Episodes
Come with us as we step back in time and take a look at a “what if” iteration of the story of St. Valentine. This book was a powerful story that was beautifully told, and we had the great pleasure to talk to the author and get some behind the scenes sneak peeks that you WILL NOT want to miss! Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this week’s episode! We would also love to hear from you! Email us at...
Published 03/18/24
Today we dive into another thrilling romantic suspense by repeat author Dani Pettrey. Art heists, riddles, and of course romance make this a heart pounding story from start to finish! Sound intriguing? Have a listen! Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this week’s episode! We would also love to hear from you! Email us at
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Published 03/11/24
This episode is a TKO that you won’t want to miss! Just kidding 😂 but we did read Carmen Schober’s After She Falls and delve into the world of professional fighting, gritty stories, and God’s beautiful redemption. We also got to talk to Carmen and get some inside scoop on her motivation for the story along with her process as a writer. Y’all are going to love this one!
Published 03/04/24
Today’s episode features a book by one of our all time podcast faves. That’s right, we are reading the newest Laura Frantz book and taking about all things France, rebuilding your life from the ground up, family restoration, and or course some sweet romance thrown in! Get transported back in time with us as we discuss the lush Georgian setting that Frantz does so well!
Published 02/26/24
It’s here listeners!! Our first book episode of Season 3!! We are delighted to have Becky Wade, fan favorite and friend of the pod, back on to chat about her newest installment in The Sons of Scandal Series! We chat with Becky about all things swoony and self publishing, and of course we gush about the book. We are certain you will not want to miss this conversation!
Published 02/19/24
We’re BAAACCCCKK! Making our grand entrance into Season 3 with a super fun conversation with Shannon from @thereelbookery on Instagram. We talk all about some of our favorite Christian Fiction books and what we love about the genre! We also can’t talk about books without also talking about the goodness of God, so we get a little deep in this one😂 Have a listen, and buckle up for Season 3!!
Published 02/12/24
This is it listeners! We have arrived at the end of Season 2! What an absolutely amazing year this has been for all three of us! In this episode we talk about our highs (and a few lows) as we look back over the whole season. We love and appreciate you all. We couldn’t do this without you! See you in Season 3!
Published 12/26/23
Well friends, we have made it. This is our final book episode of Season 2 🥲. We wanted to end Season 2 with a bang, so we had to choose a Julie Klassen book! In this episode we discuss Klassen’s newest release, AND we chat with the author, AND we have a special guest on to talk about the book with us. Buckle up friends, this episode is a long one but we think you will enjoy the journey!
Published 12/18/23
We have arrived, dear listeners, at our penultimate book episode of Season 2. For this episode, also the last in our YA theme, we decided to with a Jane Austen retelling. We read this lovely adaptation of Austen’s (arguably) most famous work, Pride and Prejudice. We had a ton of fun talking about this book and hope you have just as much fun listening!
Published 12/11/23
Happy December Listeners! We are ushering in the Christmas season with a first here on the podcast. Today we read and discuss a delightful Christmas novella collection and we get to chat with ALL THREE authors at the same time. You guys, this was an absolute delight to record and we hope it will be just as fun to listen to!
Published 12/04/23
Another installment in our YA theme hits your podcast app today! In this episode we talk about the super intense Sci-fi Dystopian novel The Recruit of Talionis and we imagine what it would be like if we found ourselves stuck in this crazy place. We also talk to the talented author, CJ Milacci, and get all the scoop about how she created this insane world! We think you all will really enjoy this episode!
Published 11/27/23
Hello listeners! Today we start our first episode in our YA theme, but we decided to make it a hybrid! We loved the book so much that we absolutely needed to talk to the author as well! Do you love stories filled with hope and finding Jesus in unexpected ways? Do you love a swoony romance? If so, then this episode is for you!
Published 11/20/23
Pack your bags and survival gear because in this episode we head to the Canadian wilderness for, possibly, the scariest vacation imaginable. This book wraps up our Sci-Fi/Fantasy series, although this book probably fits more into the Thriller vein. Heart pounding action, scary situations, and lots of hunting descriptions. Intrigued? Have a listen!
Published 11/13/23
Get ready everyone, this book was a doozy! We read the iconic Christian horror book The Oath and, surprise surprise, we had a lot to say about it. 😂 This episode features a guest, some giggles, and a God factor segment that may surprise you. We hope you tune in!
Published 10/30/23
We have a lovely Author interview for you all today! Kristi Ann Hunter talks to us all about the switch from traditional publishing to indie publishing, the difference in writing contemporary vs. historical, and gives us a peek into her writing process. This was such a fun conversation and we hope you all enjoy!
Published 10/23/23
Wow,wow,wow. We have got a treat for your ears today, listeners! We read an absolute classic in the Christian Fiction world, and one of the formidable entries in the Narnia series! Not only do we get to discuss this rich text, but we also get to collaborate with a dear friend and fellow Narnia devotee. This is a must listen for all Christian Fiction fans!
Published 10/16/23
Identity, belonging, and history are some of the themes that are present in the beautiful book that we read today. We also got to speak to the author about her writing process and some of the historical details that inspired this story. We hope you enjoy!
Published 10/09/23
This episode is a doozy friends. Today we discuss the very controversial series that took the world by storm in the late 90’s. We get serious,silly,then serious again. Buckle your squashes and dive in with us!
Published 10/02/23
Happy Monday Listeners! Today we have a fabulous interview for you with debut author Laura Conaway! Her suspense novel, Expired Vows, is out wherever books are sold! So have a listen, and then go get yourself a copy of the book!
Published 09/25/23
You guys!!! We have the biggest treat for you all today. In this episode, not only do we talk about one our most anticipated books of the year, but we discuss the book with *drumroll please* author Bethany Turner!! That’s right! We spend the entire episode chatting with the author about the book, amongst other things, and had the absolute best time. You guys WILL NOT want to miss this!
Published 09/18/23
We couldn’t get enough of Sara Blackard so we decided to read another of her swoony books! Danger, excitement, and romance await you. Dive in with us!
Published 09/12/23
Get ready for an episode full of all things wibbly wobbly and timey wimey. Well, maybe not exactly, but we do read a time travel book and talk with author Sara Blackard all about her inspiration for the story. Buckle up and Tune in!
Published 09/04/23
Avast me Hearties! Ahoy there! Here There be Pirates! In this episode we take a look at a book with a slightly unusual theme. M.L. Tyndall swashbuckling tale of romance, revenge, and redemption is not one you want to miss! Come along with us on this high seas adventure!
Published 08/28/23
Happy Monday Listeners! We are so, so excited to bring you this episode today! We got to chat with author Johanna Rojas Vann about her debut novel. We also, as you can see from the episode title, did a deep dive on the book! This book was poignant and lovely and we can’t wait to tell you all about it!
Published 08/21/23
We absolutely had to read Becky Wade’s newest book on the podcast and discuss it for all of you guys! This book was absolutely fabulous and contains so many delightful tropes of the genre! Amnesia? ✅ Forced Proximity? ✅ Hero falls first? ✅ We know you will love this book as much as we did! Enjoy the listen!
Published 08/14/23