Scathing Dislike, Scorching Chemistry

It’s part one of our 2023 recommendation request episodes! Jess and Trisha talk about diverse paranormal romances, romances with ace representation, holiday romances, and more! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Book club is coming back in early 2024 - huge thanks to everyone who sent suggestions! We're reading The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz, so read along with us! Also, check out Jackie Lau’s Kickstarter while you still can! Books Discussed The Duke Gets Desperate by Diana Quincy The Grim Reaper’s Lawyer by Mea Monique Human Enough by E.S. Yu Big Bad Wolf by Suleikha Snyder What the Hex by Alexis Daria The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken Bitterburn by Ann Aguirre Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas Their Troublesome Crush by Xan West Perfect Rhythm by Jae The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann Thaw by Elyse Springer The Lights on Knockbridge Lane by Roan Parrish In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren  Lighting the Flames by Sarah Wendell Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley Second Chances in New Port Stephen by T.J. Alexander It’s a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer Being Merry by Meka James Time to Shine by Rachel Reid Mistletoe and Mishigas by M.A. Wardell Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([e-mail]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices