Grab your copy of the book we read today, Highland Haunting by Lily Maxton! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 17:07: Intro/History Facts17:07- 20:29: Synopsis20:29 - 27:21: Parlour27:21 - 49:26: General DiscussionThis week we discussed Halloween in the Regency as our history fact. Thank you very much to our sources! Please visit them to find out even more!https://regencyredingote.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/halloween-in-the-regency/https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-carve-pumpkins-at-halloweenSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan! 

Tea & Strumpets: A Regency Romance Review

094 - Townsends 3.5 - Highland Haunting

Grab your copy of the book we read today, Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt!Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 11:05: Intro/History Fact11:05 - 22:25: Synopsis22:25 - 24:04: Parlour24:04 - 58:33: General DiscussionTo learn more about the history of gin during the Georgian and Regency eras, visit Diffords Guide, the source we quoted for today's History Fact. Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Highland Haunting by Lily Maxton! 

093 - Maiden Lane 2 - Notorious Pleasures

Grab your copy of the book we read today, Bombshell, by Sarah MacLean! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 07:21: Intro/History Fact07:21 - 12:12: Teaser Synopsis 12:12 - 16:04: Parlour 16:04 - 49:34: General DiscussionSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt!

092 - Hell's Belles 1 - Bombshell

Thank you so much to Julie Anne Long for joining us! Be sure to grab a copy of her latest book, I'm Only Wicked with You, and preorder her upcoming novel After Dark with the Duke! You can find Julie on:Instagram TwitterFacebookjulieannelong.comSome of Julie's favorite books mentioned on the episode include: The ThornbirdsThrough a Glass DarklyForever Amber To see some of the art mentioned on today's episode, check out the accompanying blog post on our website. Grab your copy of the book we read today, Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 02:34: Intro02:34 - 01:08:31: Interview with Julie Anne Long01:08:31 - 01:15:44: OutroSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Bombshell, by Sarah MacLean! 

091 - From Royals to Rogues with Julie Anne Long

Grab your copy of the book we read today, Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balough, here!Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 06:25: Intro/Author Facts06:25 - 15:53: Synopsis15:53 - 19:55: Parlour19:55  - 58:02: General Book DiscussionSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time for our interview with Julie Anne Long! 

090 - Bedwyn Saga 3 - Slightly Scandalous

Submit your questions for Julie Anne Long by visiting bit.ly/jalquestions! Submissions open until 8/27/21!Grab your copy of the book we read today,  A Duke a Dozen by Shana Galen, here!Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 08:51: Intro/Author Facts/History Fact08:51 - 23:13: Synopsis23:13 - 26:19: Parlour26:19 - 1:12:17: General Book DiscussionThe article we cited for our history fact today can be found at: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/victorian-mental-asylum Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And pick up a copy of next week's book, Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balough, here!

089 - Survivors 6 - A Duke a Dozen

Grab your copy of the book we read today, Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt, here!Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 09:20: Intro/Author Facts/History Fact09:20 - 16:11: Synopsis16:11 - 20:24: Parlour20:24 - 56:24: General Book DiscussionSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And pick up a copy of next week's book, A Duke a Dozen by Shana Galen, here!

088 - Maiden Lane 1 - Wicked Intentions

The following series were discussed in this episode:The Essex Sisters by Eloisa JamesThe Carsington Brothers by Loretta ChaseHellions of Halstead Hall by Sabrina JeffriesThe Ravenels by Lisa KleypasThe Wild Wicked Highlanders by Suzanne Enoch The Mackenzies and McBrides by Jennifer AshleyBedwyn Saga by Mary BaloghSins for All Seasons by Lorraine HeathThe Hathaways by Lisa KleypasThe Wildes of Lindlow Castle by Eloisa JamesThe Turner Series by Courtney MilanSeducing the Sedgewicks by Cat SebastianThe Goode Girls by Kerrigan ByrneThe Smythe-Smith Quartet by Julia QuinnSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!Join us next week as we embark upon our new series with Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt!Tea & Strumpets is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts!

087 - Sibling Series of Regency Romance

TW: Death of a parent, suicide, grief. It's time to check-in on the realm of Bridgerton! You thought we were done but we still have a few HEAs to discover. This week we head out to country to see what Eloise and Sir Phillip are up to. However, it's Eloise's step-daughter Amanda who steals the spotlight in this 2nd Epilogue by the esteemed Julia Quinn. Grab your copy of the book we read today, The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn, here.Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 03:16: Intro/Recap03:16 - 06:35: Synopsis06:35 - 09:51: Parlour09:51 - 23:18: General DiscussionSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time for a special episode featuring Sibling Series!Tea & Strumpets is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts! 

086 - Bridgertons HEA - To Sir Phillip With Love: Second Epilogue

A duke known as Scandal itself. A vicar paying for his sinful thoughts through service to the Lord. What happens when these childhood friends meet again and band together to save a life? Well, sparks fly, ideals are challenged, and in the end, everyone might just be better for it. Join us for our thoughts on Annabelle Greene's stellar debut MM Regency, The Vicar and the Rake!Grab your copy of the book we read today, The Vicar and the Rake by Annabelle Green, here!Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 07:21: Intro/Author Facts/History Fact07:21 - 27:46: Synopsis27:46 - 38:43: Parlour38:42 - 1:13:29: General Book DiscussionTo learn more about the 2022 Historical Romance Retreat and to register for the event, visit bit.ly/hrr2022! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And pick up a copy of next week's book, The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn, here. Tea & Strumpets is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts! 

