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The podcast where we drink and overanalyze romance novels. Join Veya and TV on a weekly deep dive into whatever romance novel catches our eye from the popular to the obscure.
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HTHA Episode 8: Her Vicious Beasts Pt 2
This week Veya is back to finish what she started, and she has lots of feelings. This review covers the next three books in the Her Vicious Beasts series by E.P. Bailey. This episode is born from…
S1E7 HTHA Episode 7: Sky Daddy by Kate Folk
In today's episode, TV attempts to review Sky Daddy by Kate Folk (quite possibly the most bizarre book she's ever read). Join her on an unscripted adventure as she tries (and fails) to figure out…
S1E6 HTHA Episode 6: Wicked Favor by Sawyer Bennett
In this episode join Veya as she dives into "Wicked Favor" by Sawyer Bennet. This novel is about the owner of an elite sex club called The Wicked Horse in Las Vegas and the desperate woman looking…
S1E5 HTHA Episode 5: Duplicity by Elodie Hart
Are you a fan of billionaire romances and hot spice? Then, you'll love The Seraph series by Elodie Hart. Join TV as she reads "Duplicity" by Elodie Hart and dives deep. The book features Marlowe, a…
S1E4 HTHA Episode 4: Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas
Are you interested in Romantasy? Then join Veya as she reads "Blood of Hercules" and dives deep into the Spartan War Academy.
S1E3 HTHA Episode 3: The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
The 'fake dating' trope might just be my favorite romance trope. So, when I saw a book that had fake dating combined with heterosexual monogamous omegaverse, I just had to read it. Even if I'm not…
S1E2 HTHA Episode 2: Her Vicious Beasts by E.P. Bali
Meet Veya as she dives into a series today. Her Vicious Beasts by E.P. Bali. This series is a reverse harem about fated mates.
S1E1 HTHA Episode 1 - Alchemised by Senlinyu
Welcome to Hot Takes and Heartache. For the first episode, TV will be reviewing Alchemised by Senlinyu. This dark fantasy debut is based on the massively popular Harry Potter Fanfic "Manacled" and…
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Hot Takes and Heartache has published 8 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Arts, Books.
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