Just in time for the spookiest day of the year, we’re back to talk about all things monsters, grim reapers and well, psychos. Trigger warning: mentions of death, mutilation, torture, death, beheadings, dubious consent, and sex under the influence. Books of the week:Grim by Layla FaeJack’s Head by Siggy Shade Halloween Spirit: A Date With Death Latr…

Once again, it would appear that the Ton is abuzz with the rumour of royal nuptials! Indeed, dear reader, the time has come for us to travel to the recent past and witness the makings of a love story that changed the world forever. Will you join us for part two?Triggers: mentions of grooming, loss of identity, marriage, racism, colourism, death, po…

Once again, it would appear that the Ton is abuzz with the rumour of royal nuptials! Indeed, dear reader, the time has come for us to travel to the recent past and witness the makings of a love story that changed the world forever. Will you join us?Triggers: mentions of racism, colourism, death, porphryria, marital rape, pregnancy, child death, par…

Seff’s day has finally come, we’ve made it to Zsadist’s book! Join us as we take a deep dive into Z and Bella’s story—or well try to as we continue to be our chaotic selves. Trigger warning: mentions of sex slavery, trauma, body mutilation, rape, sexual assault, death, slave markings, prostitution, pregnancy, and childrenBook of the week: Lover Awa…

Oh boy, here we go…Grab yourself a nice cup of piping hot tea because we’re about to share our bookish unpopular opinions! Of course, this is all just for fun, please do not take any of this too seriously, they’re all just personal opinions.Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.comTwitter—@theRTMpodInstagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast…

We are finally – and we mean, FINALLY – releasing our episode on the second book of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, Lover Eternal. Join us as we reconnect with the BDB men and their women! Have our thoughts changed about this series? We shall see…Note: this episode was recorded in July 2022.Trigger warning: mentions of non-consensual memory re…

2023 is here, baby! We can’t leave 2022 behind though until we talk about our favourite books, movies and tv shows of 2022. Join us as we reminisce on the year we've had, and ponder what 2023 might bring our way! Triggers: mentions of somnophilia, bullying, torture, blind revenge, pet play, manipulation, power struggles, death, age gaps, forced mar…

Hoe-Hoe-Hoe! The time has come for some festive goodies and this year, they come in the form of books! Join us as we talk about Holiday monsters, endearing romances, and well, wanting to eat the Gingerbread Man.Triggers: mentions of food coming out of erm genitals, torture, edging, spanking, trauma caused by repressed sexuality, abduction, death, b…

Our time with Love Between Fairy and Devil has come to an end! Join us as we talk about the final episodes with these characters we grew to love. Of course, it wouldn't be a RTM episode without a rant about TROS. Our little Reylo hearts needed healing and this might have reopened old wounds…for better and for worse.In this episode, we cover episode…

Our deep-dive continues this week! Settle down with a drink or a snack because this is a long one, folks. So much to discuss. Join us!In this episode, we cover episodes 25 to 30 of Love Between Fairy and Devil. Triggers: mentions of torture, marriage, death, manipulation, and imprisonment.Media of the week: Love Between Fairy and Devil, directed by…

Spooky season is here and we come ready with monster reads for Halloween! We’re rating the smut using candy corns because…of course! Join us!Triggers: mentions of dub-con, sexual assault, rape, accusations of rape, death, muzzles, stomping, degradation, murder.Books mentioned:Knot Today Satan: A Halloween Omegaverse Novella by Calliope Stewart Scre…

Buckle in folks, there’s A LOT to unpack in these episodes. Join us to discuss all the emotional highs — and the lows — that our main characters have gone through already. With war on the horizon, tensions are rising on both sides and stirring old emotional wounds that have gone ignored for far too long…In this episode, we cover episodes 17 to 24 o…

