Episodes
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Episode 106: Cruise Ship Romance
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about romance novels set on cruise ships.
Books discussed include:
- It Had to be You by Linda Windsor
- Stranded by Danni Pettrey
- Wait for Me by Jan Thompson
- The Theory of Happily Ever After by Kristen Billerbeck
- True North by Susan Diane Johnson
- Her Billionaire Wish by Kayla Alexander
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Episode 105: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the books they've been reading lately!
Books discussed include:
- Hostile Intent by Tara Grace Ericson
- Kiss Me On Christmas by Sarah Monzon
- A Family's Christmas by Carolyne Aarsen
- Promise of Love by Tammy Dearden
- Not Another Christmas by Jaycee Weaver
- A Candle in the Window by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Episode 104: Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they chat with Becca Kinzer about her new release, Dear Henry, Love Edith.
You can find Becca at http://www.BeccaKinzer.com
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Episode 103: CCR Set in Florida
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they chat about CCR set in Florida.
Books discussed include:
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Beth K. Vogt
- 12 Days of Snowmen by Sarah Monzon
- Finder's Keepers by Sarah Monzon
- Look for Me by Jan Thompson
- Four Little Blessings by Merrillee Whren
- From This Moment On by Debra Clopton
- Sunswept by Carla Laureano (sweet/clean)
- The Big 5-Oh by Sandra D Bricker
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Episode 102: Christmas in Freedom Ridge
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Tara Grace Ericson joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about the books in the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series that has become a Christmas favorite for all three hosts.
Specific books in the series discussed are:
- Blind Date with the Hero by Tara Grace Ericson
- Second Chance with the Hero by Liwen Y Ho
- Believing the Hero by Tara Grace Ericson
- Hope for the Hero by Mandi Blake
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Episode 101: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the books they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- Autumn by the Sea by Melissa Tagg
- Faith in the Hero by Jesse Gussman
- To Believe in You by Emily Conrad
- An Awestruck Christmas Melody by Emily Conrad
- Heartland of Joy by Jessie Gussman
- Merry Ex-Mas by Courtney Walsh (sweet/clean, not CCR)
We'd love to know what you've been reading!
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Episode 100: The Bookshop of Secrets by Mollie Rushmeyer
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk with Mollie Rushmeyer about her recent release, The Bookshop of Secrets.
You can find Mollie at www.MollieJRushmeyer.com
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Episode 99: CCR Set in Georgia
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in Georgia.
Books discussed include:
- Restoring Fairhaven by Carolyn Miller
- A Family for the Farmer by Laurel Blount
- Turn With Me by Becky Wade
- Walk You There by Jan Thompson
- Uptown Heiress by Lindi Peterson
- The Little Black Wedding Dress by Lindi Peterson
- A Half Made Whole by K. Leah
- Mistletoe Make Believe by Amy R. Anguish
- Annie's Hope by Merrillee Whren
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Episode 98: Police Officer Heroes and Heroines
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR with police officers as the main characters.
Books discussed include:
- Organized Backup by Meredith Resce
- Sandover Beach Christmas by Emma St. Clair
- Finding Peace by Melanie D Snitker
- Her Mountain Refuge by Laurel Blount
- Cottage at the Beach by Lee Tobin McClain
- The Gift by Anne Perreault
- Lawfully Adored by Jenna Brandt
- Donuts & Daydreams by Elizabeth Maddrey
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Episode 97: Recent CCR Reads for November
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the CCR they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- Gareth by Kimberly Rae Jordan
- A Hatteras Surprise by Hope Toler Dougherty
- Forever Home by Hope Toler Dougherty
- Refuge at Pine Lake by Rose Chandler Johnson
- A Seaside Wonder by Melissa Tagg
- Beach Dreams by Trish Perry
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Episode 96: Waiting on the Tides by Tabitha Bouldin
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they chat with Tabitha Bouldin about her recent release in the Independent Islands series, Waiting on the Tides.
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Episode 95: CCR Set in South Carolina
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in South Carolina!
