Holidate (Boobsmas #2)

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12/03/20 • 63 min

Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review Podcast

The Novel:Holidate (Dating #3)The Author: Monica MurphyThe Noobies: Alanna ReganThe Synopsis:Candice Gaines loves Christmas. Not only does she bask in the twinkling lights, sing Christmas carols and go crazy with the decorations, she’s also in the giving spirit, donating much of her time and wealth to various charities in the local area.Charlie Sullivan despises Christmas. Though it keeps his family afloat, considering they own Sullivan Family Christmas Tree Farm, the main provider for Christmas trees on the Monterey peninsula. He’d much rather work among the trees versus have to deal with people.But Charlie’s parents are taking on more philanthropic projects—and as their oldest child, they want him to be their official public representative. He just has to play nice and convince everyone he’s not a total holiday hater.When Charlie’s mom asks Candice to accompany him to a variety of holiday parties and events, she reluctantly agrees. She thinks Charlie is a big ol’ Grinch, but is determined to change his mindset and help him spread Christmas cheer. Charlie finds Candice too chatty, too sweet, too much. Do people like her really exist?Why yes, yes they do. The more time they spend together—along with a few kisses under the mistletoe—the more they start to like each other. Hopefully Charlie can convince Candice he doesn’t have a heart that’s two sizes too small before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.Show Notes: - The 2nd Day of Boobsmas is here!- Remembering the emo 2000's with my guest, Alanna- Middle school fashion faux-pas...- The struggle of celebrating the holidays with multiple families in multiple places (00:05:34)- Traveling during the 2020 Holiday Season- Hallmark movie rec: "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"- Creating new holiday traditions during the pandemic- The great debate on holiday music (00:12:31)- Kelly's favorite "winter cafe jams" - Introducing Holidate by Monica Murphy - NOT the Netflix movie (00:15:36)- Holidate vs. "Holidate" (Netflix)- The not-so-quick synopsis (and a potential drinking game?)- A California Christmas story- Wall Street billionaire meets Christmas tree lot owner?- Serial killers can own Christmas tree farms, too... (00:38:09)- Surprise amnesia?!?- Opposites attract- A few flirty KISScerpts (00:50:05)- Heart, Humor, Heat and Holidays (00:55:11)- Wrapping up with Alanna- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas giveaway (01:02:30)- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinGiveaway Winner:Facebook: Nicole BoedeckerFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*

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Noelle the First (Boobsmas #1)

The Novella:Noelle the First (Holliday Sisters #1)The Author: Nicole FallsThe Noobies: Bridget, Co-host of Romance at a Glance PodcastThe Synopsis:Despite sharing a birthday with the holiday, Christmas just wasn't Noelle's thing. As a kid she had been in love with the holiday, but adult Noelle just saw it as another day to get through.Jay has moved back home after a breakup and is looking to reconnect with his childhood bestie. Cooking up a scheme to get her in the holiday spirit with her sisters, he's determined to bring back to the old Noelle.With a combination of nostalgia, Christmas magic and a little bit of mistletoe, Noelle the First is a tale of old friends finding their way back to each other and more.Show Notes: - Happy 12 Days of Boobsmas! - Welcome Bridget, co-host of Romance at a Glance - Celebrating Christmas October through December- The Chicago, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis crossover- An actual "White Christmas": Yay or Nay?- Adjusting holiday traditions per the pandemic (00:06:41)- Bridget's boozy holiday beverage recommendations (00:09:05)- Kelly's ode to Cocomotion- Romance at a Glance's Holiday Read Recs: Ribbons and Os by R.E. Hargrave and The Beast by Katee Robert - A short synopsis for Noelle the First from the Holliday Sisters series (00:19:47)- More heat in holiday romance - The most epic holiday bar crawl- "You better burn this bitch to the ground!"- A love letter to the Hollidays... and holidays (00:38:34)- Sharing your birthday with a holiday - A sexcerpt and some cute quotes from children (00:44:10)- Thoughts and prayers for throuples! - Heart, Heat, Humor AND Holiday Ratings (00:51:54)- Kelly's Holiday Reading Recs: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren, Stocking Stuffers by Erin McLellan, and Have Yourself a Merry Little Scandal featuring Nicola Davidson- Wrapping up with the 1st Day of Boobsmas giveaway (01:02:47)- The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinGiveaway Winner:IG: stacy.swim.divaFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*

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A Highlander is Coming to Town (Boobsmas #3)

The Novel:A Highlander is Coming to Town (Highland, Georgia #3)The Author: Laura TrenthamThe Noobie: Angela Maria Hart Angela's YouTube: @booksaremyhartCozy Mystery Book ClubThe Synopsis:You better watch out. . .Holt Pierson is dreading Christmas. His parents absconded to Florida for the season and left him to handle the family farm which will be his one day―whether he wants it or not. Driven by duty, Holt has always followed the path expected of him. But lately, he’s been questioning what he wants and where he belongs. Will assuming the responsibility of the Pierson farm make him happy or is there something―or someone―else out in the wider world calling to him?To Claire Smythe, the Scottish lead singer of a touring band, Highland, Georgia, is the perfect place to hide . . .until a very handsome and deeply curious Holt begins to ask all the questions Claire doesn’t want to answer. As Holt draws Claire out from under and into the fabric of small-town life, can Claire put the past behind her and embrace the unexpected gifts of the season―including the new and lasting love?Show Notes: - The 3rd Day of Boobsmas - Welcoming Angela Hart, the founder of Cozy Mystery Book Club- Angela's Romance Rec: Alexa Riley and Read Me Romance - It's not too late to check out The 12 Days of Cozies (00:06:59) - Talking holiday traditions and Jingle Jolly Lane- Angela's Cozy Mystery Christmas Rec: The Santaland Slayings, Let it Snow, and How the Dukes Stole Christmas (00:18:40)- A brief love letter to Tessa Dare- Introducing today's reading, A Highlander is Coming to Town (00:22:53)- The most masculine hero name in the history of hero names- A quick synopsis for A Highlander is Coming to Town (00:27:37)- The "romantic foreigner" trope - Stop doubting perfect book boyfriends like Holt Pierson!- "Bring out the horse."- Scottish festivities over holiday festivities - The Hallmark holiday movie of your dreams... but with sex.- A slightly steamy sexcerpt (01:02:25)- An extra grade for Scottish? - Heart, Humor, Heat and Holiday Ratings (01:06:08)- Not an Alexa Riley or Nikki Sloane...- Wrapping up with Angela and a giveaway (01:16:35)- Join us Friday December 11th on IGTV for the final giveaway!!- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin Giveaway Winner:Facebook: Mackenzie EganFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*