The truth is out! Our Orchid fairy knows the truth of who the man she’s been spending her time with is: the Moon Supreme, the cold and cruel leader who wants to destroy her people. Although… he doesn't seem to be as cold as she thought he would be when he’s with her. Join us as we discuss the budding friendship between two unlikely souls and the ex…

Are we fans of dark, broody, and tortured villains? Are we fans of hopeful, joyous and caring heroines? Heck yes and yes! The time has come for us to discuss our first ever Chinese drama on the podcast, Love Between Fairy and Devil. Join us as we are introduced to this brand-new world where love and war become entangled and bind in inextricable way…

We're so sad to say goodbye to yet another incredible series this week. Join us to discuss the final book in the Hathaway series. Have Beatrix, Christopher and, of course, Albert managed to capture our hearts? Come find out!Triggers: PTSD, attempted murder, death of a sibling.Book of the week: Love in the Afternoon (Hathaways, #5) by Lisa KleypasFi…

Next up on our Hathaway journey is the much anticipated duo (well M’s much anticipated duo, anyway) Leo and Miss Marks! Leo is in need of a wife and heir lest the Hathaways lose their family home! Who does he have in mind? It surely couldn’t be the bespectacled bane of his existence, Catherine Marks, who’s only prospective lover is a ferret? Yes, y…

This week on Romancing the Monsters we are joined by Desirée M. Niccoli to talk about all things books! We have so many recs for you all: danmei books, murderous heroines, monster romance, dramione fanfics and so much more!TRIGGER WARNINGS: death, attempted forced marriage, human consumption, child torture, kidnapping, kept in a cage, murder, sexua…

Up next on our Hathaways journey: Poppy and Harry's story! Did Harry really compromise Poppy so she would be forced to marry him instead of the man she loves? *Gasps* Yes, yes he did. What does he do when she finds out about his devious scheme? He claims he doesn't regret it and that he doesn’t need her love or forgiveness… just her body. Or does h…

"Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same!" Yup, it's time for Kev's book which means prepare yourselves for some capital "A" angst and a tortured soul that could rival Heathcliff himself. Kev meets his other half in Winnifred, Win, who’s had enough of the man she loves running away from what they could be. She's spent too many yea…

We’re finally headed to Ramsay House! Join us as we kick start our Hathaways readalong with Cam and Amelia’s story. This crazy, rambunctious family is in desperate need of money, help and a firm hand to guide them through their new life in the Ton. When Amelia meets Cam Rohan, sparks start flying and they indulge in a forbidden kiss that neither ca…

The time has come where we finally, FINALLY tackle our first reverse harem. That’s right folks, we’re discussing the Bonds That Tie series by J. Bree (Books 1-3). What if you woke up one day and were told you don't just have one mate…but five? Would you be scared or excited? After hearing of her new reality, Oleander flees from her bonds. Now five …

We've finally reached the finale of our Reylo deep-dive! Have we successfully turned S into a fellow Reylo or does she remain unconvinced? Well, you're gonna have to listen to find out! Fair warning though, we are not big fans of this movie, and things do get a negative at times. That said, we decided to turn our negativity into a drinking game! So…

The last Jedi, the legendary Luke Skywalker, has been found and he’s not at all what Rey expected. He's a recluse, haunted by the failures of his past and determined not to reconnect with the force. Rey, desperate for answers and fearing her new abilities, is forced to seek answers from the most unlikely person in the whole galaxy; her nemesis Kylo…

There has been an awakening, have you felt it? That's right, RTM is dedicating a whole mini series to Reylo! Seff and Marge have loved this ship and these characters for a very long time, but can they finally convert S, too, and awaken her to this romance's potential? A voyage to a galaxy far, far away might do the trick but how many stops will it …

Spoilers! We either love ‘em or we hate ‘em. Today, we discuss all things related to spoilers: Have we ever been spoiled? Do we purposely look out for spoilers? And then the worst question of all…have we ever accidentally spoiled someone else?Also, this episode contains an announcement for the next mini series that we'll be posting on the Podcast, …

