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Romancing the Amazon

The Better Book Club

For all the romantic bibliophiles out there, Romancing the Amazon is a book club pod about romance novels available for free in the Kindle store! Each episode, hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth discuss our most recent free selection.

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42:45

River Pirates and Purple Prose in "Come Love a Stranger"

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2026/02/05

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our second Woodiwiss bodice-ripper (and first amnesia plot!), Come Love a Stranger. Listen in to find out how long the amnesia lasts, whether the heroine is Lenore or Lierin, whether she's married to Ashton or Malcom, and more! Excerpt read by Sam Corey @TouchstoneSoul Find a copy here.

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48:32

The Original Bodice Ripper, "The Flame and the Flower"

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2026/01/29

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss the original bodice ripper, Kathleen Woodiwiss' The Flame and the Flower. Are bodices ripped? Why, yes! Nary an item of clothing makes it out alive! We barely made it out alive...listen in to find out why! Excerpt ready by Sam Corey @TouchstoneSoul Trigger warnings: rape and sexual assault Find your copy here. Find our next read here.

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30:46

"Airs Above the Ground," or The One With the Horses

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2025/12/18

Join hosts Elizabeth and Zoey as we discuss our third Mary Stewart novel, Airs Above the Ground. Aside from horses, this one has unexpected friendships, surprise smuggling, and someone tied to the train tracks! Okay, maybe not tied to the tracks...just stuck. Listen in to find out more! Excerpt read by Sam Corey @TouchstoneSoul Find your copy here. Find our next book here. *Trigger warning: rape*

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29:56

"The Moon-Spinners" and the Perils of a Greek Vacation

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2025/12/11

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Mary Stewart's 1962 novel "The Moon-Spinners." With midnight swims, scenic Greek countryside, a hero in distress, and plenty of tension, this book will keep you reading! Excerpt read by Sam Corey @TouchstoneSoul Find your copy here. Find our next read here.

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28:49

Hero...or Villain? in "Nine Coaches Waiting"

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2025/12/04

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart, our first Romantic Suspense forerunner! Listen in to discover which romance tropes pop up in this suspense novel (or vice versa), if the heroine is more Cinderella or Jane Eyre, and whether the hero is indeed heroic or truly villainous! Excerpt read by Sam Corey @TouchstoneSoul Find your copy here. Find our next read here.

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37:15

Unsuitable Suitors in "The Grand Sophy"

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2025/11/27

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Georgette Heyer's novel The Grand Sophy. How many unsuitable suitors are there, and what makes them unsuitable? Who gifts a monkey on first acquaintance? Why does Sophy remind us so strongly of Dolly Levi? Tune in and find out! Trigger warning: racism and anti-Semitism Excerpt read by Sam Corey @TouchstoneSoul Find your copy here. Find our next read here.

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28:33

Captain Jack is No Loose Fish in "The Toll-Gate"

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2025/11/20

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our second Georgette Heyer novel,The Toll-Gate. Adventure, mystery, romance, and...loose fish? Give us a listen to learn the truth! Excerpt read by Sam Corey @TouchstoneSoul Find your library copy here. Find our next read here.

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34:08

Hijinks and Humor in "Frederica"

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2025/11/13

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Frederica, our first Georgette Heyer novel! This Regency romance has it all: siblings, hounds, banter, and escapades galore. But does it also have a good love story? Listen in and find out! Excerpt read by Sam Corey @TouchstoneSoul Find your library copy here. Find our next listen here:

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29:40

Discussing the Incomparable "Pride and Prejudice"

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2025/11/06

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Jane Austen's most famous work, Pride and Prejudice. How does this enemies-to-lovers romance stand up against Austen's other works and contemporary romance novels? Which adaptation do we like best? What will we be reading next? Listen in to find out! Excerpt read by Sam Corey @TouchstoneSoul Download your free copy here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1342 Find our next book here: https://search.worldcat.org/title/1322048448

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35:18

Poor Harriet! The Trouble with Matchmaking in "Emma"

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2025/10/30

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss matchmaking gone wrong, redeeming qualities, and Poor Harriet's trials in Jane Austen's Emma. This friends-to-lovers romance has hidden depths! Excerpt read by Sam Corey @TouchstoneSoul Download your free copy here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/158

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44:54

We're Back! Kicking Off Season 3 with "Persuasion"

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2025/10/23

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth for the long-awaited return of Romancing the Amazon! We introduce the plan for Season 3 and dive into Jane Austen's Persuasion. What modern-day tropes appear in Austen's final, posthumous novel? How do you Talk About Sex when there is none? What painting appears on the cover of YOUR copy? Listen in and find out! Download your free copy here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/105

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36:04

Toasting with Champagne Gummy Bears in Our Last Grab...

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2022/03/16

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"The Dating Game" and What Happens When Neighbors...

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2022/03/02

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34:53

Rainbows and Exploding Ovaries in "Some Call it Love"

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2022/02/23

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31:49

"Imperfect Chemistry" and Other Things You Do at...

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2022/02/16

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18:47

Finally, Our Favorite Genre! Romantic Comedy

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2022/02/09

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27:25

High Stakes in the Final Round of Sports Romances

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2022/01/26

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36:51

"Dare to Love" the Weird Family Drama

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2022/01/19

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32:42

A Lot of Non-Specific Standing in "Love Bats Last"

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2022/01/12

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31:33

"Blocked" a Hockey Romance Hot Enough to Melt the Ice

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2022/01/05

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