S1E4 Kisses & Combat Boots

Contemporary: Military/Commando 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 gear up to explore the intense, action-packed world of military commando romances. They discuss popular themes, review the protector archetype, and give their thoughts on the evolution of strong female leads in the genre. Join them for Book Club with this episode’s pick, 'In the Likely Event' by Rebecca Yarros, where emotional connections, plot and pacing, and the balance of spice are analyzed by the hosts. They also share their TBR recommendations specific to the subgenre.

Trigger and Content warnings for this episode include explicit language, discussion of sexual content and scenes in general and from the page. Discussions during our book club segment in reference to the book club pick In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros includes: mentions of PTSD and mental health related to combat, death of a parent, death of a friend, cheating, plane crashes, war, and active war zones.

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Books Discussed in this Episode

Book Club

In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros

TBR Segment

Host Recommendations

Kacy- Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley

Lauren- Triple Duty BodyGuards by Lily Gold

Lindsey- Twisted Games by Ana Huang

For a full list of book recommendations from the hosts check out the Book Recs page here.

Host TBR Picks

Kacy- The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks

Lauren- Deadly Intent by Pamela Clare

Lindsey- Tinderbox (FlashPoint #1) by Rachel Grant

Want to see what else your hosts like to recommend? Check out the Host Reader Profiles here.

Other Books Mentioned in the Episode

The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Half Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Coming up on the next episode, our Book Club pick is Under Locke by Mariana Zapata!


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