Episodes

  • Interview with Jackie Mojica author of Rockstar Romances
    May 13 2021

    This week I interview Jackie Mojica author of contemporary romances feature rockstars.

    Visit the Illicit Liaison page at SwoonworthyHEA to learn more about Jackie and her books, as well as other books mentioned on the show.


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    28 mins
  • Interview with Lisa Becker Author of Starfish Series
    Apr 28 2021

    In this week's episode, I interview Lisa Becker, author of the Starfish Series. We talk about the author duo she admires most, her all-time favorite book boyfriend, and how she got started writing.

    You can learn more about Lisa at her website

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    32 mins
  • Interview with Maggie Blackbird Author of When We Were Young Series
    Apr 20 2021

    Maggie Blackbird is on Ojibway from Northwestern Ontario who writes contemporary, YA, historical and LBGTQ romances involving Canada's indigenous people.  Her latest book is Knight Moves, book three in her When We Were Young Series.  Maggie and I talk about the romance authors she loved (and still loves), her start in romance writing, and how she incorporates the lives of indigenous people into her romances. 

    Visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA to learn more about Maggie and her books. 

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    37 mins
  • Recommended Romances for New Romance Readers
    Mar 19 2021

    In this week's ep, I answer the question on the books I'd recommend to a reader who's never read a romance before but is willing to give it try. I recommend books in a variety of categories, including; Classic, Contemporary, Category, Historical, Mystery, Paranormal, Sweet, and Romcom.

    Chances are, you have different books you'd recommend. I'd love to hear what they are. You can let me know at SwoonworthyHEA where Illicit Liaisons is hosted. 

    If you love romance fiction, come join the SwoonworthyHEA community to talk about your favorite books, authors, and more. 

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    34 mins
  • Bridgerton vs The Duke and I
    Feb 19 2021

    This week I discuss my thoughts on The Duke and I by Julia Quinn and the TV adaptation of it, Bridgerton.

    For Black History Month, I have a list of black romance authors to check out as well.

    To leave a comment or to read show notes, visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.

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    36 mins
  • Modern Day Mr. Darcy: Darcy Traits that Live on in Popular Romance Fiction
    Feb 5 2021

    Mr. Darcy has become synonymous with the romantic leading man. Even though he "lived" over two-hundred years ago, many traits that make Darcy an endearing romantic lead live on today's romances. In this episode, I discuss Darcy's traits and share a few modern romances that I feel have Darcy-esque leading men.

    Do you have other thoughts about Darcy or modern-day romance heroes similar to Darcy? Let me know on the Illicit Liaison podcast page at SwoonworthyHEA.com


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    45 mins
  • Favorite (and Not So Favorite) Romance Tropes
    Jan 30 2021

    We love romance fiction. But we may not all agree on which types of stories we prefer. In this episode of Illicit Liaisons, I share some of my favorite and not so favorite romance tropes.

    Which do you love? Which do you hate? Let me know by visiting the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.

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    30 mins
  • Books That Should Be Made Into Movies or TV Shows
    Jan 21 2021

    Cable networks and streaming services are all clamboring for great books to adapt to TV and movies. Here is my list of a few romance books I'd love to see on screen.

    What books would love to see adapted to a movie or show? Let me know at the Illicit Liaison page at SwoonworthyHEA.

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    35 mins