Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review Podcast

The Novel: Santa's Coming (High Five Series #1)The Author: Serena PierThe Guest: Bree, host of The Categorically Romance podcastThe Synopsis:I sat on Santa’s lap, and now he wants to see me again.Single mother Emily is resigned to yet another stressful holiday season alone. That is, until she meets a charismatic man playing Santa in a local bar. Their chance meeting leads to a playful and flirtatious text exchange throughout the holiday season until Santa is on her doorstep, ready to give Emily her Christmas wishes.Show Notes:- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- Some recent booktok tea about category romance- From reading to writing erotica...- What comes after Tiktok?- A few brief thoughts on Hot Frosty, because we just can't help ourselves (00:17:59)- Entering our feral, unhinged era in 2025- Introducing today's book pick, Santa's Coming (00:22:34)- A brief synopsis for Santa's Coming (00:24:26)- Why we love novellas- Looking ahead to the rest of the High Five series- #Unhinged2025- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:35:45)- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: Santa Monica Baby by me, Kelly Reynolds (for more spicy Santa content), Naughty or Nice by Sophie Snow - listen to our 7th Day of Boobsmas episode, the Momcoms series (for more single mother romance)- Bree's picks: Naughty or Nice: Christmas Erotica (anthology from Cleiss Press), The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore- Best Women's Erotica of the Year: Volume 6 (featuring Naima Simone)- How to Write Erotica by Rachel Kramer BusselOther News:December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks:Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel: Naughty or NiceThe Author: Sophie SnowThe Guest: Leslie, of She Reads RomanceThe Synopsis:Santa Claus is coming... and so is his niece's best friend.Rora Stanley hates Christmas.But when her best friend needs a Santa photographer for her family’s toy store, Rora is forced to return to her Christmas-obsessed hometown for the holidays.Henry Whitten loves Christmas.And a few weeks in Wintermore, Wyoming playing Santa is exactly what he needs as he stands at a career crossroads.Henry isn’t prepared for the Christmas-hating photographer to consume his thoughts the second he lays eyes on her. And Rora isn’t expecting to be so turned on by her best friend’s uncle in his Santa suit…When “just this once” snowballs into something more, Rora and Henry scramble to make every second count before their time runs out. It’ll take more than a Christmas miracle to turn this festive fling into forever.Show Notes:- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- Holiday traditions, eats, and treats- Some Christmas movie faves- Introducing today's book pick, Naughty or Nice (00:10:28)- A brief synopsis for Naughty or Nice (00:11:53)- Holiday fling to lovers is perfect for novella length- So. Much. Lap. Sitting.- Age gap... but it's not creepy- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:23:31)- Lube lube lube- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:30:55)- The 7th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me by M.L. Eliza (THE Santarotica romance that you HAVE to read), The Naughty List by Ellie Mae MacGregor, Dashing All the Way by Chelsea Curto- Leslie's picks: The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch, The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, Santa Baby Maybe by S. Doyle- Find my Holidays in L.A. series on Leslie's "10 Christmas Romance Novella Series that are Naughty and Nice" list- "Klaus" (the animated movie with buff Santa Daddy)- "Dear Santa" (the Jack Black Santa movie we couldn't remember the name of)- "Violent Night" (starring David Harbour, the sexiest Santa ever)Other News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel:Frosted: A Frosty the Snowman Erotic Parody (Demon Cream Chronicles #1)The Author:Adelyne Graves & Rebecca MasseyThe Guest:Victoria HamelThe Synopsis:Rule #1: Never try to summon a demon in a trash can.Rule #2: Never get summoning instructions off the internet.Rule #3: Don't sleep with Frosty the snowman no matter how sexy you think he is.Frosted is an erotic parody novella aboHout Frosty the Snowman and a down on her luck witch who can't help but take Frosty for a ride.Show Notes:- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- From readers to fans to authors- Be sure to check out Victoria's "Hallmark after Dark" romance novels- Trading in toxic/unhealthy habits for things that bring us joy- Introducing today's book pick, Frosted (00:12:18)- A brief synopsis for Frosted (00:13:37)- Soooo many fantastic highlights- Leaning into the humor and parody- Why not carve a dicksicle?