Author Interview: Jennifer Iacopelli

Author Interview: Jennifer Iacopelli

In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Iacopelli to discuss her new sports romance, Wildcard, focusing on the world of competitive tennis. We discuss why she chose to write about women in sports, the life event that led to her writing her first book, how much women’s sports has changed since she started writing, why it was important for her to show three athletes handling the stress of competitive tennis in different ways, why she likes to put her characters through the wringer, and the Netflix show about her competitive ice dancing book that has made lots of new readers fall in love with her writing. Also, make sure to check out Jennifer Iacopelli’s books: * Game, Set, Match * Wildcard * Finding Her Edge * On Thin Ice (Coming soon!) * Break the Fall * Out of Our League About Jennifer Iacopelli Jennifer Iacopelli writes about ambitious young women falling in love. Her novels include Game, Set, Match, Break the Fall and Finding Her Edge along with a co-edited anthology, Out of Our League. Throughout her career her books have been published in over a dozen languages and Finding Her Edge is being adapted for TV by Netflix. She lives in New York and writes to her heart's content while cheering on her beloved Yankees. Connect with Jennifer: Website: https://www.jenniferiacopelli.com/ [https://www.jenniferiacopelli.com/]  Instagram: @jennifercarolyn [https://www.instagram.com/jennifercarolyn/] TikTok: @jennifercarolyn [https://www.tiktok.com/@jennifercarolyn] Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ [http://www.latenightreads.com/] Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/latenightreadspodcast/] TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@latenightreadspodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/] Threads: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.threads.net/@latenightreadspodcast] Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com [latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com]

The Curse That Binds by Laura Thalassa

In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book, The Curse That Binds by Laura Thalassa [https://laurathalassa.com/]. This is the prequel in the Bewitched series and best read after Bewitched and Bespelled. The series also includes Bewitched, Bespelled, and Bedeviled (available in August 2026).  We’ve covered all three books on the podcast and will be diving into the final book in the series after its release. During this episode, we discuss how Memnon is apparently incapable of telling Roxy anything important, why he gets an A+ for his first time (iykyk), how we’d like to know what Tamara really knew about Roxy and when, how there are so many breadcrumbs in this book that reinforce our suspicions about Memnon, how much we loved seeing Roxy bond with Ferox, and why the fairy better get what’s coming to her after the nonsense she’s been pulling for centuries. Plus, we have more unhinged theories about what Memnon might really be, why we think Roxy’s sister is still alive, how long Memnon has been reading and manipulating Roxy’s memories, and so much more.  Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ [http://www.latenightreads.com/] Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/latenightreadspodcast/] TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@latenightreadspodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/] Threads: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.threads.net/@latenightreadspodcast] Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com [latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com]

Author Interview: Kate Byrne

In this episode, we’re joined by spicy romance author Kate Byrne to chat about her latest hockey romance book, Tender Heart. We discuss how her love for hockey as a child made it easier for her to write a hockey romance book, the real-life football medical event that inspired what happens to Nicky, how the original plot she planned for Bea to be Nicky’s nanny didn’t work out, why it’s so easy to love all of the various characters on the team, how she determines when to add spice in the book, and what she’s writing next. Also, make sure to check out Kate Byrne’s latest books: * The Midnight Series * Shots Taken * Tender Heart * The Riders and Rings Duology * Eight Seconds * And Forever About Kate Byrne: Kate has spent her life creating. Over the last decade, she fell in love with the written word again, first as a reader and now as a writer. Romance books are her favorite, but she also enjoys mysteries/thrillers, and the occasional literary classic.  She published her debut romance, Shots Taken, in January 2025. Kate lives in California with her family, where she enjoys her free time watching sports, taking walks in the neighborhood, and crafting. Connect with Kate: Website: https://www.authorkatebyrneonline.com/ [https://www.authorkatebyrneonline.com/]  Instagram: @author_katebyrne [https://www.instagram.com/author_katebyrne/] Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ [http://www.latenightreads.com/] Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/latenightreadspodcast/] TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@latenightreadspodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/] Threads: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.threads.net/@latenightreadspodcast] Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com [latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com]

Hockey Romance Books

In this episode, we launch the new format for our contemporary romance episodes, where we’re going to share our top recommendations for a specific trope, subgenre, author, etc. It only seemed fitting to start with hockey romance books, since we’re in the midst of the playoffs and there's been a ton of buzz about numerous hockey romance books in the past few months. During this episode, we share why we believe the following hockey romance books are must-reads and should be immediately added to your TBR. * Her Slap Shot by Emma Kate [https://www.authoremmakate.com/] * The Agitators series by Meghan Quinn [https://authormeghanquinn.com/] * Tender Heart by Kate Byrne [https://www.authorkatebyrneonline.com/] * The Jacksonville Rays series by Emily Rath [https://www.emilyrathbooks.com/] * Game Changers and Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid [https://www.rachelreidwrites.com/] Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ [http://www.latenightreads.com/] Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/latenightreadspodcast/] TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@latenightreadspodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/] Threads: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.threads.net/@latenightreadspodcast] Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com [latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com]

Author Interview: Etta Lane

In this episode, we’re joined by spicy romance author Etta Lane to chat about her latest book, Wandering Home. We discuss how a small town in Washington was the inspiration for the town in the series, how she plotted out all four books, the songs that really align with River, how writing the final book in the series was the hardest for numerous reasons, what she plans to write next, and whether we see some of River’s teammates pop up in the future. Also, make sure to check out Etta’s latest books, including: * Wanderland Series * Wandering Closer * Wandering In the Dark * Wandering Back to You * Wandering Home * Safe With Us About Etta Lane Etta Lane was born and raised in Washington, but has since lived in Alabama and Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and their sweet pup. Her heart belongs in the mountains or on the beach, and she's a small town farm girl at heart. When she's not busy writing she's busy reading. exercising, or spending time with her family and friends. You'll often find her hiking, in her garden, cleaning her house, or just enjoying the outdoors. Connect with Etta Lane: Website: https://www.etta-lane.com/ [https://www.etta-lane.com/]  Instagram: @ettalane.author [https://www.instagram.com/ettalane.author] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etta.lane.author/ [https://www.facebook.com/etta.lane.author/]  Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ [http://www.latenightreads.com/] Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/latenightreadspodcast/] TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@latenightreadspodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/] Threads: @latenightreadspodcast [https://www.threads.net/@latenightreadspodcast] Email: latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com [latenightreadspodcast@gmail.com]