Plot Tarts

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By: Nicole and Amanda

Welcome to Plot Tarts - the podcast where no genre is too spicy and no opinion is held back. Hosted by two passionate readers with wildly different taste, we dive headfirst into the world of steamy romances and smutty fiction. Expect hilarious banter, honest reviews, and a rating system as unique as the books we cover. Whether you're a seasoned romance reader or just dabbling in guilty pleasures, we're here to guide you through your next read. Plot Tarts... turn us on.

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A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas
#51
Today at 1:00 PM

The war is over, Winter Solstice is here, and apparently even the Night Court needs a little holiday chaos.

Join Nicole and Amanda this week while we dive into A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas, the 4th installment in the ACOTAR series. We're catching up with our favorites from the Inner Circle through domestic bliss and post war blues. ACOFAS might be a drag but bear with us, we had to recap it!


A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas
#50
10/22/2026

War is coming to Prythian and we are here to take you through it all! From Feyre's revenge in the Spring Court to the High Lords meeting, all the way to the final battle with Hybern. Join Amanda and Nicole as we break down all the drama, revenge, chaos and more!

This is not a spoiler free episode, so major spoilers for ACOWAR ahead!


A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas
#49
10/08/2026

Join Nicole and Amanda as we head back to Prythian for A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas, book two in the ACOTAR series. Boy, do we have a lot to talk about! We're breaking down ACOMAF from beginning to end with Feyre's relationship with Tamlin, her bargain with Rhysand, the Night Court and THAT ending.

Full spoilers for A Court of Mist and Fury and A Court of Thorns and Roses.


A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
#48
09/24/2026

The time has finally come! We’re starting our adventure into the ACOTAR world. Tune in to hear what Nicole and Amanda think about A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas.


Broken Dove by Dani Francis
#47
09/10/2026

If you liked this book, maybe don't tune in because this was a tough one for us to get through! But if you like to listen to us yell, join us for the 2nd installment in the Silver Elite series with Broken Dove by Dani Francis.


Priest by Sierra Simone
#46
08/27/2026

You guys knew we would get to this book eventually! Tune in to hear what Amanda and Nicole thought of Priest by Sierra Simone.


Bad Bishop by L J Shen
#45
08/13/2026

Okay hear me out... he's missing an eye and is part of the Italian mafia... Join us as we dive into our first real mafia story with Bad Bishop by L J Shen.


Does it Hurt by H.D. Carlton
#44
07/30/2026

How did we end up reading another H.D. Carlton book!? Obviously, this was Nicole's pick. Tune in to see what Amanda (and Nicole) thought of Does it Hurt by H.D. Carlton.


Book Club: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
#43
07/16/2026

Join us for the first installment of our book club series with Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Honestly, it's more of a rant with Nicole and Amanda with some plot discussion mixed in.


Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
#42
07/02/2026

We were so excited to read Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas because our birthdays are both around the same time, but was it worth it? Tune in to see what we thought of this spicy page turner.


Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
#41
06/18/2026

Yet another series that Nicole obsessed (and whined and pouted) about and forced Amanda to read. Do you think Amanda loved Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon as much as Nicole did?


The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
#40
06/04/2026

You guys know we had to recap The Love Hypothesis before the movie comes out! Tune in to see if Nicole loved it as much as we all know Amanda did.


Game On by Navessa Allen
#39
05/21/2026

What other book could we possibly end our brief hiatus with!? It had to be Game On by Navessa Allen. Do you think it's going to be an indulge or abstain for us? Tune and find out!


Sacked and Sleighed by Aurelia Knight
#38
12/18/2025

You know we love our holiday smut but tune in to find out if Sacked and Sleighed by Aurelia Knight made the cut. Can you guess who picked the only dark Christmas book?


Wrapped: Tis The Season For Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth
#37
12/11/2025

Would we recommend Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth? Tune in for our spoiler free episode and find out!


Gifting Me To His Best Friend by Katee Robert
#36
12/04/2025

It's that time of year again! Time for some holiday cheer and pure smut. Join us while we recap and review Gifting Me To His Best Friend by Katee Robert. 


Wrapped: Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver
#35
11/27/2025

Would we recommend The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book Two - Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver? Tune in for our spoiler free episode and find out! 


Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Erotic Romance by Hannah Murray
#34
11/20/2025

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! Join us while we review Stuffed. At the very least, it's educational.


Wrapped: Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
#33
11/13/2025

Would we recommend Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver? Tune in for our spoiler free episode and find out!


Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
#32
11/06/2025

We specifically said we would never do it, but it just felt incomplete.


