Jayce Reads Romance
We are a community committed to empowering women about sex and sexuality through the reading of romance novels.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
April 2025 Reading Wrap Up
I cheated a little bit and recorded this before the end of the month. For all updates head to the show notes.
Find the show notes at: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/april-2025-wrapup
Fri 02 May 2025
Queer Romance for Straight People
Sephie and I chat about MM romance written for straight women vs MM romance written for men vs FF romance.
For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/queer-romance-for-straight-…
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Should Men Read Romance?
We talk about using romance novels to fight the expectations that have been put upon women by the patriarchy, but men suffer under it too. Should men be reading romance to help themselves?
For full …
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Holding Ourselves Accountable as Consumers
It's a kick in the face when an author we've trusted with our time, energy, and love shows themselves to be...not who we thought they were.
How do we handle our emotions? How do we handle their art?…
Fri 11 Apr 2025
March 2025 Reading Wrap Up
This month had a bunch of different reading agendas: ARCs, long books, TRR, and all my regular reading. I feel like I had a lot of wins, and a few books that were not for me.
For show notes, head to…
Fri 04 Apr 2025
What Vanilla Can Learn From Kink: Like What You Mother Fucking Like
Vanilla sex has been shrunk down into this seemingly small thing that has little variation between partners. One of the beautiful things about a healthy kink dynamic is that you are not only allowed,…
Fri 28 Mar 2025
What Vanilla Can Learn From Kink: Turning Negotiation Into Conversation
As I've learned and explored kink, there have been moments when I've thought "I wish something like this existed in the vanilla world." Well, I'm here to share the knowledge.
For full show notes, he…
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Taking It Off the Page
It's not as simple as handing your book to a partner and getting exactly what you expected. There are a ton of pitfalls and missteps that can occur. We talk through a strategy to help you communicate…
Fri 14 Mar 2025
February 2025 Reading Wrap Up
I read 20 books in the month of February. While that might seem like I was up to my regular habits, I was not. I had some series slumps, emotionally and numbers wise. I felt like I needed to play cat…
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Mental Health and Reading Romance
**CW/TC: We talk about depression, self harm, and dark thoughts. Please only listen if you have the mental space to do so. Take care of yourself.
A common theme that has come up during reader interv…
Fri 28 Feb 2025
The Power We Have
This started off as such a light and fluffy episode. And that’s mainly what romance is, but right now it’s under threat. It can feel like we have no power, but we do.
For show notes, head to: www.ja…
Fri 21 Feb 2025
Book Club: That Prince is Mine by Jayci Lee
**There will be spoilers!**
I bring my friend Caitlin on the podcast to talk about That Prince is Mine by Jayci Lee. It's a stand-alone book with secret prince. That's the plot point that sold me.
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Fri 14 Feb 2025
January 2025 Reading Wrap Up
**Spoiler Alert: I will spoil these books**
If you want to see the full list of books ahead of time, you can find it in the show notes.
Head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/january-2025-wrapu…
Fri 07 Feb 2025
Interview with Addy
We chat with indie bookstore employee and avid romance reader, Addy. What is it like working in the indie bookstore space. What are they seeing in regards to romance from both the retail side and pub…
Fri 31 Jan 2025
We have a membership!
A we grow as a community, we need spaces we can come together as a community. I am so thrilled to bring some extra podcast love to Substack. Instead of a blog on my website, I’m creating a newsletter…
Fri 24 Jan 2025
December 2024 Reading Wrap Up
This was my first year tracking the number of books that I read. It was surprising to say the least. I finished a few series I had started earlier in the year. I had to pivot when I realized I wasn't…
Fri 17 Jan 2025
Interview with Bookishly Haley
Loved getting to interview Bookishly Haley. We met via Instagram, but live close enough that we have gotten to meet and hug in person. This bookish space is growing and changing, it’s exciting and th…
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Top 10 of 2024/Goals for 2025
What a year it has been! I read WAY more books than expected. Found a TON of new to me authors. And some new favorites!
I also hit my diversity reading goals and have decided to change some things i…
Fri 03 Jan 2025
Book Club: New Camelot Series (Part 2)
We finish our conversation about the New Camelot series. This episode leans heavily into the kink in this story. There are MASSIVE spoilers. I am warning you! You will also hear me cry.
For full sho…
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Book Club: New Camelot Series (Part 1)
This series is so much more than romance. The depth of these characters shocked and devastated me. I was completely wrecked after reading this series.
And I think everyone who wants to should read t…
Fri 20 Dec 2024
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