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Ep. 129 - Rebel by Beverly Jenkins (PART 2) Mar 23, 2020

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Hey HBs! We're here with part 2 of Rebel by Beverly Jenkins. Will Valinda stick with her marriage of convenience or let the sophisticated, handy pirate of her dreams dote on her for the rest of her life? Will Drake finally get to teach Valinda about all the bed games that make her so curious? Will Jenkins deliver insightful social commentary that applies to both America Times (Reconstruction) and modern day? YOU BET YOUR FACES!

Bonus Content: GOAT has a brother in Colorado!, *Bing Boong Bong* This is a confuse/Sexy Logistics, Erin and Mel LOVE Zorro and need a Zorro Times book, Erin and Mel wax poetical about faking your own death in America Times, and so much more!

Lady Loves:

Melody: Lifting weights! Now that we're social distancing don't go to the gym. If you don't have weights at home, do what this guy is doing! Maybe with your kids! (Thanks to Katee Robert for bringing me this instagram account). And this roundup of 15 Must Read Black-Authored Historical Romance Novels of the Last 25 Years.

Erin: Blue Light Reducing Glasses so your eyes don't burn at your big computer work job.

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Tabitha B, you are descended from Dogoda, a Slavic deity who has been called The Wind God of Compassion. Dogoda is associated with love and abundance, and your loved-ones feel that in spades. You also inspire growth in others because Dogoda was known for bringing gentle western breezes which ushered in change. Ever wondered about your creative streak? He is the wind which shapes the clouds into pictures and patterns, delighting everyone who sees them. And if you like a bit of whimsy, you’re going to love this. Offerings for Dogoda were rarely material, rather, they were happy dances and songs dedicated to him. Who needs stuff, right? Let’s savor the experience of living joyfully.

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Ask-A-Badass HB 20: Em C! Mar 20, 2020

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Em C and Nat talk about how art can lead you to the corporate training world. Why Nora Roberts is the best gateway to romance! How you only like an Alpha-hole ON THE PAGE! And so much more like how people read science books for fun! Em makes cool art and you can find her at emchileseart on Instagram.

And on Monday, March 23rd we're bringing you part 2 of Rebel by Beverly Jenkins. You guys, we get to the kissing!!

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Ep. 128 - Rebel by Beverly Jenkins (PART 1) Mar 16, 2020

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Hey HBs! Come enjoy part 1 of REBEL by Beverly Jenkins! We've got a teacher who's calling in life is to help as newly-free people learn to read and write as possible and the dashing Captain who just wants to support her dreams and love her forever and maybe do sex in a tree house that he built with is own two hands! This America Times book is as densely-packed with wisdom as it is with sizzling banter and inspiring content.

Bonus Content: 50 points to Slytherin after Melody sings AGAIN, Melody is a MILF with an equally sexy new ride, Erin and Melody learn a ton more about Reconstruction (which is firmly in America Times), "your thing or my thing?", lobster bisque fiascos, and so much more!

Lady Loves: Social Distancing! Let's all to it (not) together! Seriously, stay in your house, wash your hands for 20 seconds VERY frequently, wipe all smooth surfaces down with disinfecting solution regularly, and consolidate grocery shopping as much as possible. Also, shop for the elderly! If you're older, let people shop for you! Have you ever wanted to do a Love Actually with the signs? Erin thinks that's how you should ask your elderly neighbor if they need groceries. It's firmly her idea and no one else's. But most of all, unless it's crucial, STAY IN YOUR HOUSE.

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Jenna W., you are a Basan or Fire Rooster, a gigantic fire-breathing Japanese chicken that is like "cluck cluck I'll burn your alive if you cross me." Mostly you hang out in the mountainous bamboo forests of Japan, but when you come down to the villages, watch out. You breathe a cold, ethereal blue ghost fire that burns people with FEAR. You have blue feet and green feathers and a red body, which is fabulous and hard to miss, except you are invisible at will. People just hear the flapping of your chicken wings, going "basaaaa basaaa basaaaa." It's probably the last thing your enemies will ever hear, which is a shame, because you have a lot of wisdom to impart. But that’s ok, you should save your wisdom for your friends anyway. Not everyone deserves you.

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Ep. 127 - Newsies the Movie with Erin and Cole Mar 09, 2020

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Hey HB's! It's Erin and Cole from Cigarette Burn: A Movie Podcast talking about a favorite film of theirs. NEWSIES!!! That's right, hear two grown BFFs go down the rabbit hole of nostalgia and innocent joy as they recap and discuss this perfect film.

And make sure to check out Cole's podcast for more movie goodness!

Lady Loves: Cole: Be Kind Wraps to cut down on single-use plastics! And please go to youtube and find Kenny Ortega doing promo interviews for Dirty Dancing. Especially the one where he teaches Oprah how to dirty dance!

Erin: Also youtube Christian Bale yelling at that guy in Terminator! And just watch Newsies.

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Ask-A-Badass HB 19: Megan L! Mar 06, 2020

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Megan L and Nat recorded an episode IN PERSON, in NAPERVILLE, MOTHERFUCKERS, staring into each other's eyes! They talk about how YA transitions perfectly in to Romance and how we are all just horny teens living for the romance in books! They discuss what it's like to own a small business, what it's really like in Naperville, and do clothes REALLY act like that?

And on Monday, March 9th, we're giving you PREMIUM NEWSIES CONTENT! HB and Newsies superfan Cole joins Erin to discuss (or reenact?) the famed and beloved Disney Movie Musical NEWSIES!

