Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn invite author Rachel Reid to help them clear the court’s docket! “Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are clearing the docket this week with guest star Rachel Reid, author of the Game Changers romance novel series that spawned the viral television sensation, Heated Rivalry! Rachel joins us in passing judgement on all things romance-tok, like: what’s a better trope, friends to lovers or enemies to lovers? What’s the weirdest romance-novel trope she’s ever read? And what’s a good entry-level romance novel to convince your judgemental book group? Also, Rachel shares what it was like to ‘come out’ as a romance novelist to her parents, her favorite young adult book series (hint: it was for kids who love responsibility), and which famous major-league hockey players have brought up Heated Rivalry to her in real life. Plus: a sneak preview of the next book in her Game Changers series! This episode gets HOT on the ice, so you’ll definitely want to give it a watch.”

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