Episode Summary: Be sure to stock up on snacks before listening! On this hunger-inducing episode, author Amanda Elliot joins me to discuss her latest release, a food critic v. food critic romance called Best Served Hot. Other topics include the symbiotic relationship between food, sex, & romance, the surprisingly positive impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on 2023 book releases, and a bit of 90s nostalgia. Enjoy!Guest: Amanda Elliot, author of Best Served HotBook Summary: Two restaurant critics learn their opposing tastes might make for a five-star relationship in the next foodie romantic comedy from the author of Sadie on a Plate.By day, Julie Zimmerman works as an executive assistant. After hours, she’s @JulieZeeEatsNYC, a social media restaurant reviewer with over fifty thousand followers. As much as she loves her self-employed side gig, what Julie really wants is to be a critic at a major newspaper, like the New York Scroll. The only thing worse than the Scroll’s rejection of her application is the fact that smarmy, social-media-averse society boy Bennett Richard Macalester Wright snagged her dream job.While at the Central Park Food Festival, Julie confronts the annoyingly handsome Bennett about his outdated opinions on social media and posts the resulting video footage. Julie's follower count soars—and so does the Scroll’s. Julie and Bennett grudgingly agree to partner up for a few reviews to further their buzz. Online buzz, obviously.Over tapas, burgers, and more, Julie and Bennett connect over their shared love of food. But when the competitive fire between them turns extra spicy, they'll have to decide how much heat their relationship can take.Show Notes: - Let's talk food and foodie romance with Amanda Elliot - Cookbooks and recipes we love- Food vs. romance novels (and what they have in common)- Amanda's romance reading & writing journey (00:06:45)- Our shared passion for "Top Chef"- The impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on 2023 book releases- The symbiotic relationship between food & sex & romance (00:14:12)- The Literary Dates food tour collab we need! - Food evokes memories (and creates new ones)- Creating a hand-me-down recipe keepsake (here's the tea towel I bought for my Mimi)- What's up next for Amanda? (00:24:20)- The dream project or story Amanda is dying to tell...- 90s nostalgia for the winBooks & Other Media Mentioned:- Well Met by Jen DeLuca- "Top Chef" Season 20 - Sadie on a Plate (Amanda's previous book)- For Her Consideration by Amy Spalding- Take the Lead by Alexis DariaLinks:Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, 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.

Summary: March Madness might be coming to a close, but the Fantasy Fiction Draft is just getting started. Join the romance reading (and writing) "team captains" as they draft their favorite books releasing between January 1st - March 31st, 2023. 💖Then, vote for your favorite "team" on the Boobies & Noobies Instagram.The Team Captains:Kelly Reynolds, Author & Host of Boobies & NoobiesJosé Orlando, Bookstagram & BooktokAnna P, Author & BookstagramEsther, Bookstagram, Booktwitter, & Co-host of Holy Ship: A Romance Novel PodcastCategories & Book Picks available in the full shownotes on www.boobiesandnoobies.com/episodesFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Summary: Authors behaving badly is nothing new... and yet, they're still selling books? Do we ever truly separate the book from the writer and where do we draw the line? You be the judge... 💖Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!Tit Talk (usually) takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.Panelists: Georgina Kierston, Author (Preorder More to Love)Shannon Elliot, Author (Buy her latest release, Devil in the Dark)Sonia, Bookstagrammer Links:Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, 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. 👈

