Romance After Dark Playcast
Romance After Dark is a fiction podcast featuring love stories from the authors of Qandy Shoppe Studios. It offers paranormal romance, contemporary love stories, and sleepy time romance designed for late-night listening. Each episode invites listeners to escape into tales where love conquers all, from battling ancient curses to navigating modern relationships. The show is perfect for romance enthusiasts and night owls looking for captivating, passion-filled narratives.
Episodes
The Blood Rose
Send us Fan MailIn Tudor Yorkshire, Eleanor Whitcombe has lost everything: her brothers to the King's headsman, her name to attainder, her fortune to the Crown. Alone in a crumbling manor, she waits out a winter that seems eager to finish her. Then a scream at the gates brings a beautiful, dying stranger with hunters only hours behind. Saving him might cost her everything she has left.
The Garden of Remembering
Send us Fan MailBellamy Thorne has always been restless and always heard things others didn't. Raised by his grandmother in a quiet English village, he's been warned since childhood to stay away from his great-uncle's abandoned garden behind its towering iron gate. But the dreams keep calling, and on one sleepless autumn night, the latch gives way beneath his hand. What waits inside
The Starfish Blessing
Send us Fan MailOn the misty shores of Makah land in Washington, seventeen-year-old Talon watches his grandmother return stranded starfish to the sea and dismisses the effort as pointless, until her answer reshapes how he sees the world. That night, something extraordinary finds him at the water's edge. What follows spans a decade of love, a life devoted to the ocean, and a growing sense that
The Clockmaker
Send us Fan MailThree months after her mother's funeral, Ava Martin carries a stopped pocket watch into a narrow Parisian clock shop she's never noticed before. The horologist, Grayson Bellamy, opens the jammed case with ease and recognizes something in the engraving she can't explain. Behind a hidden panel in his workshop lies a room full of clocks that run backward — and Grayson c
The Garden Heart
Send us Fan MailLouanne presses marigold seeds into the soil and tries not to think about the doctor's words — damaged tube, other options. She and Marco have tried everything: timing charts, acupuncture, IVF. All of it failed. Now there's one frozen embryo left, the one the clinic called a poor-quality prospect. In the garden, things grow when she tends them with patience. She's le
The Song of the Shell
Send us Fan MailIrene has always heard what no one else can — the songs inside seashells. Her grandmother called it a gift and never explained why. Now Gran is gone, and Irene walks the shoreline alone, collecting shells that hum and whisper. Then she finds a conch unlike any other, warm to the touch and swirling with impossible color. When she holds it to her ear, a voice speaks her name.
A Mother's Love #1
Send us Fan MailThe Magnolia's GiftAva runs a small flower shop on Main Street, arranging wedding bouquets while unpaid bills pile up. Her son Micah has just been accepted to Vanderbilt, and she has no idea how to pay for it. Then one autumn evening, her late mother's magnolia tree does something impossible. The next morning, a stranger walks into her shop with an extraordinary offer.The
The Bookshop
Send us Fan MailAfter finding her fiancé in bed with another woman, Emmeline Roche ducks into a bookshop she's never noticed on a street she's walked a hundred times. The man inside knows her name. He hands her a velvet-bound book with blank pages and a silver clasp shaped like a crescent moon. When she opens it at home, the pages are no longer empty. They show her a future she never ima
Crimson Bindings
Send us Fan MailWhen her sister Lyra vanishes, Soraya disguises herself as a courtesan and infiltrates the Crimson Court — the underground sanctuary of the vampire order she suspects took her. But Lord Aric Nerezza sees through her mask from the first moment, and the dangerous attraction crackling between them threatens to unravel everything. Soraya came for answers. What she finds instead is a tr
Secrets of the Sea Witch
Send us Fan MailCordelia has ruled the seas for centuries, her magic flowing through every current and tide. Then a storm sweeps a mortal captain overboard, and she breaks the most sacred law of her kind to save him. Now haunted by his lute music drifting down through the waves, she seeks out a banished ocean god to strike a terrible bargain — her voice and a body that walks in constant agony, in
