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Romancing the Monsters Podcast

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Three friends created a podcast to chat about romance novels & explore the theme of the monster within.

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Three friends created a podcast to chat about romance novels & explore the theme of the monster within.

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English


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RTM SPECIAL: Hoe-lloween is Back and So Are We!

10/31/2023
Just in time for the spookiest day of the year, we’re back to talk about all things monsters, grim reapers and well, psychos. Trigger warning: mentions of death, mutilation, torture, death, beheadings, dubious consent, and sex under the influence. Books of the week: Grim by Layla Fae Jack’s Head by Siggy Shade Halloween Spirit: A Date With Death Latrexa Nova Hollow by C.M. Nascosta Halloween Mating by Kyra Keys Carving for Cara by Melissa McSherry, Dana LeeAnn Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:20:20

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QUEEN CHARLOTTE, Part 2: Lets Talk About…Gardening?

5/25/2023
Once again, it would appear that the Ton is abuzz with the rumour of royal nuptials! Indeed, dear reader, the time has come for us to travel to the recent past and witness the makings of a love story that changed the world forever. Will you join us for part two? Triggers: mentions of grooming, loss of identity, marriage, racism, colourism, death, porphryria, marital rape, pregnancy, child death, parental neglect, loss of a spouse, cheating, motherhood, and torture. Show of the week: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, directed by Tom Verica, 2023 Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:02:03:14

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QUEEN CHARLOTTE, Part 1: Once Upon A Time In a Kingdom...Not So Far Away

5/18/2023
Once again, it would appear that the Ton is abuzz with the rumour of royal nuptials! Indeed, dear reader, the time has come for us to travel to the recent past and witness the makings of a love story that changed the world forever. Will you join us? Triggers: mentions of racism, colourism, death, porphryria, marital rape, pregnancy, child death, parental neglect, loss of a spouse, cheating, motherhood, and torture. Show of the week: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, directed by Tom Verica, 2023 Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:54:45

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Ep. 65—Lover Awakened by J. R. Ward: Zsadist's Time has Finally Come!

4/19/2023
Seff’s day has finally come, we’ve made it to Zsadist’s book! Join us as we take a deep dive into Z and Bella’s story—or well try to as we continue to be our chaotic selves. Trigger warning: mentions of sex slavery, trauma, body mutilation, rape, sexual assault, death, slave markings, prostitution, pregnancy, and children Book of the week: Lover Awakened by J. R. Ward Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:02:05:15

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Bite-Sized, #5: Uh-Oh, Did Somebody Say “Unpopular Bookish Opinions”?

3/9/2023
Oh boy, here we go…Grab yourself a nice cup of piping hot tea because we’re about to share our bookish unpopular opinions! Of course, this is all just for fun, please do not take any of this too seriously, they’re all just personal opinions. Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:39:47

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Ep. 64—Lover Eternal by J. R. Ward: We're Finally Going Back to the Black Dagger Brotherhood World!

2/23/2023
We are finally – and we mean, FINALLY – releasing our episode on the second book of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, Lover Eternal. Join us as we reconnect with the BDB men and their women! Have our thoughts changed about this series? We shall see… Note: this episode was recorded in July 2022. Trigger warning: mentions of non-consensual memory removals, cheating, death, torture, terminal illness, cancer treatments, sexual assault, mental health surrounding past sexual assault, infertility. Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:46:02

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RTM SPECIAL: Best of 2022 and What We're Excited For in 2023!

