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The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod (Part 2) | Ep. 318 Feb 19, 2024

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Hey HBs! It's time to cross the finish line of THE GIRL WITH THE STARS IN HER EYES by Xio Axelrod. Toni is starting to mesh with and carve out her role in the band, Seb is remining himself of his no-fraternization clause constantly, and Kandy is ready to make some waves! Y'all, this childhood best-friends to lovers set in the soundscape of an all-girl rock band, frankly, rocked our world.

Bonus Content: Sabrina has been ORGANIZING HER LIFE and will not be accepting questions, we're so glad we're not famous, what are x's and o's, the gals aren't DP Sherlock Holmses, WE WANT A SAPPHIC SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE IN THIS SERIES, and so much more!

Lady Loves:

Sabrina: Make the effort for long-distance pals! Sabrina's friends are throwing her a 30th S-themed birthday party and she's taking her shrimp costume for a weekend trip out of state to celebrate with them!

Mel: go buck wild and throw a grown up lady sleepover! While her family is across the world on a trip, Mel's hosting a few friends for a weekend slumber party! Ahhhhh!

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The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod (Part 1) | Ep. 317 Feb 12, 2024

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Hey HBs! We planned this as a two-parter because we knew we would need to obsess over every detail AND WE WERE RIGHT. We're recapping THE GIRL WITH STARS IN HER EYES by Xio Axelrod! It's a second chance, childhood-best-friends-to-lovers romance set in the music industry and ehrmegerd we're hooked.

Bonus Content: Mel's entire personality is gardening, this book has so much TEXTURE, you can hear the music and smell the smells and feel ALL the feels, Mel's rogue tampon, the blissful city of Tamtopia, and so much more!

Lady Loves

Sabrina: Go to the doctor! Sometimes you might think you know what's wrong, but it turns out a medical professional might know better. But also, get a second and third opinion if a doctor isn't listening to you.

Mel: @microflowerfarm on IG! Even if you don't care about flower farming, it's such a BEAUTIFUL account!

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Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen | Ep. 316 Feb 05, 2024

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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 gals both need massages badly, 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 new producers who don't want to ruin the lives of all the contestants!

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His Pretend Baby by Theodora Taylor! | Ep. 315 Jan 29, 2024

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Hey HBs! Mel and Sabrina are back with HIS PRETEND BABY by Theodora Taylor! Nyla and Go are imperfectly perfect for each other and it was SO SWOONY! Self love, acceptance, and hot hot s*x are huge themes in this book and we couldn't get enough.

Bonus Content: Mel has a dick on her phone and both gals only share VERY begrudgingly.

Lady Loves:

Sabrina: Find yourself a local community. Having someone who would come over to make sure she was ok after a concussion was an amazing experience.

Mel: the soundtrack to the movie Ugly Dolls. Especially "Broken & Beautiful." Remember, you're beautiful in your brokenness!

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Stardust (2007 Movie) | Ep. 314 Jan 22, 2024

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Hey HBs! It's chaotic over here. Mel's drunk, Sabrina's an ADHD, and birds are locking people out of their cars. Also, Bobby De Niro is here!

In this episode we recap a 5 Star Review Bribe MOVIE: the 2007 film Stardust starring Claire Danes, Daredevil, and Not-Goldie-Hawn. This road trip romance is a romp that everyone needs to see!

Bonus Content: did Mel incept Sabrina to DIY renovate her house or is she just turning 30?, is this a perfect movie? Everyone is in it!, this whole movie/book was inspired by a fever dream about Mark Williams being a goat man, Sabrina didn't recognize Henry Cavill but would bang Sienna Miller like a pinkie toe, and so much more!

Lady Loves: Love Your Home!

Sabrina: Are you happy with your space? You can probably make small changes that make a huge difference. Or buy a new bedframe!

Mel: Get that estimate! Something that seems impossible might be perfectly within your reach with professional help. Just find out so you have all the data!

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The Master by Kresley Cole | Ep. 313 Jan 16, 2024

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Hey HBs! We're here recapping THE MASTER by Kresley Cole! It was formerly a Patreon-only episode, but we're doing something we basically never do and releasing it wide. We originally recapped The Professional and then finished the series on Patreon. This episode was supposed to be a recap of both The Master and The Player, but we loved the books so much we had to give them their own episodes.

