A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo (Boobsmas #11)

Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review Podcast

The Novel:
A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo (Montana Maverick: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights #5)
The Author:
Kathy Douglass
The Guest:
Sarah & Bree, Co-Hosts of The Categorically Romance Podcast
IG: @thecategoricallyromancepod
Twitter: @thecategorical1
The Synopsis:
Rodeo superstar Geoff Burris is adored by legions of female fans, but life on the road makes him shun commitment. During a rare hometown visit to Bronco for a holiday competition, he’s sidelined by an injury—and meets Stephanie Brandt. She’s a local nurse who is not dazzled by his fame—and prefers to keep out of the spotlight! Geoff is captivated by the no-nonsense introvert. He’d never planned to put down roots, but when Stephanie is in his arms, all this cowboy can think about is forever...
Show Notes:
- The penultimate episode in this year's 12 Days of Boobsmas
- When your online friends become your REAL friends
- Why are we throwing so much shade at Category Romance? (00:06:50)
- Breaking down the categories in Category Romance (00:09:08)
- Sarah & Bree share a few favorite authors
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick - part of the Montana Mavericks legacy (00:16:37)
- "Pretty Woman"-esque romantic gestures aren't going to cut it
- The issues with celebrity romance
- Is the rodeo THAT big? Is he really THAT famous?
- "Fake Holiday Books" (00:39:45)
- How much is Kathy Douglass and how much is the Montana Mavericks?
- No steamy sexcerpts in this one
- The advent calendar that had Kelly screaming (00:49:14)
- Don't give us a "haunted stool" and no follow-up
- The different versions of this book we hoped for... but didn't get
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:06:55)
- Worth reading the rest of the series?
- Holiday plans and writing goals (01:12:55)
- The 11th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin
Books & people mentioned in this episode:
- Maisey Yates
- Rachel Stewart
- Pippa Roscoe
- Jana DeLeon
- The 12 Days of Kissmas series
- The Montana Mavericks series (Harlequin)
- Pumpkin Patch Sweethearts by Sasha Summers
- Listen to Kathy Douglass' interview on Categorically Romance Podcast
- Listen to our Nobody Else But You episode (the "horse girl" book)
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