Where I Left Off

Where I Left Off

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  • Unlock the Dark with Author Sasa Hawk

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    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 Oh
    • Sorcery of Thrones by Margaret Rogerson

    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. 

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    18 min
  • Releases I'm Looking Forward to in 2025

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    • 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, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams
    • The Love Haters by Katherine Center
    • How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin
    • First Time Caller by B.K. Borison
    • Wild Side by Elsie Silver
    • Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage
    • Forget Me Not by Stacey Willingham
    • Heifer by Mary Kate Williams
    • You Belong Here by Megan Miranda
    • With a Vengeance by Riley Sager
    • Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi
    • Fearless by Lauren Roberts
    • The Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen

    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. 

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    1 hr 1 min
  • A Quicksilver by Callie Hart Deep Dive with Paige Woodrow

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    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 J. Maas
    • Hannah Swensen series - Chocolate Chip Murder by Joanne Fluke
    • Darkness Loves Company by Sarah Blair
    • Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
    • Caraval by Stephanie Garber
    • Power Play by Chelsea Curto
    • Clean Point by Meg Jones
    • Her Night at the Museum by Bryn Donovan
    • My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine

    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. 

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    1 hr 19 min
  • Two to Tango with Author Natalia Williams

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    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 author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    35 min
  • Dangerous Pursuit with Author Bethany Rosa

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    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. **

    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. 

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    30 min
  • Reading Recap 3 - Sarah Adams, Alicia Thompson, Tahereh Mafi, and more!

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    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 Hour by Ashley Winstead

    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Yours, Unexpectedly with Author Rachel Lewis

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    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 Katherine Center
    • The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
    • The Ex-Vows by Jessica Joyce
    • Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young

    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. 

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    48 min
  • The Christmas Book Extravaganza - AKA - A Bunch of Holiday Book Recs

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    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 Lewis
    • Christmas by Design by Allie Samberts


    Books mentioned in this episode:

    • Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger
    • The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger
    • The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter
    • The One With the Kiss Cam by Cindy Steel
    • That Fine Line by Cindy Steel
    • Double or Nothing by Cindy Steel
    • DC Eagles Series by Leah Brunner
    • Holiday Hostilities by Katie Bailey

    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. 

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    51 min
  • Calm Before the Score with Author Kort Combe

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    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.

    • Purchase Now You Owe Me.
    • Follow Aliah on Instagram.
    • Follow Aliah on TikTok.


    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.

    34 min
  • Far From Over with Author Manda Mazanec

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    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 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.

    24 min

About Where I Left Off

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Welcome to Where I Left Off, a bookish podcast. I'm your host, Kristen Bahls. Join me to hear my recommendations of a mix of romance, mystery, thriller, and young adult novels.

With a…