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Odilia, Honna
Join closeted hopeless romantics Odilia and Honna soothe their love drought by dissecting passages from their favourite romance novels by Black authors across the diaspora. As previous teenage Wattpad users and Tumblr scrollers, Odilia and Honna daydream about Black love stories and thought it would be a grand idea to share classic and contemporary novels with the world while also reflecting on their own experiences.
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A Very Gidi Christmas Chapters 6- 14

A Very Gidi Christmas Chapters 6- 14

Tomilola Coco Adeyemo's A Very Gidi Christmas is putting us right in the holiday spirit. So far, we definitely feel like we are watch BG and Kunle stand under the mistletoe. Join us as we continue to delve into this future holiday classic.
01:39:4921/11/2024
A Very Gidi Christmas Chapters 1-5

A Very Gidi Christmas Chapters 1-5

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! We are kicking off the holiday season with A Very Gidi Christmas by Tomilola Coco Adeyemo and we are already loving everything that the book has given us in just the first 5 chapters. So grab some hot cocoa and cozy up to this multi-trop holiday story review!
01:45:1715/11/2024
Curvy Girl Summer Final Chapters

Curvy Girl Summer Final Chapters

Oh we were properly FED by the end of this book! Danielle Allen's Curvy Girl Summer is the perfect friends to lover summer romance and we cannot talk enough about it. But we tried to keep out thoughts concise so join us as we give our final thoughts on Curvy Girl Summer!
01:18:5304/11/2024
Curvy Girl Summer Chapters 8-14

Curvy Girl Summer Chapters 8-14

The book is picking up and the dates our girl Aaliyah is going on are somehow getting WORSE! Join us as we discuss chapters 8-14 of Danielle Allen's Curvy Girl Summer, where we ponder just when our two main characters accept that there is more than just playful banter taking place at the Onyx bar every Friday.
58:0027/10/2024
Curvy Girl Summer Chapters 1-7

Curvy Girl Summer Chapters 1-7

We are super excited to SUNRISE a new Black Romance Novel: Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen! Yes... we know its technically Autumn but look outside your window, it don't feel like it! We want to crank up the heat with this steamy lovely story of accidental love connections in the age of dating apps. Join us as we Kiki and review the first chapters!
01:09:2518/10/2024
Romantically Lit Presents: Fatima Bala

Romantically Lit Presents: Fatima Bala

We are besides ourselves with having the honour of interviewing the wonderful Fatima Bala. It was an absolute pleasure to have her on the podcast to ask her about her writing journey and process, and of course, talking about her captivating romance novel Broken: Not a Halal Love Story. We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did, and thank you again Fatima for gracing us with your presence!
56:3410/10/2024
Broken: Not a Halal Story Final Chapters

Broken: Not a Halal Story Final Chapters

Join us as we say goodbye to our star crossed lovers in Fatima Bala's Broken: Not a Halal Love Story. Fa'iza and Ahmed's story has become so complicated, yet they seemed destined by Allah swt himself. Our hearts are beating hard as we watch all of this unravel. Join us as we give our final thoughts and ratings!
01:33:4204/10/2024
Broken: Not A Halal Love Story Chapters 11-25

Broken: Not A Halal Love Story Chapters 11-25

The lines have really started to blur, and the boundaries have been tested and moved. Join us as we continue to have heart palpitations with Fatima Bala's Broken: Not a Halal Love Story. The conflict definitely has us stumped as to whether our star crossed lovers will ever recover. Join us as we ponder this beautiful story.
01:22:5227/09/2024
Broken Not a Halal Love Story Chapters 1-10

Broken Not a Halal Love Story Chapters 1-10

A season, mean as new book! Join us as we embark on Broken: Not a Halal Love Story by Fatima Bala. In this second chance romance, we meet Fa'iza. A sheltered Nigerian Hijabi whose conservative Muslim values get tested when she begins to fall in love with the care free, irresistible Ahmad. We are nervous for her, but lets see how it goes!
01:24:2020/09/2024
If I Don't Have You: Final Chapters

If I Don't Have You: Final Chapters

Because we promise to stick to our return, here is the wrap up If I Don't Have You by Sareeta Domingo. Join us as we sunset on the beautiful writings of this British author. The book very quickly turned into a second chance romance, and you know we love that trope on this podcast. So join us as we discuss whether Ren and Kayla can make their once in a lifetime connection work in despite the very rocky beginnings.
52:1813/09/2024
If I Don't Have You Chapters 9-16

