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Join CJ and Nicole as they review and examine Women’s Fiction.
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lighthearted romance
young adult
all forms of women's fiction
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Episode #3 I'm pining for you.

The Bombshell Book ReviewApr 16, 2021

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Episode #15 The library kiss

Episode #15 The library kiss

Join Nicole and CJ as they stroll through "The Heart of a Viscount" by Lisa Higgins.

Aug 13, 202134:07
Episode #14 Oh Aunt Margaret

Episode #14 Oh Aunt Margaret

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What's a girl to do when she's left orphaned and alone after her father's unexpected demise?

Miss Verity Weston imagined being whisked off to Bath and settling into a quiet life with her aunt, Lady Margaret. However, her father had other ideas.

Fearing his sister Margaret, being quite mad and well in her dotage, would set a poor example for Verity, her father did the unthinkable and left her the ward of Viscount Stanbury. Verity was smitten with the viscount as a young girl, but now he was practically a stranger.

Viscount Stanbury was a confirmed bachelor who lived his life at leisure until the unthinkable happened. But, as a gentleman, he was only as good as his word and after all, being honorable was not always easy. Suddenly Julian found himself in too deep, and Miss Verity Weston turned his life upside down. He either wanted to wring the chit's neck or kiss her senseless—depending on the moment.

Verity's exquisite beauty should make settling her with a respectable husband easy, even with a meager dowry. Yet nothing was simple with Verity or her maddening aunt, the eccentric Lady Margaret.

A love/hate relationship, burning chemistry, and a crazy countess collide in this humorous and cheeky Victorian Novella—a library, not bedroom romance.

By Lisa Higgins

Join Nicole and CJ as they review this new release and chat with the audience about how the characters interact with each other.

Jul 30, 202137:01
Episode #13 And so It ends

Episode #13 And so It ends

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Nicole and CJ will be reading the final chapters of Tracie Bannister's "Straight From The Hart"

Don't miss this action-packed episode as we say goodbye to this lovely book.

Jul 24, 202144:18
Episode #12 Jersey vs. Hollywood

Episode #12 Jersey vs. Hollywood

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July's Book Review is

Straight From The Hart by Tracie Bannister

Grab a copy of the book and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Hart.../dp/B09244ZGXN/ref

Having founded her own romance concierge business, Vanessa helps the couples of Los Angeles keep the spark alive by planning unique and unforgettable experiences guaranteed to make them fall even deeper in love. But playing Cupid doesn’t leave this boss lady any time to lock down her own happily ever after, or so she claims.

Vanessa is secretly nursing a broken heart from her last serious relationship, which ended badly, like donate everything he left at her apartment to Goodwill and refuse to ever speak his name again badly. When Vanessa’s ex, celebrity publicist Alex Farr, reappears in her life with an intriguing business proposition, she’d like to tell him where to stuff it, but . . .

Straight from the Hart is under attack by an unscrupulous former employee and getting the endorsement of Alex’s A-list client would prove Vanessa’s the best romance concierge in town. All she has to do is save the marriage of “It Couple” Jax and Jaz, which is teetering on the edge of a fault line thanks to his drunken indiscretion with a co-star, and get the twosome back on the red carpet in time for Jax’s film premiere.

If only Vanessa didn’t have to work side-by-side with the man she once adored and now wants to throttle. Jax and Jaz might be soulmates who deserve a second chance, but there’s no going back for her and Alex. They are done. Over. Finished. Kaput. Vanessa just has to keep telling herself that until she believes it.  

Follow Tracie:

Author Newsletter – The Banister Buzz  http://eepurl.com/by0VAv 

Blog  http://traciebanister.blogspot.com/

Twitter  https://twitter.com/traciebanister

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/tracie.banister

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/traciebanister/

Goodreads  https://www.goodreads.com/.../show/5448518.Tracie_Banister

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tracie-banister

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Jul 16, 202126:03
Episode #11 We are not wealthy women.

Episode #11 We are not wealthy women.

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July's Book Review is

Straight From The Hart by Tracie Bannister

Grab a copy of the book and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Hart.../dp/B09244ZGXN/ref

Having founded her own romance concierge business, Vanessa helps the couples of Los Angeles keep the spark alive by planning unique and unforgettable experiences guaranteed to make them fall even deeper in love. But playing Cupid doesn’t leave this boss lady any time to lock down her own happily ever after, or so she claims.

