to the recent election in the United States. She includes a few old school romances, and a couple of royal books.

Do you have political romances you've enjoyed? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.

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Pet Peeves in Romance

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Jenna Harte and Ellen Butler share their pet peeves in romance stories.

What are your romance novel pet peeves? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.

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Paranormal Romance with Chloe Balkin and Sionna Trenz

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Just in time for Halloween, Illicit Liaisons talks with avid paranormal readers and authors, Chloe Balkin and Sionna Trenz. We cover topics such as, what makes a paranormal romance, what is the fascination with paranormal romance, great starter paranormal romance books, and much more.

You can learn more about Chloe at her website or Amazon page.
Visit Sionna's website and Amazon page

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While you're there, let us know about your favorite paranormal book, series, or author?

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Classic Romances of Tomorrow

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Do you have classic romance books you love or ideas for current day romances that will be considered classics in a hundred years? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.

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8 Ways to Get Free Romance Books

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0400

If your book budget is bust, check out these 8 options for getting free romance books!

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Stigma of Romance Fiction

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0400

Romance and mystery author Ellen Butler and Jenna Harte discuss the stigma of reading and writing romance. Where it comes from. Why it continues. And whether or not it's waning.

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Old School Romance: Sandra Brown

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Old School Romance: Nora Roberts

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Classic Romances of Tomorrow

8 Ways to Get Free Romance Books

Stigma of Romance Fiction