Late Night Reads

Late Night Reads
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Ever stayed up late because you can’t put down a book? Didn’t have anyone to talk to about the massive cliffhanger or your latest theory?Us too. We’re obsessed with books that pull us into their world, make us feel like we’re the main character, and cause us to forget how late it is. Every week, we deep dive into a contemporary romance or romantasy book and talk plot, character development, tropes, themes, theories, spice, and more. Think of each episode as having a conversation with friends...with no filter and definitely NSFW. 

  1. Author Interview: Emma Kate

    4D AGO ·  BONUS

    Author Interview: Emma Kate

    In this episode, we’re joined by Emma Kate to chat about her brand new hockey romance, Her Slap Shot, where she’s the head coach and he’s the player. We discuss the amount of hockey research needed to write the book, the challenge of writing a spicy book with the power dynamics, why a slow burn was a must for the situation and the characters, the importance of showcasing women sports leaders in a positive light, how she determines when to include spice and how much, and what she’s planning to write next. Also, make sure to check out all of Emma’s books: Her Slap ShotForever WildWildly InappropriateWild and FreeChasing WildAll of Emma’s books are available on Kindle Unlimited and Amazon.  About Emma Kate Emma Kate writes romcoms sprinkled generously with the very tropes that make her heart race: sports, small towns, and sarcastic heroines. When she's not building worlds or creating characters that stay with you long after the last page, you'll find Emma spending time with her family, watching sports, or enjoying her small, Colorado town. Connect with Emma Kate: Website: https://www.authoremmakate.com/ Instagram: @authoremmakate TikTok: @authoremmakate Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ Threads: @latenightreadspodcast Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com

    53 min
  2. Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry

    6D AGO

    Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry

    In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book, Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry. This is the second book in the Shield of Sparrows series. During this episode, we discuss when we figured out the identity of Caspia and Andreas, the countless breadcrumbs sprinkled throughout this book and Shield of Sparrows, our frustration with Ransom for not saying I love you back until the very end, why one of us sobbed through part other book, how it’s interesting that Andreas believed everything Caspia told him, and how we need to know more about the Beesans. Plus, we share all of our theories on what we believe Ransom might be hiding, what we really think is going on with Lyssa, why it’s important that Evie’s eyes are gray, how we’re convinced Odessa is pregnant, what we think is hidden in Allesaria, and so much more.  Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ Threads: @latenightreadspodcast Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com

    2h 20m
  3. Author Interview: Stephanie Riley

    MAY 1 ·  BONUS

    Author Interview: Stephanie Riley

    In this episode, we’re chatting with our very own Stephanie Riley about her debut contemporary romance novel, Practically Perfect. We discuss how the idea for the book came to her in a dream more than ten years ago, the songs that best match the vibes of the book, why the spicy scenes were the easiest for her to write, why she hopes Kate’s character is relatable to readers, and what else we can expect to see from her in the very near future. Practically Perfect is available as an ebook and a paperback on Amazon, as well as on Kindle Unlimited. Lost in the Neon Lights is available for pre-order on Amazon. About Stephanie Riley After spending 20 years as a marketing leader and CEO, she decided to pursue her true passion: writing. Her debut romance novel, Practically Perfect, was released in March 2026. She's happily married to her husband of 20+ years and a mom to four kids and three dogs. Connect with Stephanie: Website: https://www.authorstephanieriley.com/  Instagram: @authorstephanieriley TikTok: @authorstephanieriley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorstephriley  Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ Threads: @latenightreadspodcast Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com

    35 min
  4. Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score

    APR 29

    Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score

    In this episode, we dive into the contemporary romance book Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score. This is the second book in her Story Lake Series. We’ve covered the first book, Story of My Life, previously on the podcast.  During this episode, we discuss how excited we were to read Zoey and Gage’s book because he literally and figuratively fell for her, the hilarious antics of Goose, why Zoey’s character was incredibly relatable, how much we adore the Bishop family, why Story Lake is a cross between a town in a Hallmark movie and Schitt’s Creek, the incredible tension that builds throughout the book, why we can’t wait to read Levi’s story, and how we’re hoping that Laura eventually gets her own book. Plus, we chat all about the surprising spicy side of Gage and why we’re giving this book a three-and-a-half-pepper spicy rating. Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ Threads: @latenightreadspodcast Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com

