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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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01:17:03

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynn Weaver (Part 2) | 415.2...

Heaving Bosoms ·

2026/02/03

Hey HBs! It's time to get to the spicy scenes in this rerelease of BUTCHER & BLACKBIRD by Brynn Weaver!! And whooweee did they deliver. In this second half, we've got a corpse puppet show (is that a tag now?), some excellent hurt/comfort into schmecksy times, and the most romantic proposal in the universe.... if you're a serial unaliver who loves an empty eye socket. Which she is! So that works out.Bonus Content: surprise piercings, appetizers vs. feasts, Zippy Zac, and so much more! Lady

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01:24:30

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynn Weaver (Part 1) | 415.1...

Heaving Bosoms ·

2026/02/02

Hey HBs! Mel and Sabrina are here to squeal about two serial killers finding their HEA in BUTCHER & BLACKBIRD by Brynn Weaver! This episode was originally released in September of 2024 and we meet a future character in this book! From the best captive meet-cute to dinner disasters, this book is a fizzy delight.Bonus Content: personal piercing TikTok, the Necessary Evils series by Onley James, coding for murderers, chainsaw noises, and so much more! Want to support the show? Rate and review us

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01:04:38

Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon (Part 2) | 414.2...

Heaving Bosoms ·

2026/01/27

Hey y'all! We're here for part 2 of BULL MOON RISING by Ruby Dixon! Aspeth has been discovered by her dastardly ex-fiancée and it's ALL HANDS ON DECK to save her home! The found family in this book really made our hearts soar just as much as the rutting in this book made our eyes bulge. Awoooga! Lady Loves: Sabrina: a heated mattress topper! It's soooo cozy for when you jump into bed. But be sure the dogs get their side warmed, too, OR ELSE. Mel: IT'S CHRISTMAS CACTUS SEASON, Y'ALL! My christmas

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01:21:10

Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon (Part 1) | 414.1...

Heaving Bosoms ·

2026/01/26

Hey HBs! We're rereleasing our recap of BULL MOON RISING by Ruby Dixon and we couldn't be happier! This is part one of our foray into a new corner of the Dixonverse where magic is outlawed and Conquest Moons disrupt everything. We've got a determined heroine who's undercover to save her life and home and a minotaur hero who cannot catch a break in the run up to the next celestial f*ckfest. A marriage of convenience will obviously solve everything! Bonus Content: Mel's in the doghouse, Sabrina can't

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01:03:13

Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen (Part 2) | 413.2 Rerelease

Heaving Bosoms ·

2026/01/20

Hey HBs! We hope you're ready for part 2 of HARD HITTER by Sarina Bowen! These sexy coworkers are the dreamiest. CW for discussions of past domestic abuse. Bonus Content: the gals both need massages badly, looking at your partner like we look at ice cream, Mel learns what "uppers" actually are (yikes), dicks in coffee makers, and so much more! Lady Loves: Sabrina - rereading! Sometimes it's so so so good! Mel - the newest season of The Bachelor with Joey! It seems like the franchise has

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01:01:41

Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen (Part 1) | 413.1 Rerelease

Heaving Bosoms ·

2026/01/19

Hey HBs! It's time to get our hockey on with HARD HITTER by Sarina Bowen! It's a massage, it's a yoga, it's a crime thriller! Ari and Patrick are so swoony! CW for discussions of past domestic abuse. Bonus Content: Sabrina (on record as NOT a re-reader) has read this book 3 times, Mel has been cut off by Hoopla, the fear of developing a foot fetish, and more! For more of us, check out our Patreon! Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story,

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00:34:35

Our 2026 Reading Embrace Categories! | 412.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2026/01/13

It's time for the 2026 Reading Embrace!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here are the category explanations.For the next few weeks, we'll be rereleasing previous episodes and taking a little break. Follow our socials for more details! Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail Follow our socials: Instagram @heavingbosoms | Tiktok @heaving_bosoms | Bluesky: @heavingbosoms.com |

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01:23:57

2025 Reading Embrace Celebration!!!! | 412.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2026/01/12

It's time for the 2025 Reading Embrace! Thank you to everyone who participated this year, even if we didn't find out about it. YOU'RE EMBRACED! Come back tomorrow for our 2026 Category announcement! Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail Follow our socials: Instagram @heavingbosoms | Tiktok @heaving_bosoms | Bluesky: @heavingbosoms.com | Threads:

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01:14:32

The Year in Smut with our Reading Smut Pals! | 411

Heaving Bosoms ·

2026/01/05

Hey HBs! We've got a special crossover episode with our pals from the Reading Smut podcast! Sabrina and Mel are joined by Mallory and Brea to go over 2025 in Romancelandia!SEND IN YOUR READING EMBRACES! Either via email at heavingbosomspodcast@gmail.com, via DM, or use our handy shared spreadsheet! Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail Follow our

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01:03:10

The Long Game by Rachel Reid (Part 2) | 410.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/12/30

When we left you yesterday Shane had proposed to Ilya in a recreation of the proposal Ilya described in HEATED RIVALRY and they’ve decided to get hitched this summer! That’s where we’re jumping in for part 2 of THE LONG GAME by Rachel Reid. Bonus Content: Mel trolls Sabrina mercilessly and ANYA THE DOG! Lady Loves: ZAMBRINA: Sabrina got to ride the Zamboni at her local hockey rink!!! Mel: care about something even if it doesn't impact you. Maybe ESPECIALLY if it doesn't impact you. This Friday on