Books discussed include:
- Roadtrip to Redemption by Laurie Larsen
- Beach Haven by TI Lowe
- Meet Me in Myrtle Beach by Brooke St. James
- Sea Glass Castle by TI Lowe
- Dining with Joy by Rachel Hauk
- The Matchmaking Moms series by Laurie Larsen
- Under the Magnolias by TI Lowe
- Sanctuary by Laurie Larsen
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Episode 94: Billionaire Romance
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk all things billionaire romance! We'd love to know your thoughts on the topic - leave us a comment!
Books discussed include:
- The Billionaire's Nanny by Elizabeth Maddrey
- The Billionaire's Secret by Meghann Whistler
- His Longing Heart by Jan Thompson
- My Beastly Billionaire by Jackie Castle
- Stand by Me by Autumn Macarthur
- Small Town Billionaire by Hannah Jo Abbott
- The Billionaire's Blushing Bride by Mandi Blake
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Episode 93: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about what they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- Molly by Sarah Monzon
- Always You by Jennifer Rodewald
- Dial P for Perfect by Heidi Gray McGill
- The Melody of Joy by Leah Busboom
- To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh
- Burning Proof and Catching Heat by Janice Cantore
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Episode 92: Through the Blaze by Milla Holt
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Milla Holt joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about her recent release, Through the Blaze.
Find more about Milla at www.MillaHolt.com
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Episode 91: A Quilt for Christmas by Melody Carlson
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Melody Carlson joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about her recent release, A Quilt for Christmas. You won't want to miss this fun Christmas story!
Find more about Melody at her website, www.MelodyCarlson.com
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Episode 90: CCR set in North Carolina
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in North Carolina.
Books discussed include:
- The Sandover Beach Series by Emma StClair
- What Remains True by Nancy Naigle
- Riverbend Gap by Denise Hunter
- Just Like That by Teresa Tysinger
- Bluebell Inn Series by Denise Hunter
- Forever Music by Hope Toler Dougherty
- Someplace Familiar by Teresa Tysinger
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Episode 89: Firefighters as Main Characters
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Tara Grace Ericson joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about CCR with firefighter heroes (and heroines).
Books discussed include:
- An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh
- The One Who Got Away by Tara Grace Ericson
- Sweet Waters by Julie Carobini
- At First Spark by Liwen Y Ho
- The Isaac Project by Sarah Monzon
- Sandover Beach Week by Emma StClair
- Brewed With Love by Kimberly Rose Johnson
- First Site by Rose Fresquez
- To Protect and Serve by Staci Stallings
- Remembering the Cowboy by Mandi Blake
- Susan May Warren's Montana Fire Series
- Out of the Ashes by TK Chapin
Bonus mainstream rec: Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Episode 88: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh
- To Begin Again by Emily Conrad
- The Billionaire's Nanny by Elizabeth Maddrey
- The Trouble with Tulips by Emily Dana Boutrous
- A Wide and Pleasant Place by Valerie Comer
- Potential Threat by Tara Grace Ericson
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Episode 87: Choose Me for Always, Cowboy by Valerie Comer
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Join Narelle and Elizabeth as they talk to Valerie Comer about her summer release, Choose Me for Always, Cowboy.
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Episode 86: CCR in the Mid-Atlantic States
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about books set in the mid-Atlantic states of the United States. (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia)
Books discussed include:
- Cottage at the Beach by Lee Tobin McClain
- The Farmer's Daughter by Lisa R. Howeler
- Suddenly Lily by Deborah Nolan
- My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade
- The Billionaire's Nanny by Elizabeth Maddrey
- The Maple Run series by Toni Shiloh
- Saltwater Taffy by Janice Thompson
- The Peacock Hill Romance series by Elizabeth Maddrey
- The Informal Romance series by Heather Gray
- A Twist of Faith by Pepper Basham
- Bonus Mystery series: Murder in the Mountains series by Heather Day Gilbert
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Episode 85: Medical Romance
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Heather Gray joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about medical romance.
