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Lingerie Giving Us Bridgerton Vibes

November 15, 2024

Romance on the Rocks Podcast Lingerie Giving Us Bridgerton Vibes

We keep seeing ones lately that are totally giving us Bridgeton vibes and, with the popularity of the books by Julia Quinn as well as that of the Netflix series based on her novels, we thought it would be fun to put together a collection of lingerie that is totally giving us Bridgerton vibes

Podcast Episodes, Season 1

Episode 3 — Southern Romances: Music, Mobsters & Models

November 12, 2024

Romance on the Rocks Podcast Season 1 Episode 3 Southern Romances: Music, Mobsters & Models

What makes a Southern-set romance novel irresistible? It might just be the heady mix of ambition, personal struggles and the often messy world of love found within their pages.

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Southern Romances: Music, Mobsters & Models

November 12, 2024

  In our latest episode of “Romance on the Rocks,” we delve into the captivating world of Southern romance novels. We’re focusing on Robert Vaughan’s “Heart of Nashville” and Janet Dailey’s “Bluegrass King.” These books, set against the backdrop of the Southern United States, offer a rich tapestry of ambition, personal struggles and the messyRead More

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On the Hunt

November 11, 2024

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

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 Cocktails for Sippin’ & Readin’

November 8, 2024

Autumn and Fall Cocktails for Sipping and Reading

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.

Podcast Episodes, Season 1

Bonus Episode: On the Hunt

November 5, 2024

Romance on the Rocks Podcast Season 1 Bonus Episode On the Hunt

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

How We Rank the Spiciness of Our Romance Reads

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.

