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Heaving Bosoms

Heaving Bosoms Productions, Bleav

Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley love romance and they do it out loud! Every Monday, these long-distance best friends recap romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. If you"re itching for a BFF book club or just love raucous slumber party vibes, this is the show for you! Whether you"ve read the book or not, all are welcome! Giggling, tangents, and sincere joy abound.

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00:41:06

Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas (Part 4 of 4) | 376.4

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/04/08

HBs, it's the fourth and final part of DEVIL IN SPRING by Lisa Kleypas! Gabriel, the next St. Vincent is married to his neurodivergent queen Pandora, but they've been pulled into a big intrigue and Pandora might not make it! Bonus Content: don't call HBHQ for bomb disposal and so much more! Lady Loves: Sabrina: Be a little extra. She and Haley made a video to announce that the whole TBR crew are going to a Hozier show and it was THE BEST! Mel: Be a little extra!!! Have a whole truckload of dirt

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01:03:05

Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas (Part 3 of 4) | 376.3

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/04/07

Hey HBs! It's time to finish up our St. Vincent Day celebration with part 3 of DEVIL IN SPRING by Lisa Kleypas! We jump in in the middle of their illicit rendezvous and it doesn't slow down from there!Bonus content: It's been two weeks since we recorded the last episode, Mel has now read almost all the books in the Ravenels series, the Duke who takes your silly nickname because YOU started it, all the swoony quotes, and so much more! Episode Sponsor: MARIN IN THE MOONLIGHT by AE Merriweather

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00:52:12

Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas (Part 2 of 4) | 376.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/04/01

HAPPY ST. VINCENT DAY!!!!! This year, we're celebrating Sebastian and Evie's first-born, the next St. Vincent, Gabriel and his neurodivergent QUEEN Pandora Ravenel!! This is part 2 of 4 in our recap of DEVIL IN SPRING by Lisa Kleypas, so come back next week! Make sure you're following @romancingthedata for her Lisa Kleypas tournament, and so much more to come! Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners. Want

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01:27:42

Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas | 376.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/03/31

It's time to celebrate St. Vincent Day, HBs! And this year, we're going all in with Sebastian and Evie's first-born, the current St. Vincent, Gabriel and his neurodivergent QUEEN Pandora Ravenel in DEVIL IN SPRING by Lisa Kleypas!! Make sure you're following @romancingthedata for her Lisa Kleypas tournament, and so much more to come! Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners. Want more of us? Check out our

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01:04:45

Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks (Part 2) | 375.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/03/25

Hey HBs! We're back with part 2 of NEVER LOVE A HIGHLANDER by Maya Banks!Lady Loves: Sabrina: jumping into Highlander romance! Send recs! Mel: the movie Pitch Perfect! What a banger! She totally forgot how great and feel-good that movie is! This week we're sponsored by MARIN IN THE MOONLIGHT by AE Merriweather! Imagine Succession as a Little Mermaid retelling and set the whole thing in a theme park. There's fake dating, chosen family, a reformed bad boy.... Get your copy now!! B&N, Amazon Want

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01:27:13

Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks (Part 1) | 375.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/03/24

Hey HBs! We've got NEVER LOVE A HIGHLANDER by Maya Banks for you this week! It's Highlander Times with a feminist icon heroine and the damaged guy who can't help his fascination with her. But he's only marrying her to do his brother a solid. Really! It has nothing to do with her fiery hair and even more fiery personality. Seriously, believe him! This week we're sponsored by MARIN IN THE MOONLIGHT by AE Merriweather! Imagine Succession as a Little Mermaid retelling and set the whole thing in a theme

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00:59:28

Going Down Easy by Erin Nicholas (Part 2) | 374.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/03/18

We're back and these two hot parents are making ago of it! Enjoy the conclusion of GOING DOWN EASY by Erin Nicholas!Lady Loves: Sabrina: living her best gender queer life at a wedding this weekend! Plus, suspenders over belts EVERY TIME!!!! SUSPENDERS FOREVER. Mel: Life hack - making up silly songs to get your kids to do hard things and then using them on yourself, too! If you need teeth-brushing motivation, sing the following lyrics to the tune of Dancing Queen by ABBA: "Brushing Queen, teeth

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01:19:29

Going Down Easy by Erin Nicholas (Part 1) | 374.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/03/17

OOOooooooohhhh it's time to head down to the Big Easy in GOING DOWN EASY by Erin Nicholas! It's Single Parent Times in this spicy contemporary. This book was simultaneously the least realistic and MOST REAL book and we had a blast the whole time. Bonus Content: we changed the schedule to accommodate Mel's dirt delivery, both pals will overlook A LOT for a partner that gets us flowers semi-regularly, ghosting after moving to the same city, how to treat a lady at her WORK JOB, and so much more! This

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01:04:47

Bared to You by Sylvia Day (Part 2) | 373.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/03/11

Hey HBs! It's part 2 of BARED TO YOU by Sylvia Day! These two are stubbornly committed to this courtship and we're all along for the ride. Wheeeeeeee! Content Warning for discussions of stalking, childhood sexual abuse, miscarriage, tricky parental relationships, and vulgar showings of wealth (lol). Lady Loves Sabrina: greek yogurt with maple syrup for a tasty, healthy treat! Melody: This post on social media! Tell us all your whimsical little habits that entertain and delight you! This week's

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01:46:56

Bared to You by Sylvia Day (Part 1) | 373.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/03/10

Hey HBs! This week Mel has a thesis statement and she's not afraid to use it! But also, it's so tired in here as the pals recap BARED TO YOU by Sylvia Day. It's the first of FIVE books following the same couple and it's very reminiscent of the 50 Shades franchise. This book is BONKERS and we had a reluctant good time. Content Warning for discussions of stalking, childhood sexual abuse, miscarriage, tricky parental relationships, and vulgar displays of wealth (lol). Episode Sponsors The Happily Ever

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00:50:42

Egotistical Puckboy by Eden Finley and Saxon James...