The Moth and the Flame
Send us Fan MailBran steals beautiful things from people who've forgotten how to appreciate them. Tonight's target: a glass vial of immortelle extract hidden inside Thornwood Manor, home of the reclusive Lady Corvina Latch — a woman the townspeople speak of only behind locked doors. But when he slips inside, Corvina is already waiting. She offers him a game: escape the manor by sunrise,
The Apricot Tree
Send us Fan MailArabell Harper hasn't been home to Edenvale Hollow in five years. Now her mother is selling the farmhouse, and she's back to help pack up a lifetime of memories. But the apricot tree at the meadow's edge still bears the initials she carved there at eighteen — hers and Travis Moreau's, the boy she left behind when she chose the city over everything they had. He&a
Midnight Croissants
Send us Fan MailMilo's pastry career in Manhattan is in ruins. Debts are mounting. His landlord is circling. And the food no longer speaks to him. Then a letter arrives from a French lawyer: his grandmother Colette has died, leaving him her tiny Montmartre apartment. Inside, he finds her carved recipe box and a cryptic note urging him to bake under the crescent moon. The first batch of croiss
The Sand Dancer's Secret
Send us Fan MailKiona carries Kusso blood and her grandmother's traditional dances, but her competition team wants her to abandon the old steps for something modern and marketable. Torn between heritage and ambition, she practices alone on the Edisto Island shore — until a mysterious old man watching from the dunes asks her to dance what her heart knows. When she does, the sand begins to move
Burn
Send us Fan MailCarla Brighton spends her days buried in spreadsheets under fluorescent lights. Roger Mills spends his on construction sites under the open sky. Five years together, and the distance between their worlds only sharpens the pull between them. Every Thursday night, they meet at a small-town gym where their workout routine doubles as a slow-burning ritual of tension, teasing, and the k
The Messenger of the Tides
Send us Fan MailAfter her divorce, marine conservationist Willa Moore walks the same Maui shoreline every dawn. She counts turtle hatchlings, seeking her purpose, and pretending the ocean can fill what's empty inside her. Then a storm leaves a stranger among the rocks. His pulse runs warm, his skin carries patterns that glow beneath the surface, and he knows her name before she speaks it. He
The Crimson Path
Send us Fan MailSince a curse froze the moon in the sky three years ago, the Moonwood has become a place where shadows hold teeth. Ruby, a young healer's apprentice, walks its enchanted paths nightly to harvest rare herbs — protected only by her grandmother's crimson cloak and the silver moonstone trail beneath her boots. Then a voice calls from the darkness: Alaric, the lost prince whos
The Moonlit Curse
Send us Fan MailStill grieving her mother's death, Calla moves to a quiet coastal town where her father buries himself in work, and every face is a stranger's. Then one night, impossible electric blue and ethereal green lights pulse beneath the ocean, moving with purpose against the tide. They lead her to Adrian, a fading spirit bound to a vanishing sandbar by an ancient curse. Night aft
Moonlit Bond
Send us Fan MailBorn under an eclipse on the northern tundra, Kaela has always sensed things others cannot — shadows moving against the wind, lights where no fire burns. Now, marked for the ancient Moon Ritual, she must walk alone into the frozen wilderness to face whatever waits at the sacred mountain. But her village leader, Harrick, harbors ambitions that twist the old traditions into something
Blood Oath
Send us Fan MailAfter five years leading humanity's resistance against vampire rule, Isolde Black makes the ultimate sacrifice — a blood oath binding her in marriage to Lord Lucian Aramis, the most powerful vampire lord, in exchange for amnesty for her people. Thrust into a glittering court where half the vampires want her dead and the other half see her as a political pawn, Isolde must navig
The Baker's Blessing
Send us Fan MailAward-winning chef Leonardo Alvarez left his grandmother's small Oaxacan bakery fifteen years ago to chase Michelin stars in Mexico City. Now her stroke has called him home to Panadería Milagros, where the shelves are half-empty, and the recipes run on blessings instead of precision. As he struggles to reconcile his modern training with his grandmother's intuitive magic,