- Unhinged to the nth degree- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:31:02)- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: "Hot Frosty" on Netflix, Regifted: Ganged by the Ghosts of Christmas by Vera Valentine and J.L. Logosz, Back for Seconds: A Reverse Harem Feast by Vera Valentine and J.L. Logosz, "Violent Night" starring David HarbourVictoria's picks: "Hot Frosty" on Netflix, It's a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer (listen to our Boobsmas episode), Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, The Christmas Crush by Noelle Douglas, Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn DonovanOther News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel:My December DarlingThe Author:Lauren AsherThe Guest:Torry, host of Ready to be Romanced and Ready to be PettyThe Synopsis:CatalinaPlaying the part of my sister’s maid of honor is easy even if she’s marrying my ex. But playing nice with the best man? An impossible task given our history. Sure, Luke Darling may be suspiciously kind, incredibly handsome, and stubborn to a fault, but regardless of how hard he tries to make me see otherwise, I’m not interested. It’s on me to remind him that he’s my ex-boyfriend’s best friend. And the one I’m secretly starting to wish I met first.LukeMy job as the best man is a simple one, except for one minor issue. I’ve spent so much time avoiding my best friend’s ex that I didn’t consider what could happen if I started craving Catalina Martinez’s company instead. She is only in Lake Wisteria for the winter wedding, but her January departure date won’t stop me from pursuing her. Getting her to date me would be nothing short of a Christmas miracle, but I’m determined to make her mine. ‘Tis the season to fall in love…even if I’m the only one taking the risk.Show Notes:- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- From romance noobie to romance podcaster- Romance novels don't need to be hidden- Don't forget to shop your local romance bookstore this holiday season (updated June 2024)- Introducing today's book pick, My December Darling (00:12:45)- Our new favorite micro-trope... "maid of honor hot for the best man"- A brief synopsis for My December Darling (00:17:23)- Novel vs. novella- Bye bye evil ex, hello dating your sister's ex- What women want from men vs. what men think women want... according to other men (00:32:28)- Romance novels are and have always been political. Period.- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:43:05)- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: Holiday Wedding by Dr. Melissa Dymond; books with healthy masculinity - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, Hit it and Quit it by Kelly Reynolds- Torry's picks: Kelly's Holidays in L.A. series, Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey, A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore, Scrooge-ish by L.B. Dunbar, Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood- Listen to Kelly discuss another Lauren Asher book, The Fine Print, on Ready to be Romanced- Listen to Torry on another episode of Boobies & Noobies as we cover a post-Christmas, winter romance, Something New- Fall Into You by Caroline Frank (major fall vibes)Other News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel: Mistle-HoThe Author: Josie Watts (also Janice Whiteaker)The Guest: Angela, creator of the Cozy Mystery Book ClubThe Synopsis:Gavin Wilkes is rugby’s biggest star and my older brother’s best friend. He’s tall, dark, handsome… and a notorious player—not just in the sportsball way.For years he’s teased me—flirted with me as a joke—and I’m tired of it. So the night of my parents’ annual Christmas party, I call his bluff, never expecting him to take me up on it.He does. Many times.At my place. At his place. In my mom’s she shed and the back of a bar. Not once does it cross my mind that our little meet-ups might lead to more. That I might be the woman who makes Gavin want to settle down.Especially since he’d have to risk everything to make me his. Maybe I’ll just make him mine.Shownotes: The 7th annual 12 Days of BoobsmasCelebrate the 12 Days of Cozies December 1st-12thThe crossover between romance readers and cozy mystery readersIntroducing today's book pick, Mistle-Ho (00:14:30)All I want for Christmas is some Swamp Cats swag...A