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Ep. 126 - Barbarian's Mate by Ruby Dixon (Rerelease) Mar 02, 2020

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Hey HB's! We've got more Melody catnip: alien erotic romance! To celebrate the new Ice Planet Podcast, we're rereleasing our chat about Barbarian's Mate, the 7th installment of the Ice Planet Barbarians series. We've got Josie, the last of the original women to resonate, and Haeden, the grumpiest 7 foot blue alien a girl could ask for. But dudes! He's not grumpy! He's a secret cinnamon roll who just can't stop spilling in his loin cloth! This duke is a virgin and he's the virgin duke of her secret dreams.

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Our humble comments on the title (get @ us authors, we offer our services to all), new segment transition: *Beep Boop Bird Click*, IUD hijinks, taking someone to your FURS, faking farts to hide your true love, luxury caves, lady nectar, heavy balls, spurs, sexy papoose, and how to not be a Romeo.

Lady Loves:

Erin: Maybelline Super Stay Matte in Self Starter (which she now concedes is the best lipstick on the market)

Melody: Make good choices for yourself, like not furtively eating frosting with a spoon like a Gollum.

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Ask-A-Badass HB 18: Jennifer R! Feb 28, 2020

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In the land of many tangents, Jenn R (SHE GOT HER SHOUTOUT DAMMIT) and Nat discuss why you should not ALWAYS rub soy candles into your skin, give a Jackie Collins shoutout, breakdown some retails woes, and do a condiment DEEP DIVE! Jenn was joined in the studio by her dog, so there may be some clickety clacking of little feet in the background. Jenn R is the maker at Post Pour Co and makes soy based candles that smell AMAZING! HB exclusive candles are available on Etsy.

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And on Monday, listen to Heaving Bosoms Proper for Ice Planet content! We’re rereleasing our episode on Barbarian’s Mate to celebrate the new podcast being made by Dani from Black Chick Lit! If you haven’t listened to the Ice Planet Podcast, you’re missing out. Dani is joined by a new guest each week to recap and discuss each and every book in the original Ice Planet Barbarians series. And… there’s going to be some people you know joining her in the next few weeks!

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Ep. 125 - The Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev (PART 2) Feb 24, 2020

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We're back with Part 2 of The Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev! Ria and Vikram get their happy ending in their second chance romance! Plus, as Jen from Fated Mates says, this novel is Hunting for Big Game when it comes to mental health stigma and healing from trauma.

Bonus Content: Fun sound checks, Erin makes a big mistake, Pooping on Promises, Traditional Naperville Tree Lightings, Melody let's Erin take the wheel (??), *Bing Boong Bong* Melody Gets Very Detailed About The Sex Scenes, and so much more!

Lady Loves:

Erin: Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Cardamom Tea!

Melody: Countertop hot water dispensers!

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Meaghan L, You are a Gamayun, a huge impressive bird with the head of a beautiful woman. You know the future, the past, and all of creation, so you fly around spreading prophecies and divine messages. You are worshipped throughout the world for your intellect, which is pretty appropriate because you are the smartest birdwoman ever. You live on an island in a tropical paradise when you aren't flying around spreading all your immense wisdom, so you are obviously living your best life. Queen Bird!

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Ask-A-Badass HB 17: Erika C! Feb 21, 2020

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In this episode of Ask-A-Badass HB, Erika C and Natalie cover some very niche medical BING BOONG BONGS. They talk about reading romance as an escape, how Erika might ACTUALLY be a superhero, how she copes with her sometimes bleak work job as a romance reader and a mom.

And tune in on Monday, February 24th for Part 2 of The Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev! Once again, we want to make sure you know there’s some content that might be tricky. So be careful if sexual assault, domestic abuse, mental health issues, mental health shame, or eating disorders are triggering. We try to deal with the content as sensitively as possible and still manage to get some giggles in, but take care of yourselves nonetheless.

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Ep. 124 - The Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev (PART 1) Feb 17, 2020

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Happy Monday! We're recapping part one of The Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev! It's a second chance romance of two childhood sweethearts, set during a traditional Indian wedding! Ria and Vikram are a big, beautiful ANGST. Make sure to be careful if you find sexual assault, mental health issues/crises, mental health shaming, eating disorders, depression, suicide, or domestic abuse triggering.

Bonus Content: Melody hasn't seen Newsies, henna meanings, public butt fingering, *Bing Boong Bong* Coffee Cream with Erin, *Bing Boong Bong* Reality Check with Melody, and would Erin be a giant bitch to Ria IRL? Probs.

Lady Loves: Melody: Take care of your mental health. I faced my fears and talked to my GP about taking an SSRI and I'm in the process of finding a new therapist after mine retired. It's made a WORLD of difference!

Erin: Check out the facebook spinoff groups! There's one for crafting, one for The Bachelor, for RPGs, for Mental Health, for Health and Fitness, for Love Island, for cocktails and craft beers... tons!

Congratulations to Stephanie, Kate, and Rachel for their winning designs for our limited edition KissCon Merch! All proceeds will be going to All Hands and Hearts to benefit Puerto Rican disaster relief!

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Rohani R., you are descended from Hemera, the Greek personification of Day. You bring light and warmth to everyone you come in contact with. Your sun-shiny disposition and steadfastness give others the stability and comfort they need. But you’ve got bite, as well, just as the sun warms and nourishes, it has the ability to burn. And just as Day takes 12 hours to herself each night, you have the wisdom to give yourself what you need to stay balanced and happy.

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