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Romance on the Rocks Podcast

Sip, Read, and Get Swept Away in a World of Romance

Season 2 Books

January 26, 2026

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Season 2 of Romance on the Rocks Podcast was packed with swoons, spice and plenty of spirited discussion. Below you’ll find a complete guide to every episode from Season 2, including: episode titles, both hosts’ book picks, and our signature Spicy Scoville Scale rankings — from milk & green pepper all the way up to ghost pepper. We’ve also included our affiliate purchase links (print, ebook and audiobook where applicable) in case you want to give these romance novels a read for yourself!

Episode 3

A Vote of Confidence by Robin Lee Hatcher Book Cover
Till I Kissed You by Laura Trentham Book Cover

Season 2 Episode 3: Love Campaign

In this episode, we dove headfirst into politics-meets-romance, exploring stories where love and leadership collide. From heartfelt faith-based romance to fiery political tension, this episode proved campaigning can be wholesome … or very sexy. You can listen to the episode here.

  • Meg’s Pick: A Vote of Confidence by Robin Lee Hatcher — 🌶️ Green Pepper
  • Nik’s Pick: Till I Kissed You by Laura Trentham —🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Habanero

📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

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Meg’s Pick: A Vote of Confidence by Robin Lee Hatcher

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Till I Kissed You by Laura Trentham

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]

Episode 4

Book Cover Art for Enemy in Camp by Janet Dailey
The MacGregors: Alan & Grant by Nora Roberts

Season 2 Episode 4: Pepper Spray & Politics

Romance took a sharp turn with danger, power and passion as we explored political intrigue with an edge. These stories brought suspense, strong personalities and more than a little bite. You can listen to the episode here.

Nik’s Pick: Enemy in Camp by Janet Dailey — 🌶️🌶️🌶️Jalapeño (with pepper spray)

Meg’s Pick: The MacGregors: Alan & Grant by Nora Roberts — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Between Jalapeño & Habanero

📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 4: Pepper Spray & Politics ** at the links below.

Meg’s Pick: The MacGregors: Alan & Grant by Nora Roberts

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Enemy in Camp by Janet Dailey

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Episode 5

A Scot is Not Enough
Dark of the Moon by Karen Robards Book Cover

Season 2 Episode 5: A Bodice Ripping Good Time

Classic historical romance stole the spotlight with dramatic stakes, sweeping settings and undeniable chemistry. Bodices were metaphorically (and sometimes literally) ripped in this fan-favorite episode.

Nik’s Pick: A Scot Is Not Enough by Gina Conkle — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño

Meg’s Pick: Dark of the Moon by Karen Robards — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Scotch Bonnet

📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 5: A Bodice Ripping Good Time ** at the links below.

Meg’s Pick: Dark of the Moon by Karen Robards

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: A Scot Is Not Enough by Gina Conkle

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]

Bonus Episode

The Wolf Wore Plaid by Terry Spear Book Cover Art
Growl Book Cover Art

Season 2 Bonus Episode: Full Moon Friday

We went full paranormal with werewolves, alphas and moonlit passion. This bonus episode embraced shifters and fated-mates with high heat and feral vibes.

Nik’s Pick: The Alpha’s Mate by A.C. Arthur — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Habanero

Meg’s Pick: The Wolf Wore Plaid by Terry Spear — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Scotch Bonnet / Habanero

📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Bonus Episode: Full Moon Friday ** at the links below.

Meg’s Pick: The Wolf Wore Plaid by Terry Spear

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: The Alpha’s Mate by A.C. Arthur

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Episode 6

All For You by Lynn Kurland Book Cover Art
The Border Lord's Bride by Bertrice Small Book Cover Art

Season 2 Episode 6: Tit-ular Time Travel

Time travel romance brought together longing, destiny and centuries-spanning love. From gentle yearning to wildly intense encounters, this episode covered the full timeline of spice.

