Welcome back, book lovers! In this week’s episode of On Her Bookshelf, your hosts Julia and Kristie dive into their mid-year reading wrap-up. We're dishing on the books that made us swoon, the ones that made us groan, and everything in between.

Have we met our ambitious reading goals or are we drowning in a sea of unread pages? Did we discover hidden gems or suffer through literary flops? Spoiler alert: there might be some serious tea spilling! ☕📖

Join us for laughs, honest reviews, and the ultimate bookish banter. Whether you're ahead of your reading goals or still stuck on chapter one, this episode is for you!

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Blake Tanner returns home after her brother’s tragic death, while Gavin Montgomery struggles to save his family’s ranch. Sparks fly at a charity “date auction,” complete with a mechanical bull, testing courage, chemistry, and hearts. 🐎💘

Join Kristie and Julia as they talk grief, attraction, and the sizzling tension in this small-town romance.

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Outro jingle produced by the incredibly talented Rosie Jacobson, who not only nails songwriting and vocal arrangements but also crafts impressive bios & press releases. You can check out her work on her Facebook business page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rosiejacobsonsongwriting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We’re peeling back the layers of Liona and Beck’s unexpected love story. From captor to crush, join us as we wade through the swampy waters of their unconventional romance but is it Stockholm Syndrome or true love?

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Outro jingle produced by the incredibly talented Rosie Jacobson, who not only nails songwriting and vocal arrangements but also crafts impressive bios & press releases. You can check out her work on her Facebook business page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rosiejacobsonsongwriting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Pack your bags and join us as we journey from the Lone Star State to the quaint streets of the UK! In this charming romance, our protagonist finds herself far from home, seeking solace and redemption in the role of a nanny.

Little did she know, her summer escapade would lead her straight into the arms of Rhys Jameson, a grumpy single dad with a heart of gold and a penchant for setting peculiar rules.

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🎧 Get ready to branch out with hosts Julia and Kristie in this week’s leaf-peeping episode of On Her Bookshelf! They’re digging into Siggy Shade’s novel, “The Morning Wood Tree.” It’s not just any old book—it’s a tree-t with layers deeper than a squirrel’s winter stash!

📚 Julia and Kristie will get to the root of what makes this tree-mendous book a forest of fun, exploring its knotty narrative and the forest-full of characters that pop up like mushrooms after rain. Whether you’re a dedicated dendrologist or just someone who can’t leaf a good book alone, you’ll find something to pine for in this episode.

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Outro jingle produced by the incredibly talented Rosie Jacobson, who not only nails songwriting and vocal arrangements but also crafts impressive bios & press releases. You can check out her work on her Facebook business page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rosiejacobsonsongwriting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ever wonder how your favorite bookworms decide whether a book is a one-star letdown or a five-star favorite? This episode pulls back the curtain on their rating system, revealing the thoughtful (and sometimes tough!) process behind every score.

From plot and character development to writing style and emotional impact, Kristie and Julia share their unique perspectives and criteria for reviewing books.

Whether you're a long-time listener or just joining us, this episode will give you a peek into the critical minds behind On Her Bookshelf.

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Outro jingle produced by the incredibly talented Rosie Jacobson, who not only nails songwriting and vocal arrangements but also crafts impressive bios & press releases. You can check out her work on her Facebook business page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rosiejacobsonsongwriting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We’re sinking our teeth into Bride — a shifter romance packed with a marriage of convenience, witty banter, and yes… KNOTTING. 🐺💘

Join Kristie and Julia as they unpack the twists, explore the characters’ transformations (literally and figuratively), and unleash their own playful banter along the way. Trust us, this episode is knot to be missed!

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👇 Join in on the conversation: What’s your favourite vampire or werewolf romance?

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Outro jingle produced by the incredibly talented Rosie Jacobson, who not only nails songwriting and vocal arrangements but also crafts impressive bios & press releases. You can check out her work on her Facebook business page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rosiejacobsonsongwriting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In a world where love crosses galaxies, Odette thought she found her perfect match through a blind dating app. Little did she know, she'd be swept off her feet and straight into the arms of Ma'xon, a dashing alien retiree searching for his human soulmate. But there's a catch: this charming extraterrestrial isn't just any alien - he's a shark daddy. Love truly knows no limits when you're swimming with the sharks! 🚀🔥🦈

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Outro jingle produced by the incredibly talented Rosie Jacobson, who not only nails songwriting and vocal arrangements but also crafts impressive bios & press releases. You can check out her work on her Facebook business page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rosiejacobsonsongwriting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get ready for brains, banter, and swoon-worthy romance! Kristie and Julia are breaking down Ali Hazelwood’s latest, Check and Mate, a story full of clever twists, irresistible chemistry, and the signature humor Hazelwood fans adore. ♟️💘

Join us as we explore the smart, funny, and heart-fluttering moments that make this STEM-filled romance impossible to put down.

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Outro jingle produced by the incredibly talented Rosie Jacobson, who not only nails songwriting and vocal arrangements but also crafts impressive bios & press releases. You can check out her work on her Facebook business page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rosiejacobsonsongwriting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you’re craving a monster romance that captivates the heart and celebrates inclusivity, this episode is for you! Kristie and Julia explore Aveda Vice’s boundary-pushing series, where love defies limits and desires are explored freely across all genders and LGBTQ+ identities. 💖👹

From complex characters to bold themes, this discussion dives into why these books earned a 5-star read and why they’re a must for anyone seeking spicy, inclusive romance.

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Outro jingle produced by the incredibly talented Rosie Jacobson, who not only nails songwriting and vocal arrangements but also crafts impressive bios & press releases. You can check out her work on her Facebook business page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rosiejacobsonsongwriting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