Podcasts by The Story Bites Podcast

Episode 37: Advanced Physical Chemistry by Susannah Nix from 2019-08-15T04:03

The heroine is a chemical engineer! This fun tale opens with a classic romance setup: the heroine’s current boyfriend has cheated. Will hottie barista save this curvy girl’s day? 

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Episode 36: Kennedy Ryan wins a RITA from 2019-08-08T04:02

Did you see? The most excellent Kennedy Ryan won a RITA award for this most excellent story, Long Shot. If you haven't listened yet, today is the day! #wecalledit 

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Episode 35: Indefinite by Corinne Michaels from 2019-08-01T04:02

We talk breakup scenes and duets. And how do you feel about cliffhangers? We're feeling pretty great about them after listening to this fabulous first chapter.

Also! Sarina and Tanya make...

Episode 34: An Interview with Narrator Aaron Shedlock from 2019-07-25T04:01

Sarina Bowen interviews Aaron Shedlock about acting, his favorite narrators, and what happens when people say they listen to performances at 2.0 speed...

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Episode 33: Brazen and the Beast by Sarah Maclean from 2019-07-18T12:38:38

This book! It has everything: great voice, hilarious setup. Curvy heroine with brains for dayyyys. We loved this new one from Sarah Maclean, and the terrific narr...

Episode 32: Superfan by Sarina Bowen from 2019-07-11T04:01

Sarina has a new book in production! And you can hear the first takes right here.

What does the first cut of an audio book sound like, anyway? This one is performed by superstars Virgin...

Episode 31: How Not to Fall by Emily Foster from 2019-07-04T04:03

This under-appreciated romance follows a whip-smart academic as she tries to navigate sexual experience the same way she navigates her blossoming career in scienc...

Episode 30: In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton from 2019-06-27T04:02

What a first chapter! This super timely novel had us both asking all the big questions! What happened? Why is Davis there? Gah!

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Episode 29: A Dozen Audio Book Narrators Answer Your Questions from 2019-06-20T04:02

You guys! When we asked you if you had any questions, we didn’t know what to expect. We got a deluge! This is our second special episode, and we have a treat for ...

Episode 28: Top Secret by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy from 2019-06-13T04:02

Celebrate Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy's latest audiobook! In this episode you'll hear a great audio book narration by Christian Fox.

And then Tanya gets to ask Sar...

Episode 27: Undeniable by Melanie Harlow from 2019-06-06T04:01

Melanie Harlow introduces her heroine with a bang! Not that kind of bang, mind you. The kind that happens when you take a boy’s dare and jump off the roof.

Episode 26: Podcast Special! We answer your questions about how audio books are made from 2019-05-30T04:01

We asked our listeners to send us questions about audio book narration and we were not prepared for the deluge! We received so many reader questions that we are going to break ...

Episode 25: Be The Girl by KA Tucker from 2019-05-23T04:01

Today we ask big questions like: what makes YA YA? Who is it for? What does it all mean? Get philosophical with us as we taste test this intriguing setup. A teen ...

Episode 24: Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev from 2019-05-16T04:03

It is a truth universally acknowledged that only in an overachieving Indian American family can a genius daughter be considered a black sheep. And that’s...

Episode 23: Fluffy by Julia Kent from 2019-05-09T04:03

The who-could-stop-at-chapter-one episode.

Sometimes you need to turn the page because you have no idea what’s going to happen. Or. Sometimes you need to read onward because you need to <...

Episode 22: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang from 2019-05-02T11:53:38

The best kind of story is one that takes an old trope and makes it so fresh that you need to read it immediately. And that’s the kind of book The Bride Test is! We are sold on this uniq...

Episode 21: The Risk by Elle Kennedy from 2019-04-25T04:04

In this episode we explore the fine line between hate and love, and why hate-to-love-you books are so popular in romance! Elle Kennedy shows a masterful understan...

Episode 20: Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey from 2019-04-18T04:02

Brides, grooms and beavers. Not necessarily in that order. Tessa Bailey is a veteran romance author with skills for days! Watch how she jumps into a love story for two strangers with a runaway g...