Episode Summary: We're kicking off the seventh season of Boobies & Noobies with Emma Barry, whose latest release, Chick Magnet, is available now! Along with Emma's new book - which touches on everything from farm animals to gaslighting and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic - we also discuss such topics as how the pandemic has affected our media consumption, owning farm animals, and the concepts of "chaos muppets."Guest: Emma Barry, author of Chick MagnetBook Summary: From Emma Barry comes a clever romance about a hot veterinarian and a chicken-loving influencer who can’t help but ruffle each other’s feathers.Nicole Jones needs a fresh start. “Chick Nic” to millions of internet fans, the social media star and her flock of chickens bask in the spotlight—until she’s publicly dumped by a YouTuber for clout. She has no choice but to round up her birds and move on.But when one of her hens has an emergency, Nic gets her first taste of her new stomping grounds—and it isn’t good. Veterinarian Will Lund is wildly attractive, yes, but he’s also surly. In fact, he comes right out and calls her a menace for parading her chickens on social media.As neighbors, Nic and Will can’t exactly avoid each other. Then again, maybe they don’t want to. The two can’t deny their smoldering attraction, and it isn’t long before late-night confessions lead to backyard shenanigans.Is this the start of a neighborly relationship—or could something more be hatching? Show Notes: - Welcome to Season 7 of the podcast!- Let's talk chickens (and other farm animals) with Emma Barry- Emma's romance reading and writing journey (00:09:28)- Stop minimizing your accomplishments, ladies- A brief synopsis for Emma's latest release, Chick Magnet - Navigating the presence of Covid-19 and the pandemic in fiction- How the pandemic has affected our media consumption - Exploring stigmas like gaslighting and men's mental health in romance novels (00:29:30)- What's up next for Emma? (00:35:06)- "Chaos muppets" - The celebrity drama that inspires our books- Writing comedy for a book about comedians- Emma's dream project... can you say, Mideival Times?! (00:44:31)Books & Other Media Mentioned:- "Chicken People" - watch for free on Amazon Prime- Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase- "Gaslight" (1944)- Funny Guy, Emma's next book (available in May)- theory.html">"Chaos Theory: A Unified Theory of Muppet Types"- A complete timeline of the "Don't Worry Darling" dramaOther News:- Join Kelly in-person OR virtually at Residence 11's first annual Desire Summit on Saturday February 11th. Use the code 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄𝟑𝟎 for 30% your tickets!Links:Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, 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. 👈

Summary: This episode was recorded live in October 2022 during the Boobies & Noobies live performance with My Worst Date podcast, featuring Becky Feldman, host of Too Stupid to Live. Join Becky and Kelly for a round of romance "Would You Rather", a saucy twist on Mad Libs, and of course, a few book recommendations inspired by our favorite bad date stories from past My Worst Date episodes. Listen to My Worst Date's Live performance HERE. Books Recommended:

• The Librarian and the Orc by Eden Finley
• All the Feels by Olivia Dade
• Oh! Daddy: 20 Erotic Short Stories by Hayden Ash
• Meet Me in Los Feliz by Kelly Reynolds

Links: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, 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. 👈

The Novel: Forbidden Kisses with Her Millionaire BossThe Author: Hana SheikThe Guests: Aaron and Bree, co-hosts of The Categorically Romance PodcastThe Synopsis:Heiress Lin dreams of a life different from the one that’s been planned for her. Traveling from Kenya to Canada to work for renowned tycoon Karl on a Kwanzaa-themed event is thrilling—and their instant, off-limits attraction blows her away! By the time the seven days of Kwanzaa arrive, even the snow outside can’t cool the sparks between them—especially after their sizzling kiss… But Karl’s a closed book, so will Lin dare to trust in their unique connection?*Please Note* I accidentally call this book, Forbidden Kisses with her Millionaire like three times in this book! Apologies to all.Show Notes:- It's the 12th (and final) Day of Boobsmas...- Bree and Aaron from the Categorically Romance Podcast, but this time, together! - The ups and downs of Category Romance- A few more (mostly category) holiday book recommendations (00:06:31)- Why aren't there more Halloween romances (in the style and spirit of Holiday romances)?- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:11:20)- The (literal) price we pay for books... just one more reason to try Category Romance- Reading outside of your "comfort zone"- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:15:03)- Bree doesn't like pie. Period.- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:31:47)- Holiday memories tied to food- A brief synopsis for Forbidden Kisses with her Millionaire Boss (00:35:03)- Harlequin Romance vs. Harlequin Presents- Defying expectations - with location, sexuality, and career choice (00:45:15)- The stigma surrounding bisexual men- Why do most families in romance look the same way?- "Blood is thicker than water"... or not? (01:00:09)- But is it Kwanzaa?- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (01:08:53)- "Can I kiss you?"- The 12th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin (don't miss this one!) Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:- A true Christmas classic: "Dick in a Box"- A few more (mostly) Category Romance holiday recs:

