Where I Left Off

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...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to turn a Bookstagram passion into an indie romance bookstore? Staci Hicks, owner of Romancelandia, an online bookstore, shares her journey and we get to chat about our love of indie authors! Find your next book at Romancelandia . Follow Romancelandia on Instagram. For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Shayla Dugan for joining me to talk about her debut novel, Learning to Swim. In today's episode we discuss the book, her writing process, how she found her publisher, and more! To stay in touch with Shayla: Purchase Learning to Swim Website Instagram For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view th...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you to Dr. Melissa Dymond for joining me to talk about her latest medical romance with suspense release, Paging Dr. Hart.  Read Paging Dr. Hart (The paperbacks are available now, but will be on Kindle Unlimited on June 17th): Spicy Version Sweet Version Follow Melissa on Instagram - @melissadymondauthor Keep up with her new releases on her website .  For links to the books d...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Leah Brunner for joining me to talk about her latest release in the DC Eagles series, Betrothal or Breakaway.  Order your copy of Betrothal or Breakaway Leah's website Join Leah's Facebook group Follow Leah 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 feedb...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Where I Left Off - A Bookish Podcast, Author Desmond Hall joins me to talk about his new YA thriller Better Must Come, which releases June 4th.  Better Must Come by Desmond Hall Your Corner Dark by Desmond Hall Desmond's website Desmond's Instagram For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to go to the Google Doc to view the list....

Send us Fan Mail Author Harriet Ashford and author Sarah Blair joined me for this episode all about Harriet's new contemporary rom-com release, The Trouble with Love and Ink. More from Harriet and Sarah: The Trouble with Love and Ink by Harriet Ashford Harriet's website Harriet's newsletter Harriet's Instagram Tides of Darkness Series by Sarah Blair Sarah's Instagram Sarah...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah's Website Darkness Loves Company by Sarah Blair - Prequel Darkness Shifting by Sarah Blair - Book One Air and Darkness by Sarah Blair - Book Two Books  in this episode: Butcher and Blackbird by Brynn Weaver Airhead by Meg Cabot Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot The Launch Party by Lauren Forey The Trouble with Love and Ink by Harriet Ashford Xfiles by Charles Grant A R...

Send us Fan Mail A big thank you to New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Lynn Solomon for joining me to talk about her upcoming Young Adult release, Past Present Future, which is the sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow. The book releases June 4th, but pre-orders are currently available!  Follow Rachel: Past Present Future - Barnes and Noble Edition (sprayed edges and second epilogue...

Send us Fan Mail Reading Rec: Taking the Cake by Natalia Williams Follow Natalia on Instagram @nw.writes Books discussed in this episode: Never Lie by Freida McFadden Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon That First Moment by Stefanie K. Steck One by One by Freida McFadden Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins Begin Again by Emma Lord Reckless Girls by R...

Send us Fan Mail Paige from @lostinthepaigeofabook joins me to talk about Bride, and we might go on a few tangents along the way. Reading Rec: Frankie from @hyperunfocus Reading Rec is T he Seven Year Slip . Dr. Melissa Dymond's rec was The Holiday Star ( sweet version , spicy version ). Submit a Reading Rec for the chance to hear your voice on an episode. Books Discussed: Finlay Donovan Is K...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Where I Left Off, I am talking about some thrillers and romance novels I finished recently. Reading Recs segment: For a chance to be featured in a future Reading Recs, fill out the Google Form here.  Dr. Melissa Dymond is our first guest, and if you want to purchase her book and connect with her, check out the links below.  Read The Holiday Star by Dr. Melissa D...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Where I Left Off - A Bookish Podcast, I sit down with author Allie Samberts to talk about her newest book The Write Choice. We cover all things Leade Park, some sneak peeks on the novel she's writing, Common Grounds, and even dive into the writing and publishing process.  Keep up with Allie: Instagram & Threads - @alliesambertswrites   Tiktok - @alliesa...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Where I Left Off - A Bookish Podcast, host Kristen Bahls and guest co-host Paige Woodrow discuss the book Ghosted by Sarah Ready. Sisterhood of the Traveling Books Program: Follow Paige  @Lostinthepaigeofabook Join by filling out the Google Form Books mentioned: You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose Switched by Sarah Ready Chasing Romeo by Sarah Ready...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of Where I Left Off - A Bookish Podcast, I recommend romance novels to get you in the Valentine's spirit. This is the Valentine's Day special, so there won't be any thrillers mentioned in this episode. Don't forget to check your local library first to find any of the titles talked about.  Newsletters: Alexa Martin newsletter Sarah Ad...

Send us Fan Mail Join me and guest Paige Woodrow as we do a deep dive on Ali Hazelwood's novel Love Theoretically. Warning - this episode contains spoilers of several Hazelwood books. More from Paige @lostinthepaigeofabook : Instagram  Book Besties Program  Novels discussed - Ali Hazelwood: Love Theoretically The Love Hypothesis Love on the Brain Loathe to Love You Novellas Check & Mate B...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Where I Left Off, A Bookish Podcast, I'm going into part two of what I'm currently reading. I simply couldn't fit all the books in one episode. The list is romance heavy, so if you're TBR needed more in the genre, I've got you covered. If you're looking for a quick read, Amazon collaborated with several best-selling authors to creat...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Where I Left Off, a bookish podcast, I'm revealing what I've been reading lately from thrillers to romance novels. Pick up one of these books and find your next great read and enjoy my plot summaries to see which you'll try first.  I record episodes ahead of time, so if you hear me reference my old name The Overdressed Teachers, don't worry, I'm o...

Send us Fan Mail  Inspired by Niah Freed, @NovelNiah's , idea If You Didn't Like This, You'll Like This, in this episode, we're talking about If You Like This, Try This - Book Edition. What can I say? I'm an optimist. If you tend to read stand alone books that don't belong to a series, but don't want to give up on the same trope or overall feeling, try one of my...