Skip to the Good Part
By Cara Tanamachi and PJ Benoit
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We interview your favorite romance authors! Join your co-hosts, Cara Lockwood/Cara Tanamachi, a USA Today bestselling author of more than 35 books whose first novel, I Do (But I Don't) was made into a Lifetime Original movie, and her co-host, husband, and real-life romantic hero, PJ, (co-host of the Braving Business Podcast) as they get to know the writers behind your favorite Happily-Ever-Afters.
We'll skip to the good parts - of new books, backstories, and inspirations. Join us and add a little more Happily Ever After to your day!
Want to be on the show? Have questions or comments? Email Cara at caratanamachi@gmail.com!
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We talk Camelot and the Reimagining of Lancelot with the Amazing John Glynn!
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May 19, 2026 |
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Hilarious rom-com writer Cynthia Timoti talks about wedding season, romance tropes and much more!
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May 12, 2026 |
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The art of the graphic novel with Sophia Glock
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May 05, 2026 |
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Rebecca Hunter returns with Heir to Italian Altar!
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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We talk about romantasy AND fire-breathing chickens with Taylor Epperson
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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KT Bond Talks about Ghostwriting, Raising Money for Charity and How Love, Does Indeed, Win
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The Lori Gold Interview: Let's Be Collaborators Instead of Competitors, Part 1
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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We talk category romance with the fantastic Rebecca Hunter!
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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(Recorded) LIVE! at Toledo Library's Romance Con
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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We Play Flirty with Shameez Patel!
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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We talk about storytelling, service, and romance with the amazing, Harper Black!
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Still Into You Author Erin Connor talks about rock and roll and second chance romance!
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Sabina Nordquist talks about her debut, It's All In Your Head
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Recorded LIVE at Steamy Lit Con 2025 - Part Two!
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Recorded LIVE at Steamy Lit Con 2025 - Part One!
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Kristen Jennings talks about her new release A Legacy of Magic and Monsters!
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Psychological thriller bestseller Daniel Hurst talks about his latest pagetuner, The Doctor's Wife
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Husband of the Year Author MA Wardell talks about why we all need more HEAs!
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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24-time (!) USA Today bestselling Sarina Bowen talks about hockey romance and much more!
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Ellie Hayes and the Himbos Author Vanessa King Talks Rom AND Coms
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Heather Colley's debut novel The Gilded Butterfly Effect is the dark academia book of fall
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Skip To The Good Part (recorded) LIVE at RARE25 in Melbourne, Australia!
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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We talk gothic romance and dark fantasy with bestselling author S.T. Gibson!
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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We talk twists and delicious mysterious bestseller Nicole Trope!
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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We're talking about storytelling with the amazing actress and author, Kristin Wollett!
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Lessons from a Tour Guide author Kristen Jennings talks tropes, travel, and much more!
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Ripple Effect Author Maggie North chats about Fake Engagement, Golden Retrievers, Black Cats, and much more!
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Tender Offer Author and social justice advocate Tanvier Peart talks about the joy of writing
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Karelia and Fay Stetz-Waters are back with Taste the Love!
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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As Seen on TV and Roommating Author Meredith Schorr talks Rom Coms
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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A touch of magic and mermaids with bestselling author Erin Palmisano
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May 13, 2025 |
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The Girl Most Likely To author Julie Tieu talks Second Chance Romance!
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May 06, 2025 |
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Up Close and Personal author Ana Houguin Talks about her Sizzling Debut
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Love, Camera, Action Author Nöel Stark talks about romance, writing and her life in film!
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Takes One to Know One Author and TV Producer Lissette Decos Talks About Writing Romance
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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We Talk about First Love and YA Romance with the Amazing Sara Fujimura
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Romantic Suspense and Thrilling Romance with Award-Winning Author Eveline Rose
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Last Chapter Bookstore Live Event
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Cozy Romance Author Victoria Hamel Talks about Hallmark Vibes and More!
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Celebrity Crush(es), Cinnamon Roll MCs, and much more with the amazing Christy Swift!
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Romantasy Author Mina Brower talks about Getting Inspiration from her Dreams and Much More
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Falling for the Competition author Darby Baham talks about the importance of friendship and much more!
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Carry Me Through Christmas author Rachel Holm talks indie publishing and holiday romance season!
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Wish I Were Here author Melissa Weisner talks about romance adding a touch of magic
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Angela Montoya talks about pirates and witches in her debt romantasy, Sinner's Isle!
