Reading the Rainbow

33. A Merry Little Meet Cute

Reading the Rainbow

Show Notes

Sometimes what we need for Christmas is a spicy story(“raunch-com?”) about chaotic bisexuals making a Hallmar- we mean, Hope Channel movie while pretending to be Wholesome©. Hopefully nobody realizes that one of them is an adult film star and that the two of them are hooking up on the down low. Join cohosts Jamie and Ashley as they discuss A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone. If you're interested in reading A Merry Little Meet Cute after listening to this episode, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing it from an independent bookstore!

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