    1h 20m
  5. Author Interview: Jules Kyle

    APR 24 ·  BONUS

    Author Interview: Jules Kyle

    In this episode, we’re joined by the duo writing team behind Jules Kyle. We discuss how they got started writing together, why they’re passionate about showing diverse characters in their books, how they came up with the idea for the series and this book, how spice is tied to character development, the importance of showcasing a character facing infertility challenges, and what they plan to write next. Hopelessly Yours is available on Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, and their online store. Also, make sure to check out the first book in The Wexstone Royals series, Royally Yours. And check out their Kickstarter for the audiobook duet narration for Royally Yours. About Jules Kyle Jules Kyle came to be when two internet friends decided to write a rom-com together. Once upon a time, two Millennial women joined a Facebook group for fans of Sarah J. Maas novels. In late 2022, Khrystian posted in the group asking if anyone would be interested in writing a book with her. Stephie saw the post, paused, scrolled past, scrolled back up, repeated this about 15 times, and finally responded. The two immediately clicked, started writing, and–as the saying goes–the rest is history. Steph (Aka Jules) is a full-time food writer and recipe developer who lives in Illinois with her husband, daughter, and menagerie of cats and dogs. When she’s not at her computer or in her kitchen, you can probably find her in her sewing room or (unsurprisingly) with her nose in a book. Khrystian (Aka Kyle) is a photographer who lives wherever the Navy tells her to (currently the D.C. area) with her husband, daughter, and their dog and cat. You can usually find her with a Diet Coke in her hand and a smutty audiobook on her AirPods. Connect with Jules Kyle: Website: https://juleskyle.com/  Instagram: @authorjuleskyle TikTok: @authorjuleskyle Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ Threads: @latenightreadspodcast Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com

    1h 13m
  6. Bespelled by Laura Thalassa

    APR 22

    Bespelled by Laura Thalassa

    In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book, Bespelled by Laura Thalassa. This is the second book in the Bewitched series. The series also includes Bewitched, The Curse That Binds, and Bedeviled (available in August 2026).  We’re covering all books in the series on the podcast over the next few months. During this episode, we discuss Memnon’s hilarious reaction when he goes to get Selene out of jail, how we’re extremely suspicious of everything Memnon says and does, why we believe there is more to the lycans than they’re sharing with Selene, why we’re very curious about how often Memnon uses his memory wiping capabilities, and how we need to know what Memnon is doing when he takes a while to get to Selene sometimes.  Plus, we have more unhinged theories about what’s really going on with the mate bond between Memnon and Selene, why we’re convinced Kane is also her mate, how we’re convinced Selene is pregnant, and so much more. Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ Threads: @latenightreadspodcast Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com

    1h 51m
  7. Author Interview: Madeline Taylor

    APR 17 ·  BONUS

    Author Interview: Madeline Taylor

    In this episode, we’re joined by Madeline Taylor and discuss her debut novel, Heir of Illusion. This episode does contain spoilers for the book. We discuss how the idea for this book started with a writing assignment in college, why Darrow is one of her favorite characters, the Taylor Swift songs that inspired book one and book two, why Thorne chose to be the god of death, one of the major themes in book two, and so much more. If you loved Heir of Illusion, then you definitely want to give this episode a listen because Madeline is dropping so many great teasers for the next book in the series. About Madeline Taylor Madeline Taylor is a fantasy romance author with a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing. She loves to escape reality whenever possible, so reading and writing are great outlets for her. Her other notable hobbies include maladaptive daydreaming, listening to Taylor Swift, and being bossed around by a senile pug. Connect with Madeline Taylor: Website: https://www.madelinetaylorauthor.com/  Instagram: @madelinetaylorauthor TikTok: @madelinetaylorauthor Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ Threads: @latenightreadspodcast Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com

    59 min
  8. More Than Friends by Kat Singleton

    APR 15

    More Than Friends by Kat Singleton

    In this episode, we dive into the contemporary romance book More Than Friends by Kat Singleton. This is the third book in her Pembroke Hills Series. We’ve covered the first two books in the series, In Good Company and Bad for Business, previously on the podcast. During this episode, we discuss how it was well worth the wait for Jude’s book, how much we loved learning more about Charlotte, why we’ll never look at glasses and gray sweatpants the same way again, how enamored we became with Jude as a dad, why Jude’s dirty talk was top-notch, how much we enjoyed reading Jude’s inner thoughts, why Charlotte was almost like a feral cat, and how seeing the three of them as a happy family was such a perfect ending. Plus, we chat all about the fantastic spice in this book, how we believe it might be the most chapters in a row of spice in any Kat Singleton book, and why we’re giving it a four-pepper spicy rating. Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ Threads: @latenightreadspodcast Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com

    1h 1m
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Ever stayed up late because you can’t put down a book? Didn’t have anyone to talk to about the massive cliffhanger or your latest theory?Us too. We’re obsessed with books that pull us into their world, make us feel like we’re the main character, and cause us to forget how late it is. Every week, we deep dive into a contemporary romance or romantasy book and talk plot, character development, tropes, themes, theories, spice, and more. Think of each episode as having a conversation with friends...with no filter and definitely NSFW. 

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  • Creator
    Late Night Reads
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Late Night Reads LLC
  • Show Website
    Late Night Reads

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