In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy reminisce on their favorite moments from Season 1 and update listeners on the exciting changes coming for season 2. This episode contains SPOILERS for book club books in season 1 as hosts discuss their favorite spice scenes, cutesy couple moments, and favorite supporting characters. This episode contains mature themes and explicit content recommended for those who are 18+. Listener discretion is advised. Connect w...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy take a break from their regular format to candidly discuss book hangovers, slumps, and the pressures of keeping up with popular reads. They share personal experiences with riding the edge of book burnout, struggles with hyped books, and their strategies for digging out of reading slumps. The episode wraps up with a hint of exciting changes for the podcast's second season. This episode contains mature themes and explicit ...

*Important: Check Trigger Warnings for this Episode* In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Kacy, Lauren and Lindsey set sail to explore the high seas of love as they discuss historical pirate romances. They chat everything from the allure of the open ocean, lusting after libertines, and charismatic captains to the not so romantic realities of the times, the life, and lack of vitamin C. Test your ship knowledge and listen for throwbacks to their favorite trope to talk about. Book Club...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy journey to the wild Scottish Highlands to explore the world of Highlander romance. From sweeping landscapes and ancient castles to fierce clan rivalries and the ever-present tension between duty and desire, they break down what makes this subgenre so alluring. Your hosts discuss classic tropes like arranged marriages, forbidden love, and the unique bonds of clan loyalty, all while unpacking the magic, lore, and time-trav...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, your hosts Kacy, Lauren and Lindsey immerse themselves in the tantalizing tales and scandals of regency romances. Discussions of society, expectations, and love defying it all abound as your hosts talk themes and tropes commonly found among talk of the ton. Book Club features Alexandra Vasti’s debut novel Ne’er Duke Well. And lastly the TBR section is full of recommendations to satiate your cravings for rakish lords and secretly defiant wall flowers. T...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, your hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy introduce you to the world of historical romance with their Affairs of Antiquity series opener. They explore various subgenres within historical romance, including Regency, Highlander, Viking, and Pirate adventures. They discuss the appeal and popular themes in this subgenre, the historical evolution of the genre, key tropes like marriage of convenience and forbidden love, and delve into the importance of diversity ...

In this special After Dark episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy explore the darker side of paranormal romance, a subgenre packed with mature themes, monstrous heroes and a whole lot of spice. They dig into the creatures of the dark, and highlight the desires for the misunderstood monsters and magical practitioners. Unique to the After Dark episodes is the ‘Kink Connoisseur’ segment where your hosts discuss a specific kink or sexual preference in the romance book wo...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, your hosts Kacy, Lauren and Lindsey explore the thrilling realm of monster romances. They discuss a range of love stories featuring gargoyles, dragons, lizard men and more and touch the surface of some of the fascinating history around tentacle erotica. Book Club gets steamy in the Love Bathhouse with Stalked by the Kraken by Lillian Lark. The episode wraps up with a good stuffing of your shelves as your hosts recommend monster romances to add to your ...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, your hosts Kacy, Lauren and Lindsey will take you on a howl of a good time as they discuss the territory of shifter romances. They talk about everything from the allure of alpha-holes, primal instincts, and the difference between monsters and shifters. Book Club has your hosts panting by turning up the heat with Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright. And last but not least the TBR section goes feral for our fanged and furred MC’s as the hosts recommend some of ...

In this special Mother's Day mini episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Lauren, Lindsey, and Kacy celebrate with Lauren's mother-in-law, Sue Ann. They discuss the evolution of the romance genre over the past 20 years, from the rise of new sub-genres to the impact of the e-reader on romance readers. Sue Ann shares her journey from her early romance reads to the discovery of monster and dark romances. Tune in for insights on the genre's shift from damsels in distress to empowered female leads,...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, your hosts Kacy, Lauren and Lindsey unlock the magic of witchy romances. They discuss the spectrum of the spellbinding from the “witchy rom-com” to themes of dark vs light and everything in between. Magic and vodka mix and harsh words turn into hex’s during Book Club as the hosts discuss Erin Sterling’s The Ex Hex. You better get ready to use a growth potion on your…shelves because the TBR rec’s for this episode are chock full of passion. This episode ...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, your hosts Kacy, Lauren and Lindsey give you a taste of the world of vampire romances. They explore enthralling themes of eternal passion, forbidden love, and the lure of the supernatural. The discussion covers popular tropes like human-vampire relationships, immortality, and the struggle between love and danger. The hosts share their favorite vampire romance moments, how authors continue to bring new twists to well-loved narratives, and of course bein...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, your hosts Kacy, Lauren and Lindsey introduce you to the world of paranormal romance with the Wicked Pleasures series opener. They explore various sub-genres within paranormal romance including vampires, shifters, witches, and monsters. They discuss the appeal and popular themes in this sub-genre, the historical evolution of the genre, key tropes like fated mates and power dynamics, and begin to explore the difference between paranormal and fantasy rom...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy explore the darker side of romance, a subgenre packed with mature themes, morally black heroes and a whole lot of spice. They dig into popular tropes like "touch her and die", possessive/obsessive heroes, stalker/serial killer/mafia plot lines, and the way those characters find love and acceptance in the darkness. Unique to the After Dark episodes is the ‘Kink Connoisseur’ segment where your hosts discuss a specific kink...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy hit the open road to explore the world of motorcycle club romance, a subgenre packed with grit, loyalty, and plenty of drama. They dig into popular tropes like "good girl meets bad boy," rival club conflicts, and the unique dynamics of found family within MCs. Join them for Book Club as they discuss Mariana Zapata’s Under Locke, breaking down character relationships, the slow-burn romance, and the pro’s and con’s of sing...

In this mini episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy break down the meaning behind popular BookTok emojis. From the chili pepper's spice rating to the many nuanced symbols representing kinks and tropes, the hosts decode the shorthand language that romance readers and content creators use to discuss spicy book content while navigating social media censorship. They also delve into how these emojis enhance book recommendations and provide a playful, inclusive way to comm...

**This episode was recorded prior to recent events occurring January 2025** In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Kacy, Lauren, and Lindsey gear up to explore the intense, action-packed world of military commando romances. They discuss popular themes, review the protector archetype, and give their thoughts on the evolution of strong female leads in the genre. Join them for Book Club with this episode’s pick, In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros, where emotional connections, plot an...

In this special Valentine’s Day mini episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Kacy and Lindsey share their opinions on the best, the worst, and the funniest euphemisms/synonyms for anatomical terms in romance. This episode is 100% NSFW, unless you work at home alone or have a decent set of headphones. The hosts hold nothing back, and this episode might just be how a new explicit rating is earned. Join them on a journey of literary discovery in the spiciest of ways. Also a note to any auth...

Saddle up, romance lovers! In this episode of Blush & Bindings, your hosts Lindsey, Kacy, and Lauren take a ride through the rugged world of cowboy romance. From small-town charm and wide-open spaces to the irresistible allure of rugged ranchers and dirty-talking cowboys, we explore what makes this subgenre so unforgettable. Join us as we discuss our favorite cowboy tropes, like grumpy ranchers falling for city girls and second chances under the stars, and small town charms. We’ll also di...

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Kacy, Lauren, and Lindsey jump into the contemporary sports romance arena, exploring why this subgenre scores big with readers. They tackle popular themes like competition, ambition, and found family dynamics, as well as the growing focus on mental health in these stories. Get ready for a Book Club deep dive into Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, where they break down character dynamics, discuss pivotal moments, and rate the spice on the steamy scenes ...