In this episode, we fangirl with Lara from the Avon/Voyager team about all things fantasy. From epic magic systems to cozy, whimsical settings, we yap about iconic fantasy tropes, our favorite unhinged characters in fantasy books, and what love interests can say in books but would be red flags in real life. Hosts: Rain and MichelleSpecial Guest: LaraProducers: Carlos Rosario and Lucas Porter
In this episode, we chat with Tessa about Pitcher Perfect—from creating Skylar and Robbie to the book’s family competition and memorable spicy schedule. She shares her first romance read, weirdest Google search, and the songs tied to the story. We also talk about her first pitch for the Miami Marlins, safe space authors, and what’s next in the Tessa Bailey world, plus a fun secret about an upcoming project you won’t want to miss.
Hosts: Rain and Michelle
Producers: Carlos Rosario and Lucas Porter
Welcome to The Book Was Hotter, brought to you by Avon Books! This episode, we’re all about dystopian romance... the chaos, the love, the drama. We talk about the books that totally stuck with us and why we’re so obsessed with love stories set in messy, end-of-the-world vibes. Plus, we’ve got Brooke Fast joining us to dish on her faves and her own amazing book, To Cage A Wild Bird. It’s gonna be a super chill chat with plenty of feels, so grab a sweet treat a la Rain and hang with us!
Hosts: Rain and Michelle
Producers: Carlos Rosario, Lucas Porter
Summer’s here, and so is Alex Aster—author of the instant New York Times bestseller Summer in the City! We’re talking beach reads, NYC romances, and who we’d cast in the Hollywood rom-com of our dreams... Grab your iced coffee and hang with us!
About Summer in the City: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster comes her adult debut novel Summer in the City—a swoony, fast-paced rom-com set in New York City in which a screenwriter and a sexy tech CEO go from lovers to enemies and back to lovers again…Hosts: Rain & MichelleProducers: Carlos Rosario, Lucas Porter
Hey friends, welcome to The Book Was Hotter, presented by Avon Books. We’re here to share our most unhinged thoughts and feelings about romance books. If you don’t have a book bestie to yap about books with, we’re yours. Our goal with this series is to be a safe space for all readers to talk about the books that we love. We are getting ready for summer, so, on this episode we are discussing Emily Henry, Tessa Bailey and what romance means to us.
Hosts: Rain McNeil & Michelle Lecumberry
Producers: Carlos Rosario, Lucas Porter