Jayce Reads Romance

We talk about using romance novels to fight the expectations that have been put upon women by the patriarchy, but men suffer under it too. Should men be reading romance to help themselves?For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/should-men-read-romance

It's a kick in the face when an author we've trusted with our time, energy, and love shows themselves to be...not who we thought they were. How do we handle our emotions? How do we handle their art? What do we do with the books?For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/accountable-consumers

This month had a bunch of different reading agendas: ARCs, long books, TRR, and all my regular reading. I feel like I had a lot of wins, and a few books that were not for me.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/march-2025-wrapup

Vanilla sex has been shrunk down into this seemingly small thing that has little variation between partners. One of the beautiful things about a healthy kink dynamic is that you are not only allowed, but encouraged to get as specific when in comes to what you like.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/wvclfk-likewhatyoumflike

As I've learned and explored kink, there have been moments when I've thought "I wish something like this existed in the vanilla world." Well, I'm here to share the knowledge.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/WVCLFK-conversations

It's not as simple as handing your book to a partner and getting exactly what you expected. There are a ton of pitfalls and missteps that can occur. We talk through a strategy to help you communicate with the person you plan to explore with.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/takingitoffthepage

I read 20 books in the month of February. While that might seem like I was up to my regular habits, I was not. I had some series slumps, emotionally and numbers wise. I felt like I needed to play catch up in moments and turned to novellas and audiobooks. Overall, it was a month I can look back on with satisfaction. For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/february-2025-wrapup

**CW/TC: We talk about depression, self harm, and dark thoughts. Please only listen if you have the mental space to do so. Take care of yourself.A common theme that has come up during reader interviews is the shift that happened during COVID. How reading romance became a new strategy to help with people's mental state. I share some of my own mental health journey, how reading has brought me comfort for decades.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/mentalhealth

This started off as such a light and fluffy episode. And that’s mainly what romance is, but right now it’s under threat. It can feel like we have no power, but we do.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/the-power-we-have

There will be spoilers!I bring my friend Caitlin on the podcast to talk about That Prince is Mine by Jayci Lee. It's a stand-alone book with secret prince. That's the plot point that sold me. For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/bookclub-thatprinceismine

Spoiler Alert: I will spoil these booksIf you want to see the full list of books ahead of time, you can find it in the show notes.Head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/january-2025-wrapup

We chat with indie bookstore employee and avid romance reader, Addy. What is it like working in the indie bookstore space. What are they seeing in regards to romance from both the retail side and publishing side. We also mention A LOT of books.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/interview-with-addy

A we grow as a community, we need spaces we can come together as a community. I am so thrilled to bring some extra podcast love to Substack. Instead of a blog on my website, I’m creating a newsletter. I’m also building a membership space for listers who want a little bit extra. I can’t wait to see you there!For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/we-have-a-membership

This was my first year tracking the number of books that I read. It was surprising to say the least. I finished a few series I had started earlier in the year. I had to pivot when I realized I wasn't on track for my diversity goals. Gotta love a holiday novella to up the number count.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/december-2024-wrapup

Loved getting to interview Bookishly Haley. We met via Instagram, but live close enough that we have gotten to meet and hug in person. This bookish space is growing and changing, it’s exciting and thrilling to be here, and it can also bring up a lot of pressure. We chat about championing indie authors and finding your crew.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcasts/bookishlyhaley

What a year it has been! I read WAY more books than expected. Found a TON of new to me authors. And some new favorites!I also hit my diversity reading goals and have decided to change some things in 2025.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/2024wrapup-2025goals

We finish our conversation about the New Camelot series. This episode leans heavily into the kink in this story. There are MASSIVE spoilers. I am warning you! You will also hear me cry.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/new-camelot-2

This series is so much more than romance. The depth of these characters shocked and devastated me. I was completely wrecked after reading this series.And I think everyone who wants to should read this IMMEDIATELY.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/new-camelot-1

Time to share all the books I read in November. I’m low key entering my ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) era, so I talk about some books that weren’t out when we recorded OR are coming out in 2025! So exciting!For full show notes and links to all the books, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/november-2024-wrapup

Are you ready for some emotional agony? I wasn't either. I got Hailey back on the podcast to share one of her favorite series with me.For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-announcement-newcamelot

Amidst the many laughs we had, we got to talk about some of our hopes and dreams for the romance world and communities in the future.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/devyn-and-terreence-2

The power of book events is evident in this interview. I get to talk to Terreece M. Clarke and Devyn Sinclair. Two authors I got to know at the Smut Lovers conference. They also met at a conference JUST in April. I loved getting to know them in person and feel so lucky to have them share with you all.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/devyn-and-terreece

This month was a doozy, Only 4 books and yet still 17 quotes about forearms. You'll just have to listen to figure out how.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/september-2024-forearms

I love sharing books that I love with other people. So grateful that Wylie was game to read this book. We had such a good time talking about the story, the choices, and the spice!For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-darkcityomega

Time to share the books I read in October. It was a really good reading month for me.This is also the first episode we have a video for on YouTube. Link is in the show notes.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/october-2024-wrapup