The third horseman, Famine, has arrived and he is ending humanity with a vengeance. Ana is tasked with seducing Famine only for him to order her death mere seconds later. Ana lives through the ordeal, with a newfound desire to kill the man whom she once saved years ago. Join us for a discussion about the power of love and how the strength of compas…

Oh how the plot thickens, dear listener! It would appear that the Ton's most eligible bachelor, Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, has indeed proposed…but to the wrong sister! What will the Ton think of such a scandal?! This author certainly has an opinion or two to share on the matter. Will Anthony Bridgerton delude himself into taking this engagement a…

The London Ton is positively abuzz! Indeed, dear listener, it would seem another social season is upon us, promising many sizzling stares across ballrooms and illicit affairs of the heart. Rumor has it that we are to be joined by newcomers this year, the Sharma sisters, who, too, come in search of husbands of nobility. Only, Miss Kate Sharma is not…

This week is all about monsters! We discuss the Big Feels Anthology, a collection of monster romance stories that are definitely going to activate your size kink! From satyrs, to demons, orcs, yeti, aliens and tree giants, this episode is sure to contain something for everyone! Join us!Triggers: mentions of immense size difference, gender inequalit…

This week we watch another monster romance, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride! We meet Victor who, after running into the woods to escape a failed proposal he wasn't really enthused about to begin with, finds himself married to a living corpse. Emily, was murdered on the eve of her own wedding by the horrible man who'd promise to love and cherish her. Ever…

This week on Romancing the Monsters, we’re talking about all the things we've been loving in the first few weeks of the year! We talk dramione and reylo fanfics, alien anatomy (it's not a CUAC without some weird anatomy, right?!), and a whooooole lot of toxic relationships... Yeah, we've entered our messy, chaotic romance era, folks. But, of course…

Let's talk about tropes, baby! What are the tropes we love and think should be more popular in romance novels? What are the tropes we (not so secretly) hate? Well, today's the day we reveal it all! Join us for an hour of laughs, recommendations and an anatomy lesson or two.Triggers: mentions of cheating, pregnancy, and breeding. Books mentioned:Gho…

This week, we're diving into controversial waters with this 1995 historical romance that is very much "of its time". But, is there still value to be found in these older romances despite their problematic content? Well, that's what we try to figure out! If you're feeling up for it, join us!IMPORTANT NOTE: this episode obviously deals with darker su…

This week, it's time to tackle the real monster on our TBR, the book that we've all been putting off reading for far too long. Yup, you guessed it, we're discussing HOUSE OF EARTH AND BLOOD or as S would call it "Emotional Damage!"Crescent City opens its doors to a brand-new world where shifters, faes, vampires and the like co-exist. But is it real…

Derek Craven is a man of many talents. A libertine and a gambler, he built his infamous name from nothing save for his own blood, sweat and tears. When he meets author Sara Fielding, the curious yet delightfully innocent novelist who’s hell-bent on learning all she can about Craven’s gambling house, Craven starts to question his way of life. Both a…

Here that? That's the sound of Seff fangirling like the total POTO nerd she is. Yup, this week on Romancing the Monsters, we tackle our first ever musical. The Phantom of the Opera is here...but has he truly made his way inside our mind? You'll have to listen to find out...Media of the week: The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Joel Schumacher, mu…

At long last, 2021 has come to an end. Was it a good reading year? Did we challenge ourselves? Explore new corners or Romancelandia? Well, this week we discuss all that plus our favourites of 2021 and what we’re most excited for in 2022! Get your TBRs ready, they're about to get a lot fuller! Also, it wouldn't be a Romancing the Monsters episode wi…

Jingle bells! Jingle Bells! Or...wedding bells? You thought we had seen the last of winter? Not so fast, dear listeners, not so fast! The season for joyous festivities and rambunctious parties is here, and with it comes a marvelous Wallflowers reunion that is definitely worth enduring a few hours in a cold and uncomfortable carriage. Good news, we'…

