Happy New Year, everyone. We have reached Bachelor's season, and some of you are cheering as you listen

right now, and you are my people. I salute you, Bachelor Nation. Others of you are annoyed by all

the Bachelor talk. You two are my people, and I want you to know that bonus episodes are

definitely headed your way that aren't Bachelor-related. Never fear. But before we jump into Colton's season,

I want to talk to you about another cult. One of our very own long time I Hate Green Bean's

readers, Emma St. Clair, wrote a romance novel based on a reality show just like The Bachelor,

and it is killing it on Amazon. I read it in today, and I loved it. And do you know why? Because I

laughed. Emma is witty, and you don't get that much in romances. It's called The Billionaire Love Match. I'll link to it in the show notes and it couldn't be more delightful. You're not going to find any fantasy sweets in here, but you will find all the characters sweet and endearing, especially my favorite, the sassy female lead

who wears boots.

Y'all check it out, The Billionaire Love Match by Emma St. Clair.

Okay, in this episode, Some Guy in Austin is back.

We discuss all the women on Colton's love roster, and their impressive icebreakers like

dead butterflies, popping cherry balloons, dog lovers,

cardboard confessions, and one annoying sloth. Whether you're for Colton or against Colton,

I think this season is going to be a doozy. Drama, wailing, snot, and tears.

And the girls get emotional too.

Hey, everyone, I'm Lindsay and welcome to the I Hate Green Beans podcast. During each episode,

I'll be discussing television, movies, music, and books with friends who love pop culture as much as I do.

For those of you wondering, yes, we will be talking about the Bachelor franchise, and no,

I do not want to try your grandmother's famous green bean casserole recipe.

But thanks for offering.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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