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Season 3 Bonus Episode: Our Not So Drunkest Episode

March 24, 2026

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Bonus Episode: We Tried to Get Drunk. Weโ€™re Just Too Professional.

Two Wisconsin bookish biddies set out to record their โ€œdrunkest episode ever.โ€
What happened instead? Competitive drinking stamina, chaotic games and way too much honesty.

This bonus episode skips the book review and goes full chaos mode:

๐Ÿธ Co-Host Compatibility Challenge โ€“ We test how well we really know each other (spoiler: not as well as we thought). Fated mates are slandered. Dirk Ramsey is ghosted. Jamie Fraser is defended.
๐ŸŽฒ Cocktail Confessional (Truth or Drink with Dice) โ€“ We revisit the cringiest lines weโ€™ve ever read on mic (looking at you, Bertrice), confess which episodes weโ€™d delete from existence (Season 1 Episode 3), and admit which covers weโ€™re too embarrassed to read poolside.
๐Ÿ“š Romance Mad Libs Chaos โ€“ Featuring a crunchy elbow, a Furby, a tardigrade (??), and possibly the least sexy basement encounter in literary history.
๐Ÿ“– Am I Drunk or Is This Real? โ€“ Necromancer cinnamon rolls? Real. Billionaire beekeeper with weaponized pheromones? Absolutely not.

We debate overrated tropes (fated mates is on thin ice), morally gray demons, stepbrother scandal, and the fine line between โ€œpassionate critiqueโ€ and โ€œwhat the f*ck, Bertrice.โ€

Did we get as drunk as we promised?
No. Because apparently being professional Wisconsin drinkers is both a strength and a curse.

But we did spill secrets, call out bad behavior and prove once again romance novels deserve both reverence and roasting.

Grab a drink (or three) and join us for the chaos.

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Romance on the Rocks is a podcast featuring Meghan Leigh & Nicole Danielle โ€” bookish biddies who imbibe and share their latest romance novel reads.