Nik’s Pick: The Border Lord’s Bride by Bertrice Small — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Scotch Bonnet or Habanero with Pepper Spray

Meg’s Pick: All For You by Lynn Kurland — Milk to Green Pepper


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

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Meg’s Pick: All For You by Lynn Kurland

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: The Border Lord’s Bride by Bertrice Small

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]

Episode 7

Tricks of the Trade by Ben Tyler Book Cover Art
Lord Rupert's Foolish Bride by Maggie Jagger book cover art

Season 2 Episode 7: Fools in Love

April Fools’ Day gave us romances that leaned playful, ridiculous and surprisingly heartfelt. These stories balanced humor with wildly different spice levels.

Nik’s Pick: Lord Rupert’s Foolish Bride by Maggie Jagger — 🌶️🌶️ Poblano

Meg’s Pick: Tricks of the Trade by Ben Tyler — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Carolina Reaper


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 7: Fools in Love** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: Tricks of the Trade by Ben Tyler

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Lord Rupert’s Foolish Bride by Maggie Jagger

  • Kindle: [LINK]

Episode 8

The Accidental Kiss by Heatherly Bell Book Cover Art
Lucky Cowboy book cover art with a cowboy

Season 2 Episode 8: Slow Burnin’ Love

This episode celebrated slow-burn romance, emotional connection and simmering tension that pays off in all the right ways with books by Heatherly Bell.

Nik’s Pick: Lucky Cowboy by Heatherly Bell — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño

Meg’s Pick: The Accidental Kiss by Heatherly Bell — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 8: Slow Burnin’ Love** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: The Accidental Kiss by Heatherly Bell

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Lucky Cowboy by Heatherly Bell

  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]

Episode 10

The Kraken's Sacrifice by Katee Robert Book Cover Art with a kraken embrace a human female
The Selkie by Melanie Jackson Book Cover Art featuring a woman sitting on a rock at the beach

Season 2 Episode 10: Love in the Deep

We plunged beneath the surface with sea creatures, sacrifice and love that defies the tides. Mythical romance met emotional depth in this aquatic episode.

Nik’s Pick: The Selkie by Melanie Jackson — 🌶️🌶️ Green Pepper leaning toward Poblano

Meg’s Pick: The Kraken’s Sacrifice by Katee Robert — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 10: Love in the Deep** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: The Kraken’s Sacrifice by Katee Robert

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: The Selkie by Melanie Jackson

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]

Episode 11

Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm book cover with a human woman underwater with a male undine
Call of the Sea by Emily B. Rose book cover with a full-figure princess standing near the sea

Season 2 Episode 11: Diving into Underwater Romance

More mermaids, sea magic and haunting love stories filled this episode, showcasing how romance thrives even in the darkest depths.

Nik’s Pick: Call of the Sea by Emily B. Rose — 🌶️🌶️ Poblano

Meg’s Pick: Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 11: Diving into Underwater Romance** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK] (also available in German)
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Call of the Sea by Emily B. Rose

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Episode 12

Her Dark Enchantments by Rosalyn Briar book cover with dark violet roses and dark magic elements
Lara by Bertrice Small Book Cover Art with a female standing with a horse

Season 2 Episode 12: A Midsummer Nightmare

Dark fantasy and unsettling magic took center stage as we explored romances with eerie atmospheres and dangerous allure.

Nik’s Pick: Her Dark Enchantments by Rosalyn Briar — 🌶️🌶️ Poblano

Meg’s Pick: Lara by Bertrice Small — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 12: A Midsummer Nightmare** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Nicole’s Pick: Her Dark Enchantments by Rosalyn Briar

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Meghan’s Pick: Lara by Bertrice Small

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]

Episode 13

Fae King's Temptation by Layla Harper Book Cover
A Dance with the Fae Prince by Elise Kova Book Cover

Season 2 Episode 13: We Were Promised Fairy Smut

Fae courts, magical bargains and delicious tension delivered exactly what the title promised.

