Laura & Annie are jumping in to share their reviews on Marchs book club books! Check it out now!

Books:

Simple Wild by KA Tucker

Flawless by Elsie Silver

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In this episode of the Blush & Burn Books Podcast, hosts Laura Eakin and Annie Baxter dive into their February Book Club selections, sharing candid thoughts and lively discussions on February's reads.

Whether you're a dedicated book club member or looking for your next captivating read, this episode offers insights and recommendations to enhance your reading list.​

Books Discussed:

Signs of Cupidity by Raven Kennedy

Into Their Woods by Ivy Asher & Ann Denton

Discussion:

Kinda spoilery summaries and initial impressions of each book​ In-depth analysis of themes, characters, and plot developments​

Personal reflections and how each story resonated with Laura and Annie​

Laura & Annie's ratings

Join the Conversation: We love hearing from our community! Share your thoughts on this month's picks or suggest future reads in the comments below. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes.​

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Check out our latest episode with Demi Winters!

In this episode of the Blush & Burn Books Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Demi Winters, author of steamy and action-packed romances. Demi shares her journey as a writer, her inspirations, and what it takes to craft emotionally gripping stories that keep readers hooked. We dive into her world-building, character development, and what fans can expect from her upcoming releases.

If you love romance books that bring the heat and the heart, this is an interview you don’t want to miss!

🔥 Watch now and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 🔥

Are book subscription boxes really worth it?

In this episode of the Blush & Burn Books Podcast, Annie & Laura dive into the world of book boxes—the ones we love, the ones we’ve dropped, and whether they’re truly worth the hype.

We’re spilling all the bookish tea ☕ as we chat about exclusive editions, special merch, and whether the price tag matches the value. Are book boxes a collector’s dream or just another subscription to cancel? Tune in to find out!

**Topics Covered:**

📦 Our favorite book box subscriptions

💸 The ones we’ve canceled & why

📚 Exclusive editions vs. standard books

03:11 - Luna & Lore - https://lunaandloreshop.com/

09:34 - Illumicrate - https://us.illumicrate.com/collections/subscriptions-no-prepaid?page=1

17:39 - Arcane Society - https://arcanesociety.com/

24:21 - Fairyloot - https://fairyloot.com/compare-subscriptions/

28:06 - Bookish Box - https://thebookishshop.com/pages/subscription-box

33:37 - Page & Wick - https://pageandwick.co.uk/

35:59 - Moonlight - https://moonlightbookbox.com/

Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Do you subscribe to any book boxes?

Which ones are your must-haves—or ones you’ve ditched? 👀👇

Episode 8: Shannon Mayer Author Interview | Magic, Romance & Publishing

In this must-listen episode of the Blush & Burn Podcast, we sit down with the incredible **Shannon Mayer** to talk all things writing, publishing, and storytelling! From her ADHD-driven creative process to the evolution of the book industry, Shannon shares her experiences, insights, and what keeps her passion alive.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

📖 The rise of special edition books

📖 Balancing magic, academia, and romance in her stories

📖 The slow burn vs. insta-love debate in romance & fantasy

📖 Staying true to your **author voice** in a shifting industry

📖 Her upcoming release & aspirations in epic fantasy

If you love fantasy, romance, and behind-the-scenes author insights, this episode is for you!

Join us and get inspired by Shannon’s journey.

📢 **What’s your take on special editions? Slow burn or insta-love?** Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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We Read 1-Star Reviews of Our Favorite Books… and We Have Thoughts!

Ever wondered what people really think about your favorite books? In this episode of Blush & Burn Books Podcast, we dive into the 1-star reviews—but not just any books. We’re tackling the books we absolutely love and reading the most brutal, unhinged, and downright hilarious negative reviews we could find!

From romance to fantasy and those spicy reads that live rent-free in our hearts, no book is safe from the internet’s most savage critics. Do we agree? Will we be personally offended? (Spoiler: Probably.)

Books We Cover:

Our all-time favorite reads

Books that got 1-star but we gave 5 stars

Laura and Annie sit down with Alexis L. Menard and talk all things about her Order and Chaos Series.

House of Bane and Blood and City of Mirth and Malice are set in a steampunk world that Alexis created to be along the lines of Peaky Blinders, and she hit it spot on!

Come take a listen.

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