Vanessa is secretly nursing a broken heart from her last serious relationship, which ended badly, like donate everything he left at her apartment to Goodwill and refuse to ever speak his name again badly. When Vanessa’s ex, celebrity publicist Alex Farr, reappears in her life with an intriguing business proposition, she’d like to tell him where to stuff it, but . . .

Straight from the Hart is under attack by an unscrupulous former employee and getting the endorsement of Alex’s A-list client would prove Vanessa’s the best romance concierge in town. All she has to do is save the marriage of “It Couple” Jax and Jaz, which is teetering on the edge of a fault line thanks to his drunken indiscretion with a co-star, and get the twosome back on the red carpet in time for Jax’s film premiere.

If only Vanessa didn’t have to work side-by-side with the man she once adored and now wants to throttle. Jax and Jaz might be soulmates who deserve a second chance, but there’s no going back for her and Alex. They are done. Over. Finished. Kaput. Vanessa just has to keep telling herself that until she believes it.  

Follow Tracie:

Author Newsletter – The Banister Buzz  http://eepurl.com/by0VAv 

Blog  http://traciebanister.blogspot.com/

Twitter  https://twitter.com/traciebanister

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/tracie.banister

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/traciebanister/

Goodreads  https://www.goodreads.com/.../show/5448518.Tracie_Banister

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tracie-banister

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Jul 10, 202128:34
Episode #10 - Straight From The Hart

Episode #10 - Straight From The Hart

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July's Book Review is

Straight From The Hart by Tracie Banister

Grab a copy of the book and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Hart.../dp/B09244ZGXN/ref

Having founded her own romance concierge business, Vanessa helps the couples of Los Angeles keep the spark alive by planning unique and unforgettable experiences guaranteed to make them fall even deeper in love. But playing Cupid doesn’t leave this boss lady any time to lock down her own happily ever after, or so she claims.

Vanessa is secretly nursing a broken heart from her last serious relationship, which ended badly, like donate everything he left at her apartment to Goodwill and refuse to ever speak his name again badly. When Vanessa’s ex, celebrity publicist Alex Farr, reappears in her life with an intriguing business proposition, she’d like to tell him where to stuff it, but . . .

Straight from the Hart is under attack by an unscrupulous former employee and getting the endorsement of Alex’s A-list client would prove Vanessa’s the best romance concierge in town. All she has to do is save the marriage of “It Couple” Jax and Jaz, which is teetering on the edge of a fault line thanks to his drunken indiscretion with a co-star, and get the twosome back on the red carpet in time for Jax’s film premiere.

If only Vanessa didn’t have to work side-by-side with the man she once adored and now wants to throttle. Jax and Jaz might be soulmates who deserve a second chance, but there’s no going back for her and Alex. They are done. Over. Finished. Kaput. Vanessa just has to keep telling herself that until she believes it.  

Follow Tracie:

Author Newsletter – The Banister Buzz  http://eepurl.com/by0VAv 

Blog  http://traciebanister.blogspot.com/

Twitter  https://twitter.com/traciebanister

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/tracie.banister

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/traciebanister/

Goodreads  https://www.goodreads.com/.../show/5448518.Tracie_Banister

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tracie-banister


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Website: www.nic-lit.com/


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Jul 03, 202134:38
Episode #9 Monster-in-Laws and Best Friends Forever

Episode #9 Monster-in-Laws and Best Friends Forever

June's Book Review is

"Beyond The Pear Blossoms" by Shawna Rodrigues

Grab a copy of the book and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Pear.../dp/B08P3M5GQD/ref

Tori has kept men at a distance while pursuing her goals and has relished in the friendships she has built. Upon returning to Oregon after college, she quickly realizes the number of weddings and engagements are increasing around her. She trips over the roots of her small town as each relative only seems to care about the prospects in her dating life. By happenstance (or Fate?), she reconnects with an acquaintance and starts to see him in new ways. She quickly finds herself in a relationship with more depth and trust than she ever thought possible. Their connection is strong and deep, yet ends as quickly as it began.

Was it Tori? Was it him? Was it something they could figure out? Do the things she wants most in her life just not align? Isn't this relationship what Tori has been working towards her entire life? Tori looks to her closest friends who know her best to help her untangle these questions, even though the answers lie with her.

Beyond the Pear Blossoms is a deep exploration into the heart of the relationships we build, our competing desires, and the decisions we make. It’s a journey through the moments of being lost, a reminder of the places where we feel found, and ultimately what it takes to choose our way.

