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A stack of books discovered by Nicole on our recent book hunting adventure.

On the Hunt

November 11, 2024

We explored everything from a flea market in Smithfield to a hidden gem of a bookstore in Clayton.  We definitely uncovered some great romance books that will definitely give us things to talk about in future episodes. 

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Autumn and Fall Cocktails for Sipping and Reading

Autumn Cocktails for Sippin’ & Readin’

November 8, 2024

As two bookish biddies who love to imbibe, we love a seasonal cocktail. So we’ve gathered up some fabulous fall drinkies to share with you for your next sip and read moment.

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Bonus Episode: On the Hunt

November 5, 2024

Ever stumble upon a hidden gem in the least expected place? Our latest escapade in North Carolina’s book-shopping scene took us from a chaotic flea market to the enchanting Pauper’s Books & More in Clayton.

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How We Rank the Spiciness of Our Romance Reads

November 3, 2024

In each of our regular podcast episodes for Romance on the Rocks, we give our books a Spicy Scoville Scale rating. This can help our fellow hopeless romantics and bookish biddies when choosing what romance novels to read. Do you like your books dark & steamy? Or do you prefer something a little more demure & tame with low heat? We’ve got you covered!

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Playing House

October 29, 2024

Meghan and I dive deep into the whimsical and unexpected twists in two classic romance novels.

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Episode 2: Playing House

October 29, 2024

Ever wonder what happens when an arrogant princess and a dashing U.S. Navy officer find themselves stranded near the Florida Keys? This episode of Romance on the Rocks uncovers the whimsical and unexpected twists in Jude Devereaux’s “The Princess.” Join us as we humorously critique key plot points — from Aria’s endeavors of becoming a 1940s housewife to the intriguing inclusion of the chemical element vanadium.

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7 Book Subscription Boxes for Romantic Reads

7 Book Subscription Boxes for Romantic Reads

October 25, 2024

While Meghan and I love the hunt of finding a fabulous romance book to read for our next podcast episode, we also appreciate the convenience that romance novel subscription box services offer. So we’ve put together a selection of romance book boxes for those of you who like that convenience too.

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Our Top 10 Lingerie Picks

Our Top 10 Lingerie Picks for a Romantic Read

October 18, 2024

There’s something lovely about donning a frothy, lacy nightie or slipping into a silky slip to lounge around and read in.

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The Power to Heal

October 15, 2024

We’re focusing on two romance novels featuring heroines with the ability to heal.  Our stories border on both whimsical and absurd but, as always, we’ve got cocktails in hand and are ready to discuss! 

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Episode 1: The Power To Heal

October 15, 2024

Meghan & Nicole dive into their first official books of the podcast:  Beauty Contest Nurse by Diana Douglas and The Viking’s Chosen by Quinn Loftis.  Both feature women who have the skills and talents to heal but each story has a very different romantic direction.  

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Romance on the Rocks Podcast Season 1 Episode 0 Introducing Romance on the Rocks

Episode 0: Introducing Romance on the Rocks

October 1, 2024

Ready to spice up your podcast playlist? Join Meghan Leigh and me, Nicole Danielle, for a tantalizing preview of “Romance on the Rocks,” where cocktails meet steamy romance novels in the most delightful way.

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The cohosts of Romance on the Rocks Podcast, Meghan Leigh and Nicole Danielle

Introducing Romance on the Rocks

September 17, 2024

Welcome to the enchanting world of “Romance on the Rocks,” a podcast where cocktails meet steamy romance novels — creating a delightful blend of giggles, gasps and heartwarming insights.

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Merry Christmas from Romance on the Rocks Podcast! Merry Christmas from Romance on the Rocks Podcast!
✨ 1,000 DOWNLOADS! ✨ Romance readers, this one’s ✨ 1,000 DOWNLOADS! ✨

Romance readers, this one’s for you 💕
Romance on the Rocks just hit 1,000 downloads, and we are beyond grateful for every listen, share, and recommendation to your book besties. Thank you for sipping cocktails with us, swooning over romance novels, and being part of this amazing community. 🍸📚

