Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast

About Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast

Welcome to Ready to Be Romanced! Host Torry (she/her), from the pop culture pod Ready to Be Petty, is ready to discuss and dissect the latest romance novels including: reviews, recaps, and BookTok trends. Whether you’re a die-hard romance novel enthusiast or a casual reader looking for your next escape, Ready to Be Romanced is the podcast that will keep you entertained, informed, and laughing out loud!

Publisher

All Things Petty

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

21 Dec 2023

Latest episode

19 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Mar 2026

   An Offer from a Gentleman (Chapters 13-22) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review)

   In chapter 58, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (https://www.instagram.com/thestronglibrary) (she/her) from We Know Top Chef (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-know-top-chef/id1183575273) and We Know the Bachelor (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-know-the-bachelor/id880800100), and Angela Bloom (https://www.instagram.com/angelablooom) (she/her) recap An Offer from a Gentleman (chapters 13-22) by Julia Quinn (4:14). Next they discuss season 4, part 2 of Bridgerton (36:21). Then Torry, Haley, and Angela get into their roundtable discussion about part two of the book and tv adaptation (58:20). Content Warning: Brief mention of parental abuse and death of a parent and spouse throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore An Offer from a Gentleman in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Haley’s Previous Appearances An Offer from a Gentleman (Chapters 1-12) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 Review) (https://pod.fo/e/390507) Mate by Ali Hazelwood (https://pod.fo/e/363a75) Bride by Ali Hazelwood (https://pod.fo/e/29967d) Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review (https://pod.fo/e/24dad3) Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) (https://pod.fo/e/23f909) The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review) (https://pod.fo/e/22b3da) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review) (https://pod.fo/e/21b0dd) Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List (https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-45-1989-86851543?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges (https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/episode-138-petty-about-the-barbie-trailer-til-death/id1440850797?i=1000608146830) Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-88-petty-about-bachelor-nation-news-and/id1440850797?i=1000557827903) Angela’s Previous Appearances An Offer from a Gentleman (Chapters 1-12) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 Review) (https://pod.fo/e/390507) From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout (https://pod.fo/e/2eaff9) Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review (https://pod.fo/e/24dad3) Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) (https://pod.fo/e/23f909) Listen to Torry discuss the People We Meet on Vacation movie adaptation on the Too Stupid to Live (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/too-stupid-to-live-romance-reviews-%245-and-under/id1141770521) podcast. Leave a voicemail (https://www.speakpipe.com/readytoberomanced) question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJgV8GEMszLQ8WkIPWrrQHUv9afTsrlQSsMae09nu7BYF9wg/viewform?usp=sf_link). Upcoming Episodes: April 1: Powerless by Lauren Roberts Follow Torry on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/readytoberomanced/), Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/rtbrpodcast/), and GoodReads (https://www.goodreads.com/readytoberomanced). Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty (https://linktr.ee/rtbppodcast). Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham (https://simontebbenham.com/).

2. 

   19 Feb 2026

   Rule by Jay Crownover (and Marked Men: Rule + Shaw Movie Review)

   In chapter 57, Torry (she/her) and Deniz (https://www.instagram.com/smuttycovers/) (she/her) recap Rule by Jay Crownover (2:12). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (55:04). Next they discuss the movie adaptation, Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (1:02:57). Torry and Deniz get into their roundtable discussion of the movie (1:16:29). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:28:19). Content Warning: Discussion about intimate partner violence and death of a family member throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore Rule in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Deniz’s Previous Appearances Praise by Sara Cate (https://pod.fo/e/2e5e5e) The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (and Movie) (https://pod.fo/e/23a1a7) Patreon 32: Casting Almosts (https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-32-82490741?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) Episode 103: Petty about Emily Ratajkowski, Diana Jenkins, and Florence Pugh (https://pod.fo/e/135b9b) Leave a voicemail (https://www.speakpipe.com/readytoberomanced) question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJgV8GEMszLQ8WkIPWrrQHUv9afTsrlQSsMae09nu7BYF9wg/viewform?usp=sf_link). Upcoming Episodes: March 4: An Offer from a Gentleman (chapters 13-22) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review) March 18: Powerless by Lauren Roberts Follow Torry on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/readytoberomanced/), Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/rtbrpodcast/), and GoodReads (https://www.goodreads.com/readytoberomanced). Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty (https://linktr.ee/rtbppodcast). Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham (https://simontebbenham.com/).

3. 

   16 Feb 2026

   An Offer from a Gentleman (Chapters 1-12) by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 Review)

   In chapter 56, Torry (she/her), Haley Strong (she/her) from We Know Top Chef (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-know-top-chef/id1183575273) and We Know the Bachelor (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-know-the-bachelor/id880800100), and Angela Bloom (she/her) recap An Offer from a Gentleman (chapters 1-12) by Julia Quinn (8:56). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop for the book (1:04:23). Next they discuss season 4, part 1 of Bridgerton (1:16:35). Then Torry, Haley, and Angela get into their roundtable discussion about the tv adaptation (1:41:09). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:56:00). Content Warning: Brief mention of parental abuse, death of a parent, and attempted assault throughout the episode. Take care! Spoiler Warning: While we explore An Offer from a Gentleman in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book. Haley’s Previous Appearances Mate by Ali Hazelwood (https://pod.fo/e/363a75) Bride by Ali Hazelwood (https://pod.fo/e/29967d) Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review (https://pod.fo/e/24dad3) Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) (https://pod.fo/e/23f909) The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review) (https://pod.fo/e/22b3da) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review) (https://pod.fo/e/21b0dd) Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List (https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-45-1989-86851543?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges (https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/episode-138-petty-about-the-barbie-trailer-til-death/id1440850797?i=1000608146830) Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-88-petty-about-bachelor-nation-news-and/id1440850797?i=1000557827903) Angela’s Previous Appearances From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout (https://pod.fo/e/2eaff9) Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review (https://pod.fo/e/24dad3) Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) (https://pod.fo/e/23f909) Listen to Torry discuss the People We Meet on Vacation movie adaptation on the Too Stupid to Live (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/too-stupid-to-live-romance-reviews-%245-and-under/id1141770521) podcast. Leave a voicemail (https://www.speakpipe.com/readytoberomanced) question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJgV8GEMszLQ8WkIPWrrQHUv9afTsrlQSsMae09nu7BYF9wg/viewform?usp=sf_link). Upcoming Episodes: February 18: Rule: A Marked Men Novel (and Movie Adaptation Review) March 4: Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 Review Follow Torry on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/readytoberomanced/), Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/rtbrpodcast/), and GoodReads (https://www.goodreads.com/readytoberomanced). Check out Torry’s pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty (https://linktr.ee/rtbppodcast). Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham (https://simontebbenham.com/).

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

40,467

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

25 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

43 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

77