Follow Shawna:

https://www.amazon.com/Shawna-Rodrigues/e/B08Q68TCJJ/ref

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Facebook: @shawnaPDXBOS

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Website: www.nic-lit.com/

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Jun 25, 202132:21
Episode #8 Pear Blossoms and long distance relationships

Episode #8 Pear Blossoms and long distance relationships

June's Book Review is

"Beyond The Pear Blossoms" by Shawna Rodrigues

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Grab a copy of the book and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Pear.../dp/B08P3M5GQD/ref

Tori has kept men at a distance while pursuing her goals and has relished in the friendships she has built. Upon returning to Oregon after college, she quickly realizes the number of weddings and engagements is increasing around her. She trips over the roots of her small town as each relative only seems to care about the prospects in her dating life. By happenstance (or Fate?), she reconnects with an acquaintance and starts to see him in new ways. She quickly finds herself in a relationship with more depth and trust than she ever thought possible. Their connection is strong and deep, yet ends as quickly as it began.

Was it Tori? Was it him? Was it something they could figure out? Do the things she wants most in her life just not align? Isn't this relationship what Tori has been working towards her entire life? Tori looks to her closest friends who know her best to help her untangle these questions, even though the answers lie with her.

Beyond the Pear, Blossoms is a deep exploration into the heart of the relationships we build, our competing desires, and the decisions we make. It’s a journey through the moments of being lost, a reminder of the places where we feel found, and ultimately what it takes to choose our way.

Follow Shawna:

https://www.amazon.com/Shawna-Rodrigues/e/B08Q68TCJJ/ref

Instagram: @shawnastoryteller

Facebook: @shawnaPDXBOS

Follow Nicole Lynette Paquin:

Facebook: @sandiegowriter

Twitter: @PaquinAuthor

Website: www.nic-lit.com/

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Twitter: @cjiveslopez

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Jun 25, 202138:24
Episode #7 Write his name on the bottom of your foot.

Episode #7 Write his name on the bottom of your foot.

June's Book Review is

"Beyond The Pear Blossoms" by Shawna Rodrigues

www.theauthorsporch.com

Grab a copy of the book and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Pear.../dp/B08P3M5GQD/ref

Tori has kept men at a distance while pursuing her goals and has relished in the friendships she has built. Upon returning to Oregon after college, she quickly realizes the number of weddings and engagements is increasing around her. She trips over the roots of her small town as each relative only seems to care about the prospects in her dating life. By happenstance (or Fate?), she reconnects with an acquaintance and starts to see him in new ways. She quickly finds herself in a relationship with more depth and trust than she ever thought possible. Their connection is strong and deep, yet ends as quickly as it began.

Was it Tori? Was it him? Was it something they could figure out? Do the things she wants most in her life just not align? Isn't this relationship what Tori has been working towards her entire life? Tori looks to her closest friends who know her best to help her untangle these questions, even though the answers lie with her.

Beyond the Pear, Blossoms is a deep exploration into the heart of the relationships we build, our competing desires, and the decisions we make. It’s a journey through the moments of being lost, a reminder of the places where we feel found, and ultimately what it takes to choose our way.

Follow Shawna:

https://www.amazon.com/Shawna-Rodrigues/e/B08Q68TCJJ/ref

Instagram: @shawnastoryteller

Facebook: @shawnaPDXBOS

Follow Nicole Lynette Paquin:

Facebook: @sandiegowriter

Twitter: @PaquinAuthor

Website: www.nic-lit.com/

Follow CJ Ives Lopez:

Facebook: @authorcjiveslopez

Twitter: @cjiveslopez

Instagram: @cjiveslopez13

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Jun 25, 202143:48
Episode #6 Hot Flashes and Happy Endings

Episode #6 Hot Flashes and Happy Endings

May's Book Review is "The Shipping Heiress" by Lisa Higgins

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Grab a copy of the book and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Shipping-Heiress.../dp/B08D6PT9NT/ref

Follow Lisa:

amazon.com/author/ladylisaromance

Twitter: @melissa_h

Instagram: @ladylisa.romance

Facebook: @lisa.h.sparks.1 Lisa Higgins

Facebook: @ladylisaromance Lady Lisa Romance author

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Twitter: @PaquinAuthor

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May 28, 202134:45
Episode #5 Just a couple of girls woolgathering.

Episode #5 Just a couple of girls woolgathering.

