Boozy Bookgasms

HallowPeen by Holly Wilde Join cousins Jen, Kim, and Lynn for this special edition as they gourdge on this spicy and sticky  Halloween tale where inanimate objects go bump—and grind—in the night. It’s equal parts punny, spooky, and smutty.    Signature Cocktail: The Drunken Pumpkin Ingredients: 3 oz Whipped cream or marshmallow flavored Vodka  8 oz Pumpkin Spice Latte Whipped Cream Ground Cinnamon cup of ice Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice. Measure pumpkin spice latte and pour into shaker. Measure and add vodka. Put the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously until the shaker starts to frost. Pour into two glasses. Top with whipped cream (optional) (I used a spray can of whipped cream) Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of the whipped cream. Garnish each drink with a cinnamon stick, if you like.  You can substitute different vodkas if you don't have whipped. Also if you can't get Starbucks PSL you can use pumpkin spice coffee creamer or pumpkin ice cream. Both are decadent.  

Love on Ice by Ja Low Join the cousins for this heartfelt love story, where fake dating leads to real feelings and hockey meets heart. Not a hockey fan? Doesn't matter, most of the action takes place between the sheets not on the ice. Grab your "Hat Trick" cocktail and settle in for a fun, flirty discussion of Love on Ice and all the sparks that fly both on and off the rink!   Signature Cocktail: The Hat Trick This drink inspiration comes from the game itself. The idea of a "Hat Trick" in hockey is where a player scores three goals in one game. Although our characters "scored" way more than three times I think this one will be a winner for you too.  Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka  1 oz cranberry juice 1 oz lime juice  ½ oz orange liqueur  Splash of club soda Ice red sugar for glass rim Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Prepare your highball glass by dipping the rim in water then placing the rim in red sugar. Strain the cocktail into your beautifully rimmed glass and add a splash of soda to give it some fizz.

Dark Notes by Pam Goodwin We needed a 4th cousin for this one! Pull up a bench, pour a drink and join us as we unpack Dark Notes. A story that gives a whole new meaning to hands on learning. It's forbidden, it's flawed and it might just hit a high note you didn't see coming. Signature Cocktail: Caged Heart With a mix of dark rum, blackberry liqueur, and a splash of danger, this drink is as intense as the story. One sip tangles you up in passion, secrets, and a melody that’ll leave you breathless. It's not just a drink, it's an experience. Cheers to the dark side! Ingredients: 2 oz dark rum 1 oz blackberry liqueur (such as Chambord) 1 oz fresh lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup (or to taste) Ice Fresh blackberries (for garnish) Lime wheel (for garnish)   In a cocktail shaker, combine dark rum, blackberry liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until that shit is nice and cold. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a few fresh blackberries and a lime wheel. Serve immediately and enjoy the dark, complex flavors as you dive into Dark Notes!  

The Protector by Jodi Ellen Malpas Trumpian father figure, super model nepo baby, British redneck and a naked treasure hunt with a picnic at the end. If you thought we were done there, think again! There are more side plots between these pages than garnishes in a bloody mary.  Signature Cocktail: The Spicey Independent Ingredients:  1 1/2 parts Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 1/2 part fresh lemon juice 3/4 part simple syrup 7 blackberries 7 fresh mint leaves 2-3 parts sparkling wine Muddle 6 blackberries and 6 mint leaves in a shaker with 1/4 part simple syrup. In the mixing glass, combine the bourbon, lemon juice and remaining simple syrup then add to the blackberries and mint leaves. Add ice and shake that baby up. Double strain into a Collins glass with fresh crushed ice. Top off with sparkling wine and garnish with your remaining mint leaf and blackberry. 

Chasing the Wild by Elliott Rose Hot secluded mountain men and enough sexual tension to explode... yes please! Join us as we discuss cowboy hats, the backseat of a pickup and one of the best reads this season.  Signature Cocktail: The Complex Cowboy Ingredients: Chocolate Whiskey, Bourbon, Orange Bitters, Chocolate Bitters, Orange slice for garnish.   Combine 1.5 oz chocolate whiskey, .75 oz of bourbon and 2 dashes of both orange and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass and add ice. Stir until well combined. Strain into a chocolate rimmed rocks glass with one large rock.  Garnish with a chocolate dipped orange peel.  This one should be enjoyed slowly making sure you take in every drop.

