Tara and Kira discuss why Abby Jimenez’s Part of Your World is an ideal “gateway” romance and a top TBR pick, from its age-gap, small-town/big-city setup to its humor and relatable emotional stakes.

• 00:00 Welcome and Book Pick
• 00:29 How Kira Found Abby
• 01:13 Audiobook Crush Zachary
• 02:04 Gateway Spice Levels
• 04:01 Tropes and Daniel Intro
• 04:33 Why Abby Works
• 06:26 Carpenter Talk and Types
• 07:36 Daniel and Age Gap
• 10:12 Alexis Growth and Stakes
• 11:35 Legacy vs Happiness
• 12:29 Legacy Versus Love
• 13:13 Why This Romance Works1
• 3:59 All Purpose Cleaner Vibes
• 14:58 Reading Order Easter Eggs
• 16:01 Main Character Energy Debate
• 17:13 Spinoff Sequel Fantasy
• 18:38 Age Gap Trope Talk
• 20:05 Writing Each Other’s Story
• 22:01 Romance Starter Pack Wrap

Welcome to the Troped Podcast: Celebrating Romance, Community, and Connection.

• 00:00 - Introduction to the Troped Podcast

• 00:19 - Tara's Journey into Romance

• 00:38 - Purpose of the Podcast

• 01:21 - Initial Hesitations and Community Building

• 02:17 - Different Perspectives on Books

• 03:18 - The Power of Tropes

• 05:25 - Personal Experiences with Romance Books

• 08:09 - Judgment and Acceptance in Romance Reading

• 09:23 - The Joy of Reading for Fun

• 10:15 - Audiobooks and Multitasking

• 11:25 - Building Connections Through Romance

• 13:46 - Putting Yourself in His Shoes

• 14:10 - Accidental Discovery

• 15:54 - Small Town Charm

• 17:20 - Relating Through Books

• 23:01 - Finding Community in Romance

• 25:43 - Conclusion and Future Episodes