Contemporary: Sports Romance

Disclaimer: This episode contains mature themes and explicit content recommended for those who are 18+. Listener discretion is advised.

Episode Summary

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Kacy, Lauren, and Lindsey jump into the contemporary sports romance arena, exploring why this subgenre scores big with readers. They tackle popular themes like competition, ambition, and found family dynamics, as well as the growing focus on mental health in these stories. Get ready for a Book Club deep dive into Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, where they break down character dynamics, discuss pivotal moments, and rate the spice on the steamy scenes that keep readers hooked. Plus, don’t miss their top TBR recommendations and the next book club pick!

Trigger and Content warnings for this episode include explicit language, discussion of sexual content and scenes in general and from the page, discussion of mental illness/mental health/therapy in general and during our book club segment. Discussions from our book club segment in reference to the book club pick Icebreaker by Hannah Grace include: mental health, eating disorders, manipulation, family trauma, and death of a loved one off page.

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