May's Book Review is "The Shipping Heiress" by Lisa Higgins.

Each week Nicole and CJ will discuss this book and other literary works. 

Grab a copy of the book and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Shipping-Heiress.../dp/B08D6PT9NT/ref

Follow Lisa:

amazon.com/author/ladylisaromance

Twitter: @melissa_h

Instagram: @ladylisa.romance

Facebook: @lisa.h.sparks.1

Facebook: @ladylisaromance

www.twitter.com/mellisa_h

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Twitter: @PaquinAuthor

Website: www.nic-lit.com/

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May 23, 202136:37
Episode #4 When he's just not into you

Episode #4 When he's just not into you

Welcome to The Bombshell Book Review with Nicole Lynette Paquin and CJ Ives Lopez


Week Four in April

April's Book Review is "Swipe To Love" by Angelique 'Mostert' Bosman


Each Week Nicole and CJ will discuss this book and other literary works and points of discussion.


Grab a copy and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Swipe-Love.../dp/B08942TKNZ/ref


Follow Angelique:

Twitter: @AngAuthor

Instagram: @Ang_B_Author

Facebook: @angeliquebosmanauthor

Amazon.com/author/angb

Goodreads.com/ang_b

Website: www.angb.co.za


Follow Nicole:

Facebook: @sandiegowriter

Twitter: @PaquinAuthor

Website: www.nic-lit.com/


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Apr 23, 202141:41
Episode #3 I'm pining for you.

Episode #3 I'm pining for you.

Welcome to The Bombshell Book Review with Nicole Lynette Paquin and CJ Ives Lopez

Week Three in April


April's Book Review is "Swipe To Love" by Angelique 'Mostert' Bosman

Each Week Nicole and CJ will discuss this book and other literary works and points of discussion.


Grab a copy and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Swipe-Love.../dp/B08942TKNZ/ref


Follow Angelique:

Twitter: @AngAuthor

Instagram: @Ang_B_Author

Facebook: @angeliquebosmanauthor

Amazon.com/author/angb

Goodreads.com/ang_b

Website: www.angb.co.za


Follow Nicole:

Facebook: @sandiegowriter

Twitter: @PaquinAuthor

Website: www.nic-lit.com/


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Facebook: @authorcjiveslopez

Twitter: @cjiveslopez

Instagram: @cjiveslopez13

Website: www.theauthorsporch.com


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Apr 16, 202145:15
Episode #2 Blind dates

Episode #2 Blind dates

Welcome to The Bombshell Book Review with Nicole Lynette Paquin and CJ Ives Lopez Week Two in April


April's Book Review is "Swipe To Love" by Angelique 'Mostert' Bosman. Each Week Nicole and CJ will discuss this book and other literary 

works and points of discussion.


Grab a copy and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Swipe-Love.../dp/B08942TKNZ/ref


Follow Angelique:

Twitter: @AngAuthor

Instagram: @Ang_B_Author

Facebook: @angeliquebosmanauthor

Amazon.com/author/angb

Goodreads.com/ang_b

Website: www.angb.co.za


Follow Nicole:

Facebook: @sandiegowriter

Twitter: @PaquinAuthor

Website: www.nic-lit.com/


Follow CJ:

Facebook: @authorcjiveslopez

Twitter: @cjiveslopez

Instagram: @cjiveslopez13

Website: www.theauthorsporch.com


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Apr 14, 202135:52
Episode #1 Dating Online

Episode #1 Dating Online

Welcome to The Bombshell Book Review with Nicole Lynette Paquin and CJ Ives Lopez

April's Book Review is "Swipe To Love" by Angelique Bosman Author

Each Week Nicole and CJ will discuss this book and other literary 

works and points of discussion.


Grab a copy and read along:

https://www.amazon.com/Swipe-Love.../dp/B08942TKNZ/ref


Follow Angelique:

Twitter: @AngAuthor

Instagram: @Ang_B_Author

Facebook: @angeliquebosmanauthor

Amazon.com/author/angb

Goodreads.com/ang_b

Website: www.angb.co.za


Follow Nicole:

Facebook: @sandiegowriter

Twitter: @PaquinAuthor

Website: www.nic-lit.com/


Follow CJ:

Facebook: @authorcjiveslopez

Twitter: @cjiveslopez

Instagram: @cjiveslopez13

Website: www.theauthorsporch.com


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Facebook: @theauthorsporch

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Apr 03, 202139:06