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Episode 60: Holiday Gift Guide

Season 5, Ep. 60

Gobble gobble! It's the season for giving! And here at Hissin’ and Kissin’ - we encourage you to shop small and festively monstourous. Give a listen to this week’s episode where we welcome Kass O’Shire and Emily Antoinette to chat about their new Holiday romance book. Plus, we chat with Knotty Shelves, Biblio Barbie, and share other small businesses you should support this holiday season. Shop small for every monster romance friend on your list, and listen now!

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