If I Don't Have You Chapters 9-16

So...... The girls took a little of summer break it seems! And they had all the hopes of coming back in the summer but they didn't LOL! Recorded sometime in middle of July, here is the continuation of the lovely Sareeta Domingo's If I Don't Have You. Let's just say our Brazilian American director might be a daddy, meanwhile our girl Kayla is still trying to decide if playing out 90 Day Fiance is the right step in her life. Let's discuss!
57:0413/09/2024
If I Don't Have You Chapters 1- 8

If I Don't Have You Chapters 1- 8

We took a little break but we are back with a new book! We are starting June off with If I Don't Have You by Sareeta Domingo. Ms. Domingo asks the question what happens if two creatives immediately hit it off and it feels like nothing they have felt before, but one is about to enter a 90 day fiance kinda situation....? Well.. Lets find out!
44:5902/06/2024
The Partner Plot Final Chapters

The Partner Plot Final Chapters

We are rounding up The Partner Plot By Kristina Forest! We had so much fun reading this marriage of convenience/second chance book and are actually wondering if Jay Ellis is available to play Xavier Wright. Tell us what you think of the fan cast and listen to all are thoughts on the book on todays episode!
01:18:3811/05/2024
The Partner Plot Chapters 9-16

The Partner Plot Chapters 9-16

Forget the one bed trope, he said " I am proud of my wife"! We are living with this second chance marriage of convenience book. Kristina Forest's The Partner Plot is just the perfect book for the spring and we are loving every bit of it so far! Join us in our continued exploration for this lovely book.
01:12:0302/05/2024
The Partner Plot Chapters 1-8

The Partner Plot Chapters 1-8

We are back revieing another New York Times Bestseller in the genre. We had such a good run with books that we had to continue with Kristina Forest's The Partner Plot. In this episode we are looking at the first few chapters and we are already so excited to see how this second chance/ marriage of convenience goes for our characters. And we are very excited to take you along for the journey as well!
01:05:5325/04/2024
This Could Be Us: FInal Chapters

This Could Be Us: FInal Chapters

It isn't goodbye but it is see you late to Skyland! We give our final review of Kennedy Ryan's This Could Be Us. If you have been following you know we are completely enamoured with Soledad Charles and Judah Cross and we had to talk about the ending. So join us as we sadly say goodbye to Skyland and its characters, but we know we will be back next year with Hendrix's story!
01:39:0618/04/2024
This Could Be Us Chapters 25-36

This Could Be Us Chapters 25-36

We have reached the part of the book where our Skyland lovers just accept a little more that they are drawn to each other and that is more than OKAY with us! We continue our review of This Could Be Us by diving into the spiciness and growth that Kennedy Ryan provides us as we progress in her lovely book. Join us as we continue to delve into the book on the Romantically Lit Podcast
01:18:1611/04/2024
This Could Be Us Chapters 13-24

This Could Be Us Chapters 13-24

This week we talk Big Threes, Beyonce and our budding Skyland romance as we continue our discussion of Kennedy Ryan's This Could Be Us! We cannot get over how obsessed Judah is and honestly we get it! So join us as we discuss all the ways Soledad is blossoming and all the time Judah Cross is checking Soledad's socials
02:10:1604/04/2024
This Could Be Us Chapters 1-12

This Could Be Us Chapters 1-12

We are beyond excited to be headed by to the imaginary suburb of Skyland, Atlanta, Georgia in the Magnificent Kennedy Ryan's second installment of the Skyland Series, This Could Be Us, We have been excited to read this since finishing before I Let Go and we know Miss Kennedy was going to do right by our sister Soledad. However, the books starts and Edward has our Boricua sister in the pits and we must talk about it! So join us for this new episode of The Romantically Lit Podcast.
02:10:0928/03/2024
A Love Song For Ricki Wilde Final Chapters

A Love Song For Ricki Wilde Final Chapters

Our made in Harlem love story may be coming to its demise, or perhaps it can be saved before the curse is supposed to take place. Either way we must discuss that beauty that is A Love Song For Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams and how the Eva and Shane cameo was everything we needed from this New York based black romance. So join us as we say goodbye to this amazing book that definitely made us shed a tear or two.
01:36:2021/03/2024
A Love Song For Ricki Wilde Chapters 13-18

