Euphemisms

Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence

It's classics month on Euphemisms and we read D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterly's Lover! Eric and Natalie discuss the bruise of war, some new euphemisms, and questionable uses for flowers.

Verity by Colleen Hoover

It's romantic thriller month on Euphemisms and hoo boy, we read Verity by Colleen Hoover. Eric and Natalie discuss the dental implications of biting headboards, misogynistic tropes, and mindblowing dialogue.

Chef's Kiss by TJ Alexander

It's queer romance month on Euphemisms, and if you can stand to listen to two cis white people discuss such a thing, Eric and Natalie also talk about workspace rearrangement, emotional labor, and some pretty tasty sounding recipes as they cover TJ Alexander's Chef's Kiss.

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Kicking off 2025 with a contemporary romance--Emily Henry's Funny Story! Eric and Natalie discuss MMC archetypes, whether nachos can be considered a sexy food, and Natalie once again fails to take a shot.

Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey

It's Christmas month on Euphemisms and WHAT THE HELL. Eric and Natalie discuss whether or not it will be a White Christmas, the reappearance of their least favorite trope, and insta-love alpha saps.

Flawless by Elsie Silver

It's cowboy romance month on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss lactose intolerance, sexy Icy Hot application, and mommy issues (for a change).

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

It's serial killer romcom month on Euphemisms, which is apparently a thing? Eric and Natalie discuss content warnings, the intersection of murder and romance, and ice cream of questionable origins.

Triceratops and Bottoms by Lola Faust

It's time for some bonus content!... dino erotica, in fact. Eric and Natalie discuss the mechanics of consent, whether this novella would pass the dinosaur equivalent of the Bechdel test, and... realism.

Manila Takes Manhattan by Carla de Guzman

It's Harlequin week on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss the mechanics of sex scenes, wildly unlikely film sets, and definitely not mermaids.

Be Still My Heart by Emily McIntire & Sav R. Miller

It's romantic suspense week! Eric and Natalie discuss Be Still My Heart by Emily McIntire & Sav R. Miller, including what qualifies as a dark romance, rocking the boat in a no-wake zone, and which emojis are most prevalent in our notes.