Spoiler Alert
By Kia Barlow & Elle Moore
Spoiler Alert Apr 23, 2024
Writer's Block
Honestly, this episode became an amalgamation of Honesty Price books. But having a lil Writer's Block never worked so well in our favor. Check out this conversation with the elusive author of Writer's Block herself, Honesty Price.
I Wanted to Forget You
What was supposed to be a job of testing and launching a software to save lives turned into the change of Harmony and Nova's personal lives they never saw coming.
Tap into this conversation Elle & Kia had with J. Nichole about her book I Wanted to Forget You.
Happy 2nd Anniversary!!!! (Live)
2 years in this thang! With so many special guests in the current season of the show, we had to have a live audience to witness our crazy good time with our guest host, Kema B. as we took a deep dive into Kisses Down Low by none other than our own host, Kia Barlow.
Who Can I Run To
Kia and Elle traveled to Texas via the airwaves to chat with Monica Walters about Who Can I Run To, where Chantrice fell in love with Orion, the man that captured her heart after a tragedy within her family allowed him live again. Is it real love, or is she attracted to him for another reason? Strap in to find out.
Bonus: Homecoming SZN II
SURPRISE!!!!!! Elle and Kia opened up Season 2 with Homecoming SZN. And there's no better way to close out the NFL season with Book 2. This season, we had the pleasure of sitting and talking to Aubree Pynn herself about Mr. Standing on Business, Navy Thomas, and Stepmother of the Year, Jaylani James. Enjoy the special bonus episode on Homecoming SZN Two from us to you.
Saving Sunflower
Insta-lust, trust, and friendship turned Dominic and Claudette into the lovers their best friends warned them to stay away from. Find out how as Elle and Kia talk to Rae Lyse about her book Saving Sunflower.
Hopelessly Devoted
"Cell, are you—"
"In love with you? Yeah..."
That was all Marcellus had to say to his best friend, Anaya, to spin their lives into an orbit she didn't see coming. Dive into this juicy episode as Kia and Elle go from discussing ShanicexLola's Hopelessly Devoted to the author interviewing them.
Nelly
After 10 years locked away for the sake of family, Nelly finally gets the ultimate second chance, and at his own pace. Dive into this loving tale of redemption after sacrifice as Elle & Kia chat about Nelly by Sabrina B. Scales.
I Thought I Knew
Kai was trying to line everything up so that he would be the best man he could for the love of his life. Harper had a huge surprise for the man she thought she knew. But in one night, the carefully laid plans they had for each other got blown away with a break-in. Strap in to find out how Harper and Kai navigate the new life they now know as Kia and Elle chop it up with Chassilyn Hamilton about her book I Thought I Knew.
All I've Wanted All I've Needed
Love After
Kia and Elle are taking their talents to Miami, where Melanie Long thought she was set to have her no-strings attached ho-phase. That is, until Warrick Jones swooped in and told her she was all his. And a good submissive listens to her sir. Join our hosts as we dialogue with author, Shay Davis, about this second chance romance: Love After.
Compulsive
One glance. One kiss. One heroic act. That's all it took to draw Cas and Temi to one another. Find out how a fuckboy like Casimir White falls head over hills in love with Artemis Hudson as Elle and Kia discuss Compulsive by Skye Moon.
Elle’s Pre-Season Thoughts
Season 3 Teaser
Indie Love 2023
Indie Love Readers, UNITE!!!! We had to drop a special episode on the fun and crazy time we had up in ATL for Indie Love 2023. As expected, we had a ball and wanted to share some of our favorite aspects of the festivities to our listeners. Once again, thank you Joslyn Marks (Indie Love) for the hard work you put in for such an amazing and memorable event. If you want to get in on the fun next year, tickets are already on sale on indielovee.com.
Kia's Got an Update
Drunk in Love
Elle & Kia are closing out this season on a big high. On this season finale, we have an accidental pregnancy meets marriage of convenience. And can we dare say a slight enemies to lovers? Strap in as the ladies dissect the award-winning Best Romance Book of the Year, per the Gem Awards, Drunk in Love by Tay Mo'Nae with special guest, Papa Moore aka Elle's daddy.
Cassette Tapes & Heartbreak: Side A
From insta-love in the club to stealing your client's fiancée, there are multiple tropes to dive through in this anthology. Sit in as Kia & Elle talk about it in their our candid way about Cassette Tapes & Heartbreak: Side A by Genesis Woods.
