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Tea & Strumpets: A Regency Romance Review

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Tune in to hear two friends discuss all the steamy (and sometimes tepid) details of the regency romance genre. Join us each episode as we take a trip across the pond and into the past in search of swoon-worthy Happily Ever Afters! We talk about all your regency favorites like Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons or Lisa Kleypas’ Ravenels, plus we dive deep into exciting new releases from rising stars like Scarlett Peckham, Cat Sebastian, and Evie Dunmore. We’ve got full book reviews AND fabulous interviews with bestselling authors in the genre like Kerrigan Byrne and Maya Rodale. Whether you’re looking for a book to add to your TBR pile or you’ve read our choice already, we’ve got a little something for everyone.

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Tune in to hear two friends discuss all the steamy (and sometimes tepid) details of the regency romance genre. Join us each episode as we take a trip across the pond and into the past in search of swoon-worthy Happily Ever Afters! We talk about all your regency favorites like Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons or Lisa Kleypas’ Ravenels, plus we dive deep into exciting new releases from rising stars like Scarlett Peckham, Cat Sebastian, and Evie Dunmore. We’ve got full book reviews AND fabulous interviews with bestselling authors in the genre like Kerrigan Byrne and Maya Rodale. Whether you’re looking for a book to add to your TBR pile or you’ve read our choice already, we’ve got a little something for everyone.

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English


Episodes

On-dit 008: Put these on your TBR!

6/8/2023
Zoë was lucky enough to get a few ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) of some upcoming Historical Romances that she couldn't wait to share! The books shared from today's episode are: How to Tame a Wild Rogue by Julie Anne Long My Rogue to Ruin by Erica Ridley Third Degree Yearn by Laney Hatcher Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall!

Duration:00:09:51

126 - The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright

5/18/2023
This novella may have more letters in it's title than pages! Despite it's long name, this novella is a gem of a story that follows the meeting and eventual romance between Mr. Right and Miss Eliza Cade. They are kindred spirits who find themselves thrown together over the years and at each meeting grow closer. Join us as we read, The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare! Pick up a copy of today's book, The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week: 0:00 - 05:01: Intro, Author Fact 05:01 - 10:45: Synopsis 10:45 - 11:34: Parlour 11:34 - 31:56: General Discussion Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall!

Duration:00:31:57

On-dit 007: The Best Books for a Newborn

5/11/2023
So there's a tiny human entering your orbit and you'd like to get them some books and/or read to them! Today, book lover and mother of two, Zoë, shares her top picks that are sure to instill a love of reading into any baby right from the start! The books shared from today's episode are: Global Babies by The Global Fund for Children Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton I Kissed the Baby by Mary Murphy Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare!

Duration:00:08:47

125 - Maiden Lane 8 - Dearest Rogue

5/4/2023
Well, listeners, it finally happened to us! Kelsey accidentally recorded with the wrong mic, so while our audio isn't quite the quality you're used to, the content still is! James Trevellion has been Lady Phoebe Batten's bodyguard for almost a year. While his presence seemed just another way for her brother to limit her freedom, she reconsiders his usefulness after he thwarts a kidnapping attempt. While she admits she needs him to keep her safe, she cannot help but feel more interested in him as a man than a guard. James has admired Phoebe from the start but never dreamed she would return his feelings. Yet when Phoebe suddenly kisses him one night, he's faced with a choice: make it clear he is only her brother's employee or give in to his deeper feelings. We're back in Maiden Lane with Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt. Pick up a copy of today's book, Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week: 0:00 - 08:23: Intro, Author, and History Fact 08:23 - 14:55: Synopsis 14:55 - 16:22: Parlour 16:22 - 44:56: General Discussion Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare!

Duration:00:29:50

On-dit 006: The Plus One by Mazey Eddings

4/27/2023
We do Regency Romance here but sometimes, a book is too good not to share. This is my review of Mazey Eddings's newest book, The Plus One. It's so good! Pick up any of Mazey's books, right here! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt!

Duration:00:11:12

124 - Luna Sisters 1 - Ana María and the Fox

4/20/2023
Ana María has just arrived in England after being sent away by her parents in order to avoid being a pawn of the French during their occupation of Mexico. Gideon is an MP with rising political career. Although they know they should stay away from each other both Ana María and Gideon constantly find themselves thrown together. When the threat in Mexico reaches England, will Ana María be able to count on Gideon or will he pick his political career over her? This is Liana de la Rosa's newest novel, Ana María and the Fox! Pick up a copy of today's book, Ana María and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week: 0:00 - 08:23: Intro, Author, and History Fact 08:23 - 14:55: Synopsis 14:55 - 16:22: Parlour 16:22 - 44:56: General Discussion Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt!