brief synopsis (00:18:08)An uptick in rugby romance?The "proper" way to watch Christmas moviesThe misogyny in brother's best friend romances"Pulling a Bill Clinton"Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:45:20)The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions: - Angela's story, Knew Your Were Mine, on the Read Me Romance podcast- Kelly on the Cozy Mystery Book ClubChocolate Chip Cookie Murder (2020)- Snow Way Out (2021)- Books Can Be Deceiving (2002)- A Brush with Murder (2023)- Dead and Gondola (2024)- The Player by Claire Contreras- Kelly's picks: Venice Actually by Kelly Reynolds, Taylor by Mary Warren- Angela's picks: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by Liz Ireland, The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandria Benedict, A Nutcracker Nightmare by Christina RomerilOther News:December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

Episode Summary: We're kicking off the eighth season of Boobies & Noobies with Kristen Alicia, whose debut romance, You've Been Served, is available now! Along with Kristen's new book, we also discuss the legacy of Legally Blonde, magic eight balls, and dismantling "milestone" expectations for women.Guest: Kristen Alicia, author of You've Been ServedBook Summary: It’s the Magic 8 Ball’s fault. All of it. One teeny little question, and suddenly Simone Alexander is chucking her whole life out the window. So long, being a chef in California–it’s time for law school. In Michigan. Where there’s actual winter . And law school’s nothing like the romantic comedies said it was.Simone is tragically underprepared. Hell, she’s already behind before classes have even begun, and her hard-as-nails Contracts professor is giving her no mercy. Then there’s Silas Whitman, her tall and annoyingly cute neighbor. Off campus, Silas is incredible. Kissable, even . In class, he is one thousand percent the obnoxious kiss-ass.But Simone’s given up everything to be a lawyer. The competition is fierce and she has a hateful professor gunning for her to fail, but she’s not about to let little things like sleep, or love, stop her from kicking law school ass…Show Notes: - Welcome to Season 8 of the podcast!- Legally Blonde... in all its iterations- Bay Area babes unite!- Kristen's relationship with romance books (00:10:25)- First romance reads and airport bookstores- A quick synopsis for You've Been Served (00:16:24)- Women in high-powered careers... in romance and in real life- No shade to the Magic 8 ball- Writing Black joy without trauma (00:24:26)- If you can read about monsters, you can read about Black characters falling in love. Period.- What's up next for Kristen?Books & Other Media Mentioned:- Brandy's Cinderella- Legally Blonde: The MusicalLinks:Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel: The Christmas VetoThe Author: Keira AndrewsThe Guest: SimoneThe Synopsis:Can fake dating lead to true love?My name’s Connor Lisowski, and here’s what you need to know about me:I’ve had a massive crush on my best friend’s older brother since high school.Everyone thinks I’m straight.I have two dads but I’m afraid to come out.I’ve never even been kissed.And somehow, I’ve been roped into pretending to be Reid’s boyfriend for the holidays. Who’s Reid, you ask? Only the aforementioned best friend’s older brother who never looked at me twice.Until now.Show Notes:- The 11th Day of Boobsmas - Simone fangirls over me and my books- Introducing today's holiday romance (00:07:38)- We HEART fake dating- A little on German Christmas markets from a real German (00:10:22)- A synopsis for The Christmas Veto (00:18:20)- Catching up on the first two books in the series- Books about queer characters vs. coming out stories - "Ridiculously political. Ridiculously feminist." - A few steamy sexcerpts... that don't have sex in them (00:41:30)- Shoe-tying as a love language- Tit or Tat: a Holiday Game (00:50:19)- Kelly's major brain fart- The 10th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinOther News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