Nik’s Pick: Fae King’s Temptation by Layla Harper — 🌶️🌶️ Poblano

Meg’s Pick: A Dance with the Fae Prince by Elise Kova — 🌶️🌶️ Poblano


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 13: We Were Promised Fairy Smut** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: A Dance with the Fae Prince by Elise Kova

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Fae King’s Temptation by Layla Harper

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]

Episode 14

Cowboy, It's Christmas by Heatherly Bell Book Cover Art
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard Book Cover Art

Season 2 Episode 14: Uff Da! It’s Christmas in July!

Holiday cheer arrived early with cozy, heartwarming romances — and just enough spice to melt the snow.

Nik’s Pick: Cowboy, It’s Christmas by Heatherly Bell — 🌶️🌶️ Poblano

Meg’s Pick: All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 14: Uff Da! It’s Christmas in July!** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Cowboy, It’s Christmas by Heatherly Bel

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Episode 15

Season 2 Episode 15: Christmas “Comes” Early

An episode packed with festive heat, proving holiday romance doesn’t have to be sweet-only.

Nik’s Pick: Snowed in with the Cowboy by Maisey Yates — 🌶️ Jalapeño

Meg’s Pick: Merry Cris Moose by Delta James — 🌶️ Habanero


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 15: Christmas “Comes” Early** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: Merry Cris Moose by Delta James

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Snowed in with the Cowboy by Maisey Yates

  • Kindle: [LINK]

Episode 16

Season 2 Episode 16: Romance at the Roller Rink

Nostalgia met modern romance with stories full of emotional growth, found family and joy-filled love.

Nik’s Pick: Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison — 🌶️🌶️🌶️Jalapeño

Meg’s Pick: Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 16: Romance at the Roller Rink** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Episode 17

Say You Mean It
Closer to You by Sheryl Lister Book Cover

Season 2 Episode 17: Big City Girls, Small Town Studs

This episode celebrated opposites-attract energy with heartfelt journeys from city life to small-town love.

Nik’s Pick: Say You Mean It by Megan Reinking — 🌶️ Green Pepper

Meg’s Pick: Closer to You by Sheryl Lister — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

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Meg’s Pick: Closer to You by Sheryl Lister

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Say You Mean It by Megan Reinking

  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]
  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]

Episode 18

B.O.B.'s Fall Book Cover Art
Mine Book Cover Art

Season 2 Episode 18: Hot Swap

A true book swap episode that delivered intensity, high stakes and serious heat.

Nik’s Pick: B.O.B.’s Fall by Lora Leigh & Veronica Chadwick — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero

Meg’s Pick: Mine by HelenKay Dimon — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 18: Hot Swap** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: Mine by HelenKay Dimon

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: B.O.B.’s Fall by Lora Leigh & Veronica Chadwick

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]

Episode 19

Dark Roots and Cowboy Boots by LuAnn McLane Book Cover
Kissing Bandit by Margaret Rose Book Cover

Season 2 Episode 19: It’s a Hot Time in Hootertown

Another swap brought fresh perspectives, western charm and heartfelt romance.

Nik’s Pick: Dark Roots & Cowboy Boots by Luanne McLane — 🌶️🌶️ poblano bordering on jalapeno

Meg’s Pick: Kissing Bandit by Margaret Rose — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ jalapeno


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 19: It’s a Hot Time in Hootertown** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: Kissing Bandit by Margaret Rose

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Dark Roots & Cowboy Boots by Luanne McLane

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]

Episode 21

In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker Book Cover
I'm in Love with Mothman by Paige Lavoie Book Cover

Season 2 Episode 21: I’m Also in Love with Mothman

Monster romance lovers, this one was for you — cryptids, longing and unexpected tenderness.

Nik’s Pick: In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker — 🌶️ Green Pepper

Meg’s Pick: I’m in Love with Mothman by Paige LaVoie — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

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Meg’s Pick: I’m in Love with Mothman by Paige LaVoie

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Episode 22

How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein Book Cover

Season 2 Episode 22: Love Spells

Magic, monsters and heat collided in this spellbinding episode.