1/26/2023
2023 is here, baby! We can’t leave 2022 behind though until we talk about our favourite books, movies and tv shows of 2022. Join us as we reminisce on the year we've had, and ponder what 2023 might bring our way! Triggers: mentions of somnophilia, bullying, torture, blind revenge, pet play, manipulation, power struggles, death, age gaps, forced marriage, spanking, serious hate to love, psycho love interests, BDSM, mafia, reverse harems, ghost sex, sex with non-humans. Books mentioned: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation) by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu Nan Chan by Tang Jiuqing Icebreaker by Hannah Grace Fawned by Winter Prior The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine Dishonor by W. Wren Doves and Demons by Clio Evans The Dark Verse series by Runyx The Sinners Anonymous series by Somme Sketcher The Forgotten Phantom by Kathryn Ann Kingsley King of Wrath by Ana Huang The Cursed Mermen series by Aramis Jordan The Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abby The Bonds that Tie series by J. Bree Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score Muscles and Monsters and Tentacles and Triathlons by Ashley Bennett The Devils series by Elizabeth O’Roark Desire in His Blood by Zoey Draven Sinners Atone by Somme Sommer The Syndicator by Runyx Drakonara by Runyx The Crown of Oaths and Curses by J. Bree Flawless by Elsie Silver Heartless by Elsie Silver Untitled Horde Kings spin-off by Zoey Draven Untitled Brides of Kylorr book by Zoey Draven Lilac by B.B. Reid Curse of the Gods series by Jaymin Eve and Jane Washington The Land Where Sinners Atone by V.F. Mason Soul Eater by Lily Mayne Good Deeds by Kathryn Moon The Beta: Part one by Avanne Michaels When She Unravels by Gabrielle Sands Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton All for the Game by Nora Sakavic Bitter Secrets by Mia Knight Boys of Bellerose Series by Jaymin Eve and Tate James Salt Kiss by Sierra Simone Forget Me Not by Julie Soto Media mentioned: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, directed by Tom Verica, written by Shonda Rhimes, 2023 Love Between Fairy and Devil directed by Yi Zheng, 2022 Secret Love, directed by Lee Eung-bok and Baek Sang-hoon, 2013 Willow, developed by Jonathan Kasdan, 2022-present KinnPorsche, directed by Kongkiat Komesiri, Krisda Witthayakhajorndet, and Banchorn Vorasataree, 2022 Avatar The Way of Water, directed by James Cameron, 2022 The Last of Us, created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, 2023-present Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, 2023 Fanfics mentioned: The Auction by LovesBitca8 Landscape with a Blur of Conquerors by disasterisms Breathe Mints and Battle Scars by Onyx & Elm Manacled by SenLinYu Various Storms & Saints by Viridianatnight Don’t Look Back by Onyx & Elm Unexpected by Ambpersand The Slytherin Princess by Taylorikari Remain Nameless by HeyJude19 Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:46:56

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RTM SPECIAL: Smutmas 2022 is Here And Santa Claus is Headed Downtown Again!

12/22/2022
Hoe-Hoe-Hoe! The time has come for some festive goodies and this year, they come in the form of books! Join us as we talk about Holiday monsters, endearing romances, and well, wanting to eat the Gingerbread Man. Triggers: mentions of food coming out of erm genitals, torture, edging, spanking, trauma caused by repressed sexuality, abduction, death, breaking of trust, and family manipulation. Books mentioned: The Old Winter Chapel by Lyx Robinson Grumpy Alien Santa by Liz Paffel My December Daddy by Leta Blake Unwrapped by Santa and Krampus by Libby Doe 'Tis Better to Want: An Erotic Krampus Tale by Sonora Taylor Taken by the Beast: Creamed by Krampus by C.C. Cummings Dear Monster Claus by Maeve Black From Cocktails to Sleigh Bells by Wren K. Morris My Present This Year by Sierra Simone Cookies and Cream by Latrexa Nova Satan by Layla Fae Falling for Jack Frost by Molly Likovich Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:22:21

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LOVE BETWEEN FAIRY AND DEVIL, PART FIVE (eps. 31-36): It's Time for the Grand Finale!

11/17/2022
Our time with Love Between Fairy and Devil has come to an end! Join us as we talk about the final episodes with these characters we grew to love. Of course, it wouldn't be a RTM episode without a rant about TROS. Our little Reylo hearts needed healing and this might have reopened old wounds…for better and for worse. In this episode, we cover episodes 31 to 36 of Love Between Fairy and Devil. Triggers: mentions of torture, marriage, loss of autonomy, reincarnation, betrayal from a loved one, death, manipulation, and imprisonment. Media of the week: Love Between Fairy and Devil, directed by Yi Zheng, 2022 Medias Mentioned: Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, produced by Lucasfilm, Disney, 2015-2019 Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:47:27

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LOVE BETWEEN FAIRY AND DEVIL, PART FOUR (eps. 25-30): A Real Rollercoaster of Emotion!

11/10/2022
Our deep-dive continues this week! Settle down with a drink or a snack because this is a long one, folks. So much to discuss. Join us! In this episode, we cover episodes 25 to 30 of Love Between Fairy and Devil. Triggers: mentions of torture, marriage, death, manipulation, and imprisonment. Media of the week: Love Between Fairy and Devil, directed by Yi Zheng, 2022 Medias Mentioned: Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, produced by Lucasfilm, Disney, 2015-2019 Star Wars Prequels, produced by Lucasfilm, directed by George Lucas, 1999-2006. Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:47:51

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RTM SPECIAL: Hoe-lloween? Hall-hoe-ween? Whatever you want to call it, it's Spooky Smut O'clock!

