Where I Left Off

Where I Left Off

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  • Now You Owe Me with Author Aliah Wright

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    Thanks to author Aliah Wright for joining me to talk about her fiction debut thriller, Now You Owe Me. We talk about the book, all things Corinthia, Ben, Amanda, and Fiona, and the writing process. We cover everything from publishing to tips on building suspense throughout the book.

    Keep up with Aliah:

    • Purchase Now You Owe Me
    • Follow her on Instagram
    • Follow her on TikTok
    • Aliah's website

    Trigger Warnings for Now You Owe Me:

    • Sexual assault
    • Physical abuse
    • Verbal abuse
    • Neglect
    • Graphic depictions of death
    • Death of animals
    • Incestual ideations (it's discussed, but not acted upon)


    Inspiration for the sentence finishing game from @booksbyjoanna.

    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.

    40 min
  • Reading Recap 2 - Ali Hazelwood, Emily Henry, Lauren Roberts and more!

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    For the second reading recap, I'm talking all about romance novels, with one fantasy in the mix. Hear my opinions and a short synopsis of each book over the course of the episode. Sorry in advance for the new titles you'll be adding to your TBR.

    Reading Rec:

    • This week's rec is from Davina Reddic. Find the book here. 
    • Follow Davina 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 author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    50 min
  • The Ex-Vows with Author Jessica Joyce

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     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 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.

    52 min
  • I Just Want To Be Yours with Author Heather Garvin

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    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

    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.

    40 min
  • Taking the Cake with Author Natalia Williams

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    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 Instagram
    • Follow her on 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.

    23 min
  • The Awakening: What Lies Inside with Author Davina Reddic

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

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    45 min
  • Romance Spotlight with Author Cindy Steel

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    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 Cindy:

    • Read The One with the Kiss Cam (on KU)
    • Read Faking Christmas (on KU)
    • ReadThat Fine Line (on KU)
    • Cindy's website
    • Sign up for Cindy's newsletter
    • Follow Cindy 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 author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    29 min
  • Common Grounds with Author Allie Samberts

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

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    54 min
  • Reading Recap 1 - Riley Sager, Katherine Center, Christina Lauren and more!

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    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 Learned by Katie Cawood

    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
  • Romancelandia with Staci Hicks

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    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 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.

    20 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…