Here’s to more love stories, more drinks, and many more episodes ahead 🥂💖

#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceReaders #RomancePodcast #BookPodcast #PodcastMilestone #RomanceCommunity #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #BookishPodcast 🍸📖
✨ New on the blog! ✨ Nicole finally read Good Spir ✨ New on the blog! ✨
Nicole finally read Good Spirits by B.K. Borison for our holiday episode of Romance on the Rocks Podcast … and y’all — A Christmas Carol but make it horny? With an Irish ghost MMC who loves Hot Tamales? She was giggling, swooning and occasionally yelling “SIR PLEASE.”
If you love paranormal rom-coms, chaotic holiday magic or just need a festive laugh, this one’s for you.
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/good-spirits/
🎙️ Episode: Season 2 Episode 28 — A Spirited Christmas
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season2-episode28/
#GoodSpirits #BKBorison #RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceBooks #HolidayRomance #Bookstagram #RomComReads #ParanormalRomance #ChristmasBooks @authorbkborison
Joy, outrage and candy cane cocktails. We review a Joy, outrage and candy cane cocktails. We review a paranormal holiday rom-com and a “family friendly” small-town romance with messy morals. Come for the laughs, stay for the hot takes. Hit play wherever you stream your podcasts the drop your spiciest holiday recs!
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season2-episode28/
He did what in the bedroom?! We unpack a horny Chr He did what in the bedroom?! We unpack a horny Christmas Carol, tourist name-dropping, and why apologies matter more than perfect endings on our latest episode that airs tomorrow. Press play, then weigh in:  what’s your romance dealbreaker?
Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Nicole shares Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Nicole shares the synopsis for her book choice for Season 2 Episode 28: A Spirited Christmas. She's reading Good Spirits by B.K. Borison (and admits she strayed from the book she was supposed to read for the episode because she couldn't resist this one). The episode drops Tuesday!
#christmasromance @authorbkborison #holidayromance #ghostofchristmaspast
Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Meghan shares Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Meghan shares the synopsis for her book choice for Season 2 Episode 28: A Spirited Christmas. She's reading A Christmas Kind of Perfect by Christine Schimpf. The episode drops Tuesday!
#christmasromance #holidayromance #wisconsinromancewriter
Holiday romance with a ghost who knits and a small Holiday romance with a ghost who knits and a small-town love triangle? We laugh, rant and debate slow burns, cheating,and forgiveness. Hear our spicy take on Good Spirits and A Christmas Kind of Perfect this Tuesday when Season 2 Episode 28: A Spirited Christmas drops!
Cocktail night, upgraded. 🍸✨ Nicole updated one of Cocktail night, upgraded. 🍸✨
Nicole updated one of our most-loved blog posts and compared 7 different cocktail subscription boxes — including alcoholic and zero-proof options, across a range of budgets. Whether you’re shopping for a gift, planning cozy nights at home, or exploring sober-curious sipping, there’s something in this list for you.
👉 Read the full comparison on the blog and find your perfect pour.
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/7cocktailboxes/
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✨ Holiday cocktail season is officially here ✨ Las ✨ Holiday cocktail season is officially here ✨
Last year we rounded up some of our favorite festive drinks — perfect for reading, hosting or sipping while avoiding your relatives. And honestly? The list still SLAPS. 🍸🎄
From a Spiced Cranberry Paloma to Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate, these cocktails will warm you up as you cozy in with your favorite holiday romance.
Check out the full roundup on the blog at https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/holidaycocktails2024/ and tell us:
What’s YOUR go-to holiday sip? 🍹📚
#holidaycocktails #romanceontherocks #bookishdrinks #holidayreads #festivedrinks #cocktailrecipes
Introducing our next books for Romance on the Rock Introducing our next books for Romance on the Rocks Podcast! Nicole is reading "Good Spirits" by BK Borison and Meghan is reading "A Christmas Kind of Perfect" by Christine Shimpf. 
Want to read along with us before the episode airs on Dec. 23rd? Here are your links:
"Good Spirits" from The Ripped Bodice -- https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/romanceontherockspodcast_26867/book/9780063430402
Good Spirits from Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4aa4rD3
Good Spirits for Audible -- https://amzn.to/4rnZAVd
Good Spirits from Libro.fm -- https://tidd.ly/4rhf11g