10/20/2022
Spooky season is here and we come ready with monster reads for Halloween! We’re rating the smut using candy corns because…of course! Join us! Triggers: mentions of dub-con, sexual assault, rape, accusations of rape, death, muzzles, stomping, degradation, murder. Books mentioned: Knot Today Satan: A Halloween Omegaverse Novella by Calliope Stewart Scream for the Scarecrow by Violet Taylor Enthralled by Death by Latrexa Nova Riding the Headless Horseman by Molly Likovich Blood and Secrets by Beatrix Hollow The Lantern by S.J. Sanders Tricks and Treats: A Scarecrow Monster Erotica by Moira Carmel Their Monsters Natures by Honor St. Jean Abducted by the Pumpkin King by Cassie Idol Headless by Aveda Vice His Heartbeat by Kat Baxter Halloween Boo by Sarah Spade Monster Milking Motel: A Shattered Earth by Harpie Alexa Taken in the Haunted House by Ruby Winchester Bat Out of Hell by Latrexa Nova Where to Werewolf by Latrexa Nova Mummy? Sorry. Mummy? Sorry. by Latrexa Nova Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:28:12

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LOVE BETWEEN FAIRY AND DEVIL, PART THREE (eps. 17-24): Oops, We May or May Not Have Crack Ships!

10/13/2022
Buckle in folks, there’s A LOT to unpack in these episodes. Join us to discuss all the emotional highs — and the lows — that our main characters have gone through already. With war on the horizon, tensions are rising on both sides and stirring old emotional wounds that have gone ignored for far too long… In this episode, we cover episodes 17 to 24 of Love Between Fairy and Devil. Triggers: mentions of torture, marriage, death, manipulation, imprisonment, bullying, infantilization, body swapping. Media of the week: Love Between Fairy and Devil, directed by Yi Zheng, 2022 Medias Mentioned: Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, produced by Lucasfilm, Disney, 2015-2019 Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:35:29

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LOVE BETWEEN FAIRY AND DEVIL, PART TWO (eps. 9-16): Dongfang Qingcang Apologists Unite!

10/6/2022
The truth is out! Our Orchid fairy knows the truth of who the man she’s been spending her time with is: the Moon Supreme, the cold and cruel leader who wants to destroy her people. Although… he doesn't seem to be as cold as she thought he would be when he’s with her. Join us as we discuss the budding friendship between two unlikely souls and the extent to which one would go to uphold the facade of the "monster" they were made into. In this episode, we cover episodes 9 to 16 of Love Between Fairy and Devil. Triggers: mentions of torture, marriage, death, manipulation, imprisonment, bullying, infantilization, body swapping. Media of the week: Love Between Fairy and Devil, directed by Yi Zheng, 2022 Medias Mentioned: Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, produced by Lucasfilm, Disney, 2015-2019 Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:21:58

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LOVE BETWEEN FAIRY AND DEVIL, PART ONE (eps. 1-8): Our Chaotic Introduction to the World of Xianxia!

9/22/2022
Are we fans of dark, broody, and tortured villains? Are we fans of hopeful, joyous and caring heroines? Heck yes and yes! The time has come for us to discuss our first ever Chinese drama on the podcast, Love Between Fairy and Devil. Join us as we are introduced to this brand-new world where love and war become entangled and bind in inextricable ways the fates of the dark lord Moon Supreme and a seemingly inconspicuous fairy. Can they manage to unbind their fates before it's too late? We’ll have to wait and see… In this episode, we cover episodes 1 to 8 of Love Between Fairy and Devil. Triggers: mentions of torture, death, manipulation, imprisonment, bullying, infantilization, body swapping. Media of the week: Love Between Fairy and Devil, directed by Yi Zheng, 2022 Medias Mentioned: Meteor Garden, directed by Lin Helong, 2018 Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:01:50

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Ep. 63—Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas: The End of Another Great Series…

9/1/2022
We're so sad to say goodbye to yet another incredible series this week. Join us to discuss the final book in the Hathaway series. Have Beatrix, Christopher and, of course, Albert managed to capture our hearts? Come find out! Triggers: PTSD, attempted murder, death of a sibling. Book of the week: Love in the Afternoon (Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:15:10

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Ep. 62—Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas: Two Nemeses and A Whole Lotta Steam!

8/11/2022
Next up on our Hathaway journey is the much anticipated duo (well M’s much anticipated duo, anyway) Leo and Miss Marks! Leo is in need of a wife and heir lest the Hathaways lose their family home! Who does he have in mind? It surely couldn’t be the bespectacled bane of his existence, Catherine Marks, who’s only prospective lover is a ferret? Yes, yes, it is! Do Cat and Leo actually hate each other as much as they claim or are they more similar than they first thought? Join us to find out! Triggers: mentions of death, rape, child molestation, grooming, forced prostitution, drug use (and addiction), non-consensual drug use, sexual assault, estranged family, kidnapping, attempted suicide, and pregnancy. Book of the week: Married by Morning (Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:04:52

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Catch Up and Chill, #8: Danmei Books, Dramione Fics and Monster Romance with Desirée M. Niccoli!