Books discussed include:
- Her Escape to the Country by Nikki Edwards
- The Emergency Response Series (Intensive Care, Life Support, Critical Condition)
- Cooking with the Doc by Jennifer Youngblood
- Doctor Right by Janet Trondstat
- So You Want a Second Chance by Elizabeth Maddrey
- Trauma Plan by Candace Calvert
- Whispers of Love by Rose Verde
- The Informal Romance Series by Heather Gray
Find Heather at http://www.HeatherGrayWriting.com
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Episode 84: Recent CCR Reads for August
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the CCR they've been reading lately!
Books discussed include:
- Betsy by Sarah Monzon
- Love You Truly by Susan L Tuttle
- The SNAP Agency series by Natalie Walters
- Finding Peace by Melanie D. Snitker
- Winning the Cowboy Billionaire by Emmy Eugene
- Along Came Love by Carrie Turansky
- Love and the Silver Lining by Tammy L Gray
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Episode 83: Love at Second Sight by Liwen Y. Ho
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Liwen Y. Ho joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about her recent release, Love at Second Sight.
Find Liwen at http://www.2square2behip.com/
Listen to her audiobooks for free at https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorLiwenYHo
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Episode 82: CCR in New England
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Join Narelle, Elizabeth, and Valerie as they talk about CCR set in New England / the Northeast of the United States.
Books mentioned include:
- On a Summer Tide by Susanne Woods Fisher
- The Moosecreek Series by Jan Elder
- Love, Lace, and Minor Alterations by V. Joy Palmer
- Welcome to Wishing Bridge by Ruth Logan Herne
- The Billionaire's Secret by Meghann Whistler
- A Place to Call Home by Merrillee Whren
- The Breakup Project by Carolyn Miller
- Autumn by the Sea by Melissa Tagg
- I Always Cry at Weddings by Sarah Goff
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Episode 81: What Remains True by Nancy Naigle
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Nancy Naigle joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about her recent release What Remains True.
Find Nancy and her books at https://www.nancynaigle.com/
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Episode 80: Multi-Author Series
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Tara Grace Ericson joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about our favorite multi-author series.
What's your favorite multi-author series?
Series mentioned include:
- Arcadia Valley Romance
- The Resort to Romance Series
- Freedom Ridge
- River's End Ranch
- Quinn Valley Ranch
- A Tuscan Legacy
- The Blushing Bride Series
- Treasure Harbor
- Chapel Cove
Find Tara at www.TaraGraceEricson.com
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Episode 79: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the books they've been reading lately. We'd love to hear what you've been reading (or your thoughts on our picks!)
Books mentioned include:
- Forever on the Bay by Lee Tobin McClain
- A Calm and Gentle Rain by Kimberly Rae Jordan
- The 80s Rom Com Club by multiple authors
- Seeking Home by Carolyne Aarsen
- Finding Love in San Antonio by Miralee Ferrell and Kimberly Rose Johnson
- Sweet Waters by Julie Carobini Nicole by Sarah Monzon
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Episode 78: Destination Romance by Amy R. Anguish
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Amy R. Anguish joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about her recent release, Destination Romance. This is book one in her Roadtrip Romance series and you won't want to miss it!
Find Amy at https://abitofanguish.weebly.com/
An Unexpected Legacy, Candycane Wishes and Saltwater Dreams, Saving Grace, and No Place Like Home are on sale on Amazon through July 3, 2022 (mostly like just US/UK, but do check.)
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Episode 77: Wedding Planner Main Characters
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Toni Shiloh joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about wedding planners as main characters!
Books discussed include:
- Love, Lace, and Minor Alterations by V. Joy Palmer
- All I Waited For by Lindsay Harrell
- The Planner by Jess Mastorakos
- Longing for Lily by Tara Grace Ericson
- A Wedding to Adore by Evangeline Kelly
- A Heart Redirected by Elizabeth Maddrey
- Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker
Find Toni at www.ToniShiloh.com
Who's your favorite wedding planner main character?