Books and Brands Danielle Atkisson

School is back in session as we are learning all things Arranged Marriage!



Get your Goodreads ready so you can add all of the great recommendations from Jen!



Also, we chat about our Summer Reading Program - Bingo! And you can download yours here!



Be sure to find us on instagram and let us know your favorite Arranged Marriage book!

Our latest read has sparked quite the debate among our members, with opinions divided on nearly every aspect.



The Rule Book by Sarah Adams, follows the story of Nora and Derek, college sweethearts who parted ways after graduation. Fate intervenes, reuniting them in adulthood. Shenanigans ensue when they find themselves drunkenly married in Vegas, leading them to stay together to protect Nora's reputation and career.



We'd love to hear your thoughts on this book! Share your insights and reactions on  instagram!

Welcome back to another installment of our Trope 101 series, where we delve into the intricate dynamics of storytelling tropes. Today, we're shining a spotlight on the timeless classic: Marriage of Convenience.



In this episode, we'll dissect the nuances of this beloved trope, examining its enduring appeal in fiction. We also be draw comparisons to its close trope friend, Fake Dating, explored in our previous episode (Episode 15), so if you haven't tuned in yet, now's the perfect time to catch up!



As always, we love hearing from our listeners, so don't forget to connect with us on Instagram. Whether you're personally entangled in a Marriage of Convenience or know someone who is, share your stories with us!

Heidi Card joins us this week to talk about her journey to reading as an adult! Get your goodreads ready to add to your TBR list because she has some GREAT recommendations.



Heidi talks about how she is more of an audiobook reader than physical copies, how community it built around reading and her various book clubs she has been in over the years.



Enjoy this fun listen and be sure to report to us on instagram what your preference is for reading books - audio, ebook or physical copy?

Oh friends. This is a fun episode!



Join Cale, Jen and Danielle as they dive into Bride by Ali Hazelwood! A romantasy and mystery novel.



Misery, a vampire is forced to marry Lowe a werewolf to keep the peace between the 2 species. There are lots of twists and turns, great supporting characters, a few mysteries that need solved by the end and as always shenanigans.



The group chats so much on the various characters, the inner species relationships, and finding a sense of belonging.



Join us for a pun filled book club! And be sure to hop over to instagram to let us know your thoughts on the book!



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On this episode we talk all things Fake Dating! Some great back and forth on if we like or hate this trope, if we think this is actually a real life trope and TONS of great books to add to your list!