Kiss of the Irish by Lauren Hawkeye Who knew building confidence and finding the perfect guy meant dropping everything and heading to Ireland? From 'not my type' to 'let's go all night,' this one is quite a ride. Listen in as Jen, Lynn, and Kim discuss this cute Irish romance just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Signature Cocktail: Guinness Ingredients: A big tall glass of ice cold Guinness beer, don't make it hard! Go to the store and buy a Guinness beer and take a nice frosted glass and pour that baby slow and smooth, building it into the perfect drink for this Irish romance. Remember the head makes all the difference. 

Sugar Baby by Harley Madison Hey, school's expensive, and a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. Sometimes, the most educational experiences happen outside the classroom and in this case come with some pretty hot perks.    Signature Cocktail: Multiple Orgasm Ingredients: Vodka, Amaretto, Tia Maria, Half & Half In a cocktail shaker, add ice, 1/2 oz Vodka, 3/4 oz Amaretto and 3/4 oz Tia Maria and 2ct. Half & Half.  Shake until chilled and strain into a tall glass to serve. 

Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren   Let's leave HR out of this discussion today! Hang on to your panties ladies, we'll be covering an office romance with no shortage of scandalous scenes in small spaces!   Signature Cocktail: Silk Panty Dropper Ingredients: Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, Cherry for garnish   Pour 1.5 oz vodka, .5 oz of peach schnapps and 1 oz of cranberry juice into a mixing glass, stir, strain into a martini glass filled with crushed ice.  Garnish with a fresh cherry and enjoy.

Cupid's Mistake by Chantilly White Join Jen, Lynn and Kim and see if you can help us figure out exactly what Cupid's mistake was in this book. Hey, no slut shaming allowed!    Signature Cocktail: Cupids Arrow Ingredients: Vodka, Blood Orange Liqueur, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Chopped Berries (raspberries or strawberries) sugar, Sprite, Chocolate shavings for garnish In a cocktail shaker, add ice, 1.5 oz vodka, .75 oz blood orange liqueur, 1.5 oz orange juice, a splash of lemon juice and a teaspoon of sugar or sugar substitute. Shake vigorously. Wet and dip a glass rim in pink or red sugar crystals then fill with ice cubes. Pour shaken mixture over ice and add the Sprite. Drop berries in and stir to mix. For an extra bit of love, sprinkle the top with chocolate shavings prior to serving. 

Lights Out by Navessa Allen We're back baby! Jen, Lynn and Kim talk stalking, kitty cats and polite mafia good guys.  Signature Cocktail: The Fred Fizz Ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Orange Curacao, Lemonade, Shaved Ice.  Grab a tumbler and fill it 3/4ths of the way full with ice. Then measure out 2 ounces of your preferred bourbon or rye whiskey and pour it into the tumbler. Add 1.5 ounces of fresh squeezed lemon juice and 1/2 an ounce of simple syrup. Put your top on your tumbler and shake till it's ice cold and frost starts to form on the outside. In a tall glass add 1-2 scoops of shaved ice. Strain your shaken cocktail into the shaved ice. Float a layer of orange curacao on top. In a second glass add 4 - 6 ounces of lemonade. Pour your first glass into the second one. This step seems convoluted but the pouring the first mixture into the second is what creates the fizz part of the Fred Fizz. * Remember you can substitute other flavors for whiskey, simple syrup and even limeade for extra fun and a little variety. 

Join Jen and the Twin Sister fairy smut connoisseurs for another week in the land of fairy wine and large wing spans!    Cocktail: The Hello Feyre Darling Ingredients: 1 oz vodka, 1 oz lime juice, 2 oz Chambord Raspberry Liquor, 2 oz Sprite, drop of purple food coloring (so we can get the color of Rhysand's eyes). Mix and pour over ice!

Turn on the twinkle lights and pour yourself some Under the Mountain Jiggle Juice, we are kicking off our ACOTAR series!  Cocktail: Under the Mountain Jiggle Juice (Tamlin Namby Pamby) Ingredients: 2 oz Moscato, 1 oz Vodka, a splash of cranberry juice and iridescent cocktail sparkle. Mix and serve over ice! 

Join the ladies as they recap and review the bests and worsts of their Freshman Season. Find out who was the drunkest on each episode and what books surprised them the most.   Cocktail: The Last Word Ingredients: Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino liquor and lime juice. Add 3/4oz of all the ingredients to to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, strain into a beautiful martini glass and sip wildly!  For extra fun garnish with a curled lime peel.   