Blu
Jacoba fell in love before ever seeing his face. So, how was Blu supposed to resist her when he's been tasked to guard her while she's on vacation? Find out what happens as Elle & Kia explains the steamy story of Blu by M. Monique.
Forever Tru
What do you do when your asshole attitude and cocky ego don’t scare her? You capture your true love. I mean, that’s what Cash did with Tru. Strap in for a new episode as Kia & Elle discuss Forever Tru by K.C. Mills.
Where There is Smoke, There is Fire
Kara Matthews tried to keep Aaron “Smoke” Tompkins at arms length anytime outside of the bedroom. But no matter how much she tried to run, she couldn't outrun his love and neither could he.
Listen as Elle & Kia banter on about this Epic love story, Where There Is Smoke, There is Fire with special guest, the author herself, Monique Fisher.
Happy Anniversary!!!!!
Year 1 is in the bag and we had so much fun on this journey to this moment. Here's to more entertaining books, laughs, and jokes to come.
You Make Me Better
How many times do you have to run into a brick wall before you fall in love? It took Kallie Swanson a handful of times to get it. Nathan Stemble was that brick wall. And after colliding... in more ways than one ... multiple times, they both came tumbling down. Strap in as Kia & Elle discuss AshleyNicole's You Make Me Better.
Skin
What do you do when the best friend you've had since grade school proves AGAIN, that they're not half-stepping about you? You show them that you want to get all in their skin. Check out this latest episode as Elle & Kia talk about what that means with this friends to lovers shortie: Skye Moon's Skin.
Kindred: Xander's Story
Soulmates are those people that you can't live without, no matter what happens between you. For Daijah and Xander, this was the realest truth that they had to live with. Listen in on Kia & Elle's deep dive on the trauma that bonds them but also tried to tear them apart in Kindred: Xander's Story by Robbi Renee
Trigger Warning: This episode does discuss sexual assault and murder. If either of these things are difficult for you to digest, please take care of your mental health if you wish to still listen to the episode.
Plié
When I come into the Gold Room, I need you in first position. That is one of the first rules Sir X has for... Jasmine. As for Aisha though, Mr. Davenport aka Knox can shove his controlling ideology of what she should and/or shouldn't do at her place of business. But what happens when the two discover that their ideals actually mirror, like staring at each other in that glass while they get each other off... Find out as Elle & Kia spoil the tea... or should we say chocolate milk on this spice read: Plié by A.H. Cunningham.
Truth or Dare
We're heading to Punta Cana for some fun in the sun for this VERY friendly wedding. Pack your bags and come along with us as we tell you how a game of truth or dare had Simone daring Kingston to tell her all about the truth between his legs. Strap in for our take on Truth or Dare by Danielle Allen.
Mistletoe Blues
"Dare" That's all it took for Joie to shoot her shot. The problem is, sis never thought she'd see him again. Join Elle & Kia... And special guest, Bella Jay, talk about how Blue had Joie sliding down his North Pole in Mistletoe Blues.
The Pleasure Principle
Liberated and self-assured are just a couple of characteristics of our heroine, DJ Jackson. But it wasn't always that way. Take this journey with Kia & Elle as they explore how Damita Jo became the confident force that she is by the end of The Pleasure Principle by Nicole Falls.
A Conversation with Venus Teagan
Elle and Kia have our FIRST guest on the show and the antics that came about when our good sis joined us at the table was nothing short of hilarity. We discussed both Kia and VT's currently published books, NaNoWriMo, and of course the spoilers were all over this thing. Strap in for one unscripted, uncontrollable episode with Venus Teagan.
Catching Flights
Do you like family drama? What about straight, no chaser friends that can give it to you raw and uncut... no pun intended. lol Well, come catch this flight with Kia & Elle to Detroit where they get into the messy AF lives of Kendall, Renee, Victor and the gang from Catching Flights by Ladii Nesha. Strap in because somebody didn't strap up! Oops!
Wicked
Annecia and Xane got wicked, wicked, so we (Elle and Kia) had to kick it... and talk about this spicy & spooky Halloween treat. Strap in to listen as we spoil Wicked by Té Russ.
Homecoming SZN
Kia and Elle are back just in time for all the holiday seasons, starting with Homecoming Season. Take a trip with the duo to Ganton Hills A & M University for HBCU style reunion. With brotherhood/sisterhood connections abound and an inevitable moment of another *ahem* connection all took place in one weekend. Stroll in for the 1st episode of Season 2 of Spoiler Alert on Aubree Pynn's Homecoming SZN.
