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Where I Left OffReading Recap 9 - Rachel Gillig, Emily Henry, & More!Send a textLinks for A Flair for Trouble:Barnes and Noble Event - March 14th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Rockwall, TX location.Pearl's Event - June 7th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Fayetteville, AR Purchase the Kindle Kit from Jess (pick the Cozy Mystery selection).Read A Flair for TroubleBooks Discussed in this Episode:Time of the Child by Niall WilliamsA Groom of One's Own by Emma St. ClairOne Dark Window by Rachel GilligTwo Twisted Crowns by Rachel GilligFlawless by Elsie SilverPeople We Meet on V...
2026-02-191h 01Where I Left OffBookish Pet Peeves with Megan's Bookish LifeSend a textThanks to Megan from Megan's Bookish Life for joining me to talk about Bookish Pet Peeves. As you can tell by our laughter, we had a great time chatting about life and books. More from Megan:Megan's Bookish Life.Listen to our episode on Megan's Podcast. Follow Megan on Instagram.Follow Megan on Threads. Books Mentioned in this episode:People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryFunny Story by Emily HenryBeach Read by Emily HenryBook Lovers by Emily HenrySand, Sequins, and Silicone by Pia MiaF...
2026-02-051h 04Where I Left OffVery Slowly All At Once with Author Lauren SchottSend a textThanks to Harper Collins and Author Lauren Schott for joining me to talk about her debut thriller, Very Slowly All At Once.More from Lauren:Purchase Very Slowly All At OnceFollow Lauren on InstagramBooks Mentioned in This Episode:First Lie Wins by Ashley ElstonLatter of Years by Ann TylerBury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. SchwabThings You Save in a Fire by Katherine CenterFor links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you...
2026-01-2222 minWhere I Left OffThe Aftermyth with Author Tracy WolffSend a textThanks to Author Tracy Wolff and the team at Simon & Schuster. In this episode, we talk about her newest release The Aftermyth. Tracy's Links:Purchase The AftermythFollow her on InstagramWebsiteBooks Mentioned:A Novel Love Story by Ashley PostonSounds Like Love by Ashley Poston (This is the book I realized when editing Tracy was referring to, with a song writing element).It Happened One Sunday by Tracy WolffMate by Ali HazelwoodThe Seven Year Slip by Ashley PostonThe Dead Romantics by Ashley PostonFor links t...
2026-01-1529 minWhere I Left OffReading Recap 8 - Chelsea Curto, Kate Watson, Cindy Steel, and More!Send a textThank you for a fantastic season 2. I'll be taking a short break before coming back for season 3. Happy Holidays!Kristen's Book:A Flair for Trouble by Kristen Bahls (On KU)No Spice Books:Find your next no spice read HERECaroline's YouTube Channel:Watch HEREBooks Mentioned:Since We've No Place to Go by Kate Watson (On KU)O'Goalie Night by K.M. Gillis (On KU)Check the Halls by K.M. Gillis (On KU)A Christmas...
2025-12-2356 minWhere I Left OffThe Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose with Author Robyn GreenSend a textThank you to Harper Collins and Author Robyn Green for talking to me about The Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose. Author Robyn Green:Purchase The Dramatic Life of Jonah PenroseFollow her on InstagramWebsiteBooks discussed in this episode:Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. SchwabThe Road Trip by Beth O'LearyFor 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 r...
2025-12-1830 minWhere I Left OffReading Recap 7 - Peyton Corinne, Emma St. Clair, Lynn Painter, and More!Send a textWelcome back for another romance themed Reading Recap! Kristen's Book:A Flair for Trouble by Kristen BahlsBooks Mentioned:The Playbook Series by Alexa MartinThe Cheat Sheet by Sarah AdamsThe Art of Catching Feeling by Alicia ThompsonFaking Christmas by Cindy SteelThe Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally CarterUnbound by Peyton Corinne (Available April 2026)Just Don't Fall by Emma St. Clair (Appies #1)Absolutely Not in Love by Jenny Proctor (Appies #2)A Groom of One's Own by Emma St. Clair (Appies #3)Fake Skating by Lynn P...
