Deconstructing Damsels

Deconstructing Damsels


Latest Episodes

Episode 40: More than We Bargained for by Fiona West, feat. Kristin
January 15, 2021

This time, host Jessica is joined by Kristin of The Edifying Word to talk about "More than we Bargained for" by Fiona West. They discuss accidental pregnancy, new beginnings, and love in the middle of personal chaos.  Also, find out what Jessica finds so

Episode 39: The Last Episode of 2020
December 31, 2020

It's housekeeping time as 2020 closes. And host Jessica reviews the novella "New Year's Eve At The Barley Mow" by Emma Westwood. But this episode has a little bit more. Listen as the romance community offers favorite 2020 reads. It's all about comfort rea

Episode 38: Secret Christmas Twins by Lee Tobin McClain
December 24, 2020

Your host Jessica is joined by editor, frequent collaborator and personal hea Sven to talk about a first for this podcast: A Christian romance of the "love inspired" variety! That's right, it's the capital C Christian and also twins and also - of course -

Episode 37: Eight Cozy Nights by Julia Wolf (ft Courtney)
December 17, 2020

Episode Notes On the last day of Hanukkah, host Jessica and guest Courtney(The Cult of Domesticity) dish about latkes and love in Eight Cozy Nights by Julia Wolf. Special shout outs to a few beloved podcasts and an unexpected follow. Thanks to Patrons Dee

Episode 36: "White Collar Christmas" by Misty Evans
December 06, 2020

Deck the holidays as host Jessica kicks off December with a mini-review of Misty Evans' "White Collar Christmas". And gain a sneak peak into what's coming up on the podcast! Our Top Patrons this month are: Dee Em Elms, Kerry Purvis, Marlene Cardoso, and K

Episode 35: "Playing with Trouble" by Amy Andrews
November 26, 2020

Host Jessica reviews a Netgalley copy of Amy Andrews' "Playing with Trouble". Other topics include a new Podcast schedule, a call for guest contributors and a fair fight for freedom. Happy Thanksgiving to Americans who celebrate and for everyone else - H

Episode 34 - When a Rogue meets his Match by Elizabeth Hoyt
November 13, 2020

Host Jessica talks about Elizabeth Hoyt's upcoming novel "When a Rogue meets his Match". Be among the first to find out who Messalina Greycourt - the heroine - is comparable to, what image Gideon Hawthorne brings to mind and how the come together to creat

Episode 33: "It happened one Bite" by Lydia Dare, feat. Sarah Blair
October 31, 2020

This time, your host Jessica is joined by the creator of paranormal investigator Sidney Lake: Sarah L. Blair. Together, they uncover the mysteries surrounding Lydia Dare's "It happened one Bite" as well as what makes romance so compelling for readers and

Episode 32: "In the Heat of the Bite" by Lydia Dare, Feat Courtney
October 26, 2020

Host Jessica is once again joined by Courtney of The Cult of Domesticity to talk about Lydia Dare's "In the Heat of the Bite", wherein a medieval vampire finds his unlife turned upside down by a tempestuous witch during the regency era. Join them as they

Episode 31: "Tall Dark and Wolfish" by Lydia Dare, Feat Lucy Hudson
October 04, 2020

Halloween Month 2020 has arrived! This episode features Author Lucy Hudson as she and host Jessica Hannan discuss "Tall Dark And Wolfish" by Lydia Dare. What happens when a Werewolf experiences some dysfunction and needs a magic touch to make it to the Ha