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Skip to the Good Part
We interview your favorite romance authors! Join your co-hosts, Cara Lockwood/Cara Tanamachi, a USA Today bestselling author of more than 35 books whose first novel, I Do (But I Don't) was made into a Lifetime Original movie, and her co-host, husband, and real-life romantic hero, PJ, (co-host of the Braving Business Podcast) as they get to know the writers behind your favorite Happily-Ever-Afters.
We'll skip to the good parts - of new books, backstories, and inspirations. Join us and add a little more Happily Ever After to your day!
Want to be on the show? Have questions or comments? Email Cara at caratanamachi@gmail.com!
Episodes
86 episodes
Rebecca Hunter returns with Heir to Italian Altar!
The amazing Rebecca Hunter returns to talk about Heir to Italian Altar, her new Harlequin Presents!
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We talk about romantasy AND fire-breathing chickens with Taylor Epperson
Taylor Epperson is a writer, lover of all things fantastical. Her debut novel, Second Time's a Charm is OUT NOW! Follow her:Instagram...
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KT Bond Talks about Ghostwriting, Raising Money for Charity and How Love, Does Indeed, Win
Eight years ago, Emma-award-winning author K.T. Bond began her second career as a ghostwriter. K.T. wrote almost forty sweet and steamy contemporary romances for her clients. Now, continuing in that trend, her own stories feature men and women ...
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The Lori Gold Interview: Let's Be Collaborators Instead of Competitors, Part 1
As reported in People Magazine, Cara Tanamachi is not the only one with a book called Kiss, Marry, Kill out in 2026! Lori Gold's book,
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We talk category romance with the fantastic Rebecca Hunter!
Rebecca Hunter is an award-winning author, reader, traveler, former English teacher, chocolate lover, and keeper of a very messy desk. She writes witty, sexy stories about complex characters and intriguing destinations. Her latest,
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(Recorded) LIVE! at Toledo Library's Romance Con
Couldn't make it to Toledo Library's Romance Con in the City of Glass? Well, we'll bring the Con to you with a line-up of amazing authors like: Terreece M. Clarke,
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We Play Flirty with Shameez Patel!
Shameez Patel was born and raised in South Africa. She lives there with her husband, child and four cats.Shameez fell in love with fiction at a young age. Her parents fondly recall receiving her first handwritten story before the age of ...
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We talk about storytelling, service, and romance with the amazing, Harper Black!
Harper Black’s love of reading and curiosity about the world was stirred at an early age. That curiosity, a desire to get a college education, and a sense of adventure, led Harper to enlist in the U.S. Navy. Harper’s military career took her to...
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Still Into You Author Erin Connor talks about rock and roll and second chance romance!
Erin Connor, author of Unromance and Still Into You, has been telling herself stories for as long as she can remember, and once she realized she could write them down a...
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Sabina Nordquist talks about her debut, It's All In Your Head
Sabina Nordqvist began writing as a way to distract herself from chronic pain and illness, and before long, she couldn’t stop creating imaginary worlds and swoony book boyfriends. When not immersed in her latest project, she’s likely doing phys...
Recorded LIVE at Steamy Lit Con 2025 - Part Two!
In part one of our coverage of Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim, this special episode features authors, fans and vendors in one of the year's biggest celebrations of romance! Listen up for interviews with:Christina Lauren (@chris...
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Recorded LIVE at Steamy Lit Con 2025 - Part One!
In part one of our coverage of Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim, this special episode features authors, fans and vendors in one of the year's biggest celebrations of romance! Listen up for interviews with:Mel Saavedra -
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Kristen Jennings talks about her new release A Legacy of Magic and Monsters!
Lessons from a Tour Guide author Kristen Jennings, talks about her brand new addictive romantasy, A Legacy of Magic and Monsters. It's The Swan Princess meets The Witcher...
Psychological thriller bestseller Daniel Hurst talks about his latest pagetuner, The Doctor's Wife
Daniel Hurst is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of fast paced psychological thrillers. His most popular titles include Til Death Do Us Part, The Coup...
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Husband of the Year Author MA Wardell talks about why we all need more HEAs!
M.A. Wardell, the amazing author of the bestselling Teacher of the Year, talks about the brand new sequel, Husband of the Year (because your favorite couple - Marvin an...
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24-time (!) USA Today bestselling Sarina Bowen talks about hockey romance and much more!
Award-winning and Wallstreet Journal and 24-time (that's NOT a typo) USA Today bestseller Sarina Bowen is a former derivatives trader AND a magna cum laude graduate from Yale University. She's the author of more than 65 books. Her l...
Ellie Hayes and the Himbos Author Vanessa King Talks Rom AND Coms
Vanessa King, author of the Pride and Prejudice retelling, A CERTAIN APPEAL, lives in Austin with her Ron Swanson-esque husband, paper craft-obsessed daughter, and cats Mei Mei: the feline gargoyle, and Swe...
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Heather Colley's debut novel The Gilded Butterfly Effect is the dark academia book of fall
Heather Colley’s debut novel THE GILDED BUTTERFLY EFFECT out now tells a dark academia tale about the truth behind the glittering surface of sorority life. Colley's short fiction has won awards ...
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Skip To The Good Part (recorded) LIVE at RARE25 in Melbourne, Australia!
Couldn't head down under to the RARE25 romance conference in Melbourne, Australia? Well, we've got it covered from author interviews to quick chats with attendees. We'll help you feel like you were there! Discover new authors and ol...
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We talk gothic romance and dark fantasy with bestselling author S.T. Gibson!
S.T. Gibson is the #1 Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of A DOWRY OF BLOOD and other novels. Her gothic romances and dark fantasy novels have been nominated ...
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We talk twists and delicious mysterious bestseller Nicole Trope!
Nicole Trope a USA Today and Amazon bestseller in the USA, UK, AUS and CAN. She’s written such amazing thrillers as The Family Across the Street and The Therapist
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We're talking about storytelling with the amazing actress and author, Kristin Wollett!
Kristin Wollett is an actor with over a decade under her belt. Her delightful, opposites-attract rom-com, As a Last Resort is out TODAY! She lives in Florida with her husband and five children.Follow...
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Lessons from a Tour Guide author Kristen Jennings talks tropes, travel, and much more!
Kristen Jennings is a contemporary romance and romantic fantasy author who's a storyteller at heart. She loves writing about happily-ever-afters and the journeys characters take to get there.
Ripple Effect Author Maggie North chats about Fake Engagement, Golden Retrievers, Black Cats, and much more!
Maggie North, author of The Ripple Effect and Rules for Second Chances, writes deeply emotional, strangely hilarious novels about introverts at the end of their @#$% ro...
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