2025-12-0441 minWhere I Left OffHockey Romance with CassidySend a textThanks to Cassidy for joining me to talk about our favorite Hockey Romances. Kristen's Picks:Fake Skating by Lynn PainterRookie Season by Katie Bailey and Leah BrunnerCassidy's Picks:The Pucking Wrong Series by C.R. JaneThe Game Changer by Lana FergusonDon't Let Me Series by Kelsie RaeSlap Shot Surprise by Melanie HarlowThe Bad Boy Rule by Maren MooreKristen and Cassidy's Picks:The D.C. Stars Series by Chelsea CurtoThe D.C Eagles Series by Leah BrunnerThe Undone Series by Peyton CorinneThe Vancouver Storm Series by S...
2025-11-201h 09Where I Left OffLive from Ink and Indie - Romance Author PanelSend a textThank you to Staci Hicks at Romancelandia and Stevie and Makayla for helping with the episode!Author Panel:Harriet Ashford (Author):Book One - The Trouble with Love & InkBook Two - The Trouble with Love & CoachesWebsiteInstagramKristen Bahls (Author):Book one - A Flair for TroubleInstagramMarie Mitchell (Audiobook Narrator):WebsiteInstagramK. Sinko (Author):Sunday SupperScoops Book One - Safe HarborScoops Book Two - Always Choosing You Scoops Book Three - The OfferCall of...
2025-11-0653 min
Megan's Bookish LifeSolving a Mystery with Your Characters: An Interview with Author Kristen BahlsMegan's Bookish Life had the pleasure to have on fellow podcaster and author, Kristen Balhs!Kristen and I chatted about how her first live recording went at Ink and Indie, how writing news packages in college lead her to enjoy writing fiction, and the way she went on a journey while writing her characters in her debut cozy mystery book.+Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance-Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland. When you see + next to a...
2025-11-0425 minWhere I Left OffReading Recap 6 - B.K. Borison, Mazey Eddings, Ruth Ware, and More!Send a textRead my book, A Flair for Trouble (Available on KU). Books mentioned in this episode:Well Actually by Mazey EddingsGood Spirits by B.K. BorisonThe Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth WareThe Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth WareSunday Supper by K. SinkoThe Trouble With Love and Coaches by Harriet AshfordWatch Me by Tahereh MafiCrave by Tracy WolffThe Infinite Infinite by M.K. WilliamsFearless by Lauren RobertsDarkness Loves Company by Sarah BlairMistborn by Brandon SandersonFor links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take y...
2025-10-1650 min
Literally Books...Literally "The Trouble with Love and Coaches" Live at Books By the Bay with Harriet Ashford, Marie Mitchell, and Gabriel Michael!!!The trouble with recording a podcast is that sometimes you just need more friends to chime in on the conversation. Which is exactly why this week, Magda and Lindsay built their own Team Trouble to discuss Harriet Ashford’s wonderful rom-com “The Trouble with Love and Coaches.”
Listen to this LIVE book club at Books by the Bay as they chat all about the book with Harriet herself and the AMAZING voice narrators for the upcoming audiobook, Marie Mitchell and Gabriel Michael.
See what our guests are up to below!
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2025-10-081h 04Where I Left OffSecond Chance Romance with Author Olivia DadeSend a textThanks 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. Purchase Olivia's Books:Find the latest updates on her website. Second Chance Romance (Pre-order)Zom Rom-ComAt First Spite (Harlot's Bay #1)Spoiler AlertAll the FeelsShip WreckedBooks Mentioned in This Episode:Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley ArmstrongDeath at a Highland Wedding by Kelley ArmstrongFor links to the books discussed in...
2025-09-2551 minWhere I Left OffReading Recap 5 - Hannah Bonam-Young, Katie Bailey, Leah Brunner, and more!Send a textThanks for listening to another Reading Recap.Purchase A Flair for Trouble by Kristen BahlsRead on KUAdd to your TBR on GoodreadsCome see me at Ink and Indie! October 3rd-5th in Chestertown, Maryland. Books mentioned in this episode:Well Actually by Mazey EddingsThe Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonThe Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth WareFighting Spirit by Anna HarrisonRookie Season by Katie Bailey and Leah BrunnerBattle of the Bookstores by Ali BradyOut of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young...
2025-09-1135 minWhere I Left OffThe Sherlock Society Hurricane Heist with Author James PontiSend a textThanks 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. Connect with James:Pre-order Hurricane Heist (Book Two)Purchase The Sherlock Society (Book One)Visit James's websiteJames's InstagramFor 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 b...
