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Step into the shadows of New Orleans with us as we unpack Geneva Lee's "Filthy Rich Fae," a supernatural crime drama where the lines between mafia power and fae magic blur into a dangerous, seductive world.

When ER nurse Kate Holloway strikes a bargain with the notorious fae crime lord Lachlan Gage to save her brother's soul, she finds herself bound to his world for thirty days—just long enough for forbidden attraction to take root. Our discussion explores how Lee blends the gritty realism of organized crime with the ethereal elements of fae mythology, creating what host Jonathan humorously dubs "cornotropia"—a story where multiple romance tropes collide and overlap.

The episode reveals fascinating divisions among our hosts, with Ashley giving the book enthusiastic praise and immediately diving into book two, while others found themselves wishing for more fantasy elements and less gunplay. We debate whether the romance truly qualifies as fated mates, enemies-to-lovers, or something altogether different when Lachlan persistently calls Kate "princess" despite her ordinary background. Does this hint at hidden royal connections, or is it simply his way of establishing dominance?

For listeners intrigued by genre crossovers, we discuss how "Filthy Rich Fae" serves as an excellent bridge between contemporary mafia romance and romantic fantasy—perfect for readers looking to expand their literary horizons without venturing too far from familiar territory. But be warned: while book one can stand reasonably well on its own, continuing to book two might leave you desperately awaiting the unreleased third installment.

Links from the News Segment and Show:

• SJM has finished the first draft of book 6 of the ACoTaR series
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• SenLinYu will be doing book signings and participating in panels at San Diego Comic Con, July 24-27
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• Fourth Wing Amazon show has a new show runner: Jac Shaeffer
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• JR Ward author of the BDB series is taking a dip into romantasy
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  • 4 part series called the Kingdoms of the Compass series starts with Crown of War and Shadows due out Feb 17 2026
  • Also, on July 19th her author shop goes live
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