"Jingle All the Slay" - A Hallmark Romantasy Mystery

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This week, we're celebrating Sarah J. Maas's triumph with "House of Flame and Shadow" in the 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards. Join us—Mari, Kelly, Ashley, and Jonathan—as we passionately chat about the allure of Maas's different series and the electrifying energy it brings to the romance community. We also highlight Emily Henry's "Funny Story," which continues to captivate readers worldwide, proving the timeless charm of romantic tales.
But that's not all! Get a sneak peek at the sizzling cover reveal for "Accomplice to the Villain," and hear our wild theories on where this thrilling series might lead. Our recent escapade to New Romantics, Orlando's sparkling new romance bookstore, left us buzzing with all the exciting events lined up. Plus, collectors, take note: the LitJoy Crate's re-release of "The Folk of the Air" series is bound to be this season's must-have. We chat about all this while keeping an eye on the trends and updates shaping the book community.
Finally, who doesn't love a touch of whimsy with their mystery? We take a merry jaunt into magical realms with "Jingle All the Slay" by Dakota Cassidy, a cozy mystery wrapped in holiday cheer. We ponder how this story is a mash up of 'Murder She Wrote' and a stereotypical Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie. As we gear up for our end-of-year wrap-up, we invite you to be part of our adventure, send in your questions, and join our community on Goodreads and Fable. Cheers to the enchanting fusion of romance and fantasy—and to you, our wonderful listeners!

• Links from the News Segment and Show (not all were discussed):
• Goodreads Reader Choice Awards winners are in
  • Goodreads Award List
  • Romantasy: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Mass
• Hannah Nicole Maehrer revealed the cover for Accomplice to the Villain
  • Announcement Page
  • Releases July 8, 2025
• The New Romantics bookstore opening weekend (Orlando, FL)
  • Website
• LitJoy Crate re-releasing special edition Folk of the Air series
  • $180, on sale Jan. 8 at 10am MDT for early access, Jan 9 at 10am MDT for public
  • Ships Summer 2025

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פרקים

1. Romance Book Awards and Discussions (00:00:00)

2. Book Community Trends and Updates (00:09:03)

3. Book Review and Spoiler Discussion (00:23:40)

4. Magical Familiar and Christmas Mystery (00:31:02)

5. Critiquing Holiday Romance Book Cover (00:39:15)

6. Dragon-Themed Book Event Review (00:51:30)

7. Future Episode Suggestions and Year-End Wrap-Up (00:58:03)