Nik’s Pick: How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero

Meg’s Pick: Sasquatch Love Spell by A.C. Ruttan — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 22: Love Spells** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: Sasquatch Love Spell by A.C. Ruttan

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein

  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]
  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]

Episode 23

Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta Book Cover
Mated the the Swamp Monster by Honey Phillips book cover

Season 2 Episode 23: Got Minotaur Milk?

We leaned all the way into monster romance with bold choices and unforgettable spice levels.

  • Meg’s Pick: Mated to the Swamp Monster by Honey Phillips — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño
  • Nik’s Pick: Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero/Ghost Pepper

📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 23: Got Minotaur Milk** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: Mated to the Swamp Monster by Honey Phillips

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Episode 24

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming Book Cover Art
Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti Book Cover Art

Season 2 Episode 24: That Time We Got Drunk & Did a Podcast

Chaos, cocktails and paranormal romance defined this unforgettable episode.

Nik’s Pick: That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero

Meg’s Pick: Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

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Meg’s Pick: Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • Libro.fm: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Episode 25

One Shot by A.C. Wonderland Book Cover
Stay by Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen Book Cover

Season 2 Episode 25: Double Shot

Sports romance took the ice with competitive energy and emotional payoff.

Nik’s Pick: One Shot by A.C. Wonderland — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero

Meg’s Pick: Stay by Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

Want to read along with us? You can find both of our picks from **Season 2 Episode 25: Double Shot** at the links below. Shopping through these affiliate links helps support Romance on the Rocks at no extra cost to you 💕

Meg’s Pick: Stay by Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: One Shot by A.C. Wonderland

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Episode 27

Find Me by Liz Lincoln Book Cover
Love and Latkes by Stacey Agdern Book Cover

Season 2 Episode 27: A Whole Latke Love

Holiday romance with heart, humor and cultural celebration.

Nik’s Pick: Find Me by Liz Lincoln — 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Habanero

Meg’s Pick: Love and Latkes by Stacey Agdern — 🌶️ Green Pepper/Milk


📚 Shop the Books from This Episode

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Meg’s Pick: Love and Latkes by Stacey Agdern

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Nik’s Pick: Find Me by Liz Lincoln

  • Amazon (Print): [LINK]
  • Kindle: [LINK]
  • Audible: [LINK]
  • The Ripped Bodice: [LINK]

Episode 28

Good Spirits by B.K. Borison Book Cover Art
A Christmas Kind of Perfect by Christine Schimpf Book Cover Art

Season 2 Episode 28: A Spirited Christmas

We wrapped up the season with festive cheer, cozy vibes and the perfect dash of spice.

Nik’s Pick: Good Spirits by B.K. Borison — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Jalapeño

Meg’s Pick: A Christmas Kind of Perfect by Christine Schimpf — 🌶️ Milk/Green Pepper


