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What if we told you that you could experience a whirlwind of bookish excitement in just one episode? We promise you'll be on the edge of your seat with the latest announcements, including the hotly anticipated dates for PolyCon 2025 and insights into the extraordinary line-up of authors attending, such as Carissa Broadbent and Jennifer Armentrout. Our discussion doesn’t stop there; we dive into our personal experiences with Armentrout's captivating fantasy romances and chat about the ever-evolving book talk community.

Then we share our enthusiasm for Owlcrate's new quarterly subscription boxes that promise to cater to a wide range of genres, from romance to horror. In a celebratory mood, we chat about Juliet Cross's latest collaboration with Fae Crate for a stunning special edition release of her Stay a Spell series. Imagine beautifully crafted faux leather hardcovers, foiled designs, and mesmerizing character artwork by Emma Gillette.

We break down the unique features of this collection and transition into our thoughts on "Wolf Gone Wild," the series' first book. This fantasy romance is set in New Orleans, where witches, vampires, and werewolves collide with fresh elements like Grimm characters. With ratings ranging from three-and-a-half to four stars, we revel in the book's lighthearted and fun nature, sharing some laughs along the way. Juliet Cross's engaging writing style truly shines, making for an unforgettable reading experience.

Our conversation also delves into the romance aspects and the spice levels, with some craving more intensity while others appreciate the slow burn. The episode takes an intriguing turn as we explore werewolf lore linked to the Spanish Inquisition and speculate on future character arcs. Wrapping up, we discuss the clever and punny titles of the series, like "A Rebel Without Claws," and share our thoughts on the elegant and simple cover art by Jennifer Zemanek. This episode is packed with insights, laughter, and enough bookish excitement to leave you eagerly anticipating what’s next.

Links from the News Segment and Show:

• Apollycon 2025 in Washington DC
  • Lineup of authors and dates are announced
  • April 10-13, 2025, tickets on sale June 21st
  • Apollycon Website
• New OwlCrate quarterly subscription
  • 4 new quarterly subscriptions - Romance, Sci-Fi, Romantasy, and Horror
  • More details at The OwlCrate Website
• Juliette Cross and FaeCrate Collaboration
  • Early access sale July 18th, Public sale July 19th at 5pm EST.
  • Instagram Announcement
  • FaeCrate Website
• Romantasy Book Convention (Orlando 2024)
  • https://www.fabledfantasyevents.com/
• This episode's book is Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross.
  • Goodreads
  • Author's Website
• The 10th Kingdom - a forgotten fantasy-romance miniseries
  • IMDB Link
• Wolf packs don't actually have 'Alpha' males
  • Scientific America article

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