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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. 

Links:

• Pre-order No Write Way to Die
• Follow Neal on X

For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.

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Thanks to author Sarah Blair for joining me to talk about open door sport's romance. Find her books here. 

For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.

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Thanks to MaKayla, known as @Makslibrary for joining me to talk about sport's romance.

Kristen's Picks:

• Desire or Defense by Leah Brunner 
• The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams
• The Fake Out Flex by Ash Kelly 
• Best Friend Power Play by Ash Kelly 
• The Crossover by Sarah Ward 
• The One with the Kiss Cam by Cindy Steel 

Mak's Picks:

• The Hard Way Home by CW Farnsworth and The Easy Way Out CW Farnsworth (open doo...

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Thanks to author Cassandra Moll for talking to me about her debut novel, Beautifully Broken.

Follow Cassandra:

• Purchase Beautifully Broken (On KU)
• Purchase Daring Destiny (On KU)
• Instagram
• Website

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Lights Out by Navessa Allen
• Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh
• Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
• The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 

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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. 

Links:

• Purchase Unlock the Dark
• Listen to the Unlock the Dark audiobook
• Follow Sasa on Instagram 
• Follow Sasa on Threads
• Sasa's website

Books mentioned:

• Road of Bones by Demi Winters
• Girl who fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
• Sorcery of Thrones by Margaret Rogerson

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• Desperate Haste by Rebecca Wrights
• Secret or Shutout by Leah Brunner
• Love in the Time of Conversation Hearts by Allie Samberts and Hannah Bird
• Rachel Lewis Release 
• Love Creek by Sarah Blair
• Natalia Williams 
• The Trouble With Love and Coaches by Harriet Ashford
• Holiday Love by Dr. Melissa Dymond
• Deeply Examined by Lexi Davis
• Please Be Mine by K. Sinko
• Unloved by Peyton Corinne
• Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams
• The Lov...

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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! 

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
• Stephanie Plum Series - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
• Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
• A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
• Hannah Swensen series -...

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Thanks to Author Natalia Williams for joining me to talk about her latest release, Two to Tango.

Natalia's Books:

• Two to Tango (available on KU)
• Taking the Cake (available on KU)

Follow Natalia:

• Instagram
• Threads

For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.

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Thanks to author Bethany Rosa for joining me to talk about her books and writing process. 

Bethany's Books:

• Pursuit of Innocence (available on KU)
• Holidate Pursuit (available on KU)
• Dangerous Pursuit (available on KU)

Follow Bethany:

• Instagram
• Website
• Newsletter

**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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Books mentioned in this episode:

• A Flicker in the Dark by Staci Willingham
• The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
• Only if You're Lucky by Staci Willingham
• All the Dangerous Things by Staci Willingham
• The Temporary Roomie by Sarah Adams
• The Off Limits Rule by Sarah Adams
• The Ex-Vows by Jessica Joyce
• The It Girl by Ruth Ware
• Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
• Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

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Thanks to author Rachel Lewis for talking about her debut Yours, Unexpectedly and her new holiday novella, out now - Merrily Yours.

Follow Rachel:

• Yours, Unexpectedly (available on KU)
• Merrily Yours (available on KU)
• Website
• Follow Rachel on Instagram

Books Mentioned in this episode:

• Unsteady by Peyton Corinne
• Unloved by Peyton Corinne
• Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
• The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
• The Rom-...

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Holiday Picks:

• Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger
• The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
• Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel
• Emergency Contact by Lauren Layne and Anthony LeDonne
• Cabin Mate by Leah Brunner
• Season's Schemings by Katie Bailey
• Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
• All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
• A Risk Worth Taking by Jessica Joyce
• Merrily Yours by Rachel Lewis
• Christmas by Design by Allie Samberts

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Thanks to young adult author Kort Combe for joining me to talk about Calm Before the Score. We cover all things Ryan and Violet, her plans for the series as a whole, what she's reading, and more!

Stay in touch with Kort:

• Purchase Calm Before the Score (available on KU).
• Follow Kort on Instagram.

A special thanks to our sponsor, Aliah Wright, the author of Now You Owe Me.

• Purchase Now You Ow...

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Author Manda Mazanec joins me to talk about her latest romantic suspense release, Far From Over. 

Purchase Manda's books and follow her on Instagram:

• Far From Over (available on KU)
• Under the Maple Tree 
• And There You Were
• Nothing Between Us
• Instagram

For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.

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Thanks to author Aliah Wright for joining me to talk about her fiction debut thriller, Now You Owe Me. We talk about the book, all things Corinthia, Ben, Amanda, and Fiona, and the writing process. We cover everything from publishing to tips on building suspense throughout the book.

Keep up with Aliah:

• Purchase Now You Owe Me
• Follow her on Instagram
• Follow her on TikTok
• Aliah's website

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For the second reading recap, I'm talking all about romance novels, with one fantasy in the mix. Hear my opinions and a short synopsis of each book over the course of the episode. Sorry in advance for the new titles you'll be adding to your TBR.

Reading Rec:

• This week's rec is from Davina Reddic. Find the book here. 
• Follow Davina on Instagram.

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 USA Today best-selling author Jessica Joyce joins me to talk about her latest release, The Ex-Vows, a contemporary romance. We cover the book, her publishing journey, writing process, and much more!

Find Jessica's books:

• The Ex-Vows
• You With a View
• A Risk Worth Taking

Follow Jessica:

• Instagram
• Threads
• Newsletter
• Website

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Thanks to Heather Garvin for joining to me talk about the release of her New Adult Romance novel I Just Want to Be Yours.

Read Heather's Books:

• I Just Want to Be Yours (Signed Edition) - Available 9/20 - On KU
• Just Don't Call Me Yours - On KU
• Crossing the Line (Signed Edition) - On KU
• Make Your Move (Signed Edition) - On KU

Follow Heather:

• Instagram
• Website
• Newsletter

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Thanks to contemporary romance author Natalia Williams for talking to me about her debut novel, Taking the Cake. Hear about this adorable story and a sneak peek at her upcoming book Two to Tango. If you want to hear us laugh, talk all things Gray and Sabrina, and Glenn Powell, then this episode is for you.

More from Natalia:

• Buy Taking the Cake
• Pre-order Two to Tango
• Follow her on Instagram
• Follow her on Thre...