The Novel: The Santa PageantThe Author: Lillian BarryThe Guest: Amanda, from Talk About SwoonThe Synopsis: Ten years ago, best friends Effie and Tove kissed in the bushes at Winter Ball…and then stood there like lemons, as if they weren’t crushing on each other so hard it hurt. In the confusion, their friendship fizzled, and Tove walked into the sunset with some guy who had nice hair.Now a cocksure twenty-five-year-old with secretly appalling self-esteem, Effie enters the Santa of the Year Pageant to prove to her unsupportive family that Santa could, in fact, be a lesbian. Enter Tove, the grumpiest Santa in the grotto, back on the island after a harrowing break-up with Nice Hair Guy and using the Pageant to reconnect with the world.As the Pageant eliminates Santa after Santa, Effie and Tove clash over their past: the kiss that drove them apart, and the fears the last ten years have etched into their worldviews. Effie must let go of others’ opinions and learn to love herself, and Tove must move forward despite there being no guarantee they won’t be hurt again… Or they risk losing each other a second time.Show Notes: - The 9th Day of Boobsmas - Amanda's Santa Romance Recs are FIRE- What's your Christmas Aesthetic? - A few words on nutcrackers...- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick (00:11:41)- A synopsis for The Santa Pageant plus a LOT of Britishisms (00:12:58)- Sunshine characters that aren't really sunshine-y- Holiday romance that takes place in other countries and climates - Identifying your needs (00:25:30)- A few steamy sexcerpts... that are worth the LONG wait (00:30:57)- Some surprising heat- Santa Trivia! (00:37:24)- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinOther News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

The Novel: Under the Meh-stletoeThe Author: Leonor SolizThe Guest: Caroline, Just Me and My Mirror (Tiktok, Instagram)The Synopsis: Planning my hometown’s annual Christmas celebrations is bad enough… Having to do it with a hard-to-resist grump is even worse.When my injured sister guilt-trips me into organizing the town’s holiday celebrations, only a week after moving back home, all I want to do is survive the season, nurse my bruised heart, and start my life over.Now I have to co-chair a Christmas committee with a grouchy man I’ve never met. He has sexy curls, intense eyes that make it clear he craves my curves, and he dares look hot chopping down trees. He even likes it when I make fun of him! Grumps like him are my weakness.But I can’t be interested. Who cares if we bond over our disdain of the holiday nonsense around us. Who cares if we share private jokes or engage in benign Christmas-related vandalism. Or even if we share a kiss or two.I need time to be single and settle back into small-town living, not the distraction of an infatuation.Except there may be more between us than a few rushed moments… and mistletoe won’t let me forget it.Show Notes:- The 7th Day of Boobsmas- "Your mom says, 'Hi!'" - Jack Black burlesque & spreading fat joy - The pressure on "delivering" content to your followers- A brief synopsis for today's Boobsmas read (00:14:39)- An honest to goodness "noobie"- The fat, funny friend can also be the main character- Authors designing their own book covers... leave some talent for the rest of us- Not one Grinch, but TWO (00:23:56)- Time for more plus-size rep for male characters (00:30:25)- We STAN Scott & Alicia - Diversifying your reading list... especially as a noobie romance reader- Christmas-lite - A few steamy sexcerpts... but also, lumberjack fantasies (00:39:01)- "What those hands do?"- Give us more awkward sex!!- Tit or Tat: a holiday game (00:48:34)- The 7th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinDecember 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!! Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

The Novel: Almost PerfectThe Author: E.F. DoddThe Guest: Briana, owner and founder of Wicked WordsThe Synopsis:All he wants for Christmas is her.Dave Richardson's life hasn't turned out the way he thought it would. He never expected to slink back to his hometown of Rochester two years ago and take a bartending job, nor did he expect he'd still be tending said bar. Everyone thought he would achieve great things. Hell, he'd believed he would achieve great things. But when Vivian Walters walked into his bar, wearing that dress, on a random Wednesday night . . . things were looking up for the first time in a long time. And they looked even better when he got her number, even if it was obvious she didn't see things between them lasting beyond her night out on Sunday. If he wanted to keep a woman like her, he'd need to become the man he was supposed to be, and fast.If there was one thing Vivian "V" Walters liked almost as much as designer heels, it was checklists. They'd served her well her entire life- first with college, then med school, landing the perfect internship followed by an even better residency, and, finally, her dream job. So far, her checklist for the perfect man hadn't