The HEA Book Club: Reading Romance with Friends
Join indie romance author Summer O’Toole and Best Friend Kelsey as they chat, laugh, and swoon over fictional men with often questionable morals.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Ep. 23: The Series That Have Us In A Chokehold with Tate from @FlockSimp
Join our group on Facebook to read Summer’s free short story with thee shower scene and enter the epic giveaway! *Limited spots available*
When Tate (@flocksimp) recommended Royals to me, I had no idea it was going to become my entire personality, but here we are. In this episode we take a deep dive into the series that have been consuming our lives. On two very opposite ends of the spicy spectrum, we are talking about ACOTAR and the Royals of Forsyth. We discuss the age-old question of “Is ACOTAR considered smut?” and how the series sparked Tate’s sexual awakening. There’s a short lesson on pegging too–What more could you want!
Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer’s new Viking Romeo and Juliet retelling will be in Love, Not War –available now and benefitting Ukraine!
→ Read Stolen to Fight ←
This episode:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Royals of Forsyth University by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue
Mentioned: MC Romance episode
Reverse Harem episode
Next episode:
Salacious Players Club by Sara Cate
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Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Ep. 22: Poker Face or O-Face? | Vegas Romances with Author Stacia Suzanne
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Love is in the air. . . and in Vegas, baby! This episode we sit down with Las Vegas local and spicy romance author, Stacia Suzanne to talk about three different books all set in the infamous city. Along the way, we predict Kelsey’s murder, the subsequent murder mystery novel Summer and Stacia will write and find out how Stacia spent $350 on sex toys. There’s also a brief detour to learn the history of the vibrator and the etymology of “clit”.
Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer’s new Viking Romeo and Juliet retelling will be in Love, Not War –available now and benefitting Ukraine!
→ Read Stolen to Fight ←
This episode:
King of Diamonds By Renee Rose
The Gamble by Stacia Suzanna
The Bet by Max Monroe
Next episode:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Royals of Forsyth University by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue
Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T
Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2ExevRead Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie
Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD
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Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Ep. 21: Ribbed For Her Pleasure | Orc Romances with Suz from @Suzreadsalot
Join our group on Facebook to read Summer’s free ~emotional smut~ short story and enter the epic giveaway! *Limited spots available*
Fill in the blank: An Orc’s dick is the width of a _____. If you said Coke can, you’d be right! This episode with Suzreadsalot is a whirlwind introduction to Orc romances where we answer many important questions like:
Are Orc romances just Yoda fanfic?
If we were sex toys, what would we be?
What creatures would be in our reverse monster harem?
We discuss scratching a new found itch for giant, green, Orc cock, the revelation that glow sticks may be the new sex toy and the highest form of flattery and if non-slip dicks exist.
Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer’s new short story will be in Love, Not War and open for preorders!
→ Read Stolen to Fight ←
This episode:
Property of the Green Bastards by Flora Quincy
Orc-ward Encounters by Sam Hall
The Silver Fury Series by Layla Fae
Next episode:
The Gamble by Stacia Suzanna
The Bet by Max Monroe
Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T
Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2ExevRead Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie
Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD
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Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Ep. 20: Kicking Ass, Taking Names, Not Losing Weight | Plus Size Rep in Romances with Author Alexis C. Maness
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The Nutcracker is real, the gingerbread man is a viking and we 10/10 recommend mirror sex. In this episode–which is basically an ode to Katee Robert–we learn that Kelsey was a 10 year old trailblazer for reverse harems and that gargoyles feel like giant penises. . . Kinda. We read some incredible books with plus-size heroines and break down representation of fat women in romance novels. We hear about Alexis’s upcoming dark fantasy with a stabby, big, burn-the-patriarchy heroine.
Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer’s new short story will be in Love, Not War and open for preorders!
→ Read Stolen to Fight ←
Don’t forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.