Season 2 Teaser
We're baaaaaaccccccccckkkkkk!!!!!!!!!! Strap in and strap up for a crazy ass ride with Elle and Kia.
Connecticut Kings Season 4 Episode 2
Kia and Elle close out this residency of Connecticut and the first season for Spoiler Alert with a booty shaking, clap backing tennis player and an "enemy" that seemingly becomes her knight in knee pads, cleats and a jock strap. Teagan and Ambrose gave us just what we needed to leave Connecticut with a smile on our face. Stop by as we explain all the balls... and bullets thrown and caught in the "final" installment of this football series with Christinas C. Jones' Offensive Formations.
Connecticut Kings Season 4 Episode 1
Elle and Kia are winding down their residency in Connecticut. But... BUT!!!!! This one was so heavy, we had to sit in it and marinate like those delicious meals Nye throws down in the kitchen with. Alaunzo and Nyedeera were definitely a rollercoaster of their own. But we survived Launz's player ways and Nye's manipulating moves without being scathed. Join us as we discuss Love Belvin's Love's Encroachment.
Connecticut Kings Season 3 Episode 2
Kia and Elle have finished unpacking and noticed there's some sneakin' ass neighbors 'round here. Sit and listen as we gossip about this illicit affair we discovered about Nate Richardson and Sloane Brooks in Christina C. Jones' Pass Interference.
Connecticut Kings Season 3 Episode 1
Elle and Kia now have season passes for the Kings and we love it here. There was so much to unpack in this move that we had to split the season into two episodes. In this episode, we get all up in Rut and Parker's ineligible affair. Join us while we discuss Love's Ineligible Receiver by Love Belvin.
Connecticut Kings Series Season 2
We have officially moved into Connecticut and got a townhome in Kings Court. On this episode, Kia & Elle are visiting our favorite couple, the Baileys, again; as well as exploring the friendship turned love affair of Wil Cunningham and Ramsey Bishop. Take this trip with us in Christina C. Jones' Determining Possession and Love Belvin's End Zone Love.
Indie Love 2022
This special edition of Spoiler Alert is all about Indie Love 2022. Strap in for Elle & Kia's recap of our very first in-person IL experience. Shout out to all the wonderful authors and new reader friends we encountered along the way. It was one for the books. (All the pun intended.) And congratulations to Joslyn Marks on her very first book as an author as well. The Strength Of Love is available on Amazon now.
Check out Indie Love's Website for more information for the next event.
Connecticut Kings Series Season 1
Are you ready for some football?!?!?!?! Kia and Elle have temporarily moved into Connecticut for the next month and a half (Not really, but get it) as they delve into the Kings culture, the Connecticut Kings that is. This episode is all about introducing you to the Kangs. So get ready for a wild ride, starting with Trent Bailey and Jordan Johnson in Love Belvin's Love in the Red Zone and Christina C. Jones' Love on the Highlight Reel.
If Only for The Summer
Elle is lit and Kia is doing her best to follow the vibe. Why? Cause Elle... I mean, schools out for the summer. Start your summer off with a bang as our hosts discuss Alexandra Warren's If Only for The Summer.
All The Way Series
Kia and Elle talk discuss K. Lashaun's All the Way Series and what it takes to go from friends to lovers. Strap in for another wild ride.
Birthday Shot
One time for the Birthday Chick or maybe it should say birthday shot. Then again there were plenty of shots taken in this novel by Rilzy Adams. Join Elle and Kia as they decide if birthday sex really counts and so much more.
The Wright Brothers
Three brothers, four books and a dog or wait was it a baby. Join Kia and Elle as they discuss Christina C. Jones series: The Wright Brothers.
Love In One Night & Midas' Touch
Elle and Kia discuss Dandridge Monroe's Love in One Night and Midas' Touch. Join them as they discuss what it takes to make love last if only for one night. Also, when one night only looks like it could become forever.
What You've Been Missing
In this episode, Kia and Elle discuss Kema B.'s What You've Been Missing. The laughs and thoughts continue as they explore themes like starting over and therapy. Join them as they journey to Cristal Beach.
The Prologue
Meet Elle and Kia your hosts for Spoiler Alert. On this episode, you'll find out what makes them tick and how they fell in love with reading.
Spoiler Alert Teaser
A brief introduction of Spoiler Alert.