Unfiltered Romance Nights
Welcome to Unfiltered Romance Nights - a podcast for readers who prefer spicy stories and twisted tropes.
We're your hosts, Marjorie and Kolleen, two moms obsessed with reading and discussing dark romance. We first crossed paths as members of our favorite writers' ARC & Street Teams - and have been book besties ever since.
Every Wednesday, we interview authors and share our genre recs & reviews. So if you're into taboo tales and unhinged chats, come spend the night with us.
Episodes
45 episodes
May Book Club Author: R.G. Angel
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie welcome international bestselling author R.G. Angel. They discuss her journey from being a lawyer to a successful author, her writing process, and the importance of repres...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:03:04
Book Chat: Close to Me by Monica Murphy
In this episode, Kolleen and Marjorie discuss 'Close to Me', the first book in Monica Murphy's The Callahan Series. They explore the dynamics of the enemies-to-lovers trope set in a high school environment, focusing on the characters Autumn and...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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52:27
Penelope Ward Interview
Buckle up for a juicy, laugh-filled ride through the world of steamy romance with none other than Penelope Ward! In this birthday special episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, Kolleen and Marjorie dive into Penelope’s unexpected journe...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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53:29
Willow Aster Interview
In this fun and heartwarming episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, Kolleen and Marjorie sit down with USA Today bestselling author Willow Aster to chat about her newest release Wicked Love, her journey as a writer, favorite characters,...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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43:38
April Book Club Author: Selena
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, Kolleen and Marjorie sit down with indie dark romance author Selena to dive deep into her gritty world of angst, chaos, and deliciously messy love stories.Get ready for a raw and unfiltered c...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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59:01
Stephanie Napolitano Interview
Debut author Stephanie Napolitano joins Kolleen and Marjorie for a cozy, chaotic, and laugh-out-loud chat about writing during nap times, finding characters in the shower, and the spicy risks of audiobook listening at the gym. From her postpart...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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46:53
Book Chat: Kiss The Villain by Rina Kent
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, Kolleen and Marjorie dive deep into Rina Kent's latest release, "Kiss the Villain." They unravel the dark and steamy world of this MM enemies-to-lovers romance, featuring the tumultuous relationship...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:22:05
Sara Cate Interview
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, Kolleen and Marjorie sit down with USA Today bestselling author Sara Cate to explore her captivating journey into the world of taboo and forbidden romance. Get ready for an engaging conv...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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40:27
Book Chat: The Wrong Bride by Catharina Maura
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, Kolleen and Marjorie unpack "The Wrong Bride" by Catharina Maura. They break down all the drama: the arranged marriage, the sister's ex-fiancé situation, and the complicated family dynamics.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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50:21
Jagger Cole Interview
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie sit down with bestselling dark mafia romance author Jagger Cole. They dive into his journey from advertising and music to full-time indie writing, his inspirations, and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:40:30
Trinity Lemm Interview
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie welcome award-winning romance author Trinity Lemm. Trinity shares insights into her writing journey, balancing her career as a digital marketing manager with her passion f...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:41
Book Chat: Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie dive deep into the book 'Pan Pal' by J.C. Geisinger. They discuss their ratings, character dynamics, the mystery surrounding the letters, and the misrepresentation of ment...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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50:53
Jennifer Millikin Interview
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, we welcome bestselling author Jennifer Milliken, who shares her journey from childhood dreamer to published author. We discuss her writing process, the inspiration behind her latest release 'Penn', ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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28:46
February Book Club Author: Alina May
In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing our February Book Club Author, Alina May.Don’t forget to rate and/or review us on your preferred listening platform. Thank you!DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Our episodes will contain spoi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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48:30
Book Chat: Bull Rush by Maggie Rawdon
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie dive into a detailed review of 'Bull Rush' by Maggie Rawdon, a second chance romance with dark elements. They discuss their initial impressions, ratings, and the spice lev...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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53:26
Brynne Weaver Interview
Today's episode, we welcome Brynne Weaver, a bestselling author known for her dark romance novels. Brynne shares her journey from writing as a hobby to becoming a full-time author, discussing her inspirations and the challenges she faced along ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:04:22
Book Chat: God of Malice by Rina Kent
In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, we dive deep into Rina Kent's 'God of Malice', discussing its themes, character development, and the dynamics between generations. We explore the darker elements of the story, comparing the first ge...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:06:32
January Book Club Author: Kinsley Kincaid
In this episode, we welcome Canadian Dark Romance Author Kinsley Kincaid. We discuss Kinsley's journey into writing, her inspirations, and the themes she explores in her books, particularly taboo subjects. The conversation flows through Kinsley...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:19:47
Book Chat: The Deal by Elle Kennedy
In this episode, we review 'The Deal' by Elle Kennedy, discussing our initial impressions, character dynamics, and the themes of trauma and healing present in the story. We explore the relationship development between the main characters, Hanna...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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58:41
T.L. Hodel Interview
In today's episode, we welcome Canadian Romance Author T.L. Hodel. We discuss her journey into writing, the appeal of dark romance, character development, and the reactions of friends and family to her work. T.L. shares insights into her writin...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:39
2025 Reading Goals + Most Anticipated Reads
Welcome back to Season 2 of Unfiltered Romance Nights!In this episode, we discuss our reading goals for 2025, reflecting on our past achievements and setting new targets. We explore the different formats of reading, including aud...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:58
BookTok Etiquette 101
In this episode, Kolleen and Marjorie talked about social media etiquette. This is the last episode for Season 1. We will see y'all at the beginning of the new year!Don’t forget to rate and/or review us on your preferred listening platfo...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:11:03
Nadia Han Interview
In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Nadia Han and chat about her writing journey and her newest released book The Protege. Don’t forget to rate and/or review us on your preferred listening platform. Thank you! ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:14:42