S1E14 Affairs of Antiquity
Historical Romance Series Opener
Disclaimer: This episode contains mature themes and explicit content recommended for those who are 18+. Listener discretion is advised.
Episode Summary
In this episode of Blush & Bindings, your hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy introduce you to the world of historical romance with their Affairs of Antiquities series opener. They explore various subgenres within historical romance, including Regency, Highlander, Viking, and Pirate adventures. They discuss the appeal and popular themes in this subgenre, the historical evolution of the genre, key tropes like marriage of convenience and forbidden love, and delve into the importance of diversity and representation. They also tease the upcoming book club picks for the series, promising an immersive and passionate journey through time.
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Books Discussed in this Episode
TBR Segment
Host Recommendations
Kacy-Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
Lauren-Memories of You by JM Zamudio
Lindsey-A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera
For a full list of book recommendations from the hosts check out the Book Recs page here.
Host TBR Picks
Kacy- Convergence of Desire by Felicity Niven
Lauren- The Duke and Lady Scandal by Christy Carlyle
Lindsey- The True Purpose of Vines by Giovanna Sinisalchi
Want to see what else your hosts like to recommend? Check out the Host Reader Profiles here.
Coming up on the next episode, our Book Club pick is Ne’er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti
