Hey HBs! We're back with part 2 of BY THE HORNS by Ruby Dixon with Kristen and Hayley! When we ended our episode yesterday, Gwenna decided to get the upper hand back from Raptor with a sneaky midnight HJ. Weird choice, questionable consent from a bird’s eye view, but Sabrina, Hayley, and Kristen were ultimately ok with it. Meanwhile, Raptor still thinks she’s probably the thief and he hasn’t gotten any better at investigating... anything at all. We’re jumping in during a library study session right after that.

Lady Loves:

Hayley: Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. But watch out! It's addictive and expensive.

Kristen: Vote! In primaries! Make your voice heard! (Also Hayley wants to add supporting your local libraries!)

Sabrina: this recording! It's like a mini reunion and it's the best!

Also, if you want to hear about the first book in this series, listen to episodes 414 parts 1 & 2 about BULL MOON RISING, which we rereleased in January of this year (2026).

This Friday on PATREON, Sabrina is telling Mel about the Swanlea Sisters series by Sabrina Jeffries! That historical rabbit hole has been treating S real good.

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Hey HBs! It's part 1 of BY THE HORNS by Ruby Dixon! We're back in this minotaur grave robbing romance series, with a mystery to boot!

Here's the deal though: Mel was recently felled by a summer cold and the state of her voice was froggy… if we're being generous. Thankfully, Sabrina swooped in and scheduled a bunch of recordings with some bookish pals to give Mel and her ravished vocal chords a break. So, we’re still covering books in series we’ve recapped before, but the next couple of weeks will be with Sabrina and guests! Today we’ve got two friends and fellow HBs, from The Busy Romnivores podcast! TBR is on a hiatus right now, so this episode is like a mini reunion! Here are Sabrina, Kristen, and Hayley recapping BY THE HORNS by Ruby Dixon!

Also, if you want to hear about the first book in this series, listen to episodes 414 parts 1 & 2 about BULL MOON RISING, which we rereleased in January of this year (2026).

Bonus Content: Bull riding jokes, terrible investigations, the definitive definition of "Himbo," and so much more!

This Friday on PATREON, Sabrina is telling Mel about the Swanlea Sisters series by Sabrina Jeffries! That historical rabbit hole has been treating S real good.

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Credits:

Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz

Art: Author Kate Prior (her newest release MATED TO MY EX is out now!!)

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Hey HBs! We're back for part 2 of LADIES IN HATING by Alexandra Vasti! When we left you yesterday, these two beauties had just kissed for the first time and the very next morning they realized the housekeeper was missing and they were locked inside this haunted mansion. It’s time to escape. That’s where we’re jumping back in!

Lady Loves:

Mel: a newly-documented sperm whale birth! The whole matriarchy showed up, 11 whale doulas, to help this mama and baby thrive! Also, only 6 species in nature go through menopause; humans and 5 species of whales, including sperm whales! Because they're meant to be the wisdom-keepers! Also, go follow Dr. Krystal M Toney for amazing nature facts/analysis and Dr. Rand Wilson for psychology/nature therapy content!

Sabrina: hope. Because if history shows us anything, it's that people DO show up and fight for each other. Turns out, so do whales! BASICALLY people, at their core are good, and we can take a huge amount of hope from that.

This Friday on PATREON, Sabrina and Mel are talking about the sapphic fantasy novella Blessed by the Cupid Distribution System by Robin Jo Margaret! It is so cute and cozy and hot y’all.

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Credits:

Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz

Art: Author Kate Prior (her newest release MATED TO MY EX is out now!!)

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Hey HBs! We've got a sapphic historical for you! It's book 3 in the Belvoir Library series: LADIES IN HATING by (Queen) Alexandra Vasti! Georgiana is getting her HEA!

Bonus Content: Sabrina issues an apology, tons of cultures (before white/western colonizing ruined everything) had places, names, legitimate roles, and GODS for queer people of all types. From Female Husbandry to the Aztec gods, queer and trans and two spirit people have always been here. In pacific island cultures, trans people were seen as amazing counselors because they could relate to both genders. Also, go follow @theconsciouslee and @thestorytimeguy!

This Friday on PATREON, Sabrina and Mel are talking about the sapphic fantasy novella Blessed by the Cupid Distribution System by Robin Jo Margaret! It is so cute and cozy and hot y’all.

Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners.

Credits:

Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz

Art: Author Kate Prior (her newest release MATED TO MY EX is out now!!)

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Hey HBs! We're back with part 2 of SHE CAME FROM THE SWAMP by Darva Green in which we finally find out what's in the box!!! Spoiler alert: Mel loved it and Sabrina had reservations! Get stoked.

Lady Loves:

Mel picking up her kids on time after what can only be described as a cursed recording. Don't worry, all that was edited out! xoxo

This Friday on PATREON, Mel is telling y’all about books 4-6 in the Alpha Omega Hockey series by Marina Vivancos! They’re called BROKEN ICE and both parts of FULL BODY HIT. It’s 10 years into the future of the hockey league and the tropes in these books killed her dead!

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Credits:

Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz

Art: Author Kate Prior (her newest release MATED TO MY EX is out now!!)

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Hey HBs! Here's part 1 of our recap of SHE CAME FROM THE SWAMP (Twat) by Darva Green! Mel had some ISSUES while reading this and it had nothing to do with this very hot and sweet and good book. ENJOY!

Bonus Content: the larval behaviors of Red Lily Beetles (hork!) and all the revulsion that comes with, disclaimers!, Sabrina loved book, WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!, and so much more! Plus, you get to hear our episode safewords in action because S's doggos had tummy issues that Mel mostly edited out.

This Friday on PATREON, Mel is telling y’all about books 4-6 in the Alpha Omega Hockey series by Marina Vivancos! They’re called BROKEN ICE and both parts of FULL BODY HIT. It’s 10 years into the future of the hockey league and the tropes in these books killed her dead!

Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners.

Credits:

Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz

Art: Author Kate Prior (her newest release MATED TO MY EX is out now!!)

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Hey HBs! It's time for part 2 of A LADY FOR A DUKE by Alexis Hall!

When we ended our episode yesterday, Gracewood had just arrived in London declaring that his feelings haven’t changed, at which point Louisa jumps in with a very interesting suggestion. That’s where we start today.

Bonus Content: AmberGrease, an allowance of THAT DICK, and so much more!

Lady Loves:

Sabrina: watermelon! Cut yourself up some watermelon!

Frances: plushies! They're so comforting, especially in stressful times.

Mel: the Trans Relocation Project is a charity that helps imperiled trans people and families relocate to states that aren't targeting them. You can use their website to donate or request help. And Frances adds: Mermaids in the UK for trans and gender-diverse kids and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project which protects and supports gender expression regardless of race or income.

This Friday on PATREON, Sabrina is telling us all about The Lords series by Sabrina Jeffries and boy is this historical rabbit hole a deep one!

Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners.

Credits:

Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz

Art: Author Kate Prior (her newest release MATED TO MY EX is out now!!)

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Hey HBs! Frances is here to recap A LADY FOR A DUKE by Alexis Hall with us! It's such a beautiful book and Frances really held it down (or us up?) as our sturdiest third leg. This is Frances's favorite friends-to-lovers book! It features a trans woman and the haunted duke she grew up with. It's BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bonus Content: Mel and Sabrina are disasters (again), Frances is the GOAT (again), "SHAVE THEM!," claiming characters, an allowance of THAT DICK, doing things before you know they're your future Lady Hwife!!!!!!!!!, and so much more.

Lady Loves:

Sabrina: watermelon! Cut yourself up some watermelon!

Frances: plushies! They're so comforting, especially in stressful times.

Mel: the Trans Relocation Project is a charity that helps imperiled trans people and families relocate to states that aren't targeting them. You can use their website to donate or request help. And Frances adds: Mermaids in the UK for trans and gender-diverse kids and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project which protects and supports gender expression regardless of race or income.

This Friday on PATREON, Sabrina is telling us all about The Lords series by Sabrina Jeffries and boy is this historical rabbit hole a deep one!

Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners.

Credits:

Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz

Art: Author Kate Prior (her newest release MATED TO MY EX is out now!!)

Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail

Follow our socials:

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Facebook group: the Heaving Bosoms Geriatric Friendship Cult

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