Jayce Reads Romance

I am reading! And reading a little bit more. I share all the books I read in April, up to our recording date. Final reading and purchasing stats will be in the show notes.To find the show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/april-2026-wrapup

Getting back in the groove… a little bit. I had very light reading months as I recover. It was nice to share with Sephie, even if the amount is less than we are used to. I’m going to continue to “soft DNF” when I’m not feeling a book anymore. I highly recommend joining me in this.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/februarymarch-2026-wrapup

After I joined Kay and Elle on an episode of their podcast, I was thinking about books I would want to read with them. This book was at the top of the list. It shook me when I read it in 2024. I loved returning to it with others.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-thenaughtylist

Tote bags have been the biggest (volume wise) accumulation of bookish swag. There are many ways I've gotten tote bags, but the result is over 40 that live in my office. They take up a lot of space. For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookishswag-totebags

I've been hiding this audio for almost a year! Just because I took them out of 2025 rotation, doesn't mean I stopped noting them. It felt so good making Sephie laugh like this. I hope you enjoy it!For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/give-me-forearms

This is a lighthearted conversation. I know there are some visuals you might not get. That's okay. Sephie and I talk about the expectations put on readers to have large, curated, aesthetically pleasing bookshelves. We share what works for us. And hopefully make you laugh.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookshelves

I'm so grateful that Michael finally gave in for this plan of mine. I am not a gay man, so I cannot confirm whether the books written by woman are less true to the experience that if it's written by a man. Let us know if you have books that you feel are great or terrible examples.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-thenewguy

It is rare that I'm able to ask a question in so many panels. I thought I would get maybe one or two in. Not 10! I am so grateful for the space Love Ya'll created. I have such FOMO about not being there this year. Enjoy!For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/loveyall2025

I share with Sephie all the books that I read in January. This was a small reading month for me. Self-care is more important right now as I prepare for medical leave.For full notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/january-2026-wrapup

Our book club episodes are typically romance books, but in order to be better informed while reading I like to turn to the experts. The Ethical Slut is often the first introduction to polyamory. Come listen to what we thought.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/ethical-slut

Normally, Michael carefully curates the blooper reels into categories to make it make sense for ya’ll. These fit none of those. They’ve been sitting in a folder and he didn’t want to hold onto them anymore.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/michaels-bloopers

Warning: We spoil things from both Heated Rivalry the show, the book, and The Long Game.We needed to take a moment to talk about the effect this show has had. Hailey is back to share her insight into how this show could only have been made in Canada. There are some nuts and bolts about the media business in Canada. I loved learning about it.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/heated-rivalry-with-hailey

I know I cheated by naming an author or a series, but I don't care!!! 2025 was a great reading year. I loved getting to talk about some of my top reads. It's been almost a year since some of them were read. For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/top-10-2025

I had a hellish end to my 2025. I'm okay, but it greatly affected my reading. I talk about all of them with Michael. For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/december-2025-wrapup

If you've been with me for a while, you might remember the forearms episodes. I had stopped them as I was reading fewer and fewer books with them, but this was fun!For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/xoxo-forearms

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/jayces-big-feelings

With all the end of year posts, videos, rants, etc, coming out, and all the end of year feelings already making some of us quick to trigger, please be mindful of what you are engaging with and how.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/jayces-big-feelings

I'm really enjoying this new format for reading wrap ups. It keeps it moving, and I get to be silly. It was a fun month overall.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com.podcast/november-2025-wrapup

What happens when you get three romance book lovers in a virtual room? An awesome conversation!!! We had three different intros to romance, but found each other at Smut Lovers.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/what-in-the-smut

This is Chloé's favorite romance novel. It's the first of a series, if you don't like to read before the second book comes out. We spoil everything, so fair warning. Enjoy!For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-shieldofsparrows

This includes my last big ARC push. A re-read. Special Edition novellas. I had a great time this month with most of the reading. For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/october-2025-wrapup

I bring Sephie and Michael to talk about the evolution we've experienced in this second year of Jayce Reads Romance. We've grown. We've learned. We tried new things. We've abandoned those new things when they didn't serve us. I can't wait to see what we figure out next.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/happy-2-years

This is an episode that is part industry secrets, and mostly my feelings about it. I am not a neutral party when it comes to ARCs. I've been participating in the ARCs world for over a year now, and I've learned a lot.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/ARCs

Sometimes you choose a book by its cover. Or in this case, its sprayed edges. Kaitlin and I both had this book on our shelves and appreciated the push to read it.WARNING: We spoil everything.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-theneverlist

CW/TW: We talk about trauma in this episode. Please do not listen if you are not able to do so in a healthy way.While we are not diagnosing people, reading romance while also seeing a therapist can be the double dose you need.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/lets-talk-trauma

20 new to me books feels like a big deal. It's been a few months since I've read that much. I will be totally transparent, novellas helped a lot with that number. But hey, reading is reading.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/september-2025-wrapup

While the vibes we get from reading are subjective, there are objective criticisms we can make about a book. We talk about what those could look like and how I hold myself accountable when it comes to sharing it.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/objective-criticism