7/28/2022
This week on Romancing the Monsters we are joined by Desirée M. Niccoli to talk about all things books! We have so many recs for you all: danmei books, murderous heroines, monster romance, dramione fanfics and so much more! TRIGGER WARNINGS: death, attempted forced marriage, human consumption, child torture, kidnapping, kept in a cage, murder, sexual assault, incest, pseudo-incest, Mentioned by Desiree: -The Four Leaf by Lee Jacquot - Beneath the Loch by SD Simper - Wicked is the Reaper by Nisha J. Tuli - Dulce Monstrum by Elle Porter - Hyacinth by Elle Porter - Muscles & Monsters by Ashley Bennett - The Astronaut and The Star by Jen Comfort Mentioned by M: - Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: The Founder of Diabolism (Donghua + novel) by MXTX - Heaven Official's Blessing (Donghua + novel) by MXT - Quiver & Quill by A.M. Kore - Aberrant Monsters & Insidious Monsters by Debbie Cassidy - Stuck With You by Ali Hazelwood - Season of the Sun by Catherine Coulter - Little Slice of Hell by Clio Evans (+ Curse of the Cyclops from the Monsters in Love Anthology) - Obsesión by CL Matthews - Starlight by Olivia Wildenstein - Railed By the Easter Bunny by Dalia Davies - Call_Me_Daddy_Fest Mentioned by Seff: -Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers, 2016-present -The Maze of Shadows series by Kathryn Ann Kingsley -A Deal with the Devil, The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Elizabeth O’Roark -The Mobster’s Masseuse, Step-Stalker, Caught by the Convicts by Jessa Kane -Moon Knight, created by Jeremy Slater, 2022 -Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score Mentioned by S: -Vicious Lost Boys Series by Nikki St. Crowe -Various Storms and Saints by Viridianatnight -Don’t Look Back by Onyx & Elm -MindFuck Series by S.T. Abby -Unexpected by Ambpersand -Lilac by BB Reid -Thieves & Monsters by Clio Evans and Opal Fairchild Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@romancingthemonsterspod Find Desiree: Instagram: @author_dmniccoli Twitter: @dmniccoli Website: https://dmniccoli.com/ Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:02:25:34

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Ep. 61—Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas: Finding Out What Animal We Are…Would Beatrix Approve?

7/21/2022
Up next on our Hathaways journey: Poppy and Harry's story! Did Harry really compromise Poppy so she would be forced to marry him instead of the man she loves? *Gasps* Yes, yes he did. What does he do when she finds out about his devious scheme? He claims he doesn't regret it and that he doesn’t need her love or forgiveness… just her body. Or does he? Oh boy, strap in folks, we're about to tackle the Ruthledge mogul in all his infamous glory… Trigger warning: controlling behavior, jealousy, estranged relationships, weapon creation, forced relationship, negligence from a parent, death of a parent, substance abuse. Book of the week: Tempt Me at Twilight (Hathaways, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:09:55

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Ep. 60—Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas: We're Pretty Sure This is a Wuthering Heights Retelling

7/7/2022
"Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same!" Yup, it's time for Kev's book which means prepare yourselves for some capital "A" angst and a tortured soul that could rival Heathcliff himself. Kev meets his other half in Winnifred, Win, who’s had enough of the man she loves running away from what they could be. She's spent too many years in bed with illness, watching life pass her by. So, she's now determined to take matters into her own hands and get her happily ever after. If it doesn’t include Kev Merripen, then so be it, she’s done waiting. Or… that’s what she tells him. Trigger warning: Mention of suicide attempt, death of parents, jealousy, possessiveness to the nth degree, illness, fights to the death, child abuse and abandonement, loss of self worth, pregnancy, bodily atonomy, murder of a spouse. Books of the week: Seduce Me at Sunrise (Hathaways, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Books mentioned: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:04:10

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Ep. 59—Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas: We're Kicking Off Our Hathaways Readalong!

6/23/2022
We’re finally headed to Ramsay House! Join us as we kick start our Hathaways readalong with Cam and Amelia’s story. This crazy, rambunctious family is in desperate need of money, help and a firm hand to guide them through their new life in the Ton. When Amelia meets Cam Rohan, sparks start flying and they indulge in a forbidden kiss that neither can forget. But, Amelia is used to her independence as head of the family – as much as she craves the idea of letting go and exploring whatever is blooming between her and the handsome Romani, she’s struggling with the guilt of doing something for herself for once. Thankfully, Cam Rohan isn’t scared of a challenge and once he's decided to set his sails on a future with Amelia, he won’t be deterred so easily. Also, some beloved characters from the Wallflowers also make appearances, so let’s see what they’re up to! Trigger warning: Mention of suicide attempt, dead lover, death of parents, illness, substance abuse (opium, alcohol). Books of the week: Mine Till Midnight (Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

Duration:01:17:55