A Christmas Kind of Perfect from Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4a9begi
Eight nights. Childhood best friends. Habanero-lev Eight nights. Childhood best friends. Habanero-level spice.🔥
I just dropped my full review of Find Me by Liz Lincoln (originally Eight Naughty Nights), and y’all … the menorah isn’t the only thing getting lit. 😏✨
This Hanukkah romance brings real emotion, travel-girl chaos, Milwaukee charm, childhood best-friend tension, and some of the spiciest holiday scenes I’ve read all season. Yes, even that bar scene gets discussed. 👀
If you’re craving a quick, emotional, wildly steamy holiday read, check out my full review on the blog!
💙 https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/find-me/
#FindMe #LizLincoln #HolidayRomance #HanukkahRomance #BookReview #SpicyBooks #RomanceOnTheRocksPodcast
Craving holiday romance with real spice? We test a Craving holiday romance with real spice? We test a potato cocktail, roast continuity errors, and rave about a Hanukkah fling that actually sizzles. Add to your TBR and tell us:  team cozy or team spicy this season? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and weigh in!
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season2-episode27/
Foodies and romance fans, unite. From latkes to br Foodies and romance fans, unite. From latkes to brisket to cranberry cosmos, we taste and rate holiday love stories — plus one bathroom scene we’ll never unsee. What’s your ultimate festive trope: second chance or friends to lovers? Listen tomorrow when Season 2 Episode 27: A Whole Latke Love drops and let us know!
Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Nicole shares Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Nicole shares the synopsis for her
first holiday for our Hanukkah episode that drops Dec. 9th, Season 2 Episode 27: A Whole Latke Love. She's reading Find Me by Liz Lincoln. Be sure to tune in for her full review of the book!
#holidayromance #hanukkahromance @lizlincolnauthor
We've got two great podcast episodes for you this We've got two great podcast episodes for you this month at Romance on the Rocks!
On Dec. 9th we're celebrating Hanukkah and the holidays with Season 2 Episode 27: A Whole Latke Love. 
Then, on Dec. 23, we're sharing our Christmas reads (think ghosts and second chance romances) with A Spirited Christmas for Season 2 Episode 28.
Mark your calendars and tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Meghan shares Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Meghan shares the synopsis for her
first holiday for our Hanukkah episode that drops Dec. 9th, Season 2 Episode 27: A Whole Latke Love. She's reading Love ant Latkes by Stacey Agdern. Be sure to tune in for her full review of the book!
#holidayromance #hanukkahromance
Craving holiday romance with real spice? We test a Craving holiday romance with real spice? We test a potato cocktail, roast continuity errors, and rave about a Hanukkah fling that actually sizzles. Listen now and weigh in on our first set of holiday romance novels on December 9 when Season 2 Episode 27: A Whole Latke Love airs!
✨ Calling all romance readers! ✨ We’re launching s ✨ Calling all romance readers! ✨
We’re launching something special — the Romance on the Rocks Traveling Book Club 2026! 📚✈️💕
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ We mail out a romance book.
2️⃣ You read it, annotate it, highlight your favorite moments, leave us notes, doodles, or swoons.
3️⃣ You send it to the next Bookish Biddie on the list.
4️⃣ When the book comes back to us, we read YOUR thoughts on the podcast! 🎙️❤️
If you want to be part of this cozy, book-ish adventure (and maybe make some new bookish friends along the way), drop a “ME!” in the comments or send us a DM! 📩✨
Let’s make the most loved (and most loved-ON) romance book of the year. 💘🔥
Let us now by Dec. 23rd, 2025 if you're in!
#BookTok #Bookstagram #RomanceReaders #TravelingBookProject #RomanceOnTheRocksPodcast #RomanceBooks #ReadersOfInstagram #BookCommunity
Our Stuffed with Love episode is back — and it’s t Our Stuffed with Love episode is back — and it’s the perfect listen while you’re road-tripping, cooking or just snuggling up with a fall cocktail. 🍸
We chat about two feel-good Thanksgiving romances that serve up all the warmth and spice:
🦃 Stuffed by @jessicagadziala
🍂 A Thanksgiving to Remember by @margaretwatsonauthor
If you missed it the first time (or just want a re-listen), now’s the moment! Stream it wherever you get your podcasts or head to our site:
🎧 romanceontherockspodcast.com/episode4-stuffedwithlove/
Tag your favorite bookish friend who loves a seasonal romance! 💕
#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomancePodcast #ThanksgivingReads #CozyRomance #BookTok #Bookstagram #FallVibes #RomanceReaders #BookLovers
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