A Love Song For Ricki Wilde Chapters 13-18

Well, now the cat is out of the bag, we know what and why are star-crossed lovers of Harlem cannot be together and just like our girl Ricki we are stunned and left speechless! However our solution may not be in Harlem and we have a strong feeling Miss Tia Williams will be taking us back to Louisiana. But that's just another theory we have going on. A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams has left us with so much to say and we cannot wait to di0vulge it all with y'all on this week's episode of the Romantically Lit Podcast!
01:23:2514/03/2024
A Love Song For Ricki Wilde Chapters 7-12

A Love Song For Ricki Wilde Chapters 7-12

On this week's episode we continue our journey with A Love Song For Ricki Wilde chapters 7 to 12. We finally confirm that our mystery art collectors/Stalker is in fact an Ezra Walker. We still haven't ruled out time travel. But as we discover more, it seems like we discover even LESS! Join us as we continue to fall in love with this budding mystical Harlem love story by the lovely Tia Williams
01:10:4007/03/2024
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde Chapters 1-6

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde Chapters 1-6

We know you are just as excited as we are to get into Tia Williams's latest release. A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is already made us fall in love even though our characters have barely met each other. But we want to talk to you about all our theories (which do include time travel) and the impact of the American South on more than just the Harlem Renaissance. Join us on this weeks episode of Romantically Lit!
01:21:4529/02/2024
Love in Colour Part 2

Love in Colour Part 2

Join us as we wrap up Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola. We discuss the remaining stories in the book as well give you our top 5 ranking of the short stories we loved the most. So let's all come together to fangirl over Bolu Babalola one more time until her next book has us wanting to fall in love again!
01:55:3322/02/2024
Love in Colour Part 1

Love in Colour Part 1

Happy Valentine's Day to all our lovely romance readers and listeners! You know we are always celebrating love on this podcast and to continue to do so we have revisited a book that we both loved and felt like could give us all the feels in this month of love, and that is Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola. A collection of mythological stories that are female led and of course include a romantic element even in the most heroic of stories. We cannot wait to talk about our favourite ones, so please enjoy Part one of our review of Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola
02:00:5614/02/2024
Romantically Lit Presents : Ebony LaDelle

Romantically Lit Presents : Ebony LaDelle

We absolutely fell in love with Dani and Prince in Love Radio, and we are so touched to have had Ebony LaDelle grace us with her presence here on the podcast. She was gracious enough to answer all our burning questions about Love Radio, Detroit and some of her favourite romantic books that you should definitely check out if you haven't. We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did and of course, please pick up Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle at your local bookstore!
48:1912/02/2024
Love Radio Final Chapters

Love Radio Final Chapters

This episode we say goodbye to this tribute to Detroit and young love! This book had us so deep in our feelings and honestly we don't want to say goodbye to the masterpiece that is Ebony LaDelle's Love Radio. Just like PJ and Dani we fell in love with the beautiful YA story that miss LaDelle gave to us! And she has also given us a reason to head to the iconic motor town that is Detroit! So here we go for the last review of Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle.
58:4825/01/2024
Love Radio 13-18

Love Radio 13-18

TW: SAWe are getting closer to the end of the book and we don't want to, but we are loving where it is going! PJ and Dani embark on their final and third date and we never thought we would be more fueled to plan this trip to Detroit! We also embark on some serious topics and we encourage you to skip over that section of the episode if you need to. Let's continue our journey through Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle
50:0618/01/2024
Love Radio Chapters 7-12

Love Radio Chapters 7-12

Welcome back, and join us as we continue to fall in love with Detroit through the eyes of young Prince and Dani as they begin to go on their first two dates in Prince's attempt to have Dani fall in love with him, What we can say is their little blossoming story has us in our feels and we know it will have you in yours as well, so have a seat. Grab your headphones and let's continue our review of Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle.
01:52:1911/01/2024
Love Radio Chapters 1-6

Love Radio Chapters 1-6

Happy New Year & welcome to Detroit! Join us as we begin the year with Ebony LaDelle's YA novel Love Radio. Romance skeptic and writer Danielle Ford is doubtful about love, especially the ones in the classic black romance movies that her mom watches religiously. When she meets teenage love doctor and DJ Prince 'Love' Jones, He is committed to get to know her and see if he can make her fall in love with him in three dates. We are excited to see how this young love blossoms and we hope you are too. So please grab your copy of Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle and get cozy at the start of this new year.
01:53:1604/01/2024
Winter's Eve Final Chapters