This episode:
Protected by Aidy Award
Electric Idol by Katee Robert
Deceived by the Gargoyle by Lillian Lark
Next episode:
Property of the Green Bastards by Flora Quincy
Orc-ward Encounters by Sam Hall
The Silver Fury Series by Layla Fae
Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T
Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2ExevRead Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie
Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD
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Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Ep. 19: The Proper Way To Have Sex In An Elevator | Forbidden Romance with Author JL Seegars
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Join the HEA Book club as they welcome JL Seegars! JL brought her expertise to the table when it comes to this week’s trope: forbidden romance. Although three books were discussed JL’s book Restore Me sex scene in an elevator was the crowning cherry on top of this spicy discussion. Not only did JL bring the spice but she also grace when it comes to dealing with spousal loss.
Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer’s new short story will be in Love, Not War and open for preorders!
→ Read Stolen to Fight ←
Don’t forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.
This episode:
Restore Me by JL Seegers
Business Casual by Danielle Allen
Twisted Games by Ana Huang
Next episode:
Protected by Aidy Award
Electric Idol by Katee Robert
Deceived by the Gargoyle by Lillian Lark
Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T
Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2ExevRead Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie
Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD
Read Dirty to Me: Spicy Book Merch: summer-otoole.creator-spring.com
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Ep 18. Shoulder Pads, Threesomes & Plus-Size Beauties | Ménage Romance with Author Kat Blackthorne
Say hello to another episode of the HEA Book Club! Join Summer and Kelsey with our guest author Kat Blackthorne as we dive into the world of menage’s. A dialed down version of (reverse) harems but no less sexy. Each of our books were stellar this week leading to speculations on polyamorous relationships and sexual orientation along with a stellar tangent on names. Like the Twilight generation of Bella, Edward, and Renesemee. See here for a graph dictating the rise of name popularity.
Other more serious topics are hit: sexy plus sized humans with inclusive language are on the rise in books. As Kat said, “size, physical description, and disabilities are the least interesting thing about a character.” Summer talks sneak peaks of a potential box set with an alternative ending for Tillie and Jonas (Stolen to Fight).
Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer’s new short story will be in Love, Not War and open for preorders!
→ Pre-Order Love, Not War: Ukraine Charity Anthology ←
Don’t forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.
This episode:
Gifting Me To His Best Friend by Katee Robert
Hotwife by Kat Blackthorne
Sugar Daddies by Jade West
Next episode:
Restore Me by JL Seegers
Business Casual by Daniella Allen
Twisted Games by Ana Huang
Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T
Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2ExevRead Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie
Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD
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Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Ep 17. Too Many Peens to Count | Omegaverse…Reverse Harem on Steroids
Join Summer and Kelsey with our guest Dime from @read.it.and..weep in this energetic episode where they enjoy a vibrant discussion on the omegaverse: how it started, its different spin offs, and the joys of knotting. We talk about scent markings, bonding, and nesting–some of the key elements of the omegaverse environment.
Omega, betas, alphas, boundary lands along with Baby & Lola--we hit all elements of this genre and the SMUT that comes along with it. There is so much detailed smut and romance in these books that it will make even the most experienced reader swoon. Kelsey continues to freak out over this entire genre and is convinced that she can’t read anything else from here on out. Listen in to see if you agree with her!
Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited. Summer’s new short story will be in Love, Not War and open for preorders!
→ Pre-Order Love, Not War: Ukraine Charity Anthology ←
Don’t forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.
This episode:
Baby + the Late Night Howlers (Sweetverse) by Kathryn Moon (Lola and the Millionaires is next in the series.
Bound to the Pack (Coveted Prey Book 10) by LV Lane
Ransom (Unchained Omegaverse) by Callie Rhodes
Kian (The Boundarylands) by Callie Rhodes
Monster’s Plaything by Mila Young + C.R. Jane
Next episode:
Gifting Me To His Best Friend by Katee Robert
Hotwife by Kat Blackthorne
Sugar Daddies by Jade West
Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T
Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2ExevRead Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie
Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD
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Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Ep 16. Swamp Ass, New Kinks, and Bridgerton | Ramble Reads 2
Join Summer and Kelsey in this laid back episode where they enjoy a rambly chat over dinner. They converse on books that haven’t been in previous episodes, Summer’s book deadlines (Stolen Secrets & The Lost One), along with Summer’s book characters all having an orgy.