Duration:00:44:57

On-dit 005: Georgian vs Regency vs Victorian

4/13/2023
Regency Romance is the term we hear the most, but what defines the Regency? Why is it called that? And what's the difference between Regency, Georgian, and Victorian? Zoë is here today with a brief, macro overview of these three eras, and a few romance book recommendations if you want to dip your toes into each! Thank you to the following sources, used to compile the information for today's on-dit: https://victorian-era.org/georgian-era-facts/comparison-of-georgian-era-and-victorian-era.html https://ellaquinnauthor.wordpress.com/2018/03/15/regency-trivia-regency-vs-victorian/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regency_era#:~:text=The%20Regency%20Era%20is%20a,Act%20on%207%20June%201832. https://ironshepherdslivinghistory.co.uk/blog/posts/2019/ten-brilliant-victorian-inventions/ Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read Ana María and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa!

Duration:00:13:04

123 - Scoundrels 4 - The Last Hellion

4/6/2023
Vere Alwyn Mallory is the last of the Mallory Hellions and the last of the male heirs to the Dukedom of Ainswood. He has been on course of self-destruction but just when he's ready to give up or pull himself out, he meets Miss Lydia Grenville. Lydia is a well known journalist and has a reputations for being the woman every man wants to tame, but no one has yet to succeed. After their fist run-in lands him on his ass, Vere is unable to stay away from this she-dragon. Sparks fly as two these two passionate, reckless individuals collide. We are delighted to read patron choice, The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase. Pick up a copy of today's book, The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week: 0:00 - 09:11: Intro, Author, and History Fact 09:11 - 25:55: Synopsis 25:55 - 26:57: Parlour 26:57 - 57:06: General Discussion Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read Ana María and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa!

Duration:00:56:58

On-dit 004: Non-Regency Books I'm Impatiently Waiting For

3/30/2023
I went down the Booktok and Bookstagam rabbit hole last year. Now I'm in the middle of SO MANY SERIES! Here are the ones I need the next book for yesterday. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase!

Duration:00:16:29

122 - Maiden Lane 7 - Darling Beast

3/23/2023
First appearances can be deceiving. Although he appear mute and dumb, Lily Stump cannot help but feel the monster in the garden is anything but. Apollo is just trying to stay hidden when his life intersects with Lily Stump and the two cannot seem to stay away from each other. As the two grow closer, will the truth of Apollo's imprisonment drive them apart? Can Lily love a lord when her experience tells her to stay away? We'll find out in Maiden Lane 7, Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt! Pick up a copy of today's book, Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week: 0:00 - 06:35: Intro and History Fact 6:35 - 07:30: TW 07:30 - 18:57: Synopsis 18:57 - 21:02: Parlour 21:02 - 50:12: General Discussion Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase!

Duration:00:50:13

On-dit 003: Meet Me in the Aviary!

3/16/2023
Parrots, swans, and chickens, oh my! Zoë shares three of her favorite Regency Romances that feature avian meet-cutes. Pick up any of the books from today's podcast: Get Thee off my Lawn by Daria Vernon Hen Fever by Olivia Waite The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare Zoe also mentioned a documentary you can watch on Prime called Chicken People. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube!

Duration:00:07:32

121 - Maiden Lane 6 - Duke of Midnight

3/9/2023
Maximus Batten, Duke of Wakefield, needs to be the perfect duke. He is haunted by the murder of his parents and feels he owes it to the dukedom to do everything just so while searching for their murderer as the Ghost of St. Giles. Artemis Greaves, while born the granddaughter of an Earl, is not a suitable bride. Her father was mad and her brother is currently in Bedlam for murder. Yet Maximus is drawn to Artemis like no other and soon passion cannot be ignored. Please join just as we read Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt. This will be our sixth Maiden Lane adventure! Pick up a copy of today's book, Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week: 0:00 - 07:52: Intro and History Fact 07:52 - 18:04: Synopsis 18:04 - 20:25: Parlour 20:25 - 42:309: General Discussion Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube!

Duration:00:42:30

On-dit 002: Kelsey's Pitch for Jade Lee

3/2/2023
In this week's on-dit, Kelsey shares her love of many things Jade Lee. Pick up a Jade Lee title at IndieBound.org or through Amazon and support the show at the same time! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube!

Duration:00:13:27

120 - Once Upon a Dukedom 1 - Scoundrel of My Heart

2/23/2023
Griffith Stanwick, the second son of a duke, has never much been noticed by his family as anything more than a spare. They turn a blind eye at his rakish ways and have no expectations for him whatsoever. Lady Kathryn Lambert must marry a titled peer to gain her inheritance, but her heart has always tugged her toward her friend's older brother. Nothing is easy though as these two have to fight off thugs, charges of treason, and a Duke's proposal to find their happily ever after! Pick up a copy of the book we read this week, Scoundrel of my Heart by Lorraine Heath. If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week: 0:00 - 10:05: Intro and History Fact 10:05 - 21:06: Synopsis 21:06 - 22:16: Parlour 22:16 - 55:19: General Discussion Thank you so much to our patron Sindhu for choosing today's book! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt!

Duration:00:55:20

On-dit 001: Three books and an App!

