Brazenlee Shadee
Episodes
It's Giving....Tropes!
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Shaders!In this episode, Sharonda and Taima dive into their favorite romance tropes, discussing their appeal. From age gaps to slow burns. They ...
Let People Read In Peace | Black Romance Edition
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Shaders!In this episode, Sharonda and Taima talk about the importance of reader preferences. They discuss the visibility of Black indie authors, ac...
Why The Fall Risk is a Must-Read
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Shaders!In this episode of Brazenlee Shadee, hosts Sharonda and Taima discuss their latest read, The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez. They share their ex...
In Conversation with NOËL STARK | Love, Camera, Action
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi ShadersIn this episode, we sit down with debut author Noel Stark to discuss her first release Love, Camera, Action. Per usual, we do things the Bra...
State of the Black Romance Union with Katrina Jackson
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Shaders! Today, Sharonda and Taima speak with Katrina Jackson, romance author, and historian, on the history of Black romance: its past, present...
Meant To Be Yours: A Review
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Tamia and Sharonda discuss "Meant to Be Yours" by Cyn. They carefully examine the connections between characters, bringing atten...
Back for the First Time
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Shaders! Welcome back to Brazenlee Shadee! We're back and ready to start with the shenanigans….again. *We start off briefly explaining a bit why ...
Better With You
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🗒️ 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 s...
Martin Brothers | Books 1-2
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🗒️ 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 conversa...
Overtake
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🗒️ 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 ...
My Curvy Rival: A Spicy Novella
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Fixation
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 v...
E & J and Other Conversation
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 disc...
Romancing the Blogger | A Conversation with OhNelReads
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2024 shaders! It's another episode of Romancing The Blogger. This is where we spotlight readers in the bookish space. During this episo...
Take it Off: A Novella
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 7 of Brazenlee Shadee Podcast. Its another year of talking books, random singing and of course, shenanigans. During this episode, ...
Holiday HookUps | Sinnamon & Golds
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! Hello! Welcome to another episode of Brazenlee Shadee. We are discussing a couple of Thanksgiving inspired stories along with one Veteran's ...
Romancing The Blogger | A Conversation with The Well Read Pharmacist
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Romancing The Blogger. Where we spotlight readers in the bookish space that we feel are deserving of recogoniztion for t...
Romancing The Blogger | A Conversation with Facts_From_Fiction
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! Hi! Welcome to our new series, Romancing The Blogger. We will be spotlighting romance readers/reviewers/content creators in the bookish space...
What Exactly IS soft Black Romance
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
91’ Olivia | Sex and Rescue
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The B in BIPOC is Always Silent
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Unhand Me | Porsha's Wolf
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Mr Play for Keeps | Baecation
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Somebody's Forever
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! Hello! During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss Somebody's Forever by Robbie Renee. Where there are books, there shall be bulls**t. W...
Entanglements
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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**...
Hostile Takeover
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! Hello! During this bonus episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss Hostile Takeover by Christina C Jones. First in the Blackwood Billions series, CCJ ga...
The Build Up | King's Town Series
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Back Like We Never Left
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
Issa Wrap 2022
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Before I Let Go
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Somebody's Wife
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
What's Up Witches! The Kastleton Sisters
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. &nb...
Demon's Dream
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ne...
Luca | HotBox
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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*...
Captivated by Danger
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bul...
Ready | Double or Nothing
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 discu...
We Could've Been
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Let's Catch Up, June Wrap Up
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Liberated Group Project
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.&...
To Her Rescue
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode Sharonda and Taima discuss To Her Rescue by Dria Andersen, a paranormal shifter romance. Tap In! *Sharonda was having ...
Being a Black Romance Reviewer
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode Sharonda, Taima and their special guest Annette discuss being a Black romance reviewer in the book community. We dicuss the strugg...
I'll Come Back to You | Personal
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.&nb...
The Replacements
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
We're Back!
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 cat...
Author Interview | Alexandria House
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: During this episode, we talk to multi talented author Alexandria House: Website *************************+* Find Us: Instagram | Twi...
