Romance and Ruin

Flock ~ Kate Stewart

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:21:09 GMT

This month Ashley and Laura talk Flock by Kate Stewart, uummmm. Get ready!

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Pucking Around ~ Emily Rath

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT

Laura and Ashley discuss Pucking Around by Emily Rath. Starting the year off right with a new series.

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Masters of Death ~ Olivie Blake

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:10:22 GMT

This months pick from Ashley is Masters of Death by Olivie Blake. Get ready, its a wild one!

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Scythe and Sparrow ~ Brynne Weaver

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:20:28 GMT

This month we are finally talking the last book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy, Scythe and Sparrow. It’s a gonna be a fun one.

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Under Loch and Key ~ Lana Ferguson

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:27:11 GMT

Ashley Recommends they read Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson. A foray into monster smut if you so desire to listen along after reading or perhaps this commentary will convince to read it. Happy listening!

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Leather and Lark ~ Brynne Weaver

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:20:47 GMT

This month we are finally continuing the ruinous love series. We are talking Leather and Lark today so grab a pizza and have a listen.

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As Old as Time: A Twisted Tale ~ Liz Braswell

Tue, 27 May 2025 20:52:14 GMT

This week Ashley and Laura discuss another Twisted Tale story, this time it’s Beauty and the Beast. As Old as Time!

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Puck and Prejudice ~ Lia Riley

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:17:37 GMT

This week we are talking Puck and Prejudice by Lia Riley. We are talking a quirky retelling of Pride and Prejudice with a little bit of Hockey 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

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The Cinnamon Bun Book Store ~ Laurie Gilmore

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:15:42 GMT

Laura and Ashley are Baaaack! Talking today about Cinnamon Bun Book Store sorry it’s been a while explanation to come in our next episode. We actually recorded this back in January 😅 enjoy

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The Pumpkin Spice Cafe ~ Laurie Gilmore

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT

This month Ashley has chosen the ever so cozy Pumpkin Spice Cafe. Set in Dream Harbor this whole series is quirky cozy vibes. We will discuss all the books eventually but we will start with the first two. Grab a PSL and comfy blanket and listen.

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Butcher and Blackbird ~ Brynne Weaver

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:59:52 GMT

Laura’s pick this month is the first in the Ruinous Love Trilogy, Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. This episode will touch on some trigger warning content such as bodily fluids, labotomies, eye gouging, etc. However like the author so gracefully does we do make these subjects humorous. So go ahead, give us a listen.

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Sally’s Lament: A Twisted Tale ~ Mari Mancusi

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:27:30 GMT

Ashleys pick this month is a retelling off the classic Nightmare Before Christmas from the perspective of Sally finding the door instead of Jack. This is Sally’s Lament and its a fun one.

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Tangled Up in You~ Christina Lauren

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:56:13 GMT

Laura’s pick this month is Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren, a delightful retelling of the Disney version of Rapunzel. We talk storyline and how it compares to the movie and we definitely dabble in some ick/yum conversation and maybe a little pregnancy trope. Loving these retelling style series right now.

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Death ~ Laura Thalassa (The Four Horsemen series Book 4)

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:01:23 GMT

It’s the final book in the Four Horsemen series recommended by Ashley. Today we talk Death, we are so sad to be finishing this but very excited to see what Thalassa has coming up next. Death rides on swift wings!

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The Undermining of Twyla and Frank ~ Megan Bannen

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:57:33 GMT

Laura’s pick for this month is book two in what we are calling the Tanrian Tales, it’s the Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen. We first met Twyla and Frank in the Undertaking of Hart and Mercy. This is definitely a fun read, listen and find out all about it.

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Famine ~ Laura Thalassa (The Four Horsemen series Book 3)

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:45:15 GMT

Ashley pick: Ashley and Laura continue to read the Four Horsemen series with the third book Famine. This is Ashley’s favorite in the series, Laura is still debating her favorite. This episode contains talk of violent attacks on characters and some spice.

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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy ~ Megan Bannen

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:29:54 GMT

Laura’s choice this month is The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen. This book has some world building like we have never seen before! So grab a coffee sit back and enjoy this chat.

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War ~ Laura Thalassa (The Four Horsemen series Book 2)

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:21:15 GMT

Laura and Ashley read and discuss War by Laura Thalassa. This episode does contain spoilers! This is the second book in the series, stay tuned for more.

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The Fake Mate ~ Lana Ferguson

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:02:41 GMT

Laura chooses The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson for us to read and chat about. We get into a lot of talk about smut in books and whether certain words are vulgar. If you are easily offended by sexual conversations maybe stay away from this episode. Let’s get into it!

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Pestilence ~ Laura Thalassa (The Four Horsemen series Book 1)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:12:27 GMT

Laura and Ashley read and discuss Pestilence by Laura Thalassa. This episode does contain spoilers!! This is book one in The Four Horsemen series. We will be covering all of these books so stay tuned.

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The Dead Romantics ~ Ashley Poston

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 23:30:33 GMT

Laura recommends The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. Let’s get into a spooky love story to prep for spooky season.

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