My first author interview! I got the chance to speak with Sabrina about the journey from reader, to romance reader, to romance writer. A great conversation from this different perspective within the romance world.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/sabrinaburns

We look back on how Jayce Reads Romance as a podcast came into being. It was a longer process than I’ve let on. Michael joins us to share how he supported this journey.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/2024-whativelearned

We have our next book club episode on November 15th. I’m re-reading Dark City Omega by Elizabeth Stephens. I’ll be joined by Wylie from All My Friends Are Reading.Can’t wait to share this book with you!For notes and links, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-announcement-darkcityomega

This episode contains so many tangents and side stories. I also included 3 quotes about other body parts that I read that month.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/august-2024-forearms

SPOILERS! Just warning ya'll that I spoil so many things about these books. I bust through the books I read in the month of September. I hit my diversity goals for the month as well, which I posted in the show notes so ya'll can see.For the show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/september-2024-wrapup

Conferences aren't just a great place to get books signed by your favorite authors. They are also where book people can come together and talk about the growth (or lack thereof) of the industry. Where we need to evolve. Who is leading the charge. And so much more.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookcons2024-part2

Until this year, I had never been to a book convention. I dived into the deep end and attended 4 between May and October. Here's what I've learned along the way.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookcons2024-part1

The actual roundup of July Forearm quotes. Thank you everyone who pointed out last month's episode was June's books. I appreciate you all!For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/july-2024-forearms

Ya'll. This is a long episode. Take this with you on a long walk as you soak up the final rays of summer. I share the 23 books I read over the month. We had mostly wins, and a few no thank you(s).For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/august-2024-wrapup

We jump into spooky season with this witchy book! This is book two in the series, but don't let that stop you from listening! We talk about the book: what we liked, what we didn't, what surprised us, romance and witchy books in general.It was so fun to finally meet Devon! Sephie's mentioned her enough that I feel like she is a secret part of the podcast. 😀For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-frombadtocursed

We debunk the story that reading romance is the same as watching porn, and that they have the same intention. AND we look at using romance novels to help set the scene for self love. We also talk nuts and bolts about what it means to "spend time with yourself" because you don't know what you don't know.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/myth-of-masturbation

I decided to do a reintroduction episode! If you're new to the podcast, maybe I hooked you with the forearms, you might not know why I made it in the first place.For full show notes and resources, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/hello-again

I think these month by month episodes are the correct amount of forearms. We have a few books that RAVE about forearms. Enjoy these forearm loving stories. For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/june-2024-forearms

If you want a well rounded conversation about romance books and life, you've found it! We take a finding road from Hailey's introduction to romance, to how she's evolved as a reader, to where she wants romance to go. We laugh and we laugh some more.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/reader-interview-hailey

I read 21 books. Out of those, there's only one book I didn't enjoy. I like that percentage. I did my best to keep Sephie blind for these books, so you get her reaction to my reaction.For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/july-2024-wrapup

Did you really think we were done with these?Never!For the list of books, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/may-forearms-2024

Hi All!!!I’m giving you a bit more time for this book club episode. I will be reading From Bad to Cursed by Lana Harper with Devon, who you will meet in the episode.That episode will go live on August 30th! If you have any questions, comments, observations, or whatever that you want to share, send an email to [email protected] before August 15th. Can’t wait to get spooky season started!

For Courtney's pick, we read Sunstone Vol. 1 & 2 by Stjepan Šejić. This is a queer, kinky graphic novel. You can hear how excited Courtney was to hear my thoughts. For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/bookclub-sunstone

Had a great time sharing my reads with Sephie. I read 21 books in June. Massive spoilers!!!!! And the "synopses" are comedically short on purpose.For notes and links to the books, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/june-2024-wrapup

Jess and I have a conversation about the growth of the romance world over the last 20+ years. Where it's been, where we've seen the change, where we see the need for growth. She shares the books that have influenced her over the years, and some of the authors she's following now. For the show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/jess-lee

Hi ya’ll! We have our second Book Club episode landing on July 19th!!!!!Courtney Abbott is joining me after we read Sunstone Volume 1 & Sunstone Volume 2 by Stjepan Šević.Grab these graphic novels from bookshop, your library, or wherever you can find them. Can’t wait to share this conversation with you!You can find my bookshop link in the show notes: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/sunstone-announcement

I love a reader interview! Katy and I chatted about how she got into romance. What kept her connected over the years, and what she’s devoured since finding her romance passion about a year ago. We explored romantasy, contemporary romance, the diversity that now exists in the romance genre that didn't 10+ years ago. For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/katy-collins

Sharing all the books I read with some insights to what I thought. Sophie and I had a BLAST!!!For show note, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/may-2024

We finish our conversation about how to media "teaches" us about sex. Where we learn, and how romance novels can positively or negatively affect us. We get into the stats I've been collecting and what we hope the future looks like.For full show notes, go to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/clits-are-important-part-2

In this episode, we talk about women’s sexual pleasure. How young people are educated (or not) about it. What’s changing. The literal anatomy of the clitoris. And some very personal things about ourselves. For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/clits-are-imporant-part-1