Hoe hoe hoe, Santa has come, our dear listeners! ‘Tis the time of merry, myrrh and…peppermint-flavored members? Join us as we discuss some holiday-themed erotica and rate their candy canes...Literally. Trigger warning: mentions of harsh punishments.Books mentioned: Broken Bonds by J. BreeAbducted for the Pack by Natalia PrimA Very Krampus Holiday b…

This demon boy from Hell who was raised to become a protector of humankind only really cares about two things: Liz Sherman and his cats. But, work comes first... Hellboy, Liz and their friend, Abe Sapian must work together to defeat the mystic Gregori Rasputin who wants to raise the Seven Gods of Chaos and bring about the destruction of humankind. …

The frosty kiss of Winter is finally being chased away by the warmth of the coming Spring. The first blooms of the season are attracting the promenading Ton outside and one Daisy in particular finds herself in a bit of a situation... Uh-oh, here comes the fifth stop on our Wallflowers journey: Scandal in Spring!Matthew Swift and Daisy Bowman absolu…

Ever wondered how this podcast came to be? Yeah, we realized we completely by-passed (more like strongly avoided) the step in creating this podcast where we were supposed to introduce ourselves to our listeners. Oops! Well, better late than never! This week, we're finally telling you all about how our podcast happened, the story behind its name and…

Ridges, tails, blue skin and the famous spur? That's right, to celebrate the re-release of Ice Planet Barbarians, we're FINALLY dedicating a whole episode to our favorite blue aliens! We go down memory lane and discuss the ways in which this book opened up a whole new world for us. Turns out, some aliens don't want to eat you, they'd much rather ea…

There's a chill in the air, it looks like winter has arrived at last and what better way to keep ourselves warm than with the devilish ways of the infamous Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. Mmhmm, dear listeners, we've reached the fourth (and long-awaited) stop on our Wallflowers journey: Devil in Winter!Evie Jenner is in dire need of a hasty wedding an…

The time has come for us to share with you what we’re reading and watching, but most importantly, LOVING at the moment. Buckle up, friends, we got a whole lotta stuff coming (pun intended) your way; from marriages in trouble, to alien jizz that works as an aphrodisiac, and of course, without forgetting a lot (and we mean A LOT) of hot monsters alon…

The third stop on our Wallflowers journey is upon us already! From America to British soil, the Bowman sisters are taking the Ton by storm...quite literally. Unfortunately, there isn't much that Marcus, Lord Westcliff, dislikes more than the chaos wrought by these two boisterous sisters…well, one of them in particular, and now he has to endure her …

Imagine you have a book on your shelf that’s been waiting to be read, but despite your desire to read it, it keeps getting pushed back and back...and back...until it’s been sitting there for years, lonely and ignored. Well, the three of us decided enough is enough! The time for avoidance is over and the time for reading is now!This week on Romancin…

Time to leave the rickety english roads and exchange our traveling clothes for finer attire, we've reached the second stop on our Wallflowers journey: Secrets of a Summer Night! Though if you're anything like our girls Annabelle, Lillian, Daisy and Evie, clothes may be altogether optional during an exciting game of Rounders-in-Knickers! Let us just…

Hell hath no fury like a Kingdom scorned? This week on Romancing the Monsters we are once more joined by our friend Gabby to talk about not one, but rather TWO books! Oh yes, we are finally discussing THE BRIDGE KINGDOM and THE TRAITOR QUEEN by Danielle L. Jensen!Lara, born to a king's harem and raised in seclusion in the Maridrinan desert to becom…

Somebody fetch our carriage, we are officially journeying to Hampshire and (re)entering the world of Lisa Kleypas’ Wallflowers! First stop? Again the Magic!McKenna, a former stable boy turned millionaire, is back in town to exact revenge on his estranged lover and childhood best friend, Lady Aline, whom he has not seen since the fateful night she r…