Welcome to the Boy Garden is in Bloom! Be sure to listen to check out some of our favorite Baseball Romance Books to recommend. In true fashion, we cant stay one hundred percent on topic. Be sure to stick around to the end to see what we are reading and watching this week! And just when I didn't think we could be even more unhinged...Mary hits me with the flamethrower that she has.

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I'm back book nerds! And this time, I am not alone! In this episode, I introduce you guys to your new book bestie, Mary. We talk about what you can expect with our new re-brand, what we are currently reading and watching, and alllll the unhinged chaos.

This season will include 12 episodes of me and Mary yapping about our favorite topics: Romance books. We will have some fun guests drop by so be sure to catch our new episodes that drop every Tuesday.

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In this special bonus episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About, Cortney sits down with bestselling romantasy author Carissa Broadbent alongside returning guest Larissa for a deep dive into writing, publishing, and the magic behind some of today’s most beloved fantasy romance books.

Known for hit series like Crowns of Nyaxia and The War of Lost Hearts, Carissa shares the real story behind her indie author journey—from posting early stories online to building a loyal readership and becoming one of the biggest voices in romantasy today.

We talk about everything from writing craft and worldbuilding to the pressure of publishing, the reality of being an indie author, and why finishing your first book matters more than making it perfect.

Carissa also gives incredible advice for aspiring authors, opens up about her creative process, and shares the hilarious reality of writing research (yes… including Googling how many severed hands fit in a crate).

If you love romantasy, fantasy romance books, indie author journeys, or behind-the-scenes writing advice, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and plenty of laughs.

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This week on What the Smut Are You Talking About, Cortney sits down with romance author Sloane St. James to talk about her rapidly growing romance catalog, writing spicy scenes in unexpected places, and the research that goes into creating unforgettable book boyfriends.

Known for her addictive sports romance books and hockey romance series, Sloane shares the story of how she started writing in 2022 during NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and ended up publishing her debut romance novel after writing over 60,000 words in just one month.

Throughout the episode, we dive into Sloane’s popular Lake Series, including fan-favorite titles like Before We Came, Strong and Wild, In the Game, and Stand and Defend, which blend hockey romance with unique plotlines like secret baby, enemies-to-lovers tension, and runaway bride drama.

Sloane also shares details about her newest release Fight, the first book in a brand-new collaboration series about wildland firefighters (Hotshot crews). From researching wildfire response systems to working directly with a real firefighter to keep the story accurate, she gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at writing romance with action, survival elements, and a little bit of chaos.

We also talk about favorite romance tropes like forced proximity, second chance romance, enemies to lovers, and grovel-worthy heroes, plus the surprising reading phase that had Sloane devouring shifter romance books.

If you love hockey romance, sports romance books, spicy contemporary romance, and behind-the-scenes author interviews, this episode is packed with writing insights, trope talk, and plenty of unhinged chaos.

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In this episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About, Cortney sits down with Megan from Ohio to deep dive into one of the most talked-about dark romance novels on BookTok, Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton.

Known for its intense storyline, morally gray characters, and controversial themes, Haunting Adeline has become a viral sensation in the romance reading community. In this episode, Cortney and Megan unpack everything, from the haunted Parsons Manor and Addie’s family secrets to the obsession-filled relationship between Adeline Riley and the infamous stalker-hero Zade Meadows.

Together they explore the book’s many layers, including dual POV storytelling, dark romance tropes, enemies-to-lovers tension, and morally gray characters, while also discussing the heavy themes and trigger warnings that come with the story.

The conversation dives into fan-favorite scenes like the House of Mirrors encounter, the chaos at Satan’s Affair, and the shocking cliffhanger that leads into the sequel Hunting Adeline.

Along the way, the discussion turns hilariously chaotic as Cortney and Megan debate controversial scenes, share their favorite characters (looking at you, Sibby), and play a chaotic round of “F*, Marry, Unalive” with book boyfriends and pop-culture villains**.

If you’ve read Haunting Adeline, are curious about dark romance books, or want to understand why this book has taken over BookTok and the romance community, this episode is for you.

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In this special anniversary episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About, Cortney celebrates one year of the podcast by sitting down with one of her dream guests, bestselling romance author Kandi Steiner.

Known for writing addictive sports romance, fake dating love stories, and emotionally charged contemporary romance, Kandi shares the story behind how she became an indie author after graduating college and rediscovering her love for reading. From standing in line for the final The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 premiere to publishing her first romance novel, Kandi talks about the unexpected journey that led to her dream career.

Throughout the episode, we dive into some of her most beloved series, including the fan-favorite Kings of the Ice hockey romance series and the college football romance world of Red Zone Rivals. Kandi also shares her love for writing tropes like fake dating, second chance romance, slow burn relationships, and forbidden love stories.

The conversation also touches on her upcoming release Save Your Breath, a swoony NHL bad boy meets pop star romance with fake engagement and childhood history that will have romance readers hooked.

Plus, things get chaotic in the best way when Kandi plays a “Smash or Pass” game ranking her own book boyfriends, and let’s just say… choosing between fictional hockey players and football stars is harder than it sounds.

If you love sports romance books, hockey romance, fake dating tropes, slow burn love stories, and behind-the-scenes author interviews, this episode is packed with laughs, author insights, and plenty of book boyfriend chaos.

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That time I got to chat with @TwoBookends. Since Red Circle decided to take down the episode, here's a little re-post in case you missed it!

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In this episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About, Cortney sits down with BookTok and Bookstagram creators Two Bookends, Kristi and Jen, for a hilarious and completely unfiltered conversation about romance books, audiobook narrators, and the chaotic journey of becoming book influencers.

What started as two friends sending each other book memes during the pandemic quickly turned into a viral BookTok account, weekly reading sessions, and a shared obsession with romance novels.

Throughout this episode we dive into everything from romance tropes and audiobook addictions to the emotional trauma of the Ravenhood series. Kristi and Jen also share how they accidentally built a book community online, their favorite authors and narrators, and the romance books currently living rent-free in their heads.

We also discuss Mr. Masters by T L Swan, an age-gap billionaire romance that sparks a deep dive into forbidden love, nanny romances, and why this series is so addictive.

If you love romance books, BookTok recommendations, audiobook discussions, and chaotic bookish conversations, this episode is for you.

Grab a drink (preferably Prosecco like our guests), settle in, and enjoy a bookish chat that goes completely off the rails, in the best way possible.

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