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Debut Author Lauren Appelbaum talks about her new book, Rachel Weiss's Group Chat
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Mary Bonnet, Star of Selling Sunset, Talks about her New Memoir Selling Sunshine
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Karaoke Queen Author Dominic Lim spills tea about Karaoke, Being Beat, and His Heartwarming Tale of Love and Acceptance
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Sam Tschida talks Errands and Espionage and hobnobbing with Hollywood for her Movie Deal!
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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The Amazing Founder of Steamy Lit Con, Mel Saavedra, talks about Building Community, Empowering Women and Promoting Diversity
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Writing about Love and Family with Just Playing House author Farah Heron!
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Romance is in the air - and at the vineyard with bestseller Mia Heintzelman!
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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We dance the night away with the amazing writing duo Karelia and Faye Stetz-Waters!
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May 21, 2024 |
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USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod talks about writing, making music, and much more!
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May 15, 2024 |
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Bachelorette fan-favorite Hannah Brown talks about her new rom-com, Mistakes We Never Made
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May 07, 2024 |
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Sonya Singh is "Sari, not Sari"!
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Violet Marsh talks about writing (with a concussion!) and why Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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The Wartime Book Club and Sunday Times bestseller Kate Thompson Talks about Historical Fiction and Hero Librarians
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Lizzie Damilola Blackburn talks about her acclaimed debut novel, Yinka, Where is Your Husband?
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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The Second Chance Year Author Melissa Wiesner About Writing Romance and Do-Overs
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Salaam, with Love Author Sara Sharaf Beg Talks about writing YA and Much More!
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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How to Change a Life and Wedding Girl Author Stacey Ballis talks about food, love, and being a child prodigy!
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Addie Woolridge talks about her latest, The Homecoming War, and why all's fair in love and HOCO!
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Kiss and Spell Author Celestine Martin Brings the Whimsical Paranormal Romance - Just in Time For Halloween!
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Kristen Mei Chase: Talks about Parenthood, Women's Fiction, and Healing Relationships
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Author Reading: Addie Woolridge Reads from Anatomy of a Meet Cute!
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Addie Woolridge on: Writing Complex Characters, the Perfect Meet Cute, and Opera Singing
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Nisha Sharma: On Writing Authentically and the Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Romance
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Author Reading: Karelia Stetz-Waters
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Author Reading: The Second You're Single by Cara Tanamachi
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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USA Today Bestselling Author Evie Dunmore: Talks Historical Romance, Feminism, and Much More!
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Karelia Stetz-Waters: Talks about finding writing inspiration at her favorite sex toy shop in Portland, writing authentic romance, and much more!
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Lauren Kung Jessen: Talks about rom-coms, the Chinese Zodiac, publishing her first book, and culinary school
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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USA Today Bestseller KM/Kwana Jackson: on writing sizzling friends to lovers romances, knitting, and - of course! - how to marry Keanu Reeves
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Jackie Ashenden Chats about New Zealand, Sheep Farmers, and Creating Addictively Compelling Series
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Annette Chavez Macias/Sabrina Sol: Talks about Her Love of Storytelling, the Influence of Family, and Tamales at Christmas!
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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KD Casey Talks About Queer Jewish Romance, Baseball, and Bringing the Heat
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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NYT Bestseller Francine Pascal talks: Sweet Valley High, the Wakefield Twins and much more
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Lily Chu: Loving K-Pop Heroes, Making Perfume Magic, and Writing LOL Rom-Coms
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Rebecca Hunter: Spending Nights in Sweden, Writing Inspirations, and Dancing at the Harlequin Ball
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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NYT Bestseller Maisey Yates: Diving Deep into Characters, Processing Grief With Love, and Sharing the Holidays with Cowboys
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Engineer Turned Rom Com Author Jackie Lau Shares: Sweet Love Stories, Stand-Up Groomsmen, and Matcha Tiramisu Donuts
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Kick-butt Air Force Pilot and Part-Time Spy Turned NYT Bestseller Cindy Dees Chats about: Flying C-5 Cargo Planes, Selling Two Million Books, and MUCH More with
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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USA Today Bestseller Stefanie London: Pampered Pets, Holidays in Australia, and Following Your Dreams
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Award-Winning Nina Crespo: Small Town Secrets, Romantic Gestures, and Life Coaching
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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USA Today Bestseller Megan Crane/Caitlin Crews Talks About Cowboys, Alaskan Romance, and Witches Next Door
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Attorney turned Romance Author Jayci Lee Chats About Love, Laughter, and Food!
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Bestseller Cara Lockwood/Cara Tanamachi Talks about Romcoms, Movie Deals, Podcasting, and More!
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Skip to the Good Part Trailer
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Jun 22, 2022 |