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Written by: Cara Tanamachi and PJ Benoit
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We interview your favorite romance authors! Join your co-hosts, Cara Lockwood/Cara Tanamachi, a USA Today bestselling author of more than 35 books whose first novel, I Do (But I Don't) was made into a Lifetime Original movie, and her co-host, husband, and real-life romantic hero, PJ, (co-host of the Braving Business Podcast) as they get to know the writers behind your favorite Happily-Ever-Afters.

We'll skip to the good parts - of new books, backstories, and inspirations. Join us and add a little more Happily Ever After to your day!

Want to be on the show? Have questions or comments? Email Cara at caratanamachi@gmail.com!

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  • Recorded LIVE at Steamy Lit Con 2025 - Part Two!

    Recorded LIVE at Steamy Lit Con 2025 - Part Two!
    Dec 16 2025

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    In part one of our coverage of Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim, this special episode features authors, fans and vendors in one of the year's biggest celebrations of romance!

    Listen up for interviews with:

    Christina Lauren (@christinalauren), The Romance Revival, Love and Other Words, and In a Holidaze

    Amy Spalding (@thatames), For Her Consideration

    Ava Rani (@authoravarani), Poisoned Ivy

    Bridget Morrissey (@bridgetjmorrisey), Everything She Does is Magic

    Dana Wing Lau (@danawinglau)

    Jayci Lee (@authorjaycilee), King Foretold

    Jamie Wesley (@jamiewesley), Fake It Till You Bake It

    Kayla Grosse (@kaylawriteslife), Stuffed with Cole

    Kelly Violet (@kellyvioletauthor), Pluck Me Sideways

    Liss Montoya (@lissmontoyawrites), The No-Falling Rule

    Maria Rigou (@mariarigouauthor), The 12-Hour Rule

    Mayra De Gracia (@mayradg), Una Navidad en Boquete

    Tanvier Peart (@tanvierwrites), One Knight's Stand

    TL Martin (@taccarathecreator), Nutmeg and Mistletoe


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    55 mins
  • Recorded LIVE at Steamy Lit Con 2025 - Part One!

    Recorded LIVE at Steamy Lit Con 2025 - Part One!
    Dec 9 2025

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    In part one of our coverage of Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim, this special episode features authors, fans and vendors in one of the year's biggest celebrations of romance!

    Listen up for interviews with:

    Mel Saavedra - Steamy Lit Con Founder

    Abigail Owen - The Wrath Gods Keep
    Addie Woolridge - Reel Love
    Adriana Herrera - A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke
    Angela Montoya - A Cruel Thirst
    Ashley Jordan - Once Upon a Time in Dollywood
    Falon Ballard - Something Wicked
    Jeannie Choe - Keep You Like a Secret
    Kate Spencer - All's Fair in Love and Pickleball

    Mel Walker - Kiss You Back
    Mia Heintzelman - Not So Merry in Maldives
    Nana Malone - Takeover
    Natalie Caña - A Proposal They Can't Refuse
    Noue Kirwan - Frequent Fliers
    Taj McCoy - Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell
    Victoria Lum - When Hearts Collide

    ...to be continued next week!

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    47 mins
  • Kristen Jennings talks about her new release A Legacy of Magic and Monsters!

    Kristen Jennings talks about her new release A Legacy of Magic and Monsters!
    Dec 2 2025

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    Lessons from a Tour Guide author Kristen Jennings, talks about her brand new addictive romantasy, A Legacy of Magic and Monsters. It's The Swan Princess meets The Witcher, where magic is forbidden and love is the world’s only hope.

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    Kristen Jennings.com

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    30 mins
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