Black Heart Painted Gold by Elena Lawson

Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver

How about: We're back, and we brought serial killers. This week it's Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver. We're talking pet woodchippers, crotch rocket races, Halloweentown vibes, and ball meat (IYKYK). We're hot, we're bloody, let's go. 📖 This Week’s Book: Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver 💞 Tropes: MF, enemies to lovers/revenge, serial killer romance, small town romance ⚠️ Triggers: Many, including: murder, gore, torture, dementia/Alzheimer's. Highly recommend to read the full trigger warnings. 🔖 Episode Chapters * 00:00:00 - Catching Up and Introducing Tourist Season * 00:22:23 - Book Ratings and Review * 00:25:13 - Deep Dive: Tourist Season * 01:15:48 - Final Thoughts, Predictions, and Next Week’s Book ⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show: * Leave us a rating and review * Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode * Share this episode with a fellow romance reader * Find us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

Finale: The Best (and Worst) of Season 1

All good things must come to an end, for now at least. We’re wrapping up Season 1 of The Smut Plug with a review of our most (and least) favorite books and love interests.  🔖 Episode Chapters * 00:00:00 - Introduction and Full Season Thoughts * 00:09:01 - Best of Book Rankings * 00:20:141 - Best (and Worst) Love Interests * 00:34:31 - What’s Coming in Season 2 ⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show: * Leave us a rating and review * Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode * Share this episode with a fellow romance reader * Find us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

Black Heart Painted Gold by Elena Lawson

Book two of The Painted Sinners trilogy is here and we had to be first in line. We brought back Danielle's sister to share her love for Atticus and her very strong feelings about cliffhanger endings. 📖 This Week’s Book: Black Heart Painted Gold by Elena Lawson 💞 Tropes: Why Choose, dark romance ⚠️ Triggers: Murder, kidnapping 🔖 Episode Chapters * 00:00:00 - Introducing Black Heart Painted Gold * 00:17:00 - Book Ratings and Review * 00:21:23 - Deep Dive: Black Heart Painted Gold * 01:19:07 - Final Thoughts, Love Interest Tiering, and Next Week’s Book ⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show: * Leave us a rating and review * Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode * Share this episode with a fellow romance reader * Find us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

Calling all reality dating show fans — this one was made for you. This MM workplace romance delivers equal parts cute, messy, and cookies. Read it with us before the movie arrives. 📖 This Week’s Book: The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun 💞 Tropes: MM, forced proximity, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine ⚠️ Triggers: mental health struggles, homophobia 🔖 Episode Chapters * 00:00:00 - Introducing The Charm Offensive * 00:09:58 - Book Ratings and Review * 00:19:07 - Deep Dive: The Charm Offensive * 01:00:13 - Final Thoughts, Love Interest Tiering, and Next Week’s Book ⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show: * Leave us a rating and review * Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode * Share this episode with a fellow romance reader * Find us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod

Pack Darling Pt. 2 by Lola Rock

We asked for groveling and Lola Rock took that seriously. Pack Darling Pt. 2 is giving us men putting in WORK to win back their omega, we love to see it.  📖 This Week’s Book: Pack Darling Pt. 2 by Lola Rock 💞 Tropes: MMFM, omegaverse, enemies to lovers ⚠️ Triggers: bullying, abuse, trauma, violence 🔖 Episode Chapters * 00:00:00 - Introducing Pack Darling Pt 2 * 00:05:16 - Book Ratings and Review * 00:16:55 - Deep Dive: Pack Darling Pt 2 * 01:05:14 - Final Thoughts, Love Interest Tiering, and Next Week’s Book ⭐Enjoyed the episode? Here's how to support the show: * Leave us a rating and review * Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode * Share this episode with a fellow romance reader * Find us on Instagram and Tiktok @thesmutplugpod