Your Co-hosts Rachel and Margie are back with some special guests! Margie tells Rachel and the folk of What the Horror about Night&apos;s Immortal Touch by Cheryln Jac. There&apos;s nothing like a good vampire romance novel to get back into the swing of things!

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Ep. 70: Sweeney Clog

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, this week we are releasing one of our Patreon holiday specials for everyone to hear! We had an extremely fun time recording with our special guest. Please enjoy this little extra-sode! We will be back with a new episode on June 1

Ep. 69.5: The Crystals Told Us

In honor of 69 dissected romance novels, Rachel and Margie tackle one of the most popular romance novels of all time, 50 Shades of Gray by E. L. James. It only took 69 episodes for Your Co-Host Rachel to break, but it finally happened

Ep. 69: Nice

The folks at Harlequin Romance Novels are at it again! Margie and Rachel are unpacking the bananas plot of Susan Mallery&apos;s, Accidentally Yours. Because with money, anything is possible!

Ep. 68: Chronic Wet Disease

Have you ever wanted to sit down and have a conversation about smutty romance novels with a dad? Well don&apos;t worry, we did it for you! Your Co-hosts Rachel and Margie are joined by Mike and Darin of Irritable Dad Syndrome to discuss Cora Reilly&apos;s, Sweet Temptation

Ep. 67: The Act of Love (feat. Irritable Dad Syndrome)

Due to some technical difficulties, our previous interview with author Lauren H. Mae was not released in its entirety. We were super fortunate to be able to record AGAIN with Lauren! Check out this awesome interview that was so much fun! Huge thanks to Lauren for sitting down with us again!

Ep. 65: Supplemental

Your co-hosts Margie and Rachel are dipping into the wild world of non-romance romance novels! All of the marketing of a romance novel, with almost none of the love! Crazy right? Listen in as Margie tells Rachel all about Carrie Vaughn&apos;s, Kitty and the Midnight Hour!

Ep. 66: Snacrifices

This week, Margie and Rachel are going on vacation! To a great book! Listen in as Rachel tells Margie all about Lauren H. Mae&apos;s, The Catch. We&apos;re all about good communication,  consent, and character growth here at Textual Tension!

Ep. 65: Gurl!

In a turn of events that shocked no one, Rachel and Margie picked similar books again! We're headed back to Medieval England again as Margie tells Rachel all about Virginia Henley's, The Dragon and the Jewel.  Who's ready for some serious misrepresentation of historical figures?

Ep. 64: Horny for Some Self Sacrifice

Ah Ye Olde Times. A whole bunch of terrible diseases, serfs that were basically slaves, and extremely questionable attitudes towards women. Romantic, right? Your co-hosts are going back in time and discussing Johanna Lindsey's, Defy Not the Heart. 

Ep. 63: Non-Consensual Shrek

Who's ready to REALLY kick off 2021 on a high note? Margie is here for you with an incredibly wholesome listener recommendation! Listen in as she tells us all about The Flatshare, by Beth O'Leary. Our listeners just give us the BEST books!

Ep. 62: A Moment of Healing

It's finally here! What better way to kick off the new year than with an unprecedented crossover? Now what if that crossover were also a long awaited sequel to our ongoing Twilight series?! Your co-hosts Margie and Rachel are joined this week by The Ladies of Strange to talk all about Stephenie Meyer's New Moon! Get ready for a ride everyone!

Ep. 61: To the Vampire Vatican! (feat. The Ladies of Strange)

SPACE. Some would call it the final frontier. We just call it a fun setting for a stellar romance.  Join Rachel as she tells Margie all about Amanda Bouchet's, Nightchaser. Because let's be honest, who doesn't love a good space opera?

Ep. 60: Space Balto

Don't hit that Paws button! Your co-hosts are here with a Purr-fectly wholesome episode to get you through your week! Listen in as Rachel tells Margie all about Talk to the Paw, by Melinda Metz. And don't miss your opportunity to cat-ch up on some big announcements for our Patreon! 

Ep. 59: Cats on Cats on Cats

Cults? Kidnapping? Werewolves? Could this get any stranger?! Believe us. It can and it will. There might even be some robots that show up. Listen in as Margie tells Rachel all about Captive by Gale Stanley. 

Ep. 58: Scientology Fanfiction

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