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Season 3 Episode 15: Naughty by Nemesis

July 21, 2026

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Summer Lovin’ month continues with an episode full of beach towns, Wisconsin traditions and romances where first impressions are anything but accurate. In Season 3 Episode 15: Naughty by Nemesis, Nicole and Meghan review two summer romances featuring grief, ghosts, fake enemies and a whole lot of unexpected chemistry.

First up, Nicole reviews Sun-Kissed Nemesis by Willow Winters, a contemporary romance novella that proves love can appear when you least expect it. After the recent loss of her mother, Luna rents a beachside condo hoping a change of scenery will help her heal. Instead, she finds herself at odds with her landlord, Parker, after one loud night with friends leads to an emotional confrontation. What begins as an awkward misunderstanding slowly turns into something much deeper when Luna discovers Parker unknowingly painted a portrait of her late mother years earlier. Nicole loved the balance of emotion and spice, the realistic dialogue and the beachy atmosphere, making this one of her favorite quick reads of the summer.

Then Meghan heads to the Wisconsin Dells with The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert. Sabrina returns home after losing her journalism job and takes a seasonal position driving the famous Wisconsin duck boats. Unfortunately, her new employer is owned by the family of her high school nemesis, Erica, while the town’s newest supper club owner, Ray, is trying to save his late uncle’s beloved restaurant. Add fake dating, ghosts, family secrets and plenty of authentic Wisconsin history, food and cocktails, and you’ve got a romance that blends heart, humor and a touch of the supernatural.

Along the way, Nicole and Meghan swap stories about Wisconsin tourism, water parks, supper clubs, old-fashioneds, bachelorette parties and why “woo girls” have apparently invaded every vacation destination in Wisconsin.

Books & Beverages for this Episode:

📖 Sun-Kissed Nemesis by Willow Winters
🍷 Whispering Angel The Beach Rosé

📖 The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert
🥃 Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned Sour (with cinnamon-infused simple syrup)

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