Between Worlds
Send us Fan MailNico Littlesea, a young Wabanaki fisherman on the Maine coast, has always known the sea holds secrets. When a mysterious, dark-haired woman appears in the tidepools at dusk, his grandfather's old stories suddenly feel very real. Night after night, Nico returns to the shore to meet Meli, drawn by a connection that defies everything he understands. But the sea is growing restles
The Healer's Heart
Send us Fan MailElizabeth Greythorne is a village healer hiding a dangerous secret — her gift comes not from herb lore but from ancient earth magic, the kind that gets women burned. When a wounded knight collapses at the edge of her garden, she risks exposure to save his life. As Geoffrey recovers under her care, an unlikely bond forms between them. But the village whispers are growing louder, and
Moonlight's Eternal Promise
Send us Fan MailOn a night when the Lunar Veil thins the boundaries between worlds, young witch Lola slips beyond her Coven's sanctuary and encounters Marcus — a centuries-old vampire whose sorrow runs as deep as his power. Everything she's been taught says to run. Instead, she stays. As their secret meetings ignite a bond that rewrites the very nature of their magic, both witch and vamp
Garden of Moonlit Whispers
Send us Fan MailAt a Halloween masquerade in a Victorian mansion, landscape designer Gina — dressed as a garden fairy — locks eyes with a mysterious stranger in a handcrafted wolf costume. Raphael knows the language of flowers, the old names for herbs, and the folk magic of planting by moonlight. When he invites her to see the wild, sleeping acre behind his grandfather's stone cottage, Gina d
A Hunger Darker Than Night
Send us Fan MailOphelia has lived her whole life cursed with death visions — one touch of skin reveals how someone will die. For three months, a mysterious man has haunted her dreams: Adrian Seravelle, impossibly beautiful, whispering in ancient languages. Every dream ends the same way — with his blood on her hands. When a cryptic invitation draws her to a crumbling Venetian palazzo, Ophelia comes
The Witch Queen's Vow
Send us Fan MailThree years after seizing the throne through rebellion, witch queen Selene rules Lunaria with unchallenged power—until Prince Dorian Blackwood, last survivor of the royal family she overthrew, surrenders himself at her gates. He claims to carry intelligence about a growing conspiracy against her, but trusting a Blackwood could be a fatal mistake. As foreign armies gather and old en
Roadside Assistance
Send us Fan MailQuiera is a driven accountant at a Fortune 100 company. Kyle, her Scottish husband, is a long-haul trucker whose routes keep him away for weeks at a time. After twenty-eight days apart, the loneliness becomes unbearable, and Quiera makes a reckless late-night decision that sends her racing down the interstate. Their love story—forged against family rejection and the quiet cruelties
3 Magical Romances Carved in Ice, Forged in Fire
Send us Fan MailStories:Frost and Flame The Ice Sculptor's HeartBeneath the Northern Lights
Beneath the Northern Lights
Send us Fan MailAurora has spent five years hiding her mystical connection to the northern lights in a frozen village, haunted by her grandmother's disappearance. When a mysterious stranger named Brian collapses during a blizzard, she rescues him—only to discover he's been searching for her. As Brian reveals he's a Guardian seeking the legendary Keeper of Lights, their undeniable at
3 Tales of Transformative Love
Send us Fan MailStories:Skin DeepDance of 1000 DeathsThe Promise
The Promise
Send us Fan MailLady Caroline Bentley finds herself irresistibly drawn to Nicolas Owensby, London society's most notorious charmer, despite warnings about his reputation. Their connection deepens through stolen conversations and shared passions, awakening desires Caroline never knew she possessed. But when she witnesses what appears to be proof of his deception, her dreams shatter, sending he
3 Stories of Love Beyond the Veil
Send us Fan MailStories:Healing LightCapturing MagicAilee's Choice
The Ice Sculptor's Heart
Send us Fan MailA photographer, Selene Winters, travels to a remote mountain village to document the work of Kael, a reclusive ice sculptor whose creations are rumored to defy natural law. What she discovers is far more extraordinary—and dangerous—than she imagined. Kael's breathtaking sculptures come alive under moonlight, animated by ancient magic that exacts a terrible price. As Selene is
Moonlight's Daughter