Bad Santa | Pre Teen Wolf
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: It's time for Christmas romances! Book 1: Bad Santa by Kiru Taye (1:37 to 22:47) Available: Amazon | Barnes&Noble ********...
Accountability or Bashing...
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: During this episode, Sharonda and Taima discuss the latest internet book community drama. *************************+* Find Us: Insta...
Pumpkin | Come To Dinner
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: This episode kicks off our Thanksgiving reads for the year. With this Holiday comes family and dinner....then the drama. ...
Halloween Romances, Pt 2
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: The Books: Trapped by Shae Sanders | Deja Boo by Kyeate | JACK: Halloween Monster Erotica by Layla Fae The Bullshit: Hmmmm........
Halloween Romances, Pt 1
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: The Books: Boo'ed Up by Danielle Allen | A Halloween Night Affair by Della Rae Britton | Fear & Other Love Languages by Aveda Vi...
Author Interview | Brenda Jackson
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
The Perfect Flame | Sips Of Her
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fello...
Author Interview | Shae Sanders
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: Author Shae Sanders talks her writing journey, her newest release Brand New which is part of her On the Clock series. Find Sha...
Free to Surrender
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
She Said He's Just Friend
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
You Caught Us Fumbling?
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Listeners! We're back with not just another sports romance bookish discussion. We also talk some random conversations (still bookish related) as w...
Can't Catch Me Fumbling
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
Undeniable
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Listeners! Its another month. Join Sharonda and Taima as they discuss books on June's topic: interracial romance. ************************+*...
Author Interview | Mariah Kingsley
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 no...
Ava Freeman's After Hour Series
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Just Say Yes | Best Friends Twice The Benefits
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 pla...
From Scratch | The Nanny
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Ya'll! In this episode we discuss From Scratch and The Nanny. Both are polyamory romances which will be this months focus. Click the play button t...
Older Women Enjoying Younger Men
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Ya'll! Taima & Sharonda discuss more age gap romances. This time, we're talking more on older Black women enjoying their p*ssies! with who? yo...
Age Is No Bother
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Listeners! On this episode of Brazenlee Shadee, Tamia and Sharonda discuss the first and second books in Emem Bassey's Age Is No Bother series. Th...
Big Dick Energy
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sharonda & Taima talk The Red Room by India Norfleet and BigDickEnergy.com by Genesis Woods. We also briefly discuss how we felt about BHM this ye...
Cruising To Love
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss the Luminous Cruise Chronicles, an eight book series which covers love & quarantine....on a cruise ship. *************...
Exotic Love | No Fraternizing
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk Exotic Love & No Fraternizing. As usual, we have our ups and downs with both books. Both books had the presence of a strong fem...
Let Us Reintroduce Ourselves
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Ya'll! Welcome to a new season! We have some thangs planned...but...before we get into all of that, we would like to formally introduce ourselves ...
Ya Filthy Animals, Christmas Reads
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode isn't as "wild" as our usual but.... Christmas is over, here's what we read, the year 2020 was a complete and utter f**...
When the Loving is Good
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh hey Babes! In this episode of Moaning Mondays, Sharonda & Taima are always talking shit but when the loving is good in these books! we sing our...
Erotica??? We Were Confusion
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Show #1: Taima and Sharonda talk a couple of books that were erotic in nature...but we had some issues. Listen in! *****************************...
A Halloween Round Up
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sharonda and Taima discuss our spooky and not so spooky reads for 2020. And of course, other discussions as well. ************************...
Seasoned Romance, We Would Like to See More
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Babes! Myself and Taima from ShadenPages have another conversation during this episode on seasoned romance. We discuss the sub-genre and what we w...
Naughty Girl
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Moaning Mondays, Taima from shadenpages joins in on the conversation. We will discuss the first book in Deep's Kya Chronicles. ...
Quitting Time | Tease
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm discussing two erotic shorts: Quitting Time by Ashley Nicole Tease (Sweet Spot Shorts) by Aja * * Contact Me: @ [email protected]
The Roommate | Birthday Sex
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Romance books with "bite". Books talked about in this episode: The Roommate by Brandy Bush Birthday Sex: A Sexy Short by Te Russ * * Contact...