Brazenlee Shadee
By Sharonda and Taima
Brazenlee ShadeeFeb 10, 2020
Fixation
Hi Shaders! We are fixated on Fixation by Nicole Whitfield. This is a psychological thriller that had us gagged. Find the book on Amazon via KU and it's available for purchase.
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🎶 music credit (Intro/Outro): Abstract World by Alexi Action from Pixabay (This track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5P9qYVx560dYQWLZz4cMa3?si=C_bYf7_JT-mQx9nQ1yHgIA).
E & J and Other Conversation
Hi, shaders! it's another episode of Brazenlee Shadee. We have the lovely WellReadPharmacist with us as we discuss E & J by Shon. We also discuss AI (artificial intelligence) in the bookish community.
🖋️ Show Notes: 0:00-0:36 into
0:40-28:54 Shon (📖)
28:55-47:01: ai and other book talk
47:03-47:49 end show
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🎶 music credit (Intro/Outro): Abstract World by Alexi Action from Pixabay (This track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5P9qYVx560dYQWLZz4cMa3?si=C_bYf7_JT-mQx9nQ1yHgIA)
Romancing the Blogger | A Conversation with OhNelReads
Welcome to 2024 shaders! It's another episode of Romancing The Blogger. This is where we spotlight readers in the bookish space. During this episode, we speak with Nel from OhNelReads. Tap In!
📖Book discussion picks up at 55:00; Reverie by J. Chary.
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🎶 music credit (Intro/Outro): Abstract World by Alexi Action from Pixabay (This track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5P9qYVx560dYQWLZz4cMa3?si=C_bYf7_JT-mQx9nQ1yHgIA)
Take it Off: A Novella
Welcome to Season 7 of Brazenlee Shadee Podcast. Its another year of talking books, random singing and of course, shenanigans.
During this episode, we are discussing author Ashley Nicole's newest release, Take it Off.
Tap In! 🎧 **This book is available via Amazon Kindle Unlimited & for purchase.
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🎶 music credit (Intro/Outro): Abstract World by Alexi Action from Pixabay (This track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5P9qYVx560dYQWLZz4cMa3?si=C_bYf7_JT-mQx9nQ1yHgIA)
Holiday HookUps | Sinnamon & Golds
Hi! Hello! Welcome to another episode of Brazenlee Shadee. We are discussing a couple of Thanksgiving inspired stories along with one Veteran's day book, sorry we late.
2:01 to 35:41 Eats for Free & A Perfect Stuffing 35:42 to 56:37 Sinnamons & Gold **All books are available via Amazon Kindle Unlimited & for purchase. 👉🏽 Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee.
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🎶 music credit (Intro/Outro): Abstract World by Alexi Action from Pixabay (This track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5P9qYVx560dYQWLZz4cMa3?si=C_bYf7_JT-mQx9nQ1yHgIA)
Romancing The Blogger | A Conversation with The Well Read Pharmacist
Welcome to another episode of Romancing The Blogger. Where we spotlight readers in the bookish space that we feel are deserving of recogoniztion for the specatuclar work they continue to put out into the world. During this episode, we speak with Aniya from The Well Read Pharmacist. Tap In!
Book discussion picks up at 51:40; Appointment Only by Tacarra
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Romancing The Blogger | A Conversation with Facts_From_Fiction
Hello! Hi!
Welcome to our new series, Romancing The Blogger. We will be spotlighting romance readers/reviewers/content creators in the bookish space who are deserving of recognition for the spectacular work they continue to put out into the community. The Keith Lee’s been here 😉. During this episode, we speak with Marlanna from @Facts_From_Fiction . Tap In!
📚Book discussion picks up at 41:00. I'd Rather Be With You by Kay Shanee.
