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Episode Description:
Lumberjacks, lobster fishermen and dirty wood jokes take center stage as Nicole and Meghan continue June’s Great Outdoors theme with two romances proving love can flourish in even the most remote corners of the map.
First up, Nicole reviews The Catch by Amy Lea. What begins as a disastrous work trip to Nova Scotia quickly spirals into a fake engagement with a local fisherman after an accident leaves the hero injured. Nicole shares why this small-town romance won her over, from the believable communication between the main characters to a family Settlers of Catan showdown that earned major bonus points. The ladies also discuss character growth, redemption arcs and whether readers should leave reviews for books they never finished.
Then Meghan reviews Wood You Marry Me? by Daphne Elliot, a marriage-of-convenience romance set in the small town of Lovewell, Maine. Between lumberjack competitions, family drama, health challenges and a surprisingly sweet slow-burn romance, this one offered unexpected depth. Plus, no discussion would be complete without mentioning Clive the moose, who may have become one of the most memorable side characters of the season.
Along the way, Nicole learns about erotic blueprints, Meghan weighs in on DNF culture and both hosts discuss the fabulous opportunities for wood-related jokes in romance novels.
Whether you’re team fake engagement, team marriage of convenience or just here for the moose content, grab your favorite beverage and join the bookish biddies for another adventure in the great outdoors.
Want to Read the Books?
The Catch
- Amazon (print)
- Audible
- Kindle
- Libro.fm
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Wood You Marry Me?
- Amazon (print)
- Audible
- Kindle
- Libro.fm
- The Ripped Bodice
Books & Beverages for this Episode:
Nicole: The Catch by Amy Lea with a Dark & Dirty Screech Cocktail
Meghan:Β Wood You Marry Me?Β byΒ Daphne ElliotΒ with The Moscow Moose
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Theme Music Created by Adam Wroblewski
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