• Maybe this Christmas by Ieshia Wiedlin
• A Christmas Negotiation by Karen Booth
• A Valentine for Christmas by Reese Ryan
• The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish
• The Lights on Knockbridge Lane by Roan Parrish (listen to our Boobsmas 2021 episode about it)

Other 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. 👈

The Novel: Single and Ready to JingleThe Author: Piper RayneThe Guest: Amelia RemetaThe Synopsis:The girl who loves Christmas falls for the Grinch—it’s a Christmas miracle.What started as a dumpster fire of a blind date turns into a deal.In truth, it probably didn’t help that I showed up dressed like an elf but that’s a story for another time. Our start was rocky at best which is why it’s so frustrating that I can’t stop thinking about his sexy British accent. Or the way his chest and arms fill out his suit. Or his perfect hair with that single streak of grey at the front.Santa likes lists and so do I, so here’s all the reasons why Andrew and I aren’t right for each other:He’s my brother’s best friend He’s the biggest grump I’ve ever met. He hates Christmas.That last one is big for a girl like me who thinks that the entire month of December should be a national holiday. So, when he calls for my help in planning his firm’s holiday party, I can’t pass up the opportunity to grow my small business. Bonus, we make a deal, and he agrees to attend three holiday events with me so I can make him fall in love with Christmas. As if I’d pass up an opportunity to make a Grinch’s heart grow three times its size.It isn’t long until I discover Andrew has a very real reason to hate Christmas and I start to see him in a different light. That’s when the Christmas miracle begins.Show Notes:- The 11th Day of Boobsmas with return podcast guest, Amelia- Listen to Amelia's previous Boobies & Noobies episode: 99 Percent Mine- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:05:10)- Living in your hometown as an adult & creating NEW traditions- Introducing today's Boobsmas read, PLUS Holiday Tit or Tat (00:11:26)- A not-so-brief synopsis for Single and Ready to Jingle (00:18:00)- A fun read for all, but especially for the Piper Rayne stans - Single vs. Dual POV- Who's this Bethany bitch?!- You don't get to propose in lieu of a proposal... (00:31:01)- When possession translates to misogyny in romance (00:35:50)- The first sex scene vs. the first sex scene with feelings- A steamy (and surprising) sexcerpt (00:38:58)- "Predatory"- A nod to Chris Evans' sweater, PLUS a fun (and gross) history lesson- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:49:54)- The 11th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinOther 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. 👈

The Novella: Sinta (Stranded with an Alien)The Author: Honey PhillipsThe Guest: Liz Donatelli, Host of Reader Seeks Romance on YouTubeThe Synopsis:An unexpected inheritance comes at the perfect time for Holly. Her on-again, off-again relationship is off for good, her Christmas plans have been canceled, and her parents have decided to spend the holiday traveling. But the remote mountain cabin she inherited is not the idyllic paradise she remembers from her childhood. There’s no power, no cell service, and she's quite sure someone - or something - is watching her from the woods…Sinta’s observation trip to this primitive planet has gone disastrously wrong. His ship's systems have gone haywire, the freezing temperatures have thrown his body into his beast-like survival mode, and he's lost touch with his world. Then the enchanting human female he spies from the woods threatens to throw his beast into a mating frenzy…When Sinta and Holly are forced to work together to survive they discover an unexpected connection – but is there any future for them once the holidays are over?Show Notes:- The 10th Day of Boobsmas with my favorite Booktuber, Liz Donatelli- Boobsmas: the soundtrack for all your holiday driving needs- Catch Kelly on Reader Seeks Romance, discussing Meet Me in Los Feliz- Looking ahead to 2023- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:09:32)- A few words about why we prefer novellas (and why they're potentially more difficult to write than novels)- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:15:33)- Feast of the Seven Fishes... but which fishes?- Holiday Tit or Tat? (00:19:00)- Baths, jizz, and trees, oh my! - A brief synopsis for Sinta (00:27:59)- Does her dad know ALL the aliens?- The one BIG issue with this book: women's safety - But what does his peen look like? (00:44:11)- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:49:59)- Earth girls are easy? - Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:57:58)- The 10th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinBooks, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:- Re: peppermint flavored spunk - Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me by M.L. Eliza - Listen to our previous alien holiday romance review on The 12 Days of Boobsmas (2021): Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard- A few callbacks to our episode review of Sweet Berries Other 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. 👈