panned out the same way. But that didn't mean she would lose her ever-loving mind and chuck it all out the window for a hot, sweaty weekend with a bartender . . . right? No matter how good he looked in those worn jeans, or how his blond hair curled just so at the nape of his neck, or the way his deep-brown gaze made her stomach somersault. And even if she gave in to her purely physical attraction to him, it wouldn't be anything other than a fling . . . would it?Show Notes:- The 5th Day of Boobsmas - Ode to advent calendars- Lady Krampus and Krampusnacht (Bremerton)- The Dickens Faire (San Francisco)- Introduction & Synopsis for today's read (00:10:03)- The perfect transition from fall into winter- A very merry millennial Christmas- A long distance grown-up relationship (00:22:55)- A few spicy sexcerpts - lube and phone sex?! (00:25:06)- Fling-to-lovers, but make them fall in love- A holiday romance or a romance with holidays?- A Holiday Romance Drinking Game (00:35:58)- Romance reading "icks"- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinEight Kinky Nights by Xan WestBig Nick Energy by Morgan ElizabethA Princess in Theory by Alyssa ColeKiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun - Listen to our Boobsmas podcast reviewGetting it on with Gargoyles by Hazel MackA Christmas Cowboy Legend by Linda Broday (this is the one with the creepy, cartoon-like children) - Listen to our Boobsmas podcast reviewNeed a BIPOC holiday romance? We recommend Amanda, from Talk About Swoon and Taima, from Shades n PagesOther News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long! Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!! Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

The Novel: Second Chance SnowmanceThe Author: Caroline FrankThe Guest: Caroline FrankThe Synopsis: Rosie Castillo swore to herself that she’d never go back home—no matter what. But after her sister decides to get married in her snowy hometown in Colorado on New Year’s Eve, she’s left with no other choice but to return to the scene of the worst mistake she’s ever made. Though assured several times by family members that the man who had her heart for so many years would not be home, Rosie runs into him the first day she arrives. Immediately, she’s left wondering how she could ever walk away from him again. With the wedding, the holidays, their families being so close-knit, and the fact that they’re neighbors, it’s looking more and more like there’s no way for them to avoid falling back in love with one another.Can they manage to forgive each other and themselves and put the past behind them, or will it catch up and run their new relationship into the ground?Watch as Rosie navigates meddling mothers, bridezilla sisters, a heart-melting love interest, and the general insanity that comes with the holiday season. Second Chance Snowmance is a holiday childhood-friends-to-lovers contemporary romance with delicious pining, banter, Spanglish, and a whole lot of steam. It is book 3 of the Seasons of Love series but can be read as a stand-alone.Show Notes:- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas - Give back, organize, and protest this holiday season (if you can, however you can) - A different take on Boobsmas (00:06:09)- Dating your brother's best friend... in real life- Writing from your own experiences- A brief synopsis for Second Chance Snowmance (00:10:54)- When wedding season meets the holiday season- Holiday eats, treats, and favorite traditions (00:15:22)- Breaking generational expectations and trauma (in real life and in fiction)- Pop culture references in book: Adam Brody FTW (00:29:01)- Artists + Scientist = Love- Research is sexy- What's up next in Caroline's Seasons of Love series?- Justice for the divorced single mom!- Tit or Tat: a Holiday Game (00:44:21)- Toxic relationships on TV in the 90s & 00s (00:50:09)- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinOther News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!! Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

