This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper will introduce you to Katee Robert's stunning and erotic reimagining of the Hades and Persephone myth, Neon Gods! Kink, consent, and characters you'll fall in love with fill the pages of this delicious novel. With perhaps our favorite Hades to date, we encourage you to dive into the first of the Dark Olympus ser…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper will introduce you to the intriguing world of the Omegaverse! We know you love Alphas and Betas, but have you experienced an Omega? Sometimes unusual, but always titillating, this Intro Class on the Sweet Omegaverse is about to start. Your first reading assignment, Baby & The Late Night Howlers by Kathryn Moon. …

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Penelope Douglas' stand alone new adult romance, Punk 57. We've found ourselves another asshole with a heart of gold! And while this book is known as a perfect example of the "bully" trope, we find ourselves asking who the actual bully is in this spicy romance. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twit…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Eloisa James' debut novel Potent Pleasures. Delightful historic details about in the Regency era romance, but will that make up for a love interest who might be unredeemable? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or email us at arealbodiceripper@gmail.com. Better yet, leave us a message at https…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper is the second of a two parter dedicated to The Devil's Playground Duology by Ashley Jade. See the conclusion of Eden and Damien's story as they get both their revenge and their HEA. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or email us at arealbodiceripper@gmail.com. Better yet, leave us a message at https:/…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper is the first of a two parter dedicated to The Devil's Playground Duology by Ashley Jade. We think you will love this revenge story where the villain might just end up being the love of your life. Love, hate, and taboo abound... not to mention a bit of swords crossing to keep things interesting! Follow us on Inst…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper dives in the gritty world of Laurell K Hamilton's Guilty Pleasures. The first book in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Novels, it will introduce you to a dark and dangerous world where vampires are living out in the open. While the spice is mild in this first foray, we can ensure that it only gets hotter from here…

Happy Holidays! While we are prepping for our next season, we've been working on some silly and fun holiday projects. Without further ado... MagicHavok Productions has gotten together with some friend podcasts and presents this Murder Mystery Holiday. Take a listen. Can you solve the mystery? Have you heard about all the podcasts who were involved?…

Wow! Things are getting quite intense over here as we devour all the romance novels and get ready for some big life adventures. This episode is a heart to heart sit down with us as we share a little bit about what is coming, shout out to some amazing listeners that have reached out, and chat about one of our all time favorite romance trope/relation…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper dives in the fantasy world of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Faeries, curses, and a bit of Stockholm syndrome come together an epic fairy tale and it is only the tip of the iceberg! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or email us at arealbodiceripper@gmail.com. Better yet, leave us a messa…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper is a Spectacular Spectacular where we explore next two novellas by Jessa Kane. Daddies, rags to riches, and taboos of every flavor abound in these squeal inducing short stories. Join us as we rip into Preacher Man and Their Summer Intern. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or email us at arealbodiceri…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper is a Spectacular Spectacular where we explore four novellas by Jessa Kane across two episodes. Daddies, rags to riches, and taboos of every flavor abound in these squeal inducing short stories. Join us as we rip into His Prize Pupil and Suddenly His. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or email us at a…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt. The first in the Princes Trilogy and Hoyt's debut novel, we adored this foray into Georgian England. A heroine who is down on her luck but whose intelligence and resourcefulness lands her a position as the secretary to an ornery yet captivating earl. The earl who need…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores the Haven by Rebekah Weatherspoon. The first book in the Beards & Bondage series serves up exactly what we were looking for. A gruff mountain man who is also a very talented dom. A strong and independent heroine who discovers the joys of submission. Characters actually addressing their trauma? This book…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores the entire Shadow's Series by T.M. Hart. We explored the first book last time and were unable to resist finishing off this urban fantasy series. Are you ready for everything you thought you knew to be turned on its head? Then buckle up, because this is a wild ride. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and …

