146 episodes

Tune in to hear two friends discuss all the steamy (and sometimes tepid) details of the regency romance genre.

Join us each episode as we take a trip across the pond and into the past in search of swoon-worthy Happily Ever Afters! We talk about all your regency favorites like Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons or Lisa Kleypas’ Ravenels, plus we dive deep into exciting new releases from rising stars like Scarlett Peckham, Cat Sebastian, and Evie Dunmore. We’ve got full book reviews AND fabulous interviews with bestselling authors in the genre like Kerrigan Byrne and Maya Rodale. Whether you’re looking for a book to add to your TBR pile or you’ve read our choice already, we’ve got a little something for everyone.

Tea & Strumpets: A Regency Romance Review Zoë Wernick & Kelsey Lubbe

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 130 Ratings

Tune in to hear two friends discuss all the steamy (and sometimes tepid) details of the regency romance genre.

Join us each episode as we take a trip across the pond and into the past in search of swoon-worthy Happily Ever Afters! We talk about all your regency favorites like Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons or Lisa Kleypas’ Ravenels, plus we dive deep into exciting new releases from rising stars like Scarlett Peckham, Cat Sebastian, and Evie Dunmore. We’ve got full book reviews AND fabulous interviews with bestselling authors in the genre like Kerrigan Byrne and Maya Rodale. Whether you’re looking for a book to add to your TBR pile or you’ve read our choice already, we’ve got a little something for everyone.

    On-dit 011: How to Tame a Wild Rogue

    On-dit 011: How to Tame a Wild Rogue

    Today Kelsey is sharing a review of Julie Anne Long's newest book How to Tame Wild Rogue. This is the newest installment of her Palace of Rogues series and it checks all the boxes of why we love JAL!
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    • 7 min
    129 - Hollywood Past and Present with Maureen Lee Lenker

    129 - Hollywood Past and Present with Maureen Lee Lenker

    Join us as we get to know debut author Maureen Lee Lenker! Her debut novel, It Happened One Fight, officially came out on July 11th and it is everything you want a 1930s Hollywood Novel to be. Maureen and Kelsey dive deep into the archives as they talk about their favorite classic films, her journey to meeting some of the stars of Bridgerton, and her inspiration behind her Hollywood stars Joan and Dash. 
    Pick up a copy of Maureen's book, It Happened One Night!
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    And join us next time as we read You Were Made to be Mine by Julie Anne Long!

    • 56 min
    On-dit 010: Capability Brown and the English Garden

    On-dit 010: Capability Brown and the English Garden

    While discussing Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt and the garden that our main character was restoring, Capability Brown's name came up! Today, here's a tidbit about him, his life, and his contribution to the landscapes of England.
    The sources for today's episode include: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/people/who-was-lancelot-capability-brown
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capability_Brown 
    https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/capability-brown-landscape-design-england 

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    And join us next time for our discussion with Maureen Lee Lenker! 

    • 10 min
    128 - London Highwaymen 1 - The Queer Principles of Kit Webb

    128 - London Highwaymen 1 - The Queer Principles of Kit Webb

    A grumpy retired highway meets a happy, frivolous Lord. Except this needs the highwayman to help him commit a crime. Kit Webb left that life behind, but that doesn't mean he can't help Percy learn what he needs to do to pull off the heist. As criminal lessons commence can the two contain the simmering tension between them? We're feeling the sizzle with The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian. Pick up a copy of today's book, The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, by Cat Sebastian!   
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    And join us next time for our discussion with Maureen Lee Lenker! 

    • 34 min
    On-dit 009: Bingo!

    On-dit 009: Bingo!

    It's Kelsey's favorite time of year: The Ripped Bodice's Annual Summer Bingo! 
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    And join us next time as we read The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, by Cat Sebastian!  

    • 7 min
    127 - Something Spectacular

    127 - Something Spectacular

    Peggy has just convinced herself that she needs to find someone to love her as she is, when her former lover calls her back to London to ask a favor. Peggy is tasked with setting up her former lover with the new sensation in town, Orfeo. However, from the moment the two meet, the attraction is instantaneous. However, Orfeo has told Peggy that they only have room to love music. Despite knowing that their relationship has an end date, Peggy is determined to enjoy Orfeo for as long as possible. Yet as the two grow closer, they never could have imagined good-bye could be so hard. Join us as we read Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall!
    Pick up a copy of today's book, Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall! 
    You can listen to the only recording of the last living Castrato (mentioned in the history fact) here!
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    And join us next time as we read The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, by Cat Sebastian!  

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
130 Ratings

130 Ratings

300 Sunshine ,

Hope They Come Back!

As a massive and recent fan of the Elizabeth Hoyt’s Maiden Lane series, I was so happy to come across this podcast. They gave great review and insight to the series and I enjoyed listening, even when I didn’t agree with their opinions 😁. However, their last review was book 8 of a 12 book series… so I desperately hope they’ll come back for the back end of the series. Some of my favorite books were at the end of the series! ❤️

Sara’s Regency Romances ,

My favorite Podcast

I am an author of historical romance and I really love this podcast. They do a great job in terms of content, quality, and breath of topics. Highly recommended and totally worth to tune in!

The New Pola ,

Best Historical Romance Podcast

I enjoy listening to these two so much. The structure of their podcast has a little bit of everything: historical fact (which I love), exciting thorough synopsis, awesome discussion and strong opinions. Even if sometimes I don’t agree with what they say I enjoy their perspective and discussion much. Definitely feel the passion for the genre and the books. Plus the author interviews are super entertaining! I have read so many new authors and books because of this podcast and never tire of listening to them!

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