Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast

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Welcome to Ready to Be Romanced! Host Torry (she/her), from the pop culture pod Ready to Be Petty, is ready to discuss and dissect the latest romance novels including: reviews, recaps, and BookTok trends. Whether you’re a die-hard romance novel enthusiast or a casual reader looking for your next escape, Ready to Be Romanced is the podcast that will keep you entertained, informed, and laughing out loud!

  1. 3D AGO

    Rule by Jay Crownover (and Marked Men: Rule + Shaw Movie Review)

    In chapter 57, Torry (she/her) and Deniz (she/her) recap Rule by Jay Crownover (2:12). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (55:04). Next they discuss the movie adaptation, Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (1:02:57). Torry and Deniz get into their roundtable discussion of the movie (1:16:29). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:28:19). Content Warning: Discussion about intimate partner violence and death of a family member throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore Rule in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Deniz’s Previous Appearances Praise by Sara Cate The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (and Movie) Patreon 32: Casting Almosts Episode 103: Petty about Emily Ratajkowski, Diana Jenkins, and Florence Pugh Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: March 4: An Offer from a Gentleman (chapters 13-22) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review) March 18: Powerless by Lauren Roberts Follow Torry on Instagram, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 35m

  2. FEB 16

    An Offer from a Gentleman (Chapters 1-12) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 Review)

    In chapter 56, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from We Know Top Chef and We Know the Bachelor, and Angela Bloom (she/her) recap An Offer from a Gentleman (chapters 1-12) by Julia Quinn (8:56). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop for the book (1:04:23). Next they discuss season 4, part 1 of Bridgerton (1:16:35). Then Torry, Haley, and Angela get into their roundtable discussion about the tv adaptation (1:41:09). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:56:00). Content Warning: Brief mention of parental abuse, death of a parent, and attempted assault throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore An Offer from a Gentleman in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.  Haley’s Previous Appearances Mate by Ali Hazelwood Bride by Ali Hazelwood Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review) Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement Angela’s Previous Appearances From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) Listen to Torry discuss the People We Meet on Vacation movie adaptation on the Too Stupid to Live podcast. Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: February 18: Rule: A Marked Men Novel (and Movie Adaptation Review)  March 4: Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review Follow Torry on Instagram, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    2h 7m

  3. JAN 15

    People We Meet on Vacation Movie Adaptation Review

    In chapter 55, Torry (she/her) and Hannah A. Brown (she/her) from Not Aspirational recap their review of the book People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry from episode 6 of RTBR (2:44). Then they share their thoughts on the movie adaptation (10:01) and finally get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (40:51). Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book and movie adaptation: People We Meet on Vacation.  Hannah’s Previous Appearances Patreon 143: Petty about Charli xcx's Wedding, Connor Wood and Sally Carden, and Sydney's American Eagle Ad Patreon 117: The End of Vanderpump Rules People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry Episode 152: Petty about Tish Cyrus’ Wedding, RHONY, and The Scoondal Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: February 4: An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 Review) February 18: Rule: A Marked Men Novel (and Movie Adaptation Review)  March 4: Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review Follow Torry on Instagram, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 16m

  4. 12/30/2025

    Sidelined 2: Intercepted by Rachel Espy (and Movie Adaptation Review)

    In chapter 54, Torry (she/her), Shelby (she/her), and Sam (she/her) from The RomComplex  recap the book Sidelined 2: Intercepted by Rachel Espy and its movie adaptation (8:11). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:32:49). Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Sidelined series and its movie adaptations.  Sam and Shelby’s Previous Appearances The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley (and its Movie Adaptation Review) Episode 126: Petty about Spare Leaks, Bridgerton Production Stalls, and Hailey Bieber’s New YouTube Endeavour Episode 72: Petty about Olivia Munn and John Mulaney Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: January 7: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid January 21: People We Meet on Vacation (Movie Review) February 4: An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1) Follow Torry on Instagram, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 54m

  5. 12/10/2025

    Mate by Ali Hazelwood

    In chapter 53, Torry (she/her) and Haley Strong (she/her) from We Know The Bachelor and We Know Top Chef recap Mate by Ali Hazelwood (10:06). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:06:59). Content Warning: Discussion of child abduction, death of parents, suicide, attempted sexual assault, and cults during the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the Bride series. Haley’s Previous Appearances Bride by Ali Hazelwood Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review) Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: December 24: Sidelined 2: Intercepted by Rachel Espy and Tay Marley January 7: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid January 21: People We Meet on Vacation (Movie Review) Follow Torry on Instagram, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 49m

  6. 12/02/2025

    New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

    In chapter 52, Torry (she/her), Megan (she/her), and Jenna Vesper (she/her) from Super Massive Twilight Hole discuss Jenna’s trip to Forks for Forever Twilight (1:48), their experiences reading the sequel for the first time (12:06) and then recap New Moon (16:49). Finally, they get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:37:13). Content Warning: Discussion of suicidal ideation and self-harm during the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore New Moon in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Megan’s Previous Appearances Patreon 121: Forks Trip Recap A Court of Thorns and Roses Bonus Chapters by Sarah. J Maas A Court of Silver Flames (Chapters 37-80) by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Silver Flames (Chapters 1-36) by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas Twilight by Stephenie Meyer A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 3) by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Mist and Fury (Parts 1 and 2) by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Jenna’s Previous Appearances Patreon 145: Petty about The Life of a Showgirl, Twilight's 20th Anniversary, and Hannah Berner's Stolen Jokes Patreon 105: The Cultural Impact of The Bachelor (Part 2) Patreon 94: The Cultural Impact of The Bachelor (Part 1) Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Patreon 65: The Top 10 Pettiest Moments in 2023 Patreon 50: The Short Hair Theory Bonus 38: And Just Like That… (Season 2, Episodes 1-3) Episode 146: Petty about Colleen Ballinger’s Ukulele Apology and Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire Patreon 13: The Cultural Impact of The Twilight Saga Episode 102: Petty about Body Diversity in Bachelor Nation, the Bennifer Wedding, and Tristan Thompson Episode 67: Petty about Bachelor Nation News

    1h 59m

  7. 11/13/2025

    Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon

    In chapter 51, Torry (she/her) and Kelly White (she/her) from Nathan For Us: A Nathan Fielder Fan Podcast recap Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon (4:34). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (46:48). Content Warning: Brief mention of parental death, parental kidnapping, and abduction with the intent of human trafficking throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore Barbarian Alien in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.  Kelly’s Previous RTBR Appearances Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: November 26: New Moon by Stephenie Meyer December 10: Mate by Ali Hazelwood December 24: Sidelined 2: Intercepted Follow Torry on Instagram, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 8m

  8. 09/17/2025

    When the Night Falls (aka Skin of the Night 2nd Edition) by C.K. Bennett

    In chapter 50, Torry (she/her) recaps When the Night Falls (previously named Skin of the Night 2nd Edition) by C.K. Bennett (11:09). Then she gets into her Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:08:57). Spoiler Warning: While we explore When the Night Falls/Skin of the Night in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Follow Torry on Instagram, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

    1h 22m
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Welcome to Ready to Be Romanced! Host Torry (she/her), from the pop culture pod Ready to Be Petty, is ready to discuss and dissect the latest romance novels including: reviews, recaps, and BookTok trends. Whether you’re a die-hard romance novel enthusiast or a casual reader looking for your next escape, Ready to Be Romanced is the podcast that will keep you entertained, informed, and laughing out loud!

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