2/16/2023
Welcome to our own version of minisodes, where we'll be able to tell you about MORE awesome things and tidbits from the world of and surrounding Regency Romance. Today Zoë is sharing her favorite book of 2023 so far, an app that you probably all know about, but that did change her reading life, and two fabulous and FREE novellas. Pick up Julie Anne Long's You Were Made to be Mine on Amazon or Bookshop.org. Download the Libby app on your platform of choice. Subscribe to Alexandra Vasti's email list to read the Halifax Hellions novellas! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube!

Duration:00:09:27

119 - Bringing the Past to the Present: Historical Romance for the Modern Reader with Jennifer Ashley, Jade Lee, and Amalie Howard

2/9/2023
Live from the 2022 Historical Romance Retreat in San Diego, Kelsey leads a panel of authors in a rousing discussion of the past, present, and future of the genre. This episode was filmed and recorded from an iPhone and is presented unedited (but mastered). Thank you so much to Jennifer Ashley, Amalie Howard, and Jade Lee! To find out more about them or purchase any of their books, please check out their respective websites: https://jenniferashley.com/ https://amaliehoward.com/ https://kathylyons.com/ Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week: 0:00 - 02:38 Intro 02:38 -1:30:41: Panel Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube!

Duration:01:30:42

118 - 23+ 2023 Historical Romance Releases We Just Can't Wait For! (Part 2)

1/19/2023
We're back this week (and just as excited as before) with the second half of the list of the 2023 Historical Romance Releases We Just Can't Wait For! From London to Lebanon, we're traveling through time and across all terrain to find you the most exciting, interesting Regency Romances coming out this year...that we know of so far! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week: 0:00 - 02:40: Intro 02:40 -13:14: 2023 Releases (14- 19) 13:14- 17:27: Parlour 17:24 - 35:40: 2023 (20 - 24) 35:40 - 42:22: Outro (Picking a book!) Want to pick up any of the books you heard about today? You can find them all in our Amazon store, here. If you'd like to participate in our listener survey, you can do so at bit.ly/tns2022survey. It will be open until February 1st, 2023! Thank you for your time. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! Join us next time for Kelsey's Panel from the 2022 Historical Romance Retreat; Bringing the Past to the Present: Historical Romance for the Modern Reader with Jennifer Ashley, Jade Lee, and Amalie Howard!

Duration:00:42:23

117 - 23+ 2023 Historical Romance Releases We Just Can't Wait For! (Part 1)

1/5/2023
As is our tradition each year, we're coming to you today with a list of the Regency, Victorian, and Georgian Romance 2023 releases that WE can't wait for! This year's list has some truly spectacular offerings and we as so jazzed to share them with you! And since 23 is a LOT of books to talk about, you're getting half the list today, and half next time. So get ready to click 'preorder' because there are so many GOOD BOOKS on the way! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week: 0:00 - 03:18: Intro 03:18 -17:30: 2023 Releases (1-6) 17:30 - 21:06: Parlour 21:06 - 39:15: 2023 (6 -13) Our apologies to India Holton as we mistakenly named her book in today's episode. The correct title is the Secret Service of Tea and Treason. Want to pick up any of the books you heard about today? You can find them all in our Amazon store, here. If you'd like to participate in our listener survey, you can do so at bit.ly/tns2022survey. It will be open until February 1st, 2023! Thank you for your time. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time for the continuation of today's list!

Duration:00:39:12

116 - Mistletoe Christmas: An Anthology

12/22/2022
For our final episode of the year, we’re bringing all the holiday cheer with an entire anthology of novels themed around a revelry that has no compare. We’re reading Mistletoe Christmas with novellas from Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley. We hope you find a little holiday joy as 2022 comes to an end! Pick up a copy of Mistletoe Christmas by Eloisa James, Christie Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week: 0:00 - 04:54: Intro 04:54 - 10:55: History Fact 10:55 - 13:42: Anthology Premise 13:42 - 19:36: A Mistletoe Kiss Summary and Chat 19:36 - 24:09: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe Summary and Chat 24:09 - 29:41: Compromise Under the Mistletoe Summary and Chat 29:41 - 35:30: Mischief and Mistletoe Summary and Chat 35:30 - 38:49: Favorite Quotes 38:49 - 39:57: Book Ratings 39:57 - 42:25: Hero/Heroine Rankings 42:25 - 45:24: Feminist Recap 45:24 - 51:29: Anthology General Discussion 51:29 - 54:56: Outro 54:56 - 56:51: Outtakes Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! We will see you in the new year with our list of 23 2023 Historical Romances We Just Can't Wait For!

Duration:00:56:48

115 - Our Favorite Reads of 2022

12/8/2022
As 2022 starts to come to a close, we wanted to take the time to reflect on all that we read this year. Not just for the podcast but also in our free time, since it’s one of our favorite activities. So please enjoy our favorite books of 2022! Pick up a copy of the books we read this week, available on our accompanying blog post! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more! Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpets Follow us on Twitter @tnstrumpets Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpets And subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read Mistletoe Christmas by Eloisa James, Christie Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley!

Duration:00:19:21