The Novella: Snowed in for ChristmasThe Author: Jaqueline SnoweThe Guest: EstherThe Synopsis:Sorority mom Becca Fairfield is used to guys not taking her seriously. She’s too blond, too quirky, or Just. Too. Much. So she’s ditched dating to focus on her job and a house filled with drama and plenty of tea. Now with the holidays and a major blizzard on her doorstep, Becca has everything she needs to survive the next two weeks on her own. Hot cocoa, plenty of books . . . and the memory of a steamy kiss with a certain sexy, grumposaurus next-door neighbor to keep her warm.Only Becca’s seriously underestimated this Snowpocalypse. So when the power goes out and Harrison Cooper—football coach, master crank, and the guy who acted mega-awkward after said steamy kiss—offers her shelter, it only makes sense to accept. They’ll just be Blizzard Buddies. Hang out, stay safe, and maybe indulge in a little R-rated cuddling . Becca knows that Harrison isn’t the dating kind, and what happens during the storm lasts only as long as the storm. But are they keeping warm . . . or playing with fire?Show Notes:- The 5th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- Cotton Mouth March Madness, hosted by Amanda (Talk About Swoon)- Discovering indie romance- What's your favorite holiday memory or tradition? (00:06:09)- Introducing today's read, Snowed in for Christmas- A brief synopsis for today's read, Snowed in for Christmas (00:11:55)- Still finding "firsts" in romance reading, even after a decade- Pop culture references: yay or nay? - A shift in romance towards REAL people with REAL jobs- Henley Harrison (00:27:06)- A few cold AF experiences- Why we love snowed-in romance... especially when it's messy- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:37:08)- Removing the "masculine" and "feminine" from romance novels (00:41:30)- Tit or Tat? A festive holiday game (00:46:30)- The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinBooks, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:- The House Bunny (if you want another story about a sorority mom)- THE monologue from Barbie- Corporate Mandated Holiday Romance by Nellie Wilson- The Christmas Notch series by Julie Murphy & Sierra SimoneDecember 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!! Follow Boobies & Noobies on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Episode Summary: What's better than Pride and Prejudice? GAY Pride and Prejudice. Join debut author, Camille Kellogg, and I as we discuss her debut release, Just as You Are. Other topics include our favorite adaptations of Pride and Prejudice (in books and on screen), how early 2000s romcoms shaped our romance reading journeys, and of course, the importance of queer joy in media today. Happy Pride, y'all!Guest: Camille Kellogg, author of Just as You AreBook Summary:The only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her.Liz Baker and her three roommates work at the Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that’s on the verge of shutting down—until it’s bought at the last minute by two wealthy lesbians. Liz knows she’s lucky to still have a paycheck but it’s hard to feel grateful with minority investor Daria Fitzgerald slashing budgets, cancelling bagel Fridays, and password protecting the color printer to prevent “frivolous use.” When Liz overhears Daria scoffing at her listicles, she knows that it’s only a matter of time before her impulsive mouth gets herself fired.But as Liz and Daria wind up having to spend more and more time together, Liz starts to see a softer side to Daria—she’s funny, thoughtful, and likes the way Liz’s gender presentation varies between butch and femme. Despite the evidence that Liz can’t trust her, it’s hard to keep hating Daria—and even harder to resist the chemistry between them.This page-turning, sexy, and delightfully funny rom-com celebrates queer culture, chosen family, and falling in love against your better judgment. Show Notes: - Be sure to grab your copy of the Queer and Cute Anthology and read my novella!- Camille's jump from editing/publishing to writing- Our shared love of romcoms- "The gayest book I could possibly write."- A brief synopsis for Just as You Are, a queer twist on Pride and Prejudice (00:11:10)- All the extra crap that goes into writing a book... after the writing itself- Pride and Prejudice adaptations... and Kelly's spreadsheet (00:14:32)- Camille's version of Pemberley: how she adapted (and changed) a story we know well- Found family in queer romance- Where are all the vegans in romance novels?- HANDS. OFF. OUR. BOOKS.- The legacy of romance writers writing LGBTQIA+ stories (00:34:02)- Someone will love your book... and someone won't!- What's up next for Camille? (00:44:15)Books & Other Media Mentioned:- Pride and Prejudice (2005) - the almighty version- Pride and Protest by Nikki PayneLinks:Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.Pre-order your copy of the Queer and Cute Anthology - featuring my spicy sapphic short, "Love is in the Air" - available June 30th.👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