085 - Society of Beasts 1 - The Vicar and the Rake

Last year we were lucky enough to get to sit down with Cat Sebastian, author of many LQBTQ novels, including Avon's first published MM historical romance. We spoke about her journey to being an author, what drew her to the genre and time period, and how she discovered queer romance as a reader and as an author. We also talked about how she gives voice to her very diverse cast of characters who challenge the status quo. We hope you enjoy this fabulous conversation with Cat Sebastian....because we most certainly did! Thank you again so much to Cat Sebastian for joining us!Find Cat on her website at catsebastian.comFollow her on Twitter @catswritesFollow her on Instagram @catswritesPick up a copy of one of Cat's favorite books below!Heated Rivalry by Rachel ReidFor My Lady's Heart by Laura KinsaleAnd be sure to grab Cat's newest release The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, here! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 2:26: Intro2:26 - 1:27:57: Interview with Cat Sebastian1:27:57 - 1:35:50: OutroCheck out the Prime Documentary film we mentioned in the episode "What Women Want: Gay Romance" here!Listeners! We need you to help us decide what series we should read next! Cast your vote at bit.ly/strumpetseries now! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And pick up a copy of next week's book, The Vicar and the Rake by Annabelle Green, here! Tea & Strumpets is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts! 

084 - {Second Chance at Love} - Writing Queer Stories in the Past with Cat Sebastian

Ever wonder what your co-hosts do when they're not prepping for an episode? Turns out, they read more books. This week Tea & Strumpets is sharing with you all the books they've been reading so far in 2021. They've been exploring new authors and even just rereading some old favorites. It's a week of recommendations and short reviews for the enjoyment of your ears and to the detriment of an every growing TBR pile.  The following books were discussed in this episode: My Kind of Earl by Viviennne Lorret10 Things I Hate About the Duke by Loretta ChaseThe Duke Heist by Erica RidleyDevil in Winter by Lisa KleypasThe Victorian Rebels Series by Kerrigan ByrneThe Goode Girls Series by Kerrigan ByrneThe Devil in Her Bed by Kerrigan ByrneThe Devil Comes Courting by Courtney MilanThe Pursuit of by Courtney MilanRules of Scoundrels Series by Sarah MacLean Hit Me With Your Best Scot by Suzanne EnochTo Love and To Loathe by Martha Waters The Secret by Julie Garwood The Mistborn Series by Brandon SandersonIf you'd like to be friends with Zoë on Goodreads you can find her profile here!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!Join us next week for another chance to listen to our interview with Cat Sebastian! Tea & Strumpets is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts!

083 - What We've Been Reading

From gallows to galleries to galleys, from spiders to sea monsters to Spain, we've read our way through the eleven books of the Pennyroyal Green Series by the amazing Julie Anne Long and today we're talking about the whole, absolutely fabulous experience. Plus we're answering listener questions annnnnd discussing what series we should read next! **The whole dang episode is full of spoilers!!**Listeners! We need you to help us decide what series we should read next! Cast your vote at bit.ly/strumpetseries now! We will announce your choice in the last week of June.  If you'd like to see all of our ratings that we discussed during the episode, you can take a look at our spreadsheet, here. Want to listen to a certain segment of today's episode? Our outline is below:Intro: 0:00 - 01:23Your Questions Answered: 01:23 - 29:01Parlour: 29:01 - 30:42Pennyroyal Series Reflections: 30:42 - 54:02Podcast Reflections: 54:02 - 59:54Next Series Discussion/Outro: 59:54 - 01:08:53

082 - Pennyroyal Green Series Wrap-up & Your Questions Answered!

After almost two years of waiting we finally come to our Pennyroyal Green conclusion. Olivia Eversea is at last ready to put the Redmond she should have never loved away for good. The trouble is as the wedding gets closer, the world appears to be conspiring against her. Lyon for his part has tried to forget the girl who broke his heart on a rainy night five years ago. And yet, upon learning of her impending nuptials, Lyon cannot seem to leave England’s shores as he planned. Can our star crossed lovers untangle their feelings and start anew or will the past be just too hard an obstacle to overcome? Thanks you Julie Anne Long for your amazing series and we cannot wait to read its final chapter in “The Legend of Lyon Redmond.” **It’s all SPOILERS for these long lost lovers**Support the show and grab your copy of this week's book, The Legend of Lyon Redmond, here!Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 08:00: Intro/Author Facts08:00 - 21:12: Synopsis21:12 - 22:59: Parlour22:59 - 1:03:20: General DiscussionSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next week for our revisit of the Pennyroyal Green Series and your questions answered! Tea & Strumpets is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts!

081 - Pennyroyal 11 - The Legend of Lyon Redmond

Thank you so much to Vanessa Zoltan for joining us today! Be sure to preorder her book, Praying with Jane Eyre here!Listen to Harry Potter and the Sacred Text and Hot and Bothered on your Podcatcher of choice!Check out her website here!Follow her on Twitter here! Support the show and grab your copy of this week's book, A Rogue by any Other Name, here! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 04:23: Intro/History Facts04:23 - 10:46: Synopsis10:46 - 15:08: Parlour15:08 - 01:11:27: General Discussion with Vanessa Zoltan01:11:27 - 01:21:24: OutroIf you'd like to pick up a copy of An Earl, The Girl, and a Toddler by Vanessa Riley, you can do so here! Have a question you'd like us to answer in an upcoming show? Submit your queries at bit.ly/askastrumpet!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And grab your copy of next episode's book, The Legend of Lyon Redmond, here! Tea & Strumpets is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts!

080 - Rules of Scoundrels 1 - A Rogue by Any Other Name with Vanessa Zoltan!

Tune in to hear two friends discuss all the steamy (and sometimes tepid) details of the regency romance genre.

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Tea & Strumpets: A Regency Romance Review

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