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I finally read Fifty Shades of Grey so you don’t h I finally read Fifty Shades of Grey so you don’t have to. 🍸📚
Short version: this isn’t kinky. It’s controlling, repetitive and deeply confused. From snack-policing contracts to a “breaking point” that makes zero narrative sense, this book mistakes trauma for desire and control for care.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Spice: Habanero (barely)
Full review on the blog. 
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/fifty-shades-of-grey/
POV: you choose your cocktail based on ✨vibes✨ and POV: you choose your cocktail based on ✨vibes✨ and ✨spite✨
🍸 The Douche Canoe (Red Bull + vodka but make it fancy)
🍸 Gin & Earl Grey lavender tea (Christian Grey but British and boozy)
Books were read. Drinks were poured. Opinions were LOUD.
Season 3 Episode 3 of Romance on the Rocks is here! 🔥
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode3/
#RomanceOnTheRocks #Bookstagram #RomanceBooks #CocktailsAndBooks #PodcastTeaser #FiftyShades #RomanceReaders #DrinkPairing
Billionaires? Yes. Red flags? Also yes. 🚩🍸 This we Billionaires? Yes.
Red flags? Also yes. 🚩🍸
This week on Romance on the Rocks, we dig into Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James and Ruckus by L.J. Shen to ask the uncomfortable questions:
✨ When does “care” become control?
✨ Is a contract really consent?
✨ And why do billionaire romances keep confusing kink with trauma?
We’re pro-spice, pro-consent and aggressively anti “mine” flower stunts.
Hit play, sip something strong and tell us your biggest romance red flag.
🎧 Listen here:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode3/
#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceBooks #BillionaireRomance #BookPodcast #RomanceReaders #ConsentMatters #SpicyBooks
Ever cheered and cringed in the same chapter? We u Ever cheered and cringed in the same chapter? We unpack Fifty Shades of Grey and Ruckus, calling out toxic tropes and surprise twists. Grab a drink and weigh in: what’s your biggest romance red flag? Listen to Season 3 Episode : Billionaires & Boundaries tomorrow and tell us yours.
Dearest Gentle Reader… 💐 With the newest season of Dearest Gentle Reader… 💐
With the newest season of Bridgerton officially upon us, we dusted off and updated one of our favorite evergreen posts: a curated list of Bridgerton fan must-haves that will make your Regency-loving heart flutter.
From cocktail crates and picnic baskets to cookbooks, mugs and cozy Lady Whistledown-approved merch, this list is for fans who want to live their best Bridgerton fantasy year-round.
Whether you’re watching, rereading or planning a themed soirée, we’ve got you covered.
🔗 Read the updated post here: https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/bridgerton-fan-must-haves/
Winter may look different depending on where you l Winter may look different depending on where you live but the craving for cozy, spicy romance reads is universal. ❄️🔥
We just updated our Wintry Romance Novel Reads post with books guaranteed to warm you up through gray days, long nights and whatever version of winter you’re surviving. From historical romance to LGBTQ+ love stories to dark romantasy, this list is all about turning the heat up when the weather won’t cooperate.
Perfect reading for January, February and honestly any chilly moment.
🔗 Read the updated post here: https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/wintry-romance-novel-reads/
🍸📚 OUR 2025 BOOK SUPERLATIVES 📚🍸 From absolute fav 🍸📚 OUR 2025 BOOK SUPERLATIVES 📚🍸
From absolute favorites we could not stop thinking about to reads that fully missed the mark — our 2025 Best & Worst Romance Books are here.
💖 Favorites include authors we adore
🥃 Least favorites … well, you win some, you loathe some
Now it’s your turn 👀
👉 Favorite read of 2025?
👉 Least favorite?
Drop them in the comments ⬇️
#RomanceOnTheRocks #RomanceBooks #Bookstagram #RomanceReaders #BestBooks2025 #WorstBooks2025
Season 2 was 🔥🔥🔥 and we finally rounded up EVERY b Season 2 was 🔥🔥🔥 and we finally rounded up EVERY book we read in one place. Yes, all 48 of them.
From fairy smut to monster romance, holiday chaos to small-town swoons — plus our full 🌶️ Scoville spice rankings so you know exactly what you’re getting into.
📚 Two books per episode
🌶️ Spice from milk to Carolina Reaper
🍸 Linked so you can read or listen too
Head to the blog to see the full Season 2 lineup!
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season-2-books/