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🎶 music credit (Intro/Outro): Abstract World by Alexi Action from Pixabay (This track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5P9qYVx560dYQWLZz4cMa3?si=C_bYf7_JT-mQx9nQ1yHgIA)
What Exactly IS soft Black Romance
There has been a rise of the term soft black romance in the Black reading space of late and yeah, what is it exactly? Taima and Sharonda have thoughts...per usual lols. Is this term another way of talking down on Urban romance and other aspects of Blackness or are the book girlies really trying to come up with another sub genre of romance? Well, we discuss it here.
👉🏾 Katrina Jackson newsletter post: The annoying hypocrisy of "struggle love"
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91’ Olivia | Sex and Rescue
Hi! Hello! Welcome to another episode of Brazenlee Shadee. This week, we discuss 91 by Alicia Weathers-Grey followed by Sex and Rescue by A. Blossom.
3:20 to 25:19 91
25:33 to 44:40 Sex and Rescue
**Both books are available via Amazon Kindle Unlimited & for purchase.
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🎶 music credit (Intro/Outro): Abstract World by Alexi Action from Pixabay (This track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5P9qYVx560dYQWLZz4cMa3?si=C_bYf7_JT-mQx9nQ1yHgIA)
The B in BIPOC is Always Silent
In Episode 7, we discuss BIPOC-ness, diversity and inclusion in the bookish space. After a recent book con, SteamyLit; there have been rumblings of folk not being as committed to "diversity" even though they are making their platforms the face of it. We also discuss the recent opening of The Ripped Bodice and their lack of Black romances in their new Brooklyn NY store.
We want to send a shout out to Fumni and The WellreadPharmacist for their tweets and Bookish AfroLatina on Instagram.
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music credit (Intro/Outro): Abstract World by Alexi Action from Pixabay (This track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5P9qYVx560dYQWLZz4cMa3?si=C_bYf7_JT-mQx9nQ1yHgIA)
Unhand Me | Porsha's Wolf
Hi! Hello! During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss Unhand Me by Grey Huffingon followed by Porsha's Wolf by Dria Andersen. And you know there is always bookish drama to be discussed.
1:35:22 Unhand Me
19:44:72 Porsha's Wolf
34:15:79 EssenceFest Looking a lil Shady in the Light
41:03:00 Let's Get The facts First
**Both Unhand Me and Porsha's Wolf are available via Amazon Kindle Unlimited & for purchase. Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee. Rate/Review us via Apple Itunes and Spotify. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - music credit (Intro/Outro): Abstract World by Alexi Action from Pixabay (This track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5P9qYVx560dYQWLZz4cMa3?si=C_bYf7_JT-mQx9nQ1yHgIA)
Mr Play for Keeps | Baecation
Hi! Hello! During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss Mr. Play for Keeps by Kimmie Farrell and Baecation by Tacarra.
2:26 Mr. Play for Keeps
21:08 Baecation
31:31 Facebook Groups
35:44 Niggas Writing Niggas That Ain't Never Write Niggas Before
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Somebody's Forever
Hi! Hello!
During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss Somebody's Forever by Robbie Renee. Where there are books, there shall be bulls**t. What would the community be without it, we talk about it all. Tap In! *Note: Sharonda’s mic echoes for a minute or so at the beginning; 2:55 to 3:59.
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**Somebody's Forever is available via Amazon Kindle Unlimited.
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Entanglements
Hi! Hello!
During this bonus episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss Entanglements by K.L. Hall. Of course, where there are books, there shall be bulls**t. What would the community be without drama, we talk about it. Tap In!
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Entanglements is available via Amazon Kindle Unlimited.
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Hostile Takeover
Hi! Hello! During this bonus episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss Hostile Takeover by Christina C Jones. First in the Blackwood Billions series, CCJ gave us a story we didn't know we needed. Tap In!
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The Build Up | King's Town Series
Hi! Hello! During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss The Build Up by Tati Richardson and King's Town Series by Shon. Of course, there will be book community tea. We ask and discuss are we down with Black content creators doing the bare minimum? Tap In!