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Neither did Nicole.
A romance novel reference sent Nicole down a research rabbit hole that uncovered five different erotic blueprints and sparked one of the more unexpected conversations from Season 3 Episode 13.
Are you energetic, sensual, sexual, kinky or a shapeshifter?
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Season 3 Episode 13: Gettin' Wood in the Great Outdoors is available now.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode13/
#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceBooks #BookPodcast #Bookstagram #RomanceReaders
We had fun checking out @thestorycellar_wi this mo We had fun checking out @thestorycellar_wi this morning. A nice selection (of course we each nabbed a romance novel!) and cute merch! We also loved the little reading book for kiddos!
๐Ÿ“š Book Review: Southern Seducer by Jessica Peterso ๐Ÿ“š Book Review: Southern Seducer by Jessica Peterson
Nicole's latest review features:
โค๏ธ Friends to lovers
๐Ÿ”๏ธ Blue Ridge Mountain setting
๐Ÿˆ Retired NFL player (GO, PACK, GO!)
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Single mom heroine
๐Ÿง  Honest mental health representation
What started as a mountain romance turned into a story that hit Nicole right in the feels with its thoughtful exploration of postpartum depression, friendship, family and healing.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spice Level: Jalapeรฑo
โญ๏ธ Rating: 4/5 Stars
Read the full review:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/southern-seducer/
#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceBooks #BookReview #JessicaPeterson #RomanceReaders
๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒฒ READ ALONG WITH US ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ“š Our June Great Outdoors t ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒฒ READ ALONG WITH US ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ“š
Our June Great Outdoors theme continues on June 23 and we've got two more romance novels heading your way!
๐Ÿ“– Meghan is reading Wood You Marry Me? by Daphne Elliott
๐Ÿ“– Nicole is reading The Catch by Amy Lea
Expect lumberjacks, lobster fishermen, outdoor adventures, small-town charm and plenty of reasons to swoon.
Want to join the conversation? Grab a copy, start reading and listen along when Season 3 Episode 13 drops on June 23.
Have you read either of these books? Let us know in the comments!
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Romance on the Rocks
๐Ÿน Romance novels paired with themed beverages
โค๏ธ "That doesn't make you a bad mother. It just ma โค๏ธ "That doesn't make you a bad mother. It just makes you honest."
One of the most meaningful conversations from Season 3 Episode 12 came from a discussion about motherhood, expectations and giving ourselves permission to admit when things are hard.
Because sometimes surviving is enough.
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Listen June 9:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode12/
#Motherhood #RomanceOnTheRocks #BookPodcast #MomLife #RomanceReaders
๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿ“š NEW EPISODE ALERT ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”๏ธ Season 3 Episode 12: Ain ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿ“š NEW EPISODE ALERT ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”๏ธ
Season 3 Episode 12: Ain't No Mountain High Enough is now live!
This week, Nicole and Meghan head into the Great Outdoors with:
โ›ฐ๏ธ Highest Point by Kels and Denise Stone
๐ŸŒฒ Southern Seducer by Jessica Peterson
Inside this episode:
โค๏ธ Grumpy/sunshine romance
โค๏ธ Friends-to-lovers romance
โค๏ธ Outdoor adventure and mountain settings
โค๏ธ Honest conversations about motherhood and postpartum depression
โค๏ธ Daddy Montgomery makes an unexpected return
โค๏ธ Prince Albert piercing research nobody asked for
โค๏ธ A debate about the most expensive adult films ever made
โค๏ธ The ongoing saga of Nicole's rogue breast liner
Basically, it's everything you've come to expect from Romance on the Rocks.
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode12/
#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceBooks #BookPodcast #Bookstagram #RomanceReaders
๐Ÿ˜‚ Every friend group has that one story. For Megha ๐Ÿ˜‚ Every friend group has that one story.
For Meghan, it's the story of "Porn Tuesdays" in her college dorm.
Picture:
๐Ÿ A bowl of spaghetti
๐ŸŽฌ A group of college students
And somehow this all came up while discussing romance novels.
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Season 3 Episode 12: Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Listen now:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode12/
#RomanceOnTheRocks #BookPodcast #CollegeStories #Bookstagram #RomanceReaders
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Nicole thought Meghan was complimenting her boobs.
Meghan was actually trying to warn her that a glowing white breast liner was escaping into the wild on a crowded dance floor.
Communication is important.
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Season 3 Episode 12: Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Listen June 9:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode12/
#RomanceOnTheRocks #BookPodcast #FriendshipStories #Bookstagram #RomanceReaders
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For newer listeners wondering why Nicole and Meghan keep mentioning "Daddy Montgomery"...
It all goes back to a romance novel from Season 1 that featured one of the most unintentionally hilarious CPR scenes we've ever encountered.
And yes, three seasons later we're still talking about it.
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Season 3 Episode 12: Ain't No Mountain High Enough drops June 9.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode12/
#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceBooks #BookPodcast #RomanceReaders #Bookstagram
๐Ÿšฉ Romance hero or immediate restraining order? ๐Ÿšฉ N ๐Ÿšฉ Romance hero or immediate restraining order? ๐Ÿšฉ
Next week's books gave Nicole and Meghan a CPR scene that instantly fed into one of their longest running jokes.
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Season 3 Episode 12: Ain't No Mountain High Enough
๐Ÿ“… June 9
Stream anywhere podcasts are available or visit:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode12/ on release day.
#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceBooks #BookPodcast #RomanceReaders #Bookstagram
๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ“š JUNE PODCAST CALENDAR ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒฒ The Great Outdoors ha ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ“š JUNE PODCAST CALENDAR ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒฒ

The Great Outdoors has arrived at Romance on the Rocks!

This month, Nicole and Meghan are heading into the mountains, the forests and the wilderness with four romance novels full of adventure, emotional growth and a delightful number of wood-related jokes.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ June 9
Season 3 Episode 12: Ain't No Mountain High Enough

๐Ÿ“– Highest Point by Kels and Denise Stone
๐Ÿ“– Southern Seducer by Jessica Peterson

โ›ฐ๏ธ Alaska
โ›ฐ๏ธ Blue Ridge Mountains
โ›ฐ๏ธ Grumpy sunshine
โ›ฐ๏ธ Friends to lovers

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ June 23
Season 3 Episode 13: Gettin' Wood in the Great Outdoors

๐Ÿ“– Wood You Marry Me? by Daphne Elliott
๐Ÿ“– The Catch by Amy Lea

๐ŸŒฒ Lumberjacks
๐ŸŒฒ Fake marriage
๐ŸŒฒ Lobster fishermen
๐ŸŒฒ Small-town romance

Grab your hiking boots, your favorite beverage and your ever-growing TBR pile because June is shaping up to be an adventure.

