Where I Left Off

Send us Fan Mail Shout-Outs:   @Soarinwithsarah and @Makslibrary Books: Fortunate Misfortune  Chasing Headlines  Stick to Me  The Trouble with Love and Coaches  Tied Together  The Infinite Infinite  Liar Land  Wild and Wrangled  The Love Haters  Unloved  A Legend in the Baking  For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.  Fo...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Sue Hincenbergs for joining me to talk about her debut, The Retirement Plan.  Follow Sue Hincenbergs: Purchase The Retirement Plan Sue's Website Follow her on Instagram Books discussed in the episode: My Darkest Prayer by SA Cosby Blacktop Wasteland by SA Cosby Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter For links to the books...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  For episode feedback, future reading and author...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. ...

Send us Fan Mail 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 T...

Send us Fan Mail 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  For links to the books discussed in this...

Send us Fan Mail 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 O h Sorcery of Thrones by Margaret Rog ers...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  For episode feedback, future reading and autho...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Ho...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Le...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Pu...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  For epi...

Send us Fan Mail 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&apos...

Send us Fan Mail 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. For links to the book...

Send us Fan Mail  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 For links to the books discussed in this episode, click...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Fo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Debut thriller author Davina Reddic talks to me about her novel The Awakening: What Lies Inside.  Read The Awakening: What Lies Inside. Davina's website (with newsletter sign up). Davina's 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.  For episode feedback, future reading and author recomme...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, author Cindy Steel joins me to talk about three books from her backlist, The One with the Kiss Cam, Faking Christmas, and That Fine Line. We cover her body of work, her WIP, her latest release Rebel Summer, and so much more.  Cindy's closed door romance novels are filled with banter, fun, and will have you saying,"just one more chapter." More about...

Send us Fan Mail Author Allie Samberts is back to talk about her latest standalone contemporary romance release Common Grounds.  Keep up with Allie: Purchase Common Grounds (available on KU). Check out her website. Follow her on 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.  For episode feedback, future reading and...

Send us Fan Mail This is the first episode in the Reading Recap series, formally known as Recently Read and Currently reading. I give you a spoiler free rundown of the books I've been reading which are a mix of the thriller, romance, and climate fiction genres. This week's reading rec is from Natalia Williams, author of Taking the Cake .  Follow Natalia on Instagram Her rec is Lesson Lea...