Sports romance has officially earned its place at the top of the romance genre—and in this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into why. From locker-room tension to slow-burn rivals-to-lovers, we unpack what makes sports romance so addictive and emotional. At the heart of the conversation is Heated Rivalry—the gold standard of hockey romance—as we explore its iconic dynamic, long-term yearning, and why Shane and Ilya have made such an impact. Expect trope talk, emotional analysis, and plenty of love for romance that hits both on and off the ice.

It’s the start of a new year, and we’re setting our intentions for 2026. In this episode, we’re talking through our reading goals, the bookish habits we want to build (or break), and what we’re most looking forward to on our TBR this year. We’re also getting into summer romance reads we’re excited to pick up, because no New Year reset is complete without a little beachy escapism. Join us as we plan for a fresh year of reading.

We’ve made it to the end of the year, and in this episode we’re doing a bookish recap of 2025. We’re breaking down our top reads and biggest book flops, revisiting our most anticipated releases, unpacking the tropes that dominated the year, and crowning our book boyfriends of 2025. Join us as we reflect on a year of reading highs, lows, and everything in between.