Which book are you most excited to read with us?

#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceBooks #BookPodcast #RomanceReaders #Bookstagram
๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”– Calling all romance readers! ๐Ÿ”–๐Ÿ“š Need a bookmark ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”– Calling all romance readers! ๐Ÿ”–๐Ÿ“š
Need a bookmark that's a little more fun than a random receipt?
This Romance on the Rocks blog post by Meghan features creative bookmark ideas inspired by books, reading and romance novels.
Whether you're a dedicated book dragon, an audiobook listener who occasionally reads a physical copy or someone whose TBR pile has become sentient, there's a bookmark idea for you.
Read the full post:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/bookmark-this-blog/
#RomanceBooks #Bookstagram #Bookmarks #ReadingLife #RomanceReaders
โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿน Summer reading season is here! ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ“šโ˜€๏ธ Looking f โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿน Summer reading season is here! ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ“šโ˜€๏ธ
Looking for the perfect beach read AND the perfect cocktail to sip while reading it?
Nicole updated one of her top read summer blog posts featuring:
โœจ 7 romance novels
โœจ 7 cocktail pairings
โœจ Plenty of beach vibes, swoons and summer fun
Whether you're headed to the beach, the pool or just your backyard hammock, there's a book-and-drink pairing waiting for you.
From sparkling spritzes to tropical cocktails, these pairings are designed to make your summer reading even more delicious.
๐ŸŒด Read the full guide:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/summer-beach-reads-and-cocktails/
#SummerReading #BeachReads #RomanceBooks #Bookstagram #SummerCocktails
๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒฒ JUNE THEME MONTH: THE GREAT OUTDOORS ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ“š The boo ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒฒ JUNE THEME MONTH: THE GREAT OUTDOORS ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ“š
The bookish biddies are leaving the ballrooms and problematic dukes behind and heading outside for Juneโ€™s new theme month:
โœจ The Great Outdoors โœจ
For Season 3 Episode 12:
Nicole will be reading:
๐Ÿˆ Southern Seducer by Jessica Peterson
Meg will be reading:
โ›ฐ๏ธ Highest Point by Kels and Denise Stone
Expect mountain vibes, outdoor adventures, steamy romance and hopefully significantly fewer horrifying MMCs.
Read along with us before the episode drops in June!
#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceBooks #Bookstagram #ContemporaryRomance #ReadAlong
๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒถ๏ธ NEW BOOK REVIEW ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š Nicole finally read The Br ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒถ๏ธ NEW BOOK REVIEW ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š
Nicole finally read The Bride by Julie Garwood and honestly? She loved this one.
This Scottish historical romance delivered:
โš”๏ธ Marriage of convenience
โš”๏ธ Enemies to lovers
โš”๏ธ Murder mystery
โš”๏ธ Witty banter
โš”๏ธ A heroine with the WORST sense of direction
Nicole gave this one โญโญโญโญโญ and called it one of her favorite reads from the โ€œMothers of Romanceโ€ month on Romance on the Rocks.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spice Level: Jalapeรฑo
Read the full review:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/the-bride/
#HistoricalRomance #JulieGarwood #RomanceBooks #BookReview #RomanceReaders
๐Ÿท๐Ÿ“š PODCAST OUTTAKES ENERGY ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿท Nicole is over here ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ“š PODCAST OUTTAKES ENERGY ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿท
Nicole is over here shaking cocktails in a mason jar because itโ€™s been โ€œa hell of a day.โ€
Meanwhile, Meghan went to the thrift store for ONE wine glass and somehow left with:
โœจ two wine glasses
โœจ a cart of books
โœจ and only spent $2.36
As one does.