I talk about subjective feelings with Sephie. I also share my definition of subjective feelings. I then share my star and spice rating systems so you can better understand what I mean when I'm rating something.For full notes, go to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/subjective-rating-system

We finally read Phantasma! It was so much fun getting to talk with her about. We have spicy and critical talk.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-phantasma

This was my recovery month from the summer, so I didn’t read much, but I’m really proud of the reading I did do.This was my recovery month from the summer, so I didn’t read much, but I’m really proud of the reading I did do.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/august-2025-wrapup

Sephie and I talk about how the culture in the kink world not only supports but encourages continuing to learn and try new things. Where the predominant message in the vanilla world is...not that. We talk about ways to incorporate learning into the vanilla bedroom. For full notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/wvclfk-never-stop-learning

I've been hearing the word slut/slutty used more frequently as a positive attribute for men. As someone who grew up with that being a terrible word to be called, we discuss why its use for men is deemed positive. For full show show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/s-l-u-t

I talk with Sephie about why romance has had my heart for over 20 years. Why I am constantly excited to open a new book, or reread a favorite.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/i-never-get-bored

In this episode I go over my understanding of what happened with one of the cons I planned to attend this year. It was a con I went to last year and had a great time. We discuss how the information was shared, how confusing it was at times, and how important the group chat is!!For full notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/when-the-drama-happens

July was rough. Dealing with health issues took so much out of me. I was barely functioning. It affected my reading more than I expected.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/july-2025-wrapup

Here are all the books I grabbed quotes from. I haven’t added them to the podcast BookShop page because there are too many. Each title uses my Affiliate link.God of Malice by Rina KentDen of Vipers by K. A. KnightThe Ritual by Shantel TessierPromises and Promises by Sav R. MillerMerged with Him by Kylie KentThe Fine Print by Lauren AsherLove Redesigned by Lauren AsherTen Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend by Penny ReidEnchanted to Meet You by Meg CabotFake and Don’t Tell by Rebel Bloom *This is an amazon link because it’s not on BookShopWitch Please by Ann AguirreThe Dark King by Gina MaxwellLiars Like Us by J. T. Geissinger<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/98161/

This is our most vulnerable episode yet. We touch upon:Purity CultureSexual Education. In the media. In our upbringings.How I learned that clits could be stimulated during sex. And how that affected me.Anatomy of the clitoris. My main reference material is: Come As You Are by Emily NagoskiThis topic might be sensitive to some listeners. It was sensitive to us when we recorded it. We hope this this episode gives you some insight and some hope.

Interview with Devyn Sinclair & Terreece M. ClarkeI was so lucky to meet these two at the Smut Lovers conference in September. While the conference was an amazing personal experience, I’m so glad I get to bring these two authors to you! They themselves met at a conference back in April.There was honestly NO WAY that Sephie could’ve kept this to one episode. The conversation was flowing and I didn’t want to cut out ANY of it. Here’s where to find these two:Terreece M. ClarkeWebsiteInstagramTikTokBook of theirs I started with: The Christmas War PawsDevyn SinclairWebsiteInstagramTikTokBook of theirs I started with: Knot Your Damn Omega

Well…I didn’t end up finishing any other books last month. Which was due to a comedy of errors consisting of: life events, food poisoning, international travel, and more.Reminder that because I am gone, I don’t have a fully accurate count of my books purchased in June. I’ll do a double count for June and July when I return.FINAL REMINDER!!! The next three weeks will be rebroadcasts of favorite episodes. Each episode will have an introduction from myself, Sephie, or Michael. Enjoy!

Addy loves a hockey romance. She decided to bring a series to the table that neither of us has read. It's the first book in the Vancouver Storm series by Stephanie Archer. For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-behindthenet

Hi friends. We are working on getting you the episodes as soon as possible. There are no notes, but all notes can be found at www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast

In this episode Sephie and I talk about the dangers of parasocial relationships. I explain why I feel alone in treating everyone I interact with on the internet as a human in front of me. And why I believe with my whole heart that it's a feature and not a bug.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/milennial-internet

Lisa and I gush about Adib Khorram's first adult novel. We fell in love with Farzan and David and we think you will too.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-illhavewhatheshaving

I read 20 books in the month of May. Even though it's a smaller reading month for me, I hit both of my diversity goals. For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/may-2025-wrapup

Elizabeth and I had a wonderful conversation about her origin story. What it's like being a hybrid author. Why monster men are amazing. And what's coming next for her!For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/elizabeth-stephens

There's a lot of discourse around romance novels. In this episode, we talk about what is an isn't appropriate discourse. Where we should and shouldn't engage authors. And what should stay in the group chat.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/critique-vs-opinion

As much as I felt I learned about book cons at the end of 2024, it was something else seeing how I felt after attending this conference for the second time.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/second-times-a-charm

Sephie and I discuss how women are now able to fantasize about whatever they want in life. Our recent independence, remember that women couldn't have a bank account less than 100 years ago, has freed our imaginations. Romance novels celebrate all of that.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/womens-fantasies-are-important

I cheated a little bit and recorded this before the end of the month. For all updates head to the show notes.Find the show notes at: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/april-2025-wrapup

Sephie and I chat about MM romance written for straight women vs MM romance written for men vs FF romance.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/queer-romance-for-straight-people