Where books n shenanigans reside. If you’re a fan of chopping it up with your girlfriends while engaging in real, raw & raunchy conversations, then Brazenlee Shadee is the podcast for you. Join romance bloggers Sharonda Isadora and Taima aka Shades N Pages for bi-weekly episodes as they discuss romance and books. From special guests and book communitea, these ladies take you on a wild ride while feeding their hunger for all things books. Be sure to follow the show on Instagram, Threads, and ...
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🗒️ Hi Shaders! We are discussing Better with You by Tina Mechelle. Shaders, we tried but we couldn't enjoy this book. You can tap into the show for more. If you're so interested, you can find the book on Amazon via KU and it's available for purchase. 👉🏾 Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter, Threads and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee. 👉…
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🗒️ Hi Shaders! Tap in as we discuss the first two books in the Martin Brother series by Nina High. We also have another book n bullshit conversation with the latest community tea. Find the book on Amazon via KU and it's available for purchase. 👉🏾 Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter, Threads and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee. 👉🏾 You c…
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🗒️ Hi Shaders! Tap in as we talk about our latest read, Overtake by Lucille Lillian. We're talking about a Black formula One driver... Find the book on Amazon via KU and it's available for purchase. 👉🏾 Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter, Threads and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee.👉🏾 You can leave a rating/review for our show via your…
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Show Notes 🗒️: Hi Shaders! Tap In as we talk about our latest read. If you're a fan of hockey players (former) and big girl representation, then listen in. Find the book on Amazon via KU and it's available for purchase. 👉🏾 Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee. 👉🏾 You can leave a rating/review for our …
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Show Notes: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. 👉🏾 Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee.👉🏾 You can leave a rating/review for our show via Apple iTunes and Spotify…
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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 👉🏾 You can find AND follow the WellReadPha…
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Romancing the Blogger | A Conversation with OhNelReads
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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. 👉🏾 You can find AND follow OhNelReads via Instagram and TikTok. 👉🏾 Follow the podcast via our soci…
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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. 👉🏽 Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twi…
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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 so…
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Romancing The Blogger | A Conversation with The Well Read Pharmacist
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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 Taca…
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Romancing The Blogger | A Conversation with Facts_From_Fiction
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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 …
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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…
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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. 👉🏽 Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleesh…
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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 n…
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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 …
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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 Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee.Rate/Review us vi…
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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. Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter an…
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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! Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee.Rate/Review us via Apple Itunes and Spotify.…
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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! Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee.Rate/Review us via Apple Itunes and Spotify. ***********************…
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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! Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee.Rate/Re…
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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! Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee.Rate/Review us via Apple Itunes and Spotify. ******************************…
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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. ********************************** Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram and Twitter @brazenleeshadee.…
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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! ********************************** Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram and Twitter @brazenleeshadee.…
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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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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) durin…
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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. *********************************************** Follow…
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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. *********************************************************** Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram and Twitter @brazenleeshadee.…
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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. *********************************************************** Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram and Twitter @brazenleeshadee.…
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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. *********************************************************** Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram and Twitter @brazen…
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Hello listeners! oh today do we have a episode for you. We are joined by Annette (@ThatGirllShaun) and Candy (@tennei) as we discusss We Could've Been by Ladii Neesha. And of course, you know we could not end the episode without our bulls**t and Taima has something to get off her chest. note: This episode is 2 hrs in length. The bulls**t part start…
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During this episode, Sharonda and Taima are just shooting the s**t and wrapping up the month of June which was somewhat of a hiatus for us. Tap in and catch up on what we read. Taima tells us about her first bookish event; IndieLove 2022. And of course, a little bit of book community tea. ******************************Follow the podcast via our soc…
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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. ****************************** Follow the podcast via our socials; I…
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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. ****************************** Follow the podcast via our socials; Instagram and Twitter @brazenleeshadee
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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! ****************************** Follow the podcast via our socials; Instagram and Twitter @b…
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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! ******************** Follow the podcast via our socials, Instagram and Twitter: @brazenleeshadee…
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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 ******************** Follow the podcast via our so…
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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! Follow us on Instagram …
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Author Interview | Alexandria House
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Show Notes: During this episode, we talk to multi talented author Alexandria House: Website *************************+* Find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: brazenleeshadee@yahoo.com ************************+*
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Show Notes: It's time for Christmas romances! Book 1: Bad Santa by Kiru Taye (1:37 to 22:47) Available: Amazon | Barnes&Noble *************************+* Book 2: Pre-Teen Wolf by Lucy Eden (22:49 to 36:32) Available: Amazon | Barnes&Noble *************************+* Find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: brazenleeshadee@yahoo.com ****…
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Show Notes: During this episode, Sharonda and Taima discuss the latest internet book community drama. *************************+* Find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: brazenleeshadee@yahoo.com ************************+*
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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 *************************+* Find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: brazenleeshadee@yahoo.com ************************+*…
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Show Notes: The Books: Trapped by Shae Sanders | Deja Boo by Kyeate | JACK: Halloween Monster Erotica by Layla Fae The Bullshit: Hmmmm..... *************************+* Find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: brazenleeshadee@yahoo.com ************************+*
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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. *************************+* Find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: brazenleeshadee@yahoo.com *******…
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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. *************************+* Find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: b…
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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. *************************+* Contact us: brazenshadepod@gmail.com
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Show Notes: Author Shae Sanders talks her writing journey, her newest release Brand New which is part of her On the Clock series. Find Shae via her Website *************************+* Where to find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: brazenleeshadee@yahoo.com ************************+*
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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! *************************+* Where to find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: brazenl…
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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! *************************+* Where to find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: brazenleeshadee@yahoo.com ************************+* Books Discussed: A Time …
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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. *************************+* Where to find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: brazenleeshadee@yahoo.com ************************+* Books in this e…
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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. *************************+* Can't Catch Me By Alexandra Warren | Fumble Recovery by Rae Shawn *************************+* Where to find Us: Instagram | Twitter | Website | contact us: …
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