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/03/04

We're back with part 2, recapping Egotistical Puckboy by Eden Finley and Saxon James!Lady Loves: Sabrina: not writing something down and then REMEMBERING IT!!!! What a revelation. Mel: the Valentine's Day card Michael got for her from Pale Fox Designs! Also, having a family love you with all of your quirks. And taking credit for remembering a holiday when it was your BFF who originally remembered it. Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the

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01:07:53

Egotistical Puckboy by Eden Finley and Saxon James...

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/03/03

Hey HBs! It's enthusiastic gremlin hour over here at HBHQ because we're recapping Egotistical Puckboy by Eden Finley and Saxon James! It's book one in a series both pals INHALED with glee. They're basically honorary members of the Queer Collective (don't believe Tripp, it's a thing). Bonus Content: Mel is ON ONE this episode. It's all gremlin all the time. Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners. Want more

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01:00:23

Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (Part 2) | 371.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/02/25

Hey HBs! It's part 2 of DARKFEVER by Karen Marie Moning with bff of the pod Rebecca!Bonus Content: double bucket syndrome, no sneaky leakage, why has no one gotten Mel a Conservatory?, MAYBE a forehead kiss, being muzzled about glitter dragons, and so much more! Don't miss Rebecca's cozy, steamy contemporary romances! She writes as Lynn Camden and she's not to be missed! Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new

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01:24:59

Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (Part 1) | 371.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/02/24

Hey HBs! We're here with bff of the pod Rebecca to recap DARKFEVER by Karen Marie Moning! Bonus Content: Sabrina doesn't know how to feel about Mac, Rebecca will NOT share with the class (until she does!), fashion times with the pals, and so much more! SPOILER WARNING: Rebecca shares a BIG spoiler about the series starting at 56:54 and ending at 1:00:49. Don't miss Rebecca's cozy, steamy contemporary romances! She writes as Lynn Camden and she's not to be missed! Want to support the show? Rate and

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00:57:21

The Duke by Gaelen Foley (Part 2) | 370.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/02/19

Here's part 2 of THE DUKE by Gaelen Foley! Our Duke and reluctant courtesan are getting so much closer! Content Warning: we talk fairly in-depth about a sexual assault and the character's journey to healing and regaining her power. Lady Loves: Sabrina: the game Fog of Love! So fun! Mel: her first snapdragon seedling just sprouted! Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners. Want more of us? Check out our

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01:21:57

The Duke by Gaelen Foley (Part 1) | 370.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/02/18

Hey HBs! We're recapping THE DUKE by Gaelen Foley! It's a Duke and an unlikely courtesan teaming up to do some psychological warfare on a creep! What's a better foundation for an HEA?! Content Warning: we talk fairly in-depth about a sexual assault and the character's journey to healing and regaining her power. Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners. Want more of us? Check out our PATREON! This Friday,

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00:43:26

The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson (Part 2) | 369.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/02/11

Hey HBs! We're back with part 2 of THE OPPOSITE OF YOU by Rachel Higginson!Content warning for discussions of domestic abuse, coercion, grooming, cancer diagnosis of a parent, and the death of a parent in one character's past. Lady Loves: Sabrina: Just a spoonful of powdered sugar will make a Sabrina super happy... aaaaaaand cement your mouth shut for half an hour #shrugemoji #worthit #joy Melody: Visualize the thing that you're super excited about! Either in your brain or on paper! Mel can't wait

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01:20:39

The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson (Part 1) | 369.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/02/10

Hey HBs! I hope you're ready to whet your appetites (on so many levels) because we're recapping THE OPPOSITE OF YOU by Rachel Higginson! It's enemies-to-lovers between two hot chefs and we loved it so much that we immediately read the rest of the series!! That's on our Patreon and Apple Subscription this Friday! We also have a really meaningful discussion about experiencing domestic abuse and the healing journey afterwards. Content warning for discussions of domestic abuse, coercion, grooming,

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00:54:38

The Devil's Luck by Eris Adderly (Part 2) | 368.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/02/04

Hey HBs! It's part 2 of THE DEVIL'S LUCK by Eris Adderly! In which the heroine comes into her own?Just like part 1, we'll be discussing slavery, non-con, dub-con, coercion, sexual assault, straight up on-page R words, the captive/captor trope, general violence against women, other miscellaneous violence, and more. Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners. Want more of us? Check out our PATREON! This Friday,

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01:11:23

The Devil's Luck by Eris Adderly (Part 1) | 368.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/02/03

Hey HBs! We've got a dark MFM historical pirate romance for you! THE DEVIL'S LUCK by Eris Adderly is a certified bodice ripper, so get ready for discussions of slavery, non-con, dub-con, coercion, sexual assault, straight up on-page R words, the captive/captor trope, general violence against women, other miscellaneous violence, and more. But, you know, it's also hot... and an HEA? Mel didn't love it and Sabrina whimsied hard in the name of enjoying book. You know, the usual! This is part 1; you get

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