Wrapped: Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
#31
10/30/2025

Would we recommend Haunting Adeline? Tune in for our first installment of our Wrapped series where we'll let you know if you should indulge or abstain from this book... or our episode. No spoilers allowed (for the most part).


Pen Pal by J. T. Geissinger
#30
10/23/2025

Join Nicole and Amanda as we recap Pen Pal... or maybe don't join us if you liked the book because we have very big thoughts. But what a wild ride. Happy spooky season!


Hooked by Emily McIntire
#29
10/09/2025

Our long-awaited recap of Hooked by Emily McIntire is here! Join Nicole and Amanda to see what we thought about this dark fairytale retelling. Spoiler alert... it's pure chaos.


Love & Other Killers by Brynne Weaver
#28
09/25/2025

Ta-da! We're back with our favorite characters again for a short story following the Ruinous Love trilogy. Tune in as we join Sloane and the others for their annual game.


Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score
#27
09/11/2025

Plot Tarts are back for the final installment of Lucy Score's Knockemout series.


Things We Hide From The Light by Lucy Score
#26
08/28/2025

Amanda's swooning, Nicole's side-eyeing and Lucy Score's Things We Hide From The Light is stirring up some serious debate. Lina is everything but Nash... not as much (at least for Nicole). Buckle up for chaos, laughs and some very different opinions.


Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
#25
08/16/2025

Join us as we talk about Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score. Nicole's obsessed, Amanda's less so. Cue the banter, the swoons and a heated debate over the grumpy guy next door.


Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
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#24
08/01/2025

Dive into a recap and review of Deep End by Ali Hazelwood with the Plot Tarts. While Nicole delicately suns on shore, Amanda will be drowning.


Credence by Penelope Douglas
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#24
07/10/2025

A two hour recording, cut down to an hour and half and, to be honest, Plot Tarts Nicole and Amanda, are still not sure how they feel about it. Join us as we read, recap, and review, the polarizing book Credence, by Penelope Douglas.


Caught Up by Navessa Allen
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#23
06/28/2025

Why can't we all just get along? Join Nicole and Amanda, as they - once again - go round for round on this weeks episode of Plot Tarts. At least they aren't the only ones with big feelings about it.


Enchantra by Kaylie Smith
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#22
06/20/2025

Join Amanda and Nicole as they read, recap, and review Enchantra by Kaylie Smith. Nicole is basically Genevieve and Rowin is Amanda's boyfriend, and it's every bit as chaotic as you'd expect.


Silver Elite by Dani Francis
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#21
06/13/2025

Let's face it, aren't we all thinking the same thing, let's talk about it. Join Nicole and Amanda as they recap, and review the ... AI written?... viral book, Silver Elite by Dani Francis.


The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book Three - Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
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#20
06/05/2025

Join Plot Tarts, Nicole and Amanda as they recap and review Brynn Weaver's book, Scythe & Sparrow. The episode where the only people fighting harder for the their life than Amanda, are Fionn and Rose.


The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book Two - Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver
#19
02/07/2025

Never did you ever think you'd learn this much about Amanda. Join Nicole and Amanda as they recap and review Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver.


The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book One - Butcher & Blackbird (Part 2) by Brynne Weaver
#18
01/31/2025

If you listened to part one, you already know why one episode couldn't do this beautiful book justice. Tune in as Nicole and Amanda finish their recap and review of Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver.


The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book One - Butcher & Blackbird (Part 1) by Brynne Weaver
#17
01/24/2025

It only took a whole year to find one of our favorite books of 2024 and we couldn't condense it to just one episode. Join Nicole and Amanda for their first part of the two part recap of Brynne Weavers, Butcher & Blackbird.


Lights Out by Navessa Allen
#16
01/17/2025

Believe us when we say... this will not go as expected. Join Nicole and Amanda as they read, recap, and review one of the most popular books of 2024, Lights Out by Navessa Allen.

P.S. We're working on the audio, we swear, it's going to get better.


The Words (Part 2) by A. Jade
#15
01/10/2025

It's been a gripping week friends, but part 2 is here. Join Nicole and Amanda as they finish up their recap and review of the second half of The Words, by A. Jade.


The Words by A. Jade
#14
01/03/2025

Join Nicole and Amanda as Nicole fan girls and Amanda slowly comes unraveled. This is part one of The Words by Ashley Jade.


Tangled in Tinsel by Trilina Pucci
#13
12/26/2024

We've chosen a favorite episode and nobody had to f*** it out of us. Join Nicole and Amanda as they recap and review Tangled in Tinsel by Trilina Pucci.