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Friday Quickie...Alice and I sob, laugh, cringe and sob more over Bridget Jones
One of the most surprising films of the year has hit cinemas and it had us laughing but mostly crying. This week's Friday Quickie is dedicated to the woman we all LOVE - and the film that we believe did her justice. Also this episode is FULL of spoilers so get yourself off to the movies before you listen. LINKS: Follow Alice on tiktok Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Pre-order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air
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'Officially in my cowboy smut era'. Holding the Reins with Belle Terese (@belleslibrarybooks)
Welcome to the poddy Belle Terese of @belleslibrarybooks fame for a deep dive into Paisley Hope's 'Holding The Reins'. There's some girth talk. There's some ice cube chat. And there's also a great discussion on the importance of consent, mutual pleasure and the role 'fantasy' plays when enjoying books on the spicy side. It's all good stuff, baby! This episode is definitely one for mature audiences, and features explicit themes. Want more summer romance goodness? Get around the full Best #BookTop Summer Reads of 2025 And while you're here - don't forget to pre order my debut novel 'Love on the Air' whoop whoop loves a self promote. Love you, more than a friend x
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Friday Quickie...The one where Alice learns what BDSM stands for
Need a new book? Not sure what to watch next? WE GOT YOU! This Friday Alice James makes her podcast return and we discuss: The tiktok famous trilogy she read in a week The sexy new Ali Hazlewood book that had us clearing our google search history A classic rom-com rewatch Bridget-freaking-Jones ALL in under 15 minutes :) Hopefully something on our delicious smorgasboard of romance infused titles takes your fancy this weekend. Pull up a chair. You deserve it. Love you, more than a friend. LINKS: Follow Alice on tiktok Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Pre-order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air
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'Would I hire a private detective to stalk my crush? Probably' .... Sleepless in Seattle with Harriet Power
"She's a ho, my Dad's been captured by a ho!" Every now and then you need to just whip out a classic, and this week, it felt oh so right to return to 1993 and the age-old casting perfection that is Tom Hanks alongside Meg Ryan (brought together by our lord ands saviour Nora Ephron). From losing your partner to stalking your crush, it's all in this week's episode. Enjoy. Love you, more than a friend x ash
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Friday quickie!
Introducing The Friday Quickie - a triple dose of swoon-worthy romance books, films and TV shows that have JUST dropped (all in less than 15 minutes!) Set in Italy and featuring Felicity's own Scott Foley (hello daddy), this week we've got La Dolce Villa (netflix rarely disappoint when it comes to B/C/D grade rom coms). Feel like cozying up with a book? Say hello to The Deep End by Ali Hazelwood—where love and sex collide with...college watersports. And because we’re not afraid of a little emotional rollercoaster, we finish with We Live in Time. Sob. Buckle up, because we’re about to make your weekend extra romantic. This week's episode is hosted by Ash London and Clara Craig. Love you, more than a friend x
Here at Hopeless Romantics, romance rules and book boyfriends are real boyfriends.
Join Ash London and her friends as they deep dive the books, films and tv shows that make us swoon and reflect on the thing that makes the world go around - LOVE!
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