S1E8 Wicked Pleasures
Paranormal Romance Series Opener
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, your hosts Kacy, Lauren and Lindsey introduce you to the world of paranormal romance with the Wicked Pleasures series opener. They explore various subgenres within Paranormal Romance including vampires, shifters, witches, and monsters. They discuss the appeal and popular themes in this subgenre, the historical evolution of the genre, key tropes like fated mates and power dynamics, and begin to explore the difference between paranormal and fantasy romance. They also tease the upcoming book club picks for the series promising a thrilling and steamy exploration of supernatural love stories.
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Books Discussed in this Episode
TBR Segment
Host Recommendations
Kacy-Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
Lauren- Mercenaries and Magic series by Alessa Thorn
Lindsey- Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
For a full list of book recommendations from the hosts check out the Book Recs page here.
Host TBR Picks
Kacy- Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher
Lauren- Secrets of the Catalogue by Amelia Spencer
Lindsey- Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic by Linsey Hall
Want to see what else your hosts like to recommend? Check out the Host Reader Profiles here.
Other Books Mentioned in the Episode
Marked by PC Cast and Kristin Cast
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout
Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Crowns of Nyaxia by Carissa Broadbent
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
Full Moon Rising by Carrie Arthur
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
Authors Mentioned
Karthyn Moon
Cassandra Clare
Lily Mayne
Coming up on the next episode “Bite Me”, our Book Club pick is Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost!
