Welcome to Where I Left Off, a bookish podcast. I'm your host, Kristen Bahls. Join me to hear my recommendations of a mix of young adult, new adult, romance, mystery, and thriller novels. In each episode, I dive into the intricate worlds crafted by talented authors, exploring the characters, plots, and the emotions that make you want to throw your television out the window, because we both know the book is always better than the movie. Whether you carry a book everywhere you go and already have your own Bookstagram, or are just trying to make your Goodreads goal, Where I Left Off is the podcast for you. From heartwarming romances to spine-tingling mysteries, I cover it all. Sometimes, I'll delve deep into a single novel, and other times, I'm filling your TBR with multiple reads. Join me biweekly for new episodes.
Thanks to Cassidy for joining me to talk about our favorite Hockey Romances.
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Thanks to Avon, Harper Collins, and Olivia Dade for joining me to talk about her newest upcoming release, Second Chance Romance. This is book two in the Harlot's Bay series.
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Thanks to Author James Ponti and the team at Simon & Schuster. In this episode, we talk about the newest release The Sherlock Society series, Hurricane Heist.
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Thanks to author Cassandra Moll for coming back to talk about her newest release, a hockey romance called The Boards Between Us.
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Thanks to author Noel Stark for joining me to talk about her debut novel Love, Camera, Action.
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Thanks to author Sue Hincenbergs for joining me to talk about her debut, The Retirement Plan.
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Thanks to Author Neal Lipschutz for coming on the podcast to talk about his debut thriller, No Write Way to Die, available anywhere books are sold July 8, 2025.
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Thanks to author Sarah Blair for joining me to talk about open door sport's romance. Find her books here.
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Thanks to MaKayla, known as @Makslibrary for joining me to talk about sport's romance.
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Thanks to author Cassandra Moll for talking to me about her debut novel, Beautifully Broken.
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Thank you to author Sasa Hawk for joining me to talk about her debut young adult romantasy novel Unlock the Dark.
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Thanks to Paige Woodrow who you may know as @lostinthepaigeofabook and @maasbluey on Instagram.
We break down the fantasy novel Quicksilver by Callie Hart. This is a spoiler filled episode!
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Thanks to Author Natalia Williams for joining me to talk about her latest release, Two to Tango.
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Thanks to author Bethany Rosa for joining me to talk about her books and writing process.
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**Note - I read Pursuit of Innocence, but Dangerous Pursuit was too spicy for me and I didn't finish the novel. **
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