Winter's Eve Final Chapters

This isn't it goodbye to Hope Valley but see you later.... and Happy New Year!
01:33:1328/12/2023
Winter's Eve: Then, Now & Always Chapters 10-19

Winter's Eve: Then, Now & Always Chapters 10-19

Is this cheating?!?
01:35:1321/12/2023
Winter's Eve: Then, Now and Always Chapters 1-9

Winter's Eve: Then, Now and Always Chapters 1-9

We are back in Hope Valley! So get comfy as we continue the Three Kings Billionaires Novels
01:31:5916/12/2023
Snow King Catches His Snowflake Final Chapters

Snow King Catches His Snowflake Final Chapters

Unionized Silkworms
01:25:5507/12/2023
Snow King Catches His Snowflake Chapters 6-10

Snow King Catches His Snowflake Chapters 6-10

Things are heating up! And it's not just the hot cocoa...
01:18:5401/12/2023
 Snow King Catches his Snowflake Chapters 1-5

Snow King Catches his Snowflake Chapters 1-5

A new book to match the new winter season. Deck the Halls Everyone!
01:01:5023/11/2023
You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty Final Chapters

You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty Final Chapters

We may just be anti-age gaps.... sorry
01:15:0918/11/2023
You Made a Fool of Death with your Beauty Chapters 13-18

You Made a Fool of Death with your Beauty Chapters 13-18

It was messy but it got even messier and we might be here for it!
01:33:2312/11/2023
You Made a Death with Your Beauty Chapters 7-12

You Made a Death with Your Beauty Chapters 7-12

Feyi.... Feyi please stop having a crush on Nasir's dad!
01:58:0604/11/2023
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty Chapters 1- 6

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty Chapters 1- 6

Back again with a new book. Come let's get into Feyi's renewed love life with us.
01:42:2319/10/2023
Romantically Lit Presents: Jane Igharo

Romantically Lit Presents: Jane Igharo

We want to thank Jane Igharo for gracing the podcast with her presence. We fell in love Where We End & Begin and it was a pleasure to have the author indulge all our questions, theories, and self written epilogues. Please enjoy our interview with the talented Jane Igharo and of course please pick up Where We End & Begin by Jane Igharo at your local bookstore
53:2403/10/2023
Where We End & Begin Final Chapters

Where We End & Begin Final Chapters

Better late than never! We have reached the end, and we are so sad to say goodbye to Dunni and Obinna. This book rocked us and we could even say us and the characters are bonded by oath for life.
02:40:2930/09/2023
We We End & Begin: Chapters 23-33

We We End & Begin: Chapters 23-33

Oh Obi..... how we wish we could protect you.
02:15:4821/09/2023
Where We End & Begin Chapters 12-22

Where We End & Begin Chapters 12-22

This book is pulling on our heartstrings! We NEED you to go buy so you can get as teary eyed as we are
02:21:0114/09/2023
Where We End & Begin: Chapters 1-11

Where We End & Begin: Chapters 1-11

We are going to Lagos, and we are already in LOVE and can't wait to talk about it!
01:43:4109/09/2023
Before I Let Go: Final Chapters

Before I Let Go: Final Chapters

Join us as we say goodbye to Skyland, Atlanta. And goodbye to the love that Kennedy Ryan has beautifully created for Josiah and Yasmen.
02:01:3901/09/2023
Before I Let Go Chapters 23-33

Before I Let Go Chapters 23-33

It got STEAMY and we LOVED it!
01:40:3926/08/2023
Before I Let Go: Chapters 12-22

Before I Let Go: Chapters 12-22

We are back in Atlanta, Georgia with the Wade's as they begin to get down to the emotional repair of their tension filled relationship! Join us as we continue reading Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
01:31:3123/08/2023
Before I Let Go: Chapters 1-11

Before I Let Go: Chapters 1-11

New Month equals a new book. We are very excited to get into Kennedy Ryan's Before I let Go. Can this divorced couple find their way back to each other and heal old wounds. We don't know but we are ready to find out! Join us on that journey.
01:37:2111/08/2023
The Perfect Find- Final Chapters

The Perfect Find- Final Chapters

We made it to the end... and what a ride it was to get there. Join us as we discuss the end of The Perfect Find by Tia Williams, We will also give opinion on the movie.
01:29:4229/07/2023