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Back Like We Never Left
Hi! Hello! During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss...well; our return, latest book reads and of course book community tea. Tamia also has a lipstick recommendation for ya'll. Tap In!
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Issa Wrap 2022
During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia are winding down and wrapping up 2022.
We want to thank everyone who listened in as we discuss books and so much more. We hope to hear/see you all in 2023.
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Before I Let Go
During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia along with special guests, Annette and Candie discuss Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan.
We had a lot to talk about with what seems to be the most popular book in romance right now. Tap in for more!
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Somebody's Wife
During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss Somebody's Wife by Robbie Renee. Dr. Jemma Holiday and her husband are HBCU royalty, life is good or is it? Dr. Jemma would probably not agree and then walking in on campus is Dr. Ezekial Green and then Jemma's world really tilts. Tap into more as we discuss this highly recommended book.
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What's Up Witches! The Kastleton Sisters
During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss The Kastleton Sisters by Kyeate. This is a witchy Halloween novella. It's released today 10/20/22. Tap in for more!
We would also like to thank the author for providing us with an ARC and the opportunity to read. Thank you for trusting us with your work.
There is no bulls**t (book community tea) during this show.
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Demon's Dream
During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss the book that has the Black book community in a chokehold....literally. Demon's Dream is a book you need to be reading expeditiously! Tap in for our latest and of course, the shenanigans!
There is no bulls**t (book community tea) during this show.
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Luca | HotBox
During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuess Luca by Grey Huffington and Hotbox by Ashley Nicole.
Hotbox picks up at 24:00:806. There is no bulls**t (book community tea) during this show.
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Captivated by Danger
During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuess Captivated By Danger by Endyia Carter.
Book discussion ends at 1:02:00 and this is were the Bulls**t (book community tea) picks up.
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Ready | Double or Nothing
During this episode Sharonda and Taima discuss Ready by Alicia Weathers-Grey and Double or Nothing: A Souls Ties Short by Thee Tasha Marie.
Book discussion ends at and this is were the bulls**t (book community tea) picks up.
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We Could've Been
note: This episode is 2 hrs in length. The bulls**t part starts at 1:15:22.
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Let's Catch Up, June Wrap Up
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A Liberated Group Project
During this episode, Sharonda and Taima discuss two books! two ya'll. Those books are Liberated by Kimberly Brown and Group Project by Honesty Price.
*As always what we may or may not have enjoyed, we will always encourage readers to pick up books read/recommended on this podcast.
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To Her Rescue
During this episode Sharonda and Taima discuss To Her Rescue by Dria Andersen, a paranormal shifter romance.
Tap In!
*Sharonda was having mic issues. Please excuse the echo/garbled sound.
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Being a Black Romance Reviewer
During this episode Sharonda, Taima and their special guest Annette discuss being a Black romance reviewer in the book community. We dicuss the struggles of maintaining a thriving space as a critical book reviewer.
You can find Annette via Goodreads.
Tap In!
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I'll Come Back to You | Personal
During this episode, we're discussing:
I'll come back for You by Charish Reid, a spooky paranoramal read with romantic hook up between old friends.
Personal by Alexandria House, the third book in this authors St Louis Cyclones series.
Tap in!
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The Replacements
During this episode, we have guests! Join us as we discus Shae Sanders The Replacements, a book release January 0f 2022. This is a grumpy boss Black romance that has great topics of discussion and discuss we did. Tap In!
Find our guests via Instagram: @facts_from_fiction | @ariesreadtoo | @icandi27
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We're Back!
Season five of Brazenlee Shadee has arrived Baby! Sharonda and Taima are happy to be back to talk Books n Bullshit.
In this episode, we are simply catching you guys up on the happenings during our hiatus. We are talking: the books we read and...didn't, Black booktokers in February 2022 and a host of other mess. Tap in ya'll!
Author Interview | Alexandria House
Bad Santa | Pre Teen Wolf
Show Notes:
It's time for Christmas romances!