Podcast Episodes, Season 1

Episode 2: Playing House

October 29, 2024

Romance on the Rocks Podcast Season 1 Episode 2 Playing House

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

October 25, 2024

7 Book Subscription Boxes for Romantic Reads

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

"I'm positive I'm supposed to think Lara is a stro "I'm positive I'm supposed to think Lara is a strong heroine ... but I found her to be too much of very little consequence." Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Meghan Leigh shares her most brutally honest review yet as we tackle fairy romance novels that left us questioning everything. It's all on Season 2 Episode 12: A Midsummer Nightmare available wherever you stream your podcasts. 
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season2-episode12/
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Yesterday we hit 500 downloads! We continue to gro Yesterday we hit 500 downloads! We continue to grow steadily and thank all our listeners for your support! Thank you!
We've got two new podcast episodes for you this mo We've got two new podcast episodes for you this month! The first episode, A Midsummer Nightmare, released June 10. Our next episode, We Were Promised Fairy Smut, comes out June 24. It's all about fae romances this month.
Announcing our next books for the podcast! Meghan Announcing our next books for the podcast! Meghan is reading A Dance with the Fae Prince by Elise Kova and Nicole is reading Fae King's Temptation by Layla Harper as we continue fairy romance month. Episode 13 will air June 24.
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We've got the perfect cocktail to pair with today' We've got the perfect cocktail to pair with today's new podcast episode. Nicole is calling it Myravelle's Elixir and it's inspired by Her Dark Enchantments by Rosalyn Briar. So visit https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/myravelles-elixir/ for the recipe and get ready to sip, read and get swept away!
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Season 2 Episode 12: A Midsummer Nightmare is now Season 2 Episode 12: A Midsummer Nightmare is now available. We've got our most brutally honest reviews yet as we tackle fairy romance novels that left us questioning everything. Listen to it on your favorite streaming service or visit https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season2-episode12/ for our in-house podcast player. What's your worst book experience?
When your fairy romance includes a 14-year-old pro When your fairy romance includes a 14-year-old protagonist sold into sexual slavery, and the "protective" fairy spirit allows abuse to happen ... we have questions. A lot of them. Join us tomorrow for Season 2 Episode 12 and a deep dive into problematic fairy romance and the books we'll never read again.
Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Nicole Daniel Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Nicole Danielle shares the synopsis for her Season 2 Episode 12 book, Her Dark Enchantments by Rosalyn Briar. It's her first book choice for our fairy smut theme for the month of June. Episode 12 airs Tuesday, June 10. Want to read along? You can purchase a copy of Her Dark Enchantments from Amazon or The Ripped Bodice using our affiliate links: 
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Two fairy romances, two VERY different experiences Two fairy romances, two VERY different experiences. One left us traumatized, the other frustrated. What happens when fairy tales go horribly wrong? Find out why one book included a "man root" and the other left us hanging without closure on the next Romance on the Rocks Podcast episode airing June 10. #RomanceOnTheRocks
Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Meghan Leigh Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Meghan Leigh shares the blurb for her Season 2 Episode 12 book, Lara by Beatrice Small. It's her first book choice for our fairy smut theme for the month of June. Episode 12 airs Tuesday, June 10. Want to read along? You can purchase a copy of Lara from Amazon using our affiliate link: 
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This may now be one of my favorite quotes of all t This may now be one of my favorite quotes of all time. I shared this line from Call of the Sea by Emily B. Rose on this week's podcast episode and I still love it. Where are my fellow mermaids on land at? 
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Announcing our Season 2 Episode 12 books! We're go Announcing our Season 2 Episode 12 books! We're going with a Midsummer Night's Dream/fairy inspired theme for the month of June. Meghan Leigh is reading Lara by Bertrice Small while Nicole has Her Dark Enchantments by Rosalyn Briar. Want to read along with us? You can purchase a copy of Lara via our Amazon affilaite link at https://amzn.to/3GXXkkP and you can use our shopping links for both Amazon and The Ripped Bodice for Nicole's book choice, Her Dark Enchantments, here:
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https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/romanceontherockspodcast_26867/book/9781958228081
Mermaids and mermen and undines, oh my! This episo Mermaids and mermen and undines, oh my! This episode we dive deep into underwater love stories with magical plot twists and important conversations about body positivity. Ready to take the plunge? Season 2 Episode 11: Diving Into Underwater Romance is now available on your favorite podcast streaming service! Or, visit our website at https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season2-episode11/ to listen to it on our in-house podcast player.
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Can humans and sea creatures find love against all Can humans and sea creatures find love against all odds? Our latest episode explores two fascinating underwater romance novels with magical world-building and slow-burn relationships. Episode 11 airs tomorrow! What fantasy romance should we read next? #RomanceReaders #BookRecs
Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Nicole Daniel Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Nicole Danielle shares the blurb for her Episode 11 book, Call of the Sea by Emily B. Rose. It's her second book choice for our underwater love theme for the month of May. Episode 11 airs Tuesday, May 27.
Want to read along? You can purchase a copy of Call of the Sea from The Ripped Bodice using our affiliate link:
https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/romanceontherockspodcast_26867/book/9798988483618
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"My heart has always belonged to the ocean and it' "My heart has always belonged to the ocean and it's found its home in you." We're exploring enchanting underwater romances in our latest episode with books that feature curvy heroines, language barriers, and some very interesting anatomy questions.  Join us this Tuesday, May 27, for Season 2 Episode 11.
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Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Nicole Daniel Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Nicole Danielle shares the blurb for her Episode 11 book, Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm. It's her second book choice for our underwater love theme for the month of May. Episode 11 airs Tuesday, May 27. Want to read along? You can purchase a copy of Whispers of the Deep from The Ripped Bodice or Amazon using our affiliate links: 
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We usually post our calendar at the start of each We usually post our calendar at the start of each month ... but we've both been super buzy and better late than never as they say! This month is all about underwater love with selkies, mermaids, krakens and undines.
On May 13, Season 2 Episode 10: Love in the Deep aired. So if you haven't already listened to it on your favorite streaming service, go ahead and download it now.
On May 27, we've got Episode 11: Diving Into Underwater Love dropping so be sure to mark it on your calendar.
Do you love underwater themed romances? Are you reading along with us? Let us know in the comments!
New on the Blog: Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-H New on the Blog: Romance on the Rocks Podcast Co-Host Meghan Leigh discusses the non-fiction books she's actually enjoyed as a bookish biddy who prefers fiction.
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Our underwater love them continues for our May rom Our underwater love them continues for our May romance reads! Our second books of the month are Call of the Sea by Emily B. Rose and Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm. Season 2 Episode 11 will air May 27 and we're diving right in with undines and mermen! 
Want to read along with us? Here are the affiliate shopping links for Meghan's book, Whispers of the Deep:
https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/romanceontherockspodcast_26867/book/9798986564494
https://amzn.to/4iYuPke
And here are the links for Nicole's book, Call of the Sea:
https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/romanceontherockspodcast_26867/book/9798988483618 
https://amzn.to/3SpOUF0
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