→ Pre-Order Love, Not War: Ukraine Charity Anthology ←
Laugh along with our foggy brains and therefore wildly unfiltered thoughts. Kelsey talks about her swamp ass and archery game while Summer talks about her beta reader’s great suggestions (*insert winky face*). Together they scheme up a future drinking game for smutty reading.
We mention books here and there like Haley Tyler’s second book of the Salvatore Brothers MC Series and The Fine Print by Lauren Asher. The episode ends in a bang with a discussion of recently discovered kinks thanks to the booktok and romance community.
Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited
Don’t forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.
Next episode:
Baby + the Late Night Howlers (Sweetverse) by Kathryn Moon
Bound to the Pack (Coveted Prey Book 10) by LV Lane
Ransom (Unchained Omegaverse) by Callie Rhodes
Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T
Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2ExevRead Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie
Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD
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Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Ep 15. MC Madness: WTF Did I Just Read? | Motorcycle Club Romances
Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited
Listen in this week to hear two sets of best friends give a retelling of their Motorcycle Club romances. Summer O’Toole and Best Friend Kelsey were joined by good friends Macie from @MHMhoneyreads and author Haley Tyler of the Salvatore Brothers MC Series. Quickly bonding over how we are all socially awkward people we then dove into the definition of the Motorcycle Club trope. An equal balance of smut and dark romance the MC trope has a bit of something for everyone.
If you are into sexy bad boys who have questionable morals but a heart of gold, you will greatly enjoy this week's episode. You’ll especially love this episode if you’re also ready to relate to four awkward friends sharing their opinions on the subject! Lots of fun tangents occur.
Don’t forget to check out this month's charity: Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change.
This episode:
Time to Fly by Serenity Foxx
The Salvatore Brotherhood MC by Haley Tyler
Distrust by G.N. Wright
Nyx by Serena Akeroyd
Next episode:
Captivated by Tessa Bailey
To be determined! Let’s see what I come up with
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Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2ExevRead Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie
Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD
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Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Ep 14. Heartbreak and Dirty Talking Book Boyfriends | Stolen to Fight Round Table–SPOILERS
Announcement!! Stolen to Fight by Summer is now available on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited–all March proceeds will be donated to survivors. This episode is heavy on spoilers–you’ve been warned!
GIVEAWAY: Check Mary and Haylee’s TikToks to join!
Check CW: SummerOtoole.com/content
What happens when 5 book lovers unite? A round table discussion on Summer O’Toole’s just released book Stolen to Fight! In this episode of the HEA Book Club we have 3 fabulous guests : Ariba- you may know her as the candle maker @thebrightsidecandles, Mary AKA @slamdosslaypad, and Haylee known as @literaryhaylee.
Come with us on a deep dive of Summer’s latest book. We discuss how this historical romance turned each of us into emotional wrecks as we followed Tillie and Jonas’ love adventure. Sacrifice, healing from trauma, and hot as hell smut scenes were three of the heated topics discussed.
Don’t forget to check out this month's charity: 826 Valencia–a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students with their writing skills.
This episode:
Stolen to Fight by Summer O’Toole
Mary’s cute af boyfriend reveal
Smell your book boyfriends with Ariba’s candles here.
Next episode:
Time to Fly by Serenity Foxx
The Salvatore Brotherhood MC by Haley Tyler
Distrust by G.N. Wright
Nyx by Serena Akeroyd
Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30-Days: https://amzn.to/3ES0r7T
Get 2 Free Audiobooks from Audible: https://amzn.to/3s2ExevRead Stolen at Sea for Free: Summerotoole.com/stolentofightfreebie
Read Stolen to Fight: https://amzn.to/3DRGEUD
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