The Paperback Romance Book Club

Melissa Haskins
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The Paperback Romance Book Club

Let’s talk about Romance Novels! From the ones we saw on our mother’s night stands to the ones at thrift stores and everything in-between! Classics like Pride and Prejudice, to some newer classics like Me Before You. Let’s see what these books have to say about what we want or need in a romantic relationship and how does the relationships hold up to today’s standards!

  1. Chapter Forty- A Court of Hope & Regret

    03/18/2023

    Chapter Forty- A Court of Hope & Regret

    In this book review of tiktok's favorite fantasy book Melissa talks about A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. A fandom that can be compared to that of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, this book seems to be everywhere, but does it hold up to its hype? This story and episode does mention talk of gaslighting and emotional abuse The National Hotline for Domestic Violence 800-799-7233 : call or text or chat online Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 : call or text or to chat online go to 988lifeline.org For Book Recs mention at the end of this episode see the Instagram page!

    1h 16m

  2. 10/18/2021

    Chapter Thirty-Nine: In the Search for the Perfect Vampire

    In this episode, Melissa talks about her new search for finding the perfect vampire book. Must be tall, pale, Spike level energy, but will also want cuddles. In this first installment, Melissa talks about the current vampire books she's reading and talks about Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost the first book in the Night Prince series. There's also a surprise at the end of the episode!

    1h 12m

  3. 10/11/2021

    Chapter Thirty-Eight: May I Introduce the Ravenels

    In this episode, Melissa covers the first book in the Ravenel series; Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas. While this book is a romance book between Kathleen and Devon, we also get the groundwork for the rest of the series for the Ravenel family. A family that is in dire need of therapy and tight hugs. Take a listen to know why other romance readers put this on their comfort reading list!

    1h 9m

  4. 03/16/2021

    Chapter Thirty-Seven: Up Next! An Irish Time Traveling Family!

    In this episode I cover Nancy Scanlon’s Mist of Fate series. A four book saga is about the O’Rourke family, finding your soulmate, and learning a thing or two from the past! For anyone who loves time travel romance and all the twist and turns that go along with it!!!

    58 min

  5. 03/06/2021

    Chapter Thirty-Six: A Ménage in the Highlands

    In this episode, I wrap up my February book challenge (to myself) by covering Nicola Davidson's Scandalous Passions as well as a very brief summary of Brooke Stanton's Breaking Josephine. What works in a thruple relationship and what doesn't and why you shouldn't go around spanking your employees. New Episodes will be coming to you weekly on Tuesdays!

    51 min

  6. 02/17/2021

    Chapter Thirty-Five: Soft & Hard Limits (a review of Leather and Lace by Samantha A. Cole)

    Hello, Hi, and Welcome back! In this season 3 starter episode I cover Leather and Lace a Trident Security book 1 by Samantha A. Cole. This month of February I'll be covering all Erotica Romance books and let me tell you something, there are some FANTASTIC books out there in this category, but there are also not-so-great ones either. Take a listen to which one I think this book belongs to! Remember to know what your soft and hard limits are!

    51 min

  7. 09/05/2020

    Chapter Thirty-Four: Please Go Read This Book

    In this episode, I cover The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. It was Goodreads best book of 2018 and omg you guys this is probably one of the best contemporary romance books that have been written! Have a listen then go read the book! You will not be disappointed!

    52 min

  8. 07/23/2020

    Chapter Thirty-Three: Irish I were a Hartigan

    Are you looking for the ultimate girl squad goals? Body positivity, romance tropes that are just perfect? Oh and hot, hot, hot pages?? Look no further! In this episode, I talk about the world of Avery Flynn! Harbor City and Waterbury, we meet the Hartigan family and the ladies who steal some of their hearts! We also get the hockey romance books that are the definition of hot comedy!!!!

    1h 30m
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Let’s talk about Romance Novels! From the ones we saw on our mother’s night stands to the ones at thrift stores and everything in-between! Classics like Pride and Prejudice, to some newer classics like Me Before You. Let’s see what these books have to say about what we want or need in a romantic relationship and how does the relationships hold up to today’s standards!

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