Mel's Devilish Submission

Mel's Devilish Submission

Author: Katee Robert, Melody Carlisle, & Jenny Nordbak September 15, 2022 Duration: 1:08:55

Hey all! We're back to the books we imprinted on! This week Mel talks about The Devil's Submission by Nicola Davidson! Sheepish submissive! Lady Dom! Terrible mom! It's all here.

Aftercare:

Katee: playlists in 8D. The sound goes back and forth between your headphones and it scratches her ADHD brain in the best way!

Mel: The third book in this series, The Seduction of Viscount Vice! It's another second chance romance and they're exhibitionists!

As always, make sure to check out the Temple of Defiant Joy!

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Pirates are waiting for you!

Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM Nascosta, Naima Simone, Andie J. Christopher, Jenny Nordbak, and Nina Saxena! Plus, foiled special editions with sprayed edges, gorgeous art, and so much more! Don't miss it!

Dangerous Tides!

September in the Temple!

- This month we're back with Katee regaling us with more Fertile in My Ex-Boyfriend’s Dungeon (and we discover an actual hard limit for Katee!), and Hannah Whitten is going to stop by to give us all her best spooky season recs. - In Book Club news, everyone in the Joy Bringer and Celebrant tiers can download their ebooks of MY WICKED PRINCE by Molly O’Keefe and the entire audiobook collection of COURT OF THE VAMPIRE QUEEN by Katee Robert! - And finally, Joy Bringers and Celebrants can check out all the digital art we’ve created for the Temple! It’s all on one convenient page waiting for you.

Temple of Defiant Joy


Every Thursday, Katee Robert, Melody Carlisle, and Jenny Nordbak gather to celebrate the wonderfully over-the-top side of the genre they love. Their Bonkers Romance podcast is a deep dive into a truly wild piece of romance media each week, from novels to films and beyond. The conversation isn't about critique, but about joyful analysis-they break down how the story’s tropes are cranked to the maximum and explore why those exaggerated elements work so effectively to deliver a satisfying, often cathartic, experience. Listening feels like pulling up a chair with insightful friends who also happen to be deeply embedded in Romancelandia. You’ll hear their unfiltered commentary, passionate hot takes, and genuinely hilarious personal stories sparked by the week’s selection. The hosts frequently welcome favorite authors and personalities, offering a unique peek into how creators think about the craft and fun of romance. Naturally, you’ll come away with a ton of book recommendations, but more than that, this podcast provides a refreshingly enthusiastic and thoughtful space that reminds you why these stories resonate so powerfully. It’s a weekly dose of analysis, laughter, and pure appreciation for the genre’s most delightfully extra offerings.
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