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Episode Description:
It’s Christmas in July, and we’re embracing the holiday spirit … even if we’re sweating through our Santa hats.
In this bonus episode, Meghan reviews It’s a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer, a sapphic retelling of It’s a Wonderful Life featuring a trio of drag queens instead of Clarence, a charming small-town holiday festival and a sweet second-chance romance.
Nicole then reviews White Wedding by Carla Luna, a contemporary romance set in the Blackwood Cellars series. A disastrous blackmail scheme, a surprise reunion and one unforgettable chef make this emotional holiday romance an easy five-star read. Nicole also gives a shoutout to audiobook narrator Vanessa Vasquez for bringing every character to life.
Of course, we also sip some festive cocktails. Meghan puts her own spin on an It’s a Wonderful Life martini with Rumple Minze, Irish cream, coffee tequila liqueur and fresh coffee, while Nicole keeps things simple with a glass of wine inspired by her heroine’s winery roots.
Plus, we chat about surviving Christmas books during a summer heat wave, our excitement about becoming LoveLit Cruise representatives and a preview of our upcoming Arr-gust pirate romance month.
Books & Beverages for this Episode:
📚 Meghan: It’s a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer
🍸 Beverage: Meghan’s “It’s a Fabulous Life” Martini
📚 Nicole: White Wedding by Carla Luna
🍷 Beverage: Bota Box Sauvignon Blanc
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Podcast Credits:
Theme Music Created by Adam Wroblewski
Main Art by PersonalisePortrait
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