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Episode Description:
Ahoy, romance readers! Arr-gust is officially underway and we’re setting sail with two very different pirate romances.
Nicole reviews Poppy and the Pirate by Elizabeth Cole, a historical romance featuring a spirited wallflower, a charming sea captain who’s more privateer than pirate, and a murder mystery set along the Cornish coast. Between smuggling rings, enemies-to-lovers tension and just the right amount of slow-burn spice, this swashbuckling adventure proved to be a delight.
Meanwhile, Meghan tackles Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin, a dark pirate romance that sparked one of our most passionate discussions yet. We dive into difficult topics including consent, sexual violence and the difference between dark romance that thoughtfully explores trauma versus stories that appear to glorify abuse. If you’re considering this book, you’ll definitely want to hear Meghan’s honest review first.
Of course, no pirate episode would be complete without pirate-inspired drinks! Nicole samples traditional grog for the very first time while Meghan invents her own Angry Ahoy — a cocktail combining apple cider tea and Fireball that turned out far better than expected.
We also chat about Fabio’s legendary pirate novels, the challenges of finding memorable book scents and the books we’ll be reading next as Arr-gust continues.
Books & Beverages for this Episode:
Nicole: Poppy and the Pirate by Elizabeth Cole with Grog
Meghan: Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin with Angry Ahoy
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Podcast Credits:
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