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109. We Need More Diversity in Romantasy with Shelly Page, CHARMED AND DANGEROUS

Shelly Page, author of BREWED WITH LOVE, joins Krystle Hope to talk about her newest sapphic cozy romantasy, CHARMED AND DANGEROUS, as well as the importance of representation, showcasing sapphic characters and Black joy, and why we need more diversity in romantasy. Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@shelly_p_writes [https://www.instagram.com/shelly_p_writes] Website: www.shellypage.com [https://www.shellypage.com/] Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast [http://www.instagram.com/mustlovebookspodcast] Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope [http://www.instagram.com/krystlehope] Threads: @krystlehope [https://www.threads.com/@krystlehope] TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope [http://www.tiktok.com/@huttslayer_hope] GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope [https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope] Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com [https://krystlehope.substack.com/] www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com [http://www.mustlovebookspodcast.com/] 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast [http://www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

108. Pirates, Mermaids, and Queer Fantasy with Falencia Jean-Francois, DEVIL OF THE DEEP

Falencia Jean-Francois joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate DEVIL OF THE DEEP, releasing on April 7, 2026! Join us as we chat about our love for pirates and mermaids, queer-normative fantasy, inspirations from Haitian culture and mythology, and writing characters as self-reflection. Pre-order now [https://bookshop.org/a/87137/9781967967049] from Left Unread Books on Bindery [https://leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com/], or your favorite bookseller Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@falenciatheestoryteller [https://www.instagram.com/falenciatheestoryteller/] Threads: @falenciatheestoryteller [https://www.threads.com/@falenciatheestoryteller] Website: www.falenciajf.com [https://www.falenciajf.com/] We Devils Podcast: Listen on Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/5L5bELFsuamvDiA6fc46gJ?si=44XOQtIrRcaGrc16buqk1Q] Devil of the Deep Launch: Meet Falencia in Chicago! [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-release-party-devil-of-the-deep-with-falencia-jean-francois-tickets-1984154278860?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=] Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast [http://www.instagram.com/mustlovebookspodcast] Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope [http://www.instagram.com/krystlehope] Threads: @krystlehope [https://www.threads.com/@krystlehope] TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope [http://www.tiktok.com/@huttslayer_hope] GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope [https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope] Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com [https://krystlehope.substack.com/] www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com [http://www.mustlovebookspodcast.com/] 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast [http://www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

107. Are you a dragon rider or a dragon slayer? with Elise Kova, DRAGON CURSED

Elise Kova returns to Must Love Books Podcast to share all about her latest novel, DRAGON CURSED – and dish on some major cinematic news! In Dragon Cursed, Vingard is the last remaining foothold standing against the dragon scourge that has ravaged the world. Within the city walls, those that are dragon cursed will slowly turn into vicious mindless beasts bent on destruction. Fear has left the people under constant surveillance and subject to strict and brutal laws. Secrets can be a death sentence – and Isola has some pretty big secrets. Krystle Hope and Elise Kova talk about political themes in fantasy narratives, dragon riders vs dragon slayers, Dragon Cursed movie news, upcoming projects, and Dungeons & Dragons! Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@elise.kova [http://www.instagram.com/elise.kova] Threads: @elise.kova [https://www.threads.com/elise.kova] TikTok: @elise.kova [https://www.tiktok.com/@elisekova] Website: www.elisekova.com [https://www.elisekova.com/] Patreon: www.patreon.com/elisekova [http://www.patreon.com/elisekova]   Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast [http://www.instagram.com/mustlovebookspodcast] Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope [http://www.instagram.com/krystlehope] Threads: @krystlehope [https://www.threads.com/@krystlehope] TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope [http://www.tiktok.com/@huttslayer_hope] GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope [https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope] Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com [https://krystlehope.substack.com/] www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com [http://www.mustlovebookspodcast.com/] 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast [http://www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

106. What If Hobbits Were Hot? with Melissa de la Cruz, RINGS OF FATE *Season 3 Premiere*

Must Love Books Podcast is BACK for season 3! For the premiere episode, best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz joins Krystle Hope to talk about her latest novel, RINGS OF FATE.   Inspired by cozy fantasies like Legends & Lattes and a deep love for Lord of the Rings, Rings of Fate features a fake engagement between a mysterious prince hiding a deep secret and a burnt-out tavern bartender dreaming of an escape.   The world is on fire, so enjoy this nice cozy romantasy! Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@authormelissadelacruz [http://www.instagram.com/authormelissadelacruz] Threads: @authormelissadelacruz [https://www.tiktok.com/@authormelissadelacruz] TikTok: @authormelissadelacruz [https://www.tiktok.com/@authormelissadelacruz] Website: www.melissa-delacruz.com [https://melissa-delacruz.com/] Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast [http://www.instagram.com/mustlovebookspodcast] Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope [http://www.instagram.com/krystlehope] Threads: @krystlehope [https://www.threads.com/@krystlehope] TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope [http://www.tiktok.com/@huttslayer_hope] GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope [https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope] Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com [https://krystlehope.substack.com/] www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com [http://www.mustlovebookspodcast.com/] 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast [http://www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

105. Top Holiday Reads with Shae - Season 2 Finale!

It is the season 2 finale for Must Love Books Podcast! Shae Winter (formerly known as shae.reads, now known as _shaewinter) has returned to the podcast to celebrate the holiday season with some of our favorite holiday romances, as well as a little sneak peek into an Australian Christmas. For this episode, we read: I’ll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K Boone Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace The Nightmare Before Kissmass by Sara Raasch Must Love Books Podcast will be returning with brand new episodes during the week of Valentine’s Day! Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear consider rating 5 stars! 📌 Important Links 📌 Instagram:@_shaewinter [http://www.instagram.com/_shaewinter] Must Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcast [http://www.instagram.com/mustlovebookspodcast] Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope [http://www.instagram.com/krystlehope] Threads: @krystlehope [https://www.threads.com/@krystlehope] TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope [http://www.tiktok.com/@huttslayer_hope] GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope [https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope] Substack: https://krystlehope.substack.com [https://krystlehope.substack.com/] www.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com [http://www.mustlovebookspodcast.com/] 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast [http://www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]