About this episode

Adriana Herrera joins the hosts to discuss the impact of romance in literature and her experiences with the Heated Rivalry series.

This week, Adriana Herrera - USA today bestselling author, Audie award winner, and a prolific Heated Rivalry fan - joins us to discuss just what makes this series and show so damn good. From the importance of romance as a cultural tentpole, to the episodes and scenes that destroyed her, to the absolute joy of getting to spend a dinner with Rachel, Hudson, Jacob and Brendan - we talk about it all. Warning: very slight spoilers for Project Hail Mary at Books referenced: Chicago Stars Series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips; Jennifer Lynn Barnes Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @looncallpod! Find us on YouTube - @looncallpod! Check us out at www.looncallpodcast.com!

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