The hot tub is not the only thing steamy in this wild holiday romance. Whip up a cool batch of White Christmas Margaritas and hear what the cousins think of this hot reverse harem by Krista Wolf. The Christmas Toy  by Krista Wolf Signature Cocktail: White Christmas Margarita Ingredients: Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Sour Mix, Coconut Creme, Coconut flakes, Agave Syrup, Cranberries, Powdered Sugar, sprig of rosemary or lime slices (optional for extra holiday flare) First let's give the glass a wintery twist. Dip the rim of a 6-8oz glass in sweet agave nectar, then roll it in a bed of shredded coconut flakes. Now for the magic.  Combine 1oz each of tequila, triple sec, coconut creme and 2oz of lime sour mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Give it a good shake until it is frosty and cold. Strain the delicious mixture into your coconut rimmed glass and enjoy!  To make super festive, garnish with cranberries, a sprig of rosemary, small lime slice then dust with powdered sugar. Bam! Christmas in a glass. Enjoy. 

Share a cocktail with Santa's three favorite Ho's! The cousins recap Kati Wilde's lighthearted, steamy, insta-love Christmas Romance.   Secret Santa by Kati Wilde Signature Cocktail: Peppermint White Russian Ingredients: Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Heavy Cream, Peppermint Schnapps, Candy Cane for garnish Dampen the rim of a glass with a little peppermint schnapps and coat with crushed peppermints. Add ice and top with 2 oz Vodka, 1 oz of Coffee Liqueur, 1/2 oz of Peppermint Schnapps and 1 oz of Heavy Cream. Stir gently and garnish with a peppermint candy cane for a wonderfully decadent holiday treat. 

The ladies discuss another Sadie Kincaid masterpiece and dive into the world of mafia romance. Pour yourself a Negroni and join the fun!   Dante by Sadie Kincaid Signature Cocktail: Negroni Ingredients: Gin, Campari, Sweet Red Vermouth, with an Orange Peel garnish Stir 1 oz (1 part) Campari, 1 oz (1 part) Gin, 1 oz (1 part) Sweet red Vermouth into a glass over ice and garnish with an orange peel. 

Happy Bangsgiving everyone! The cousins recap this holiday Novella about a Thanksgiving adventure that promises to be an interesting discussion. The signature cocktail was extra strong for this one!   Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Erotic Romance by Hannah Murray Signature Cocktail: Thanksgiving Jungle Juice Ingredients: Red Wine, Ginger Ale, Cranberry Juice, Fireball, Whiskey, Frozen Cranberries, Orange, Apple (this is typically made in large batch so we have cut it in half to avoid you being super hammered during the show, drink responsibly!) In a large pitcher or punch bowl add 1 bottle of red wine, 2 cups of Ginger Ale, 1 1/2 cup of Cranberry Juice, 2tbs + 2tsp of Fireball, 2tbs + 2tsp of Whiskey, 1 cup of Frozen Cranberries stir together until well blended and then top off with Apple and Orange Slices for garnish. 

Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas Let's talk about banging some brothers, shall we? Because there are so many brothers, this is a supersized episode. Spoiler alert, Jen has opinions!   Signature Cocktail: Swamp Water Ingredients:  Dark Rum, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Midori Melon Liqueur and Mint Sprig for garnish   Combine 2 oz of Dark Rum, 1 oz Midori Melon Liqueur, 1/2 oz of Blue Curacao, 1 1/2 oz of pineapple juice, and 1/2 oz of lime juice in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a mason jar and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Yarrr! Join us as we recap Emily McIntire's dark fairy tale reimagining of Peter Pan. Kim leads this discussion and let's hope nobody ends up walking the plank! Hooked by Emily McIntire Signature Cocktail: Hooks Revenge Ingredients: Spiced Rum, Blood Orange Juice, Ginger Beer, Angostura Bitters, Orange Slice or Candied Ginger for garnish In a glass filled with ice add 2 oz Spiced Rum, 4 oz Blood Orange Juice and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters. Top with 3 oz of Ginger Beer and stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice or a candied ginger.

Pour yourself some champs and join the ladies for their first book review as they break down Sadie Kincaid's reverse harem, The Perfect Fit.    The Perfect Fit by Sadie Kincaid Signature Cocktail: Fucknugget Champagne Ingredients: Champagne, Grenadine. Cherry on top   Choose your favorite Champagne drop a splash of Grenadine and garnish with a bright red cherry on top.