Author Interview: Kate Byrne

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]

The Mist Thief by LJ Andrews

In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book The Mist Thief by LJ Andrews [https://ljandrews.net/]. This is the third book in The Ever Seas series. The series also includes The Ever King, The Ever Queen, and The Stolen Crown (available in October 2026). We’ve covered all three of the released books in the series so far and will deep dive into The Stolen Crown once it comes out. During this episode, we discuss how we couldn’t wait to read about Jonas ever since he first came on the page in The Ever King, why Skadi is such a fascinating character, how much we despised Arion and Cian, why we think Mira likes to poke the Tait-bear, why it’s impossible not to love Jonas and his entire family, the countless ways Jonas went above and beyond for Skadi before their relationship turned romantic, and how we can’t wait to read the next book after that cliffhanger at the end. Plus, we discuss our theories about why the Otherworld has been mentioned so many times, why we think Mira and Tait are really at odds, what could’ve caused the ship to wreck, and who we’re hoping to see get future books in the series. 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: Rebecca Robinson

In this episode, we’re joined by Rebecca Robinson to chat about The Dark Inheritance Trilogy. This series consists of The Serpent and the Wolf [https://amzn.to/4riCRJF] as well as The Wicked and the Damned [https://amzn.to/4aMIHgt]. We discuss where the idea for this series came from, how long it took her to write each book, the massive spreadsheet she has to track everything, how Vaasa’s character has evolved in the first two books and where she’s headed, what’s really going on with Roman, why Sutherland might be someone we know (we got theories on this one!), if witches can accumulate powers from other witches, if we’ll learn how Zetyr and Veragi got inside Ozik and Amalie, and a few teasers for the final book in the series. About Rebecca Robinson By day, Rebecca Robinson works as an educator. By night, she’s an avid reader, writer, and consumer of all things art. When she’s not writing, Rebeccca loves to cook, spend time with her family, and lounge in the garden. Connect with Rebecca Robinson: Website: https://www.rrobinsonwrites.com/ [https://www.rrobinsonwrites.com/]  Instagram: @rrobinsonwrites [https://www.instagram.com/rrobinsonwrites] TikTok: @rrobinsonwrites [https://www.tiktok.com/@rrobinsonwrites] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Rebecca-Robinson/61556791408940/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Rebecca-Robinson/61556791408940/]  Threads: @rrobinsonwrites [https://www.threads.com/@rrobinsonwrites]  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]