Bonus Content: Did Mel incept Sabrina with Lady DIY Instagram or is she just turning 30?, chastity in BDSM romance, where's the CBT in romance?, and so much more!

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2023 HB Reading Embrace! | Ep. 312 Jan 08, 2024

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Helloooooo HBs! I hope you've been exercising your huggin' arms because it's time for the 2023 annual Heaving Bosoms Reading Embrace!!!!!!!! We gave you 20 categories and you did whatever you wanted with them. And if you notified us that you even thought about doing the Embrace, YOU GET SNUGGLED INTO OUR BOSOMS!

More than anything, we need to say the biggest, most heart-felt thank you to YOU, Listener. You continue to melt our hearts and blow us away with your support, generosity of spirit, and ability to send love over any distance. We feel so very embraced by you as well.

Bonus Content: Lamb Chop's Play Along, pterodactyl porn, bogarting boob juice, and so much more!

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Grand Theft NYE by Katrina Jackson | Ep. 311 Jan 01, 2024

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Happy New Year HBs!!!!!!!!!! Mel and Sabrina are ushering in 2024 by recapping Grand Theft NYE by Katrina Jackson! It's horny in here! AND THERE'S A HEIST! Y'all know how much Mel loves a caper. Cleo is here to make an entrance and then a hasty exit... with Mr. Shimizu's heart.

Bonus Content: 2nd grade humor, Jessica Hare, getting jokes live on the podcast, Ana Huang's Twisted series, a high speed finger bang, honey badgers, the brand new taste sensation "Squelchers," and so much more!

BIG REMINDER TO SEND IN YOUR READING EMBRACE!

Lady Loves:

Sabrina - Being in charge of her own finances so that sometimes she can buy a 40 pack of Gushers.

Mel - Generic Candy Cane Oreos! They've got chunks of candy canes in the filling and it's SO SATISFYING. Get 'em at your local Aldi! The brand name is Benton's.

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Christmas Crush (Movie) | Ep. 310 Dec 27, 2023

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Hey HBs! Your fave Nic is here with Mel and Sabrina for our annual Christmas movie episode! We signed up for a lighthearted romance and instead we got a lighthearted THRILLER! In this airport Marriott, Christmas Magic has turned malignant. Wishes will be distorted, bodies will be snatched, and cookies will be decorated to be PURPOSEFULLY UGLY gah! No, but seriously, WTF is this movie. Currently, you can stream it on Hulu.

Bonus Content: a Christmas song that will steal your whole brain, Cheekbones the Heroine, Quizzical Brows the Hero, Crazy Eyes the Hitler Youth Haircut/Victim, THE CHRISTMAS CRONE IS BACK, filming in hotels, gingerbread/reindeer cookies, Planning The Donner Party, knowing how to pronounce your name backwards, The King of All Dogs (that's a Cult Podcast reference, thanks Paige & Armando!), and so much more!

Lady Loves:

Mel - This video of Renee Rapp doing a big instinctual protect on Drew Barrymore!

Sabrina - SLEEP! Listen to your body!

Nic - Check in with your brain and emotional landscape and give yourself some slack! You deserve it! It's a tough time of year! (Note from Mel: maybe your episode will be a couple days late! But it's Christmas and seasonal affective disorder is a thing and that has to be ok. HUGS!)

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The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park | Ep. 309 Dec 18, 2023

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Hey HBs! This week we're here to recap the YA darling, THE CHRISTMAS CLASH by Suzanne Park! This book is so swoony, funny, moving, adorable, and a big inspire! Chloe and Peter are mired in a years-long family rivalry, but might need to work together to save their family's restaurants from being demolished, along with the mall they call home. Along the way we get romantic, illicit alley dinners, grassroots organization, speaking truth through art, basketball court justice, collaboration as a love language, victory over racists, and all the swoony romance goodness!

Bonus Content: Mel's sick (but edited out most of the coughs!), Sabrina doesn't know what an Orange Julius is, Mel has a brilliant idea for a new VR venture, Sabrina demands HB fanny packs, the gals fight over who will read excerpts, and more!

Lady Loves

Sabrina: Y'all have been sending her messages about rotisserie chickens and she is LOVING IT. Who knew our feral eating tangent in a random Patreon episode would induce so much connection and joy?! What a legacy.

Melody: Break up your routine! Last week some electrical work on our house inspired Mel to get a haircut, work in the library, have a lunch out with her husband, and generally be a person in the world. It was invigorating!

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