We are Damsels who love reading spicy, exciting, and sometimes hilarious romance. We deep dive into the literary bowels of the romance genre and discuss what we liked, what we LOVED, and what we found downright ridiculous. Join us monthly as we discuss our spicy picks. This podcast contains mature adult content that may not be suitable for everyone. Damsel discretion is advised.
When Devilry, a skilled thief and leader of the black cat gang, is forced to team up with Ravager, leader of a rival band of thieves, sparks and daggers fly as these two enemies race through the fortress of Annordun in Faerie to get their hands on a prize great enough to make them rich beyond their wildest dreams. The ultimate heist! All they have to do is make it through the fantastical traps and mythical mazes meant to prevent th...
While on assignment in New Orleans to investigate the city’s spooky urban legends, Petra finds herself at The house of Ink and Blood, a tattoo shop rumored by the locals to deal in the supernatural with magical tattoos that grant the wearers protection against evil spirits. Skeptical of all things paranormal, Petra's plan is to uncover the truth behind these urban legends and prove that it’s all just smoke and mirrors to attra...
A stolen kiss at midnight, in Paris on New Years Eve, by a tall, handsome masked stranger leaves Lexi Austin seeing stars. A fairy tale in the making, that is until it’s revealed that her mystery man, is none other than her strikingly handsome, womanizing best friend Quentin Reddick. Although his passionate kiss sparked desires in her that had long been dormant, Lexi isn’t willing to take things any further and risk ruining their f...
Father Bell faces the ultimate test of faith, when Poppy Danforth steps into his confessional one evening, confessing some of her most erotic deeds and wicked desires. Unknowingly unleashing a part of him long since buried in his past, a life he’d given up years ago in pursuit of a higher power. But with every sultry confession, the temptation to break his vow of celibacy and act on Poppy’s dark cravings becomes stronger and strong...
When Halla, a middle-aged widow, becomes the beneficiary of a large estate after the death of her late husband’s great uncle. Her good fortune quickly takes a turn for the worse when her scheming in-laws, jilted after being overlooked in his will, locks her in her room, planning to marry her off to her cousin to get their hands on her wealth.
After being locked in her room for 3 days, she decides that death would be a better choice...
Violet is a typical, down-on-her-luck millennial: mid-twenties, over-educated and drowning in debt, on the verge of moving into her parents' basement. When a lifeline appears in the form of a very unconventional job in neighboring Cambric Creek, she has no choice but to grab at it with both hands.
Morning Glory Farm offers full-time hours, full benefits, and generous pay with no experience needed . . . There's only one cat...
My Other Husband by C Paul Wiggins
Every day, Avery gets tired of her boring life, with her boring job, and her boring husband. Day after day, she gets more exhausted at the meandering nothing that is her life. Unitl one day, SOMETHING happens. Something that leaves her energized and...wanting.
This episode is a special episode book review by request in a genre we're not normally in, which is the horror/thriller genre. This epi...
Disorder by C Paul Wiggins
This is a special bonus episode for our Damsels who enjoy a thriller/horror anthology, not exactly a romance story per se, but an interesting creepy short story with a woman and her...other husband. Vigo(our amazing sound designer) and Jessica(who picked this story this time) interview the author, C Paul Wiggins, on the story and hear his thoughts on our upcoming review coming out next week.
Thanks for lis...
Juniper Bean Resorts to Murder by Gracie Ruth Mitchell
In this mystery whodoneit, we follow Juniper Bean, a quirky, up and coming romance author who finds herself the unintentional main character of her own murder mystery.
After she and her brand new roomate Aiden discover a dead body in the woods behind on old school, that mysteriously disappears when the authorities arrive. Being the only witness to a crime no one believes happene...
Lions and Dinosaurs and Aliens, Oh my!
Dorothy Valentine, an aspiring wildlife biologist, is intent on achieving her lifelong dream of getting her PhD and becoming a world-renowned biologist. So, life has no room for anything but work, and a relationship is out of the question. But life has a funny way of derailing even the best laid plans.