Season 3 Episode 11: Meg's Got a Mother of a Book is officially live. Get it wherever you stream your podcasts!
๐ŸŽง Listen now:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode11/
#RomanceOnTheRocks #Bookstagram #PodcastLife #RomanceReaders #ThriftStoreFinds
50 episodes. ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’• Today weโ€™re celebrating a HUGE mi 50 episodes. ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’•
Today weโ€™re celebrating a HUGE milestone โ€” Our 50th episode of Romance on the Rocks Podcast! What started as two friends talking about romance books and cocktails has grown into an amazing community of readers, listeners and fellow romance lovers. And weโ€™re so grateful for every single one of you.
From unforgettable book boyfriends to chaotic plot twists, spicy scenes, signature cocktails and all the laughs in between โ€ฆ thank you for being along for the ride. ๐Ÿ’‹๐Ÿธ
Whether youโ€™ve been here since Episode 1 or just recently found us, THANK YOU for listening, sharing, commenting and supporting this little podcast of ours.
Hereโ€™s to 50 episodes of romance and cocktails and many more to come. ๐Ÿฅ‚โœจ
Whatโ€™s been your favorite episode, book. or cocktail so far? Comment below!
#RomanceOnTheRocksPodcast #BookPodcast #RomanceBooks #50Episodes #Bookstagram
๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ™๏ธ NEW EPISODE DROP ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿ“š Season 3 Episode 11: Megโ€™ ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ™๏ธ NEW EPISODE DROP ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿ“š
Season 3 Episode 11: Megโ€™s Got a Mother of a Book is now live.
And friends โ€ฆ Meghan has THOUGHTS.
This week:
โš”๏ธ Nicole reviews The Bride by Julie Garwood
๐Ÿ”ฅ Meghan tackles The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
One book delivered:
โœจ Scottish Highlands
โœจ Murder mystery
โœจ Marriage of convenience
โœจ Five-star historical romance vibes
The other delivered:
๐Ÿšฉ Red flags
๐Ÿšฉ Rage
๐Ÿšฉ A full discussion about consent in vintage romance novels
๐Ÿšฉ Existential disappointment
This may be one of the most passionate Romance on the Rocks episodes yet.
๐ŸŽง Listen now:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode11/
#RomanceOnTheRocks #HistoricalRomance #BookPodcast #RomanceReaders
๐Ÿ“š READ ALONG WITH US ๐Ÿ“š The next Romance on the Roc ๐Ÿ“š READ ALONG WITH US ๐Ÿ“š
The next Romance on the Rocks episode drops May 26 and the bookish biddies are wrapping up our โ€œMothers of Romanceโ€ month with TWO iconic historical romances.
Nicole will be reading:
โš”๏ธ The Bride by Julie Garwood
Meghan will be reading:
๐Ÿ”ฅ The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
One of these books became an all-time favorite.
The other inspired absolute rage.
So naturally, this episode is going to be chaotic.
Grab your copies now and read along before Season 3 Episode 11 drops on May 26.
#RomanceOnTheRocks #HistoricalRomance #RomanceBooks #Bookstagram #ReadAlong
๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒถ๏ธ BOOK REVIEW DROP ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š Nicole revisited Until Yo ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒถ๏ธ BOOK REVIEW DROP ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š
Nicole revisited Until You by Judith McNaught for our โ€œMothers of Romanceโ€ month and WOW did this unlock some 1990s reading memories for her.
This historical romance includes:
โœจ Mistaken identity
โœจ Amnesia
โœจ London season drama
โœจ Slow burn tension
โœจ One VERY frustrating aristocratic man
Nicole genuinely enjoys Judith McNaughtโ€™s writing style and loved Sheridan as a heroineโ€ฆ but Stephen Westmoreland spent most of this book making her want to throw him directly into the Thames.
Still, thereโ€™s a reason McNaught became such a foundational romance author and revisiting this one was a fascinating experience.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spice Level: Jalapeรฑo
Read the full review at https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/until-you/
#RomanceBooks #HistoricalRomance #BookReview #JudithMcNaught #RomanceReaders #Bookstagram
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