Checked Out and Overdue

This week, Chelsea and Taryn interview (and yell at) Jessica Lunt (@jlunt2), author of The Witch Hunter's Wife and A Bouquet of Blue Sailors. They discuss the differences between writing short stories and full-length novels, the process of deciding what to write about as an author, and indie publishing before discussing Jessica's latest short story, The Witch Hunter's Wife.
The Witch Hunter's Wife follows Caroline Choate as she watches her husband fall into the mania of the Salem Witch Trials. While she privately grieves several miscarriages, her husband joins the hunt happening in their town, accusing his own neighbors and friends.
👋🏼 Intro: 0:00 - 2:49
📚 General Overview: 12:49 - 34:01
⚠️ Spoilers: 34:01 - 1:10:44

This week, Chelsea and Taryn review Jessica Brousseau's beautiful debut novel, A Siege on Her Heart. They were both drawn to the fascinating historical backdrop, and they appreciated how the book addressed more difficult topics. If you are looking for historical romance, a marriage of convenience, and a quiet story of healing, this one is for you.

👋🏼 Intro: 0:00 - 14:12
📚 General Overview: 14:12 - 29:31
⚠️ Spoilers: 29:31 - 50:34

Tune in this week to listen to Taryn and Chelsea cry over yet another Sarah Eden book with their new friend Sydney (@syd.reads.clean). As the start of the a prequel series, Forget Me Not beautifully brings us back to the original Jonquil love story where we get to see Lucas be the first fool. Plus all the adorable and swoony moments right along with the face palm idiot ones.
👋🏼 Intro: 0:00 - 29:08
📚 General Overview: 29:08 - 48:25
⚠️ Spoilers: 48:25 - 1:40:52

This episode is a little extra overdue but tune in as Chelsea and Taryn review the final book in the Winternight trilogy, The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden. The world building and character development expand and Taryn and Chelsea loved every second of it.
👋🏼 Intro: 0:00 - 11:31
📚 General Overview: 11:31 - 16:32
⚠️ Spoilers: 16:32 - 48:34

Tune in to the first episode of 2026 (after an accidental month and half long break) as Taryn and Chelsea talk about the highlights and books of 2025. Thank you for listening and making 2025 another amazing year!