We're gonna get people excited with this one (it's us. we're the ones who are getting excited). Back by popular demand, we're talking craft this week--digging deep into the third-act breakup, what it really means, why it's misunderstood, and why it really is essential to romance. Sarah suggests that every romance has one whether people like to admit it or not, Jen is, as always, ready to fight. Strap in!

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Show Notes

We love Sephora and Ulta, and Sarah has some faves from Dermatology Instagram, like dermangelo and drdrayzday.
Sarah’s on tour for These Summer Storms in July, and Fated Mates Live will be in St. Louis!!
Sarah recommends the audio of The Hero’s 2 Journeys by Michael Hauge
In our discussion, we identified several types of test: Going Home Again, Self-Sacrifice, Who am I?, and You Fucked All the Way Up.
An SD card, for you youths.

3rd act breakup books

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas

Something Wilder by Christina Lauren

Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren

Hidden Truths by Neva Altaj

Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas

Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins

The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan

Lead by Kylie Scott

Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

Painted Scars by Neva Altaj

MacRieve by Kresley Cole

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