Welcome back to Heaving Busoms, the podcast where two best friends stay connected through their love of romance, mutual support, and lady love.

Our Patreon shout out this week goes out to Mary F. Mary, you are one of the many descendants of the Hydra.

Like all quote unquote villains of history,

the Hydra story was told by the Victor

and omitted the Hydra's many wonderful qualities.

As a water dweller, the Hydra took many of her characteristics from her surroundings.

She was principled, but that didn't mean she couldn't adapt to a change in the flow.

She was highly emotionally intelligent and an empath, which is something you've channeled in your

existence.

So deep was her emotional intuition that she often needed time away in her cave to recharge after interactions with others.

More than anything, though, was her power of persistence and regeneration, which have both suited you well in your life.

When knocked down, you aren't one to stay down. What many don't know is that those powers didn't come from her poisonous blood or breath.

No, those are just a hallmark of her species.

Her powers of regeneration and persistence came from her loyal, abiding, and protective heart.

She could not leave those she loved to suffer alone, so she would reinvent herself at any attack

to ensure their safety and happiness.

You, Mary, have that same deep well of vigor and rejuvenation, and you use them well. This week we decided to root ourselves in the Christmas spirit by reading how the Duke stole Christmas,

an anthology featuring Tessa Dare, Sarah McClain, Sophie Jordan, and Joanna Schoop.

This episode, we cover Tessadare and Sophie Jordan stories.

Sarah McClain and Joanna Schoop's works will be available for patrons.

Whatever you celebrate, we hope the end of the Western calendar year treats you well,

that you and your, like the

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