While wrapping up her fieldwork, observing meerkats on the plains of Africa, she’s attacked ...
Navigating the dating scene in your 30’s can be a real struggle. Between dodging all the creepers, to weeding out the guys just looking for a one-night stand, trying to find “The one” seems nearly impossible. Exhausted after one too many failed attempts to find the perfect match and being the last sing-gal in her friend group, Rayna decides to do something crazy, like a summoning ritual one that is supposed to bring her, her soul m...
Tana is all about the quiet normal life. To her, Netflix and sweatpants are a perfect night in. Unfortunately, life has a bit more excitement in store for her. Strange things are afoot when Tana’s dreams are hijacked by a man who claims to be her front door. Yeah, her actual door! Equipped with a deep voice, strong hinges, and surprisingly tender feelings. And things get even stranger when Mr. Dream Door warns her of an incoming ps...
No one likes a surprise audit from the IRS, but when a sexy suited Anhou shows up at Fern’s door with a desire for more than crunching numbers, suddenly an audit doesn’t seem so bad.
Although the attraction is instant and insatiable, a newly divorced Fern is already dealing with the chaos in her own life and in a small town where gossip spreads quickly, a pretend relationship with her auditor might be more than she can handle, espec...
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Gesela has been chosen to break the years-long curse on her village. In order to do so, she must kill the magical toad that dwells at the bottom of the well. But when that toad turns out to be an elven prince, she learns that breaking the curse is only the beginning and comes at a price. Soon after, she’s captured by his revenge-seeking brothers, who are all o...
Nikki Dimarko and Callum James – Are in a food fight to the finish. After a dispute over a coveted beach side spot pits the two against each other, they decide to settle their dispute by competing in Maui’s Grand Food Truck Festival. Winner takes all!
Running a Filipino-themed food truck in Maui with her mother wasn’t Nikki's dream job, but after getting the call that her father was ill, she didn’t hesitate to drop everything i...
Happy New Year! The Damsels are just coming back from the holiday break and are currently prepping for the next book picks for 2025. However, before everyone went on off to celebrate the holiday festivities, a few of the damsels with special guest, our very own sound engineer, Vigo, met up to share some of their favorite clips from their favorite episodes of 2024.
What were some of your favorite clips or episodes? Let us ...
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This is our first-ever review of a sequel to a series.
Joyce Parker and Aiden Kim are back again for another wild adventure, but this time, Gods are involved! The witty, fashion-forward, newly appointed director of the reapers court at Eden has a lot on her plate with her new position, but when a majestic being suddenly appears and claims ...
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Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv, the orc barbarian, cashes out of the warrior’s life with one final score. A forgotten legend, a fabled artifact, and an unreasonable amount of hope lead her to the streets of Thune, where she plans to open the first coffee shop the city has ever seen.
Tandri is a whip-smart succubus with ...
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When a spontaneous girls' trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras exposes Jane Anderson to the secret world of vampires and supernaturals, She finds herself with a little more adventure than expected. A wild night of partying and flirting with a handsome stranger leads her to become one of the undead after a deadly selfie takes her life. Jane is give...
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Harriet Lovelock is a brilliant woman that sees the world in numbers and facts. Hoping to make a name for herself in the world of academia, by proving a theorem that has remained unsolved for centuries. Unfortunately for her it’s a world unwelcoming to women of any kind. But Harriett won’t let that stop her from achieving greatness and ...
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Saskia Inwood woke up one morning, knowing her life would never be the same. The night before, she learned the unimaginable – that the husband she knew in the light of day was a different person after dark. This season unpacks Saskia’s discovery of her husband’s secret life and her fight to bring him to justice. Along the way, we expose a crime that is just coming to light. This is also a story about the myth of the “perfect victim:” who gets believed, who gets doubted, and why. We follow Saskia as she works to reclaim her body, her voice, and her life. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.
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