Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

722. RT Rewind: May 1996 Reviews

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

Show Notes

We love the 90s, and that’s where we’re headed this month, gazing at the impossible mullets from Romantic Times magazine.

We’re talking about the newest books from May 1996, including the second book in what is now a 15-book much-loved series, and some truly memorable character names.

We’ll investigate, “What’s wrong with this man?” We’ll have “lashings of good fun.” Plus we learn a SHOCKING TRUTH about Amanda’s reading history.

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