Fmklit Pod

Is that a snake in your pants or are you just happy to see me? Apparently two things can be true because today we're doing Snake Shifters! For this sibilant episode we read "Dangerous Serpent’s Secret Desire: Serpent Shifter Romance (Company 417 Shifters Series Book 8)" by Amelia Wilson and "AnyFANG for Him: A Bite to Save, Shifter, MPreg-Possible Love Story (CREA Book 5)" by J. D. Light. Today our viperous hosts discuss why you shouldn't be able to google it, when a book feels like attending a party with a blindfold on, and Neil has some real chaos goblin energy. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Some of us want to pillage British villages, and some of us just want to pillage hearts. Either way we have you covered because today we're doing Vikings! Today we read "Norse Jewel (Norse Series Book 1)" by Gina Conkle and "The Reluctant Berserker" by Alex Beecroft. For this fjord-full episode, our hosts discuss mommy witches, on of our favorite villains who's only around for two pages, and more gay panic than an episode of Friends. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Love is a lot like a cemetery: it's intimidating, it's very serous, and people are DYING to be in it! (Plus if Christine has her way, they both have a lot of ghosts) Which is why we're doing cemeteries! For this fatally funny episode we read "Morbidly Yours: A Steamy Romantic Comedy About Love & Luck" by Ivy Fairbanks and "Cemetery Boys" by Aiden Thomas. Our stiff hosts discuss well written teens, another editor conspiracy, and Claire has a margarita-fueled rant about a certain boy wizard. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

It's our 100th episode!!! (Cue fanfare) We couldn't have done it without all of you, our wonderful listeners! We have an extra special surprise for this ep, so listen to find out what it is! For this milestone episode, we read our hosts' problematic faves! And look no further than "Rescued by the Buccaneer (Pirates of the Jolie Rouge Book 1)" by Normandie Alleman and "A Fashionable Indulgence: A Society of Gentlemen Novel (Society of Gentlemen Series Book 1)" by KJ Charles. With their tens of episodes worth of experience, our hosts discuss outrageous French accents, the dangers of a flashy coat, and why it's better not to marry your cousin. Note: We had some technical difficulties with Christine's mic so many apologies for her sounding quiet! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/fmklitpod

Does balancing the books get you going? Do spreadsheets give you a special thrill? Then you're not alone because today we're doing Accountants! We read "Sex by the Numbers (Blush)" by Marie Donovan and "Count on You: A Lesbian Romance" by Sienna Waters. Today our fiscally prudent hosts discuss an editor conspiracy, a surprise repeat author, and what you should and should NOT put in your vagina. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Here at FMKlit we are very discerning and only like men with the most admirable qualities: strength, a sense of humor, and being able to chase away the monsters under the bed. Which is why today we're doing single dads! We read "Egomaniac" by Vi Keeland and "Pies & Promises: An MM Single Dad Romance (Heartcraft Market Book 1)" by Duckie Mack. For this paternal episode, our hosts discuss: dill, the fanciest of ingredients; when you think a book is a roller-coaster but is just a slow train; and we play our hardest FMK ever! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/fmklitpod

They say love makes your heart sing. Well we here at FMKlit say that loves makes your heart sing in 5-part harmony with high-energy choreography and a 32-bar tap solo, which is why today we're doing Broadway! For this showstopper of an episode, we read "Broadway Dreams - A Powerful New York City Romance" by Leigh Morano and "Love's Opening Night: An M/M Romance (On Stage Book 2)" by Jeff Adams. Our hosts discuss the potential for conflict in a puddle of water, casual murder, and how being a creeper is apparently romantic. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Are you desperate for a daddy? Do you go crazy for cougars? Well you're in luck because today we're doing Age Gap Romances! For this May/December episode we read "Boy Toy (Man Hands Book 3)" by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, and "Team Phison" by Chace Verity. Our age-appropriate hosts discuss punching people who sit at the bar, the birthday cakiness of books, and possibly the most bizarre name an author has named a human character Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Here at FMKlit we love our romance piping hot, stimulating, and with small bits of leaf floating in it. Which is why today we're doing Tea! For this flavorful episode, we read "Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop" by Roselle Lim and "Tea Leaves & Tourniquets: A Lesbian Romance" by Sienna Waters. Today our herbal hosts discuss: the proverbial "City," being rude in France, and the most egregious bathtubbing of all - food bathtubbing! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

A thief steals something while a con artist convinces you to give it to them. Even if it's your heart! Which is why today we're doing con artists! For this felonious episode we read "Thieves at Heart" by Alina Adams and "The Hellion's Waltz: Feminine Pursuits" by Olivia Waite. Our hosts discuss when the shameful secrets aren't juicy enough, when the male love interest doesn't realize he's in a romcom, and Claire wants to break someone's hands! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/fmklitpod