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Shadow's Kiss by T.M. Hart. The first of the Shadow's Series, this urban fantasy series kicks off with our heroine finding her way through amnesia and a world she does not understand. Can her fated mate, Elijah, help her to remember who she is? Or do answers lie with the dark presence stalking her throu…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores In Bed With A Highlander by Maya Banks. The first of the McCabe Trilogy, we're bringing you another Highlander tale that will sweep you off your feet. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or email us at arealbodiceripper@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Hidden Sins by Selena Montgomery. When Stacey Abrams is not saving the United States and championing voters rights, she is creating suspense full romance novels under the pen name Selena Montgomery. With a treasure hunt worthy of Indiana Jones and some delicious will they won't they anticipation, this b…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Her Dragon Daddy: A Dragon Shifter Romance by Roxie Ray. The first of the Black Claw Dragons series and written by a group of romance and science fiction lovers, this novel is a fun romp in a world filled with dragon shifters, long lost loves, and MATES. Join us, dear reader, as we enjoy some alpha ener…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores The Flame And The Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. Credited with spawning the modern day romance genre, this book has *gasp* sex scenes! It also has a heap of problematic themes and we can't wait to tell you all about them. Join us, dear reader, as we reluctantly read and rip apart this groundbreaking n…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Bared To You, the first novel in the Crossfire Saga by Sylvia Day. Sylvia is a #1 international bestselling author and we chose the first book in her world-renowned series to be our first venture into the erotica genre. Join us as we bare all of our emotional turmoil over this spicy, compelling, and tra…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores delicious historical romance, The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite. The first in the Feminine Pursuits series, the beautiful tale explores women breaking boundaries while finding deep and true love with one another, we devoured this book and loved every moment of it! Follow us on Inst…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores a festive holiday romance, The Butterfly Bride by Vanessa Riley. If you enjoy historical romance a la Regency England that is beautifully multi-cultured as well as incredibly well-researched, you are going to enjoy this. Come explore this will they / won't they tale with us! Follow us on Instagram, Face…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Grave Witch, the first Alex Craft novel by Kalayna Price. The final chapter of Alex's story has just been released, so how perfect a time to look at the first book in this thrilling series! Listen to us explore this engaging urban fantasy series where you'll find yourself longing for a near Death experi…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores A Duke By Default, the second book in the Reluctant Royals series by Alyssa Cole. After a short hiatus, we are back and so excited to explore one of our favorite romances to date! We hope you love the way Portia heals herself and finds a sexy Scottish duke along the way! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores both the book and 1940 film adaptation of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. We can't wait to see what the new film adaptation will look like! Coming to Netflix on October 21st. Sleep No More is an amazing immersive theater experience we discuss that utilizes some of the elements of Rebecca. You Must Remembe…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Lavender Morning, the first book in the Edilean series by Jude Devereaux. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arealbodiceripper/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arealbodiceripper/support…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Wicked, a period romance inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Victorian England, Egyptomania, and a violent earl will sweep you off your feet in this novel by Shannon Drake (aka Heather Graham). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arealbodiceripper/messageSupport this podca…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Dark Lover, the first book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward. In this episode we call out @southernnovelscents for creating custom scented wax melts inspired by the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, so you can read the books and smell the hunky vampires at the same time! Also, our frien…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores The Rest Falls Away, the first book in The Gardella Vampire Hunters series by Colleen Gleason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arealbodiceripper/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arealbodiceripper/support…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores That Could Be Enough, a novella by Alyssa Cole. In the episode we discuss "Black Romance Novels Matter Too", an article by Carole V. Bell that we highly recommend. We also recommend checking out @WOCinRomance on Twitter, an account that promotes the works of Women of Color & Native & Indigenous Woman in…

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Beyond the Highland Mist, the first book in The Highlander series by Karen Marie Moning. After recording, we did additional research on the Romani and discovered that the label of "gypsy" is a slur. For more information, we recommend the following article https://now.org/blog/the-g-word-isnt-for-you-how…

The premier episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores The Sumage Solution, the first book in The San Andreas Shifters series by G. L. Carriger. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arealbodiceripper/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arealbodiceripper/support…

A trailer for A Real Bodice Ripper: The Romance Novel Podcast. ARBR explores the delicious guilty pleasure that is found in romance novels. Join Jesse and Rachael as they explore some of their favorite stories in the genre. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arealbodiceripper/messageSupport this podcast: https://po…