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01:28:17

The Long Game by Rachel Reid (Part 1) | 410.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/12/29

The boys from HEATED RIVALRY get their HEA in this follow up to their story! This is part 1 of our recap of book 6 in the Game Changers series, THE LONG GAME by Rachel Reid! This Friday on Patreon and our Apple Podcast subscription, Mel is telling Sabrina all about the last two books in the Stage Dive series LEAD and DEEP by Kylie Scott. Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email:

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00:54:28

A Christmas of Queer Joy! (Part 2) | 409.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/12/23

Hey HBs! Today we're recapping the two other shorts from Eli Wray's "A Very Enby Christmas" series: THE FIRST NOEL and SECRET SANTA by Eli Wray! We've got a new couple negotiating Christmas for the first time and a poly couple inviting a guest star for the night, only to get an old friend and maybe a new flame. We really enjoyed all of these! Lady Loves: Sabrina: finally pivoting to a new knitting hyperfixation! Out with the all-cotton washcloths and in with the cozy headbands! Mel: my

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01:15:36

A Christmas of Queer Joy! (Part 1) | 409.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/12/22

Hey HBs! It's a Trans Joy Extravaganza this Christmas! This week we've got a buffet of queer shorts that made us super happy. Today we're recapping VINTAGE JOYS FOR LUCKY BOYS & JUNK by G.R. Richards and SUGAR & SPICE by Eli Wray!This Friday on Patreon and our Apple Podcast subscription, Sabrina and Mel are gushing about books 4 and 5 of the Game Changers series: COMMON GOAL and ROLE MODEL. Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask

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01:04:46

Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake...

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/12/16

Hey HBs! We're here with part 2 of DELILAH GREEN DOESN’T CARE by Ashley Herring Blake! It's time for Delilah, Claire, and Iris to SCHEME!!!! And camp. A very unlikely camping trip. Bonus Content: More tumbler jokes, capturing the drama of your mid-twenties, the sanctity of journals, and so much more! Lady Loves: Sabrina: Have you been on the fence about that getting that sex toy? BUY IT! No more hesitating. Mel: Root beer floats! After being reminded that they exist, Mel's fam went root beer float

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01:10:13

Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake...

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/12/15

Hey HBs! It's another sapphic romp with part 1 of DELILAH GREEN DOESN’T CARE by Ashley Herring Blake! Delilah is forced to go back to her childhood hometown to photograph her step sister's wedding and boy do sparks fly when she reunites with an old crush!This Friday on Patreon and our Apple Podcast subscription, Sabrina is telling Mel all about the first two books in this series: ASTRID PARKER DOESN'T FAIL and IRIS KELLY DOESN'T DATE. Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch

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01:03:34

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (Part 4 of 4) | 407.4

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/12/09

Hey HBs! Here's the final part of our recap of HEATED RIVALRY by Rachel Reid! The boys are making it work!!This Friday on Patreon and our Apple Podcast subscription, Sabrina is telling Mel all about the first two books in this series: GAME CHANGER and TOUGH GUY. Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail Follow our socials: Instagram @heavingbosoms | Tiktok

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01:05:59

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (Part 3 of 4) | 407.3

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/12/08

Hey HBs! Here's part 3 of 4 of our recap of HEATED RIVALRY by Rachel Reid! IT'S COTTAGE TIME!This Friday on Patreon and our Apple Podcast subscription, Sabrina is telling Mel all about the first two books in this series: GAME CHANGER and TOUGH GUY. Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail Follow our socials: Instagram @heavingbosoms | Tiktok

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01:05:21

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (Part 2 of 4) | 407.2

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/12/04

Hey HBs! When we left off yesterday, Ilya had just shown up to the non-descript building that Shane directed him to and discovered that Shane is so paranoid about their illicit activity that he bought them an entire building to have their booty calls. Adorable. That’s where we’re jumping in!Lady Loves: Mel: @heyclairewycoff on IG! Check her out especially for her Rage Gardening the Oligarchy series! Sabrina: get your non-activity-loving friends to join in! Especially if they come in full Ren Faire

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01:14:12

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (Part 1 of 4) | 407.1

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/12/03

Hey HBs! IT'S FINALLY TIIIIIME! You've heard Sabrina scream about Ilya Rozanov for YEARS and, in light of the new TV series, we're finally diving in! And it's a 2 week, 4 part event! This is part 1 of 4 of our recap of HEATED RIVALRY by Rachel Reid. Bonus Content: Mel is bringing Big! Feral! Energy! and poor Sabrina has to be the adult in the room. This Friday on Patreon and our Apple Podcast subscription, Sabrina is telling Mel all about the first two books in the LONDON'S GREATEST LOVERS

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01:11:59

406.2 - Waking Up With the Duke by Lorraine Heath...

Heaving Bosoms ·

2025/11/25

Hey HBs! We're back with part 2 of WAKING UP WITH THE DUKE by Lorraine Heath. Jane is ready to be an active (maybe even enthusiastic?) participant in this baby-making endeavor!Lady Loves: Sabrina: Standing up for friends during important milestones is so rewarding! Their custom made suit could have breathed a little more, but totally worth it! Mel: Meet your friends in person! And don't stop hugging them! Next week we'll be back with a two week event covering HEATED RIVALRY by Rachel Reid. This

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