Send us Fan MailLuna discovers her stepmother plans to have her killed by a mysterious huntsman bound to serve through dark magic. When Luna flees into the enchanted Dark Forest, she encounters Ash, the very hunter sent to claim her life. But their meeting awakens something powerful—Luna's inherited winter magic begins to crack the blood curse controlling him. As they uncover the truth about
Starlight and Silver Shoes
Send us Fan Mail"When I have you—and I will have you—it will be in my bed, in my home, with no secrets between us."Elena lives as a servant in her stepmother's house, hiding her magical abilities while secretly watching Lucas, the duke's son, practice his enchanting dance routines in the garden. When their eyes meet, an undeniable attraction sparks between them, but their diffe
Frost and Flame
Send us Fan MailWhen inventor Ren Nakamura ventures into the treacherous Eternal Mountains seeking inspiration, an avalanche leads to an encounter with a legendary figure—the Snow Maiden, a spirit of winter who has protected the region for centuries. What begins as a supernatural rescue evolves into something far more complex as Ren discovers the profound loneliness behind her immortal duty. As th
Sugarvale Dreams
Send us Fan MailIsabella, an exhausted Manhattan baker consumed by her demanding business, collapses from overwork while crafting an elaborate wedding cake. She awakens in an impossible candy-themed world called Sugarvale, where she meets Theo, a talented architect who also mysteriously arrived from the real world. Together, they must navigate whimsical but dangerous challenges through landscapes
Fire and Ice
Send us Fan MailWhen shadow creatures breach the legendary Frosted North, fire mage Samantha is forced to partner with Cortland, a powerful ice wielder from the glacial peaks. Despite their opposing elements and mutual distrust, they must work together to investigate the growing darkness threatening their world. As they journey between realms of scorching heat and bitter cold, their conflicting ma
Ailee's Choice
Send us Fan MailReclusive artist, Ailee Morrison, has spent three years obsessively painting the same mysterious man, despite never having met him. When he materializes on the fog-shrouded beach of Haven Cove, she discovers he's an immortal named Nader, cursed to search across centuries for his destined love. This is his final chance—twenty-nine days to convince Ailee to bind her soul to his
Healing Light
Send us Fan MailCharity Hartwell discovers her extraordinary healing abilities as a child, but must keep them secret in a world that would destroy what it doesn't understand. Working as an apothecary by day and secretly healing the sick by night, she lives a double life until a mysterious stranger named Greg arrives during a violent storm. He reveals her true nature as one of the Star-Blessed
Capturing Magic
Send us Fan MailMarina Cross, a solitary botanical photographer documenting hidden urban gardens, discovers a mysterious gate on a Manhattan street that leads to an impossible, magical garden. There she encounters Finn, the enigmatic guardian who has been tending this otherworldly sanctuary for thirty years. As Marina explores the garden's supernatural wonders—flowers that glow with inner lig
Dance of 1000 Deaths
Send us Fan MailTwo years after losing her dance partner,Alexander, in a tragic accident, former Metropolitan Ballet principal dancer Evelyn Graves receives a mysterious invitation to the Midnight Palais. Consumed by grief and on the brink of despair, she's drawn to this otherworldly ballroom where elegantly masked couples waltz through eternity. There she meets Roberto, a mesmerizing strange
Skin Deep
Send us Fan MailFormer beauty queen Cardigan Matthews retreats to the mysterious mountain village of Moonhaven after a devastating accident leaves her scarred and broken. Seeking healing at a local apothecary, she encounters Arlo, an enigmatic shopkeeper who claims to possess actual magic. When he offers to guide her through a transformative journey beyond the physical world, Cardigan must decide
The Fallen Star
Send us Fan MailDawn, a lonely shepherdess cursed with prophetic dreams, lives as an outcast in Danu Vale until a mysterious celestial being crashes into her world. When she discovers the wounded creature is Elidiel, a banished prince from the constellation courts, Dawn faces an impossible choice that could change both their fates forever.As whispers of her cursed bloodline surface and ancient gat
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