We have a special treat for you today! Hear an episode of Hot & Bothered, a new podcast from Spoke Media, about our favorite thing—romance novels. Subscribe to Hot & Bothered wherever you listen to podcasts. 

One True Pairing

Introducing Hot & Bothered

Marissa and Erica begged, PLEADED even, to talk about their favorite couple, Stephanie and Michael from Grease 2. Today, they get their wish. Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod.

The More-Feminist Grease aka Grease 2 (Stephanie & Michael)

You may not know Laura Reeth's name but where Nora Roberts goes, Laura is sure to follow (with a tightly kept schedule and warm smile!). You know Nora Roberts, the best-selling author who's written over 200 books. Yeah, THAT Nora Roberts. Erica and Marissa get the inside scoop on this world famous author from her fantastic publicist.Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod.

Nora Roberts is Bae (with Laura Reeth)

Cartoonist Tillie Walden joins Erica and Marissa to talk about a very controversial couple: Edward and Bella from the Twilight series.Buy Tillie's newest book, On a Sunbeam, here: https://amzn.to/2Q6ydjEFollow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod.

Twilight Me Up (Edward & Bella with Author Tillie Walden)

The OG political OTP is obviously Michelle and Barack Obama. They have class, style and a love story for the ages–listen for more this week!!Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod.Find The Highlander Who Protected Me by Vanessa Kelly and more at www.vanessakellyauthor.com. Don't forget to check out the Audible Romance Package at bit.ly/otpaudible.

An Election Day Special (The Obamas)

We all need some spooky-scary witches in our lives this fall. And there's no better Halloween movie than the iconic Hocus Pocus. Take a listen for more!Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod. Find The Real Deal at macmillanaudio.com/romance and find Mr. Nice Guy at macmillanaudio.com/mrniceguy. Don't forget to check out the Audible Romance Package at bit.ly/otpaudible.

Hocus Pocus Put a Spell on Us

Jennifer Miller and Jason Feifer join Erica and Marissa to talk about their new book, Mr. Nice Guy, the ultimate office rom com. Then they talk about their OTP, Jim and Pam from The Office. --Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod--Get Jason and Jennifer's new book, Mr. Nice Guy, here: amzn.to/2RDQjHp--The Dream Daughter audiobook: macmillanaudio.com/dreamdaughterOTP Survey: bit.ly/onetruesurveyAudible Romance Package: bit.ly/otpaudible

Office Romances (with Authors Jason Feifer and Jennifer Miller)

Netflix is #slaying the rom-com game. And the movie on everyone's mind? To All The Boys I've Loved Before! Author Courtney Summers tells Erica and Marissa all they need to know about Lara and Peter and the scrunchie that rocked the internet. AND she fill them in her new YA true crime book, Sadie.--Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod--Buy Courtney's book, Sadie, here: amzn.to/2xARhff

To All The OTPs I've Loved Before (Lara Jean & Peter Kavinsky with NYT Bestselling Author Courtney Summers)

Talk about a hurricane of emotion! Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson went from strangers to fiancés in 30 whole days. Marissa takes Erica through this modern day celebrity love story. Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod--You can find But That's Another Story on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Listen to Kiss the Girl by Tara Sivec here: macmillanaudio.com/romanceFor a free trial of the Audible Romance package, go to bit.ly/otpaudible

A Whirlwind of BDE (Ariana Grande & Pete Davidson)

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BONUS! Introducing a New True Crime Show, Case Closed

Ah, we've come to the end of Romance Awareness Month. We close this chapter (pun intended!) with St. Martin's Paperback Editorial Director, Monique Patterson. She tells Erica and Marissa all about her Lisa Kleypas love, hiding romances from her mom and her take on making the romance community more diverse. We end the episode with blogger Denise Sprung, who tells us about the generosity of the romance community. It's the happily ever after we only could've dreamed of! Follow Monique @MoniPatt1 and visit ShhMomsReading.com to find Denise. Find the Keith Milano Memorial Fund here: www.keithmilano.org--Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod. Take our survey here: bit.ly/otpsurveySign up for the Audible Romance Package here: bit.ly/otpaudible. --Books Mentioned: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas - amzn.to/2MzG5sUAn Unlikely Outlaw by Rebecca Wade - amzn.to/2BOjLXsThe Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne - amzn.to/2ocACto

RAM: Don't Let Mom Catch You Reading Romance! with Editorial Director Monique Patterson

Our guest for this Romance Awareness Month "mini-sode" is NYT Bestselling Author, Lauren Blakely. She tells us about her OTP (hint: TIME TRAVEL) and makes a very convincing argument that romance writing will bring world peace. Listen for more!--Sign up for the Audible Romance Package here: bit.ly/otpaudible--Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod--Books Mentioned: - The Real Deal by Lauren Blakely - amzn.to/2OZ1usr- The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger - amzn.to/2BybtD6- Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell - amzn.to/2MrYqbl- The Promise by Danielle Steel - amzn.to/2Mnyxcy

RAM: Romance Novels will bring WORLD PEACE (with Author Lauren Blakely)

For the third week of Romance Awareness Month with have our FAVE, Jen Enderlin, the Publisher and SVP at St. Martin's Press. Jen started reading romance when she was a small child in the 70s and she has been hooked ever since. What does she think about how romance has changed? Listen to find out!Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod and send us your couples to otp@macmillan.com!Get the Audible Romance Package at http://bit.ly/otpaudibleBooks Mentioned:-The River Room by Anne Weale: amzn.to/2nB6GqD-All the Sweet Tomorrows by Bertrice Small: amzn.to/2P9jWPQ-Rebecca by Daphne Demorie: amzn.to/2vFGsYo-The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss: amzn.to/2PanNfE-Going/Coming Home by Danielle Steel: amzn.to/2Ms8gJi-How to Walk Away by Katherine Center: amzn.to/2MLn0Qt

RAM: A History of Romance Novels (and a little horse erotica) with Publisher Jen Enderlin

Today is the first mini-sode for our series on Romance Awareness Month. What does it take to be a romance blogger? Francesca from the wildly popular Under the Covers Book Blog comes on to talk to Erica about who her romance OTP is and her thoughts on the industry as a whole. Keeping listening for more!Follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod.Audible Romance Package: bit.ly/otpaudible- Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood) by J.R. Ward: amzn.to/2OOh1fn- Broken by Megan Hart: amzn.to/2vNxjMv

RAM: Bigfoot and vampires and romance, oh my! with "Under the Covers" Book Blogger

This is it, what you've all been waiting for... it's officially ROMANCE AWARENESS MONTH! Every week in August we're bringing you the best and the brightest from the romance industry and talking all things love. This week we have romance editor at St. Martin's Press, Eileen Rothschild.Books Mentioned: - The Hating Game by Sally Throne – amzn.to/2KevWvQ - Dark Promises by Christine Feehan – amzn.to/2NYOh1X- Fire on the Ice: Snow and Ice Games by Tamsen Parker – amzn.to/2M990Q7Audible Romance Package – bit.ly/otpaudibleFollow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod. Listen to "The Girls: Find Sadie" by following this link: bit.ly/thegirlsfindsadie

ROMANCE AWARENESS MONTH (RAM) KICKOFF! with Editor Eileen Rothschild

Pop culture, juicy romance and hilarious conversations come together in One True Pairing. Join Erica Martirano and Marissa Sangiacomo as they revisit their favorite couples from across TV, movies, books, and pop culture. From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Ross and Rachel, this roller coaster of bad boys, break-ups, and HEAs (Happily Ever Afters) combines love, feminism, sex, and relationships with the gossip you love.  

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