Hold onto your bookmarks—this week’s read is a Whirlwind!

In this episode, Kristie and Julia dive into Kayla Grosse’s emotionally charged, spicy romance that left us reeling (in the best way). We’re talking chemistry, chaos, and characters that will stick with you long after the final page.

We break down the plot, share our favorite (and steamiest) moments, and chat about the themes that hit home. Whether you’ve read the book or are just curious about diving into Kayla Grosse’s world, we’ve got thoughts—and feelings!

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This episode, we’re diving into the emotional rollercoaster of Emilia Ares “Love and Other Sins” and its suspenseful sequel, “Love and Other Cages”. Join us as we discuss Mina & Oliver's journey of love, loss, and danger, and why this series has captured our hearts (and kept us on the edge of our seats!).

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Can a fake marriage survive real danger? Budget Batman & Blunder Barbie serve up explosive chemistry, razor-sharp banter, and a darkly hilarious ride. Leather & Lark had us HOOKED and we’re spilling all out thoughts in this episode

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We’re back in the world of Cirque, and things are getting even more intense!

In this episode of On Her Bookshelf, we’re breaking down Unlocked Dive—book 2 in the Broken Boys of Cirque series by A.K. Blythe. This dark, emotional, and high-heat story had us feeling all the things, and we can’t wait to share our thoughts!

From the heart-wrenching moments to the insane tension (and, of course, the smut 👀), we’re talking everything we loved, the twists we didn’t see coming, and what we’re hoping for next.

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New year, new reading goals! In this episode of On Her Bookshelf, we’re diving into our 2025 reading plans—what we want to read more of, what we’re leaving behind, and the challenges we’re setting for ourselves. Will we stick to our TBRs, or will we fall into our usual bookish chaos? 🤔

Join us as we chat about our most anticipated reads, personal reading resolutions, and (of course) plenty of smut, romance, and fantasy along the way!

✨ Let us know in the comments: What are your 2025 reading goals?

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😂 We Read A LOT of Books...Here's What Happened From epic fantasies to questionable romances, we've read it all! Join us for a hilarious recap of our reading adventures in the second half of 2024. We're doing mini-reviews, speed round recommendations, and maybe even some reading fails! 😂

Let us know in the comments which books YOU loved in 2024! 👇

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Welcome back to On Her Bookshelf with your hosts, Julia and Kristie!

After a little break, we’re here and ready to dive into another amazing year of bookish chaos, smutty reads, fantasy worlds, and all the tropes we can’t get enough of. In this episode, we’re catching you up on all things life—where we’ve been, why we took a break, and what’s been going on behind the scenes.

No book talk this week, just a candid chat about life, podcast plans, and what’s next for On Her Bookshelf. We’ve missed you, and we’re so excited to reconnect! Get cozy, grab your TBR list, and let’s kick off another year of bookish fun.

Thanks for sticking with us—we’re so glad to be back!

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Get ready to press play on a world of pixels and passion as we chat about Ali Hazelwood’s latest audio-only release “Two Can Play”. If you’re a fan of enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, HEA romance novels mixed with gaming culture, then this ones for you.

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Join us as we journey back to the 1980s with L.H. Blakes captivating novel “A Song of Sin and Salvation”. We were swept up in the lives of two teenagers from two different worlds entangled between their desire for one another and societal expectations. Think good girl next door & the bad boy temptation.

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Get ready for a wild ride through the dark romance that might just be our new favorite read of 2024—curious to find out why?

We’ve got a love triangle that turns into something much more, and enough angst to keep you on the edge of your seat. Ever wondered what happens when shadows collide at the top circus school in the country? Spoiler: it's steamy, it's intense, and it's not for the faint of heart!

Is Wristlocked the book that will claim the top spot on our 2024 favorites list? Tune in to find out!

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