2025-08-2848 minWhere I Left OffThe Boards Between Us with Author Cassandra MollSend a textThanks to author Cassandra Moll for coming back to talk about her newest release, a hockey romance called The Boards Between Us.Purchase The Boards Between Us (on KU).Purchase Daring Destiny (on KU).Purchase Beautifully Broken (on KU).Follow Cassandra on Instagram.Cassandra's Website.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"...
2025-08-2142 min
Raising Baby AuthorsEp 19: Writing Cozy Mysteries | Kristen BahlsIn this episode, I interview author Kristen Bahls, who shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a podcaster and author. Kristen shares her experiences in the cozy mystery genre, the importance of community support, and her decision to self-publish her book. She emphasizes the role of feedback from beta readers and the significance of in-person events for new authors.A Flair For Trouble releases August 7th!Preorder it now: https://www.amazon.com/Flair-Trouble-Teachable-Book-ebook/dp/B0FK15MQ2T/Keywords...
2025-08-041h 19Where I Left OffLove, Camera, Action with Author Noel StarkSend a textThanks to author Noel Stark for joining me to talk about her debut novel Love, Camera, Action.Follow Noel:Purchase Love, Camera, ActionInstagramTikTokWebsiteNewsletterFor 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. For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.
2025-07-1748 minWhere I Left OffReading Recap 4 - Lyla Sage, Peyton Corinne, Jamie Wesley, and more!Send a textShout-Outs: @Soarinwithsarah and @MakslibraryBooks:Fortunate Misfortune Chasing Headlines Stick to Me The Trouble with Love and Coaches Tied Together The Infinite Infinite Liar Land Wild and Wrangled 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. For more, follow along on Instagram @whereilef...
2025-06-1954 minWhere I Left OffThe Retirement Plan with Author Sue HincenbergsSend a textThanks to author Sue Hincenbergs for joining me to talk about her debut, The Retirement Plan. Follow Sue Hincenbergs:Purchase The Retirement PlanSue's WebsiteFollow her on InstagramBooks discussed in the episode:My Darkest Prayer by SA CosbyBlacktop Wasteland by SA CosbyGet Shorty by Elmore LeonardMost Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally CarterFor 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, y...
2025-05-2920 minWhere I Left OffNo Write Way to Die with Author Neal LipschutzSend a textThanks 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 DieFollow Neal on XFor 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 m...
2025-05-0120 minWhere I Left OffSports Romance Recs (Open Door) with Author Sarah BlairSend a textThanks 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. For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.
2025-04-171h 26Where I Left OffSports Romance Recs (Closed Door) with MaKaylaSend a textThanks 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 AdamsThe 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 door)Rival Darling by Alexandra MoodyShut Out Nothing Like the MFor links...
2025-03-201h 24Where I Left OffBeautifully Broken with Author Cassandra MollSend a textThanks 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)InstagramWebsiteBooks mentioned in this episode:Lights Out by Navessa AllenSaving 6 by Chloe WalshBinding 13 by Chloe WalshThe Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 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 c...
2025-03-1331 minWhere I Left OffUnlock the Dark with Author Sasa HawkSend a textThank you to author Sasa Hawk for joining me to talk about her debut young adult romantasy novel Unlock the Dark. Links:Purchase Unlock the DarkListen to the Unlock the Dark audiobookFollow Sasa on Instagram Follow Sasa on ThreadsSasa's websiteBooks mentioned:Road of Bones by Demi WintersGirl who fell Beneath the Sea by Axie OhSorcery of Thrones by Margaret RogersonFor links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. For ep...
2025-02-2717 minWhere I Left OffReleases I'm Looking Forward to in 2025Send a textDesperate Haste by Rebecca WrightsSecret or Shutout by Leah BrunnerLove in the Time of Conversation Hearts by Allie Samberts and Hannah BirdRachel Lewis Release Love Creek by Sarah BlairNatalia Williams The Trouble With Love and Coaches by Harriet AshfordHoliday Love by Dr. Melissa DymondDeeply Examined by Lexi DavisPlease Be Mine by K. SinkoUnloved by Peyton CorinneBeg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah AdamsThe Love Haters by Katherine CenterHow to Sell a Romance by Alexa MartinFirst Time Caller by B.K. BorisonWild Side by Elsie SilverWild For links to the books discussed in th...
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