Book 1: Bad Santa by Kiru Taye (1:37 to 22:47)
Available: Amazon | Barnes&Noble
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Book 2: Pre-Teen Wolf by Lucy Eden (22:49 to 36:32)
Available: Amazon | Barnes&Noble
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Accountability or Bashing...
Pumpkin | Come To Dinner
Show Notes:
This episode kicks off our Thanksgiving reads for the year. With this Holiday comes family and dinner....then the drama.
The Books: Pumpkin by Megan Wade | Come To Dinner by Author Aseera
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Halloween Romances, Pt 2
Show Notes:
The Books: Trapped by Shae Sanders | Deja Boo by Kyeate | JACK: Halloween Monster Erotica by Layla Fae
The Bullshit: Hmmmm.....
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Halloween Romances, Pt 1
Show Notes:
The Books: Boo'ed Up by Danielle Allen | A Halloween Night Affair by Della Rae Britton | Fear & Other Love Languages by Aveda Vice
The Bullshit: So *some authors are still tagging their books under incorrect tags on Amazon.
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Author Interview | Brenda Jackson
Show Notes:
There is really nothing to say but tap in and listen to iconic romance author Brenda Jackson speak on her writing career, publishing and some of her most popular romance books and series.
The Books: Madaris series, The Westmorelands, The Outlaws and more.
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Our apologies for any audio issues during this episode.
The Perfect Flame | Sips Of Her
Show Notes:
The Books: The Perfect Flame by Indigio and Sips of Her by Karmen Lee
The Bullshit: When do you DNF an Author? and Name Dropping fellow readers in negative reviews (32:27)
*correction: character's name is West, not Miller.
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Author Interview | Shae Sanders
Free to Surrender
Hey Listeners! This episode is another... random bookish discussion. We also talk a bit about the latest book community drama and how we are both kind of feeling a disconnect to said book community. Click on the audio to see what we got into this time!
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Books Discussed:
She Said He's Just Friend
Hey Listeners! This episode is....random. Oh we are still talking books but decided not to hold ourselves to a theme this month. Click on the audio to see what we got into this time!
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Books Discussed:
Someone to Call my Lover by Bree Wright
Just A Friend by Ashley Nicole
You Caught Us Fumbling?
Hey Listeners! We're back with not just another sports romance bookish discussion. We also talk some random conversations (still bookish related) as well. Click on the audio for more details.
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Books in this episode (no particular order):
Here Comes The Sun by Bella Jay
Sand To the Beach by Shae Sanders
Holiday Hook Up series by Danielle Allen
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
Fangs with Benefits series by Aveda Vice
The Love Movement series by Marlee Rae
Can't Catch Me Fumbling
Hey Listeners! Join Sharonda and Taima as they talk Sports Romance this month. Click on the audio for more details. Books mentioned in this episode are linked below.
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Can't Catch Me By Alexandra Warren | Fumble Recovery by Rae Shawn
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Undeniable
Hey Listeners! Its another month. Join Sharonda and Taima as they discuss books on June's topic: interracial romance.
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The Books: Undeniable by Delaney Diamond | Being Cordial by Meka James | Reminiscing by Tierra Cox
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Author Interview | Mariah Kingsley
Hey Ya'll! It's our first author interview here at the podcast and during this episode we talk to author Mariah Kingsley. Click on the listen now button to here more.
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The Book: I Wish You Were
The Author: Mariah Kingsley - Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Amazon
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Ava Freeman's After Hour Series
Hey Ya'll! In todays episode we are discussing our first set of books for this months theme of Queer romance. Ava Freeman has several series available that are lesbian romance, check her out. Click the listen button to here our discussion.
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The books: After Hour Series
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Just Say Yes | Best Friends Twice The Benefits
Hey Ya'll! In this episode we discuss more poly romances. In this episode, we felt like one of the books wasn't exactly poly but click the play button to hear more.
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The books:
Best Friends With Twice the Benefits
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