The Novel:Kiss Her Once for MeThe Author:Alison CochrunThe Guest:Bianca aka spooky storyteller, Countess CarmThe Synopsis:One year ago, recent Portland transplant Ellie Oliver had her dream job in animation and a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her to fall in love over the course of a single night. But after a betrayal the next morning and the loss of her job soon after, she finds herself adrift, alone, and desperate for money.Finding work at a local coffee shop, she’s just getting through the days—until Andrew, the shop’s landlord, proposes a shocking, drunken plan: a marriage of convenience that will give him his recent inheritance and alleviate Ellie’s financial woes and isolation. They make a plan to spend the holidays together at his family cabin to keep up the ruse. But when Andrew introduces his new fiancée to his sister, Ellie is shocked to discover it’s Jack—the mysterious woman she fell for over the course of one magical Christmas Eve the year before. Now, Ellie must choose between the safety of a fake relationship and the risk of something real. Show Notes:- The 5th Day of Boobsmas with my favorite spooky storyteller, Bianca- The series that launched so many millennials' romance reading journey: Twilight- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:07:05)- Introducing today's Boobsmas read, another Holigays read (00:10:03)- Up the Krampus Quotient - Holiday Tit or Tat (00:12:22)- A brief synopsis for Kiss Her Once for Me (00:23:45)- Great rep or "identity Bingo"? - Do we need to define identities... or can we just let the characters exist?- The one thing missing... that "While You Were Sleeping" has in spades (00:32:43)- Your sexuality is not a trope- Our warped idea of age thanks to media- A couple steamy sexcerpts (00:44:26)- Aro characters for the win- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings (00:54:08)- Why are all the vampires rich?!- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinBooks, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:- Vampires in romance: from Twilight to the Sookie Stackhouse series and Anne Rice- The Great Dickens Christmas Fair (at the Cow Palace)- The movie that inspired the book: "While You Were Sleeping"- Check out our previous review of Alison Cochrun's The Charm OffensiveOther News:- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! Links:Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