#RomanceOnTheRocksPodcast #RomanceBooks #RomanceReaders #BookPodcast #SpicyRomance #Bookstagram #RomanceCommunity
Well, we've drawn our numbers to discover our firs Well, we've drawn our numbers to discover our first books for the new year and here they are! Meghan is reading "Ruckus" by LJ Shen and Nicole is reading "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E.L. James. The episode drops February 3rd!
For our first books of the year, we're randomly dr For our first books of the year, we're randomly drawing numbers to our books. Here's Nicole picking her number and sharing her book for Season 3 Episode 3 The episode drops February 3rd!
#pickanumber #romancepodcast
For our first books of the year, we're randomly dr For our first books of the year, we're randomly drawing numbers to our books. Here's Meghan picking her number and sharing her book for Season 3 Episode 3 The episode drops February 3rd!
#pickanumber #romancepodcast
There is such a thing as too much. And we found it There is such a thing as too much. And we found it. 😬📚
When we asked ourselves “most disturbing anatomy reference of the year,” the answers included underwater creatures, a Minotaur, and a whole lot of nope.
This clip comes from Season 3 Episode 2: Nacho Average Season Finale of Romance on the Rocks, recorded at La Taqueria in Wausau, Wisconsin.
🎙️ Listen to the full episode:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode2/
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/1Yp9BaPlalE
Romance readers, tell us — where do you draw the line?
Nacho average season finale energy 🌮🍹 Season 3 Epi Nacho average season finale energy 🌮🍹
Season 3 Episode 2 of Romance on the Rocks is live and we’re celebrating the end of the podcast season the only way we know how:  nachos, margaritas, palomas and a full year of romance book chaos.
We recorded this episode on location at La Taqueria in Wausau, Wisconsin, where we unpacked our favorite couples, spiciest reads, creature features, questionable anatomy metaphors, and the cocktails that carried us through it all.
🎙️ Season 3 Episode 2: Nacho Average Season Finale
📍 Recorded at La Taqueria, Wausau, WI
🍹 Books, booze, nachos and end-of-year romance reflections
Listen now:
https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/season3-episode2/
Available on all streaming platforms.
Got a romance read that surprised you this year? Tell us 👀📚
La Taqueria
Nachos are loaded. Margaritas are poured. Opinions Nachos are loaded. Margaritas are poured. Opinions are ready. 🌮🍹
Tomorrow, we drop Season 3 Episode 2: Nacho Average Season Finale of Romance on the Rocks. It’s our end-of-season celebration, recorded on location at La Taqueria in Wausau, Wisconsin, and we’re talking a full year of romance reads — from cozy slow burns to creature feature chaos.
Spice levels were debated. Monster anatomy was questioned. Cocktails were absolutely involved.
🎙️ New episode drops Jan. 20
📍 Recorded at La Taqueria, Wausau, WI
📚 Books, booze, and a year-end romance feast
Set your reminders. You’re not going to want to miss this.
La Taqueria
Okay, Lovelies, we're talking ROTR t-shirts. Megha Okay, Lovelies, we're talking ROTR t-shirts. Meghan and I know what we would put on a t-shirt for the podcast (Lanconian raisins for allies, anyone? "Breath for Daddy Montgomery", Hot Take). But what quotable from the pod would YOU want to see on on a Romance on the Rocks tee? Tell us in the comments!
We want to hear from you! What's your favorite rom We want to hear from you! What's your favorite romance novel sub-genre?
Dry January isn’t just a phase. It’s a vibe. 🍹✨ We Dry January isn’t just a phase. It’s a vibe. 🍹✨
We just updated our Dry January mocktail and zero proof drinks guide because sometimes you want something fancy in your glass without the alcohol. Whether you’re resetting, skipping booze for health reasons or just want a delicious drink option that isn’t water, we’ve got you covered.
From mocktail subscription boxes to Bridgerton-approved sipping and our personal favorite zero proof spirits, this post is full of options that still feel indulgent. Because romance readers deserve good drinks, always.
🔗 Read the updated post here: https://romanceontherockspodcast.com/dryjanuary/
We want to hear from you, Bookish Biddies! What's We want to hear from you, Bookish Biddies! What's your all-time fave episode of the podcast? (And can you guess which episode is our most downloaded?) Comment below! We love hearing from you.
From bubbly to book banshees, we reveal our origin From bubbly to book banshees, we reveal our origins, hot takes and the one novel we’d be buried with. Come for the banter, stay for the recs. Season 3 Episode 1 is now available. Hit follow and drop your insta-buy author in the replies — who never misses?
We've got two podcast episodes for you to start yo We've got two podcast episodes for you to start your 2026 off right! First, we've got Still Reading Smut on January 6. It's a get to know us better for new and loyal listeners alike. Then, on January 20, we're doing our end of year recap for 2025 with nachos and cocktails! Mark you calendars and stream us wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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