Despite the title of this episode, Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan can't be reduced to simply a second chance romance. It deals with grief, hope, love, and pain in a way that only Kennedy Ryan could portray. Yasmen and Josiah have lost a child and are now divorced. They co-parent two children and run a successful restaurant. However, lately, there's been fire in both of their eyes towards one another. The pull between them is strong--and hot! But they don't just have themselves to consider in this because they also have to worry about their kids and the old feelings they've internalized towards themselves and one another.

In this episode, we (of course) dissect the book--plot and characters--intensely. Marriage is discussed heavily, but to be honest, therapy is the star of this show. It not only saved this couple's relationship, but it saved their family dynamic in general. Join us in therapeurizing (a word made up this episode lol) these layered characters and even ourselves. This was one of those books that mostly anyone could relate to and often made us introspective. A high recommendation!

Let us know what you think and thank you for listening!

Disclaimer: This book is strictly for adults. No children should engage in the book OR the content of this episode, so please be mindful before listening. Check all trigger warnings (because there are many) and take care of yourself.

Beatitude by D.J. Krimmer is an emotionally, immersive dark and toxic romance following main characters, Ronan and Everly. Both abused and traumatized before their by-chance meeting, they're broken in ways beyond repair--and I don't think they want to repair it. We have a man that's a serial killer and an emotionally and physically abused woman that end up thriving on the chaos and relishing in the chase. When Ronan kidnaps Everly, both of their lives change and they realize they can't live without one another. Mind you, this is a novella. So, it's all done within 125 pages.

TW: Please check ALL trigger warnings, as this is one of those books that make you question yourself if you like it. Spoiler Alert: We all loved it, so no judgement here from us if you do lol.

And for those listening just to support, remember: we listen and we don't judge.

Hey Book Besties! In this episode we check-in with each other, and you of course, to talk about recent reads, current reads, and what we want to read next. We kept it to books we really enjoyed this time around, so no flops were named--all bops!

Some books mentioned: The Never List by Jade Presley, The Bonds That Tie Series by J. Bree, Ella Gets the D by Tanvier Peart, In the Gray by B.B. Reid, Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube, Ironside Academy Series by Jane Washington, Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abby, The First Family by Granger, New York Ruthless (Ryan Brother Series) by Sadie Kincaid, The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose, Bourbon & Lies by Victoria Wilder and many more!

Listen for quick recommendations and reviews of quite a few books we've read and would like to read. Don't forget to let us know what you add to your TBR!