The Novella: Nutcracker with BenefitsThe Author: Liz AldenThe Guest: Owen HansenThe Synopsis:ClaraI love my life—as a food and travel blogger I make my own hours, work all over the world, and don’t have a single regret. The cherry on top is flying home to New York City to celebrate the holidays with my family—and Nash.He’s my best friend with benefits and was just named the sexiest billionaire bachelor of the year. He’s all mine—for now. But someday, Nash is going to break my heart.NashClara can have her cake—whether its pavlova, mochi, or tres leches—and eat it too.I have twenty-four hours to convince her that she can have everything she wants right here in the city—including me.Show Notes:- The 9th Day of Boobsmas with an honest-to-Krampus romance-reading "noobie"- Cinnamon rolls and Ebelskivers - A long debated topic on Boobies & Noobies - see our Just One Kiss review for the "Orange Juice" debate (00:07:58)- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:13:30)- A few guesses about the next book in the series- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:16:45)- Ballin' in Bali 2023- A quick synopsis for Nutcracker with Benefits (00:27:30)- Where can WE get an (almost) billionaire with benefits?- Perhaps one of the most traumatizing (in an awkward way) moments I've ever read... - Calling out the patriarchy... without calling out the patriarchy- You're not the Rat King, bitch! (00:39:29)- Let's talk about men today...- What else do you have besides a good dick?- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:49:45)- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:54:15)- Lube & TSA... a new project?- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinOther 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. 👈

The Novel: Jingle His BellsThe Author: Kaci RoseThe Guest: Victoria, Founder of BiblioLifestyle and Host of The Reader's Couch PodcastThe Synopsis:EmmaA relaxing Christmas back home with my boyfriend is what I was supposed to have. Instead, what I got was dumped just as I pulled into town. My best friend won’t let me sit around and wallow all Christmas, so she takes me to Club Red, where of all people I run into my ex-boyfriend’s brother… Only he isn’t the Zion I know. He’s more commanding, dominating, and sexy then the man I remember.ZionI have wanted Emma for years, but my brother got to her first. When I find out he’s been cheating on Emma I see red. I need an escape, so I head to the one place where I don’t have to pretend. I never expected to see Emma there. When I find out my brother dumped her, I know now is my chance to make her mine. I plan to show her a Club Red Christmas because the only present I want to unwrap under the Christmas tree this year is her.Shownotes:The 8th Day of Boobsmas with the busiest book worm around- Changing lives one book at a time- Join Victoria's 2023 Reading Goals & Vision Board Workshop- Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals and being an "intentional reader"- Victoria's evolution from "romance snob" to avid romance reader (00:10:15)- What's your favorite holiday tradition? (00:16:28)- Kelly's "House Hunters" must have: a Christmas tree window- Fancy some French hot chocolate? - Introducing today's Boobsmas read PLUS today's Holiday Tit or Tat? (00:24:36)- A brief synopsis for Jingle His Bells (00:32:45)- Christmas in Chicago- Show, Not Tell- A couple of steamy (and silly?) sexcerpts (00:52:35)- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:56:42)- Mafia romance and BDSM... but make it a comedy?- Not enough bell play!!- The 8th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinOther 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.