Episode 19: Meet Cute by Helena Hunting from 2019-04-11T04:03

Helena Hunting serves up a romcom with a great opener! We discuss how the narrator, Holly Warren, has a special challenge in this chapter. And she delivers! Thank you for listening to the Story ...

Episode 18: Shooting for the Stars by Sarina Bowen, and an interview with narrator Emma Wilder from 2019-04-04T04:05

Before we left Washington DC, we wanted to interview our friend and narrator Emma Wilder. And a good time was had by all!

Join us for an introduction to Sarina’s sn...

Episode 17: Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet, and an interview with the author from 2019-03-28T04:05

Podcasting together from Apollycon in D.C. was so much fun! In this episode you’ll get the tense opening chapter of Amanda Bouchet’s scifi romance, Starchaser. And then yo...

Episode 16: Lessons From a One Night Stand by Piper Rayne from 2019-03-21T15:48:48

It's not just the terrific hook that drew us in. It's the terrific narration by Tim Paige! Join us to hear all the awesome.

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Episode 15: Hotshot Doc by RS Grey from 2019-03-14T04:08

Today’s excerpt, Narrated by Aubrey Vincent & Lee Samuels, is courtesy of Audible Studios! Sarina picked this one for two reasons.

• She loves the raising-...

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Episode 14: Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan from 2019-03-07T05:05

This time we bring you a strong heroine who loves basketball almost as much as author Kennedy Ryan. Terrific narration by Sean Crisden and Jo Raylan.

Tune in to hea...

Episode 13: Consumed by JR Ward from 2019-02-28T05:05

What happens when a bestselling author of vampire tales turns her attention to firefighters? The story smolders! We couldn't resist this series-starter by JR Ward.

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Episode 12: Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson from 2019-02-21T06:00

We chose Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson, narrated by Joyce Bean and Amy McFadden, for it’s incredible, impeccable voice. So funny! So different in a romance. S...

Episode 11: Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas from 2019-02-14T06:00

Listeners, there’s a reason Sarina has grabby hands for this new book. Lisa Kleypas is a genius at delayed gratification. This hero is a case study in how to build a serie...

Episode 10: Vintage Love Stories "Didn't it Rain" from 2019-02-07T06:00

Today, for the first time on the Story Bites Podcast you’re getting a whole story. No excerpt! No cliffies! No backsies!

We discuss Tanya’s love of short stories and Sarina’s fear. Also, ...

Episode 9: The Keeper of Lost Things from 2019-01-31T05:30

Today we analyze why we like British accents so much, and we reassure ourselves that it doesn’t mean we’re shallow. Not very shallow, anyway.

Also we learn that Tanya dislikes hotdogs, an...

Episode 8: Girl on the Edge by CD Reiss from 2019-01-24T06:00

CD Reiss is a writer like no other. In this episode we dig into why, and hear a terrific duet narration.

We also talk about genre expectations, and how they affect ...

Episode 7: Overnight Sensation by Sarina Bowen from 2019-01-17T05:30

Sarina's new romance hits bookstores next week! But you can listen to a bite of it right now. Jason Clarke as a cynical, hockey playing hottie? It's a match made in heaven.

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Episode 6: Birthday Suit by Lauren Blakely from 2019-01-10T06:00

Twelve world-class narrators on one project? Yes, please! Lauren Blakely is producing some of the most innovative audio in romance. Join us to taste test her new one! Sebastian York and Andi Arn...

Episode 5: My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan from 2019-01-03T06:00

Q: What happens when an Audible Hall of Fame narrator writes her own book?

A: Magic happens!

Join us to sample another well-written opening chapter. We had a great time analyzing a...

Episode 4: A Princess in Theory Audio Book by Alyssa Cole from 2018-12-27T06:00

Check out this great premise: what if repeated emails from an "African prince" were real? And what if the heroine of the book is as fierce as she is fascinating? Join us for a sample of a terrif...

Episode 3: The Almost Sisters from 2018-12-20T06:00

This one is narrated by the author! And she's amazing. We chat about the ins and outs of author narration, and dig into the narrative depth of this terrific story.

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Episode 2: Josh & Hazel's Guide to Not Dating from 2018-12-13T13:00

Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill for the absurd don’t send them running, her lack of filter m...