For some people, love feels like a violent storm. For others, love is literally a violent storm. Which is why today we're doing Stormchasers! Today we read "Storm Warning: A Novella" by Nellie Wilson and "Outrun the Rain (The Storm Boys Series Book 1)" by N. R. Walker. Our thrill-seeking hosts discuss tornado safety, the best shower in Australia, and a book that (miracle of miracles) uses the word "bisexual!" Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Once upon a time, there was a silly little podcast that liked to talk about books about love and sex. The podcast became so popular that the hosts and producers were able to quit their jobs and become very famous and much beloved....right? We believe in fairytale endings, which is why today we're doing Fairytale Retellings! For this magical episode we read "Mistress to the Beast" by Eve Vaughn and "The Princess and the Evil Queen: A Lesbian Romance Retelling of the Classic Fairytale Snow White" by Lola Andrews. Our magical hosts discuss the nebulous nature of bodegas, the one time Castilian breaks the fantasy, and Neil and Claire find their perfect karaoke song! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Are you in love with someone who seems to be everywhere at once? Maybe they changed their outfit a couple times during the day? No, you aren't seeing double - it's Twins! For this double trouble episode we read "The Switch" by Lynsay Sands and "Something Fabulous" by Alexis Hall. Today our boring ol' non-twin hosts discuss why it's sexy to run through trees, understanding bees, and they try to kill off someone's mom! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

A good romance should steal your heart...and some jewels! And that's why today we're doing heists! For this daring episode, we read "Against the Dark (Undercover Associates Book 1)" by Carolyn Crane and "The Sunset Job (The Rainbow's Seven Book 1)" by Max Walker. Our scheming hosts discuss the importance of the correct pizza order, the secret goings-on at aquariums, and to never trust an unnamed admin. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Sometimes love is hard to find. And sometimes is comes to you served on a silver platter. Which is why today we're doing servers! For this fresh from the kitchen episode, we read "Greek Tycoon, Waitress Wife (Bedded by Blackmail Book 11)" by Julia James and "Best Served: A Transgender Romance" by Cami Kates. Our hospitable hosts discuss: a whole chapter of bathtubbing; a first - a MS. Cardboardman; and they bring Christine on mic to discuss the biggest "Fuck You" to the reader we've ever had. Content Warning: Miscarriages 1:05:00-1:17:20 Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Some like it hard and fast. Some like it slow and driving. And some even like it with black and what makeup and enormous hair. However you like it, there's a fine line between sex and rock, which is why today we're doing rockstars! For this banger of an ep, we read "Reckless Ambition: Issue #1 (Pretty Boy Rock Book 4)" by S. R. Watson and Ryan Stacks, and "Moonlight Becomes You (Lucky Moon Book 1)" by M. J. O'Shea and Piper Vaughn. Our headbanging hosts discuss reframing the power dynamic for people who get fucked, the dichotomy of one book having too many scenes and one book not having enough, and that even rockstars need to check their emails. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Not only are flowers terribly romantic, but they can predict love using the ancient and forbidden magics of "They Love Me, They Love me Not." And that's precisely why today we're doing gardeners! For this fragrant episode we read "Night Gardening" by E. L. Swann and "The Midnight Gardener: A YA Urban Fantasy Gay Romance (The Town of Superstition Book 1)" by R. G. Thomas. Our perennial discuss the sleeping habits of sports people; the sheer, blinding rage when a book DOESN'T have an HEA; and manage to spoil books that aren't even part of the episode! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Is going out on all those dates just too much traveling? Are you looking for love but can't be bothered to leave the house? Well then we have the answer for you! Roommates! For today's episode we read "Loathe Thy Neighbor (Roommate Romps)" by Teagan Hunter and "Heartsong (Vino and Veritas)" by A. E. Wasp. Our hosts, from the comfort of their own homes, discuss when the besite's sexual revelations are entirely unimportant, vibrators don't need to be a teachable moment, and Claire crafts a dramatic reading of terrible banter. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned...or I'm definitely about to! If power dynamics, religious iconography, and being are your knees do it for you, then you are truly blessed because today we're doing priests! For this holy episode we read "Mafia Priest: An Instalove Age-Gap Romance (Mafia Princesses Book 1)" by Portia Lux, and "Forbidden Fruit: A Taboo Priest Erotic MM Romance (The Priest and the Demon Book 2)" by Avery Auden. Our devout hosts discuss doms that respect your schedule, how mass murder is a good wedding aesthetic, and the whole innocence fetish thing. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

Unfortunately, life has happened and we were not able to record our Valentine's Day Anniversary Episode. We will return soon with that episode, but for now, enjoy Neil and Claire being hot and bothered about being ghosted, catfishing, book clubs, big hair, local best friends, Colleen Hoover, and more. San Antonio Local Bookshop: https://www.nowherebookshop.com/ Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod