The Novel:
My December Darling

The Author:
Lauren Asher

The Guest:
Torry, host of Ready to be Romanced and Ready to be Petty

The Synopsis:
Catalina
Playing the part of my sister’s maid of honor is easy even if she’s marrying my ex. But playing nice with the best man? An impossible task given our history. Sure, Luke Darling may be suspiciously kind, incredibly handsome, and stubborn to a fault, but regardless of how hard he tries to make me see otherwise, I’m not interested. It’s on me to remind him that he’s my ex-boyfriend’s best friend. And the one I’m secretly starting to wish I met first.

Luke
My job as the best man is a simple one, except for one minor issue. I’ve spent so much time avoiding my best friend’s ex that I didn’t consider what could happen if I started craving Catalina Martinez’s company instead. She is only in Lake Wisteria for the winter wedding, but her January departure date won’t stop me from pursuing her. Getting her to date me would be nothing short of a Christmas miracle, but I’m determined to make her mine. ‘Tis the season to fall in love…even if I’m the only one taking the risk.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- From romance noobie to romance podcaster
- Romance novels don't need to be hidden
- Don't forget to shop your local romance bookstore this holiday season (updated June 2024)
- Introducing today's book pick, My December Darling (00:12:45)
- Our new favorite micro-trope... "maid of honor hot for the best man"
- A brief synopsis for My December Darling (00:17:23)
- Novel vs. novella
- Bye bye evil ex, hello dating your sister's ex
- What women want from men vs. what men think women want... according to other men (00:32:28)
- Romance novels are and have always been political. Period.
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:43:05)
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Holiday Wedding by Dr. Melissa Dymond; books with healthy masculinity - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, Hit it and Quit it by Kelly Reynolds
- Torry's picks: Kelly's Holidays in L.A. series, Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey, A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore, Scrooge-ish by L.B. Dunbar, Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood
- Listen to Kelly discuss another Lauren Asher book, The Fine Print, on Ready to be Romanced
- Listen to Torry on another episode of Boobies & Noobies as we cover a post-Christmas, winter romance, Something New
- Fall Into You by Caroline Frank (major fall vibes)

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica Baby

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