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Audacity by Elodie Hart Join the cousins as we dive into Audacity—where the heroine is an executive assistant who is on call at all times and her boss believes “other duties as assigned” is a lifestyle choice. It’s bold, filthy, and wildly unapologetic, with boundaries being crossed faster than an unread calendar invite. Grab a drink and laugh with us, because this is what happens when ambition, chemistry, and audacity all hit “reply all.”   Signature Cocktail: The Priest and The Whore A cocktail with equal parts devotion and temptation Ingredients The Priest (clean, crisp, righteous) 2 oz Audacity Vodka 1 oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup 2 dashes orange bitters The Whore (sweet, seductive, dangerous) 1 oz blackberry liqueur (like Chambord) ½ oz grenadine Splash of ginger beer or soda for a little sparkle Garnish A lemon twist and a blackberry — because duality matters Optional: a tiny sprig of thyme (for that “holy” aesthetic) Directions Shake the Priest: Add Audacity Vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a shaker with ice. Shake until it’s cold and clean. Pour the Whore: In the bottom of a chilled rocks glass, pour in the blackberry liqueur and grenadine to create a deep, sultry base. Bring Them Together: Slowly strain The Priest mix over the back of a spoon so it layers on top like a halo over sin. Finish with a little sparkle: Add a splash of ginger beer or soda to give it a playful lift. Garnish: Add your lemon twist (purity) and a blackberry (temptation) on a pick.

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver Today, the cousins dive into Brynne Weaver’s darkly fun romance, Butcher & Blackbird—a story where two morally gray antiheroes team up, use their murder skills for justice, and somehow stumble into one of the healthiest relationships in the book. It’s funny, twisted, unexpectedly tender, and the very first installment in the Ruinous Love Trilogy.   Signature Cocktail: Cookies and Creamtini If you know, you know! If you don't... read chapter 17!  Ingredients: 1/3 cup milk or cream 1/4 cup Pinnacle Whipped Vodka 1 1/2 teaspoons Jell-O Oreo instant pudding mix Hershey's chocolate sauce Crushed Oreo crumbs Whipped cream 1 mini Oreo for garnish (optional) Mix milk/cream, Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, and JELL-O Oreo instant pudding mix in shaker with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds. Dip rim of glass in chocolate sauce, then dip rim into Oreo crumbs. Strain drink into glass. Top with whipped cream and a mini Oreo if desired

Beautiful Carnage by Caroline Peckham Family drama, forbidden love, and one dangerously adorable pomeranian—what could possibly go wrong? Join the cousins as we unravel this mob-style romance packed with passion, power plays, and Coco’s chaotic charm, buckle up.   Signature Cocktail: Beautiful Vengeance Our cocktail tonight walks the line between danger and devotion — a swirl of violet sweetness and innocence with just a little lethal punch of revenge. Like Beautiful Carnage, it’s intoxicatingly unpredictable Ingredients: 1.5 oz Vodka (vanilla or regular) .5 oz Elderflower liqueur 1 oz lemonade  .25 oz violet syrup sparkling water or champagne lemon twist or edible flower Add a handful of ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Pour in vodka, elderflower liqueur, lemonade and violet syrup and shake until chilled (15 seconds).  Strain into a coupe or martini glass and top with sparkling water or champagne for a shimmering finish. Garnish with the lemon twist or an edible flower.  Please note you can change out the primary liqueur for tequila, or gin as well. 

Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube Jen, Lynn and Kim are joined by a fairy loving friend to recap this story where Game of Thrones meets The Batchelor. Put your claws away, pour a drink and get ready for some hissssterics!   Signature Cocktail: Bloody Snake Bite Tonight’s drink, the Bloody Snake Bite, is as dangerous as it is divine—sweet at first sip, with a bite that lingers just long enough to make you question your choices. A perfect match for Kiss of the Basilisk—tempting, thrilling, and memorable. Ingredients: 2 oz Southern Comfort 4 oz cranberry juice 1 oz lime juice  lime wedge Ice red edible glitter Add a handful of ice cubes to a highball glass. Pour in Southern Comfort and top with cranberry juice, splashes of lime and edible glitter. Lightly stir and garnish with lime wedge.   

Passionate Brew by Sadira Stone Join the cousins and special guest for this cute enemies to lovers story that is guaranteed to leave you with a hoppy ending.   Signature Cocktail: Beer  To keep with the theme grab your favorite brew or cider and curl up with this quick read. 

HallowPeen by Holly Wilde Join cousins Jen, Kim, and Lynn for this special edition as they gourdge on this spicy and sticky  Halloween tale where inanimate objects go bump—and grind—in the night. It’s equal parts punny, spooky, and smutty.    Signature Cocktail: The Drunken Pumpkin Ingredients: 3 oz Whipped cream or marshmallow flavored Vodka  8 oz Pumpkin Spice Latte Whipped Cream Ground Cinnamon cup of ice Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice. Measure pumpkin spice latte and pour into shaker. Measure and add vodka. Put the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously until the shaker starts to frost. Pour into two glasses. Top with whipped cream (optional) (I used a spray can of whipped cream) Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of the whipped cream. Garnish each drink with a cinnamon stick, if you like.  You can substitute different vodkas if you don't have whipped. Also if you can't get Starbucks PSL you can use pumpkin spice coffee creamer or pumpkin ice cream. Both are decadent.  

Here we go again at the end of a season. The cousins recap some of their favorite books, great guests, biggest story gaps, and laugh-out-loud moments. So grab your headphones and your cocktail shaker—tonight we’re serving up The Re-Cap & Sip, a little sweet, a little sassy, and packed with as much drama as our Season 3 lineup. Whether you’re here for the slow burns, surprise spice levels, or just to hear us argue over plot twists—we’ve got you covered. Let’s close this chapter with a toast and a laugh. Signature Cocktail: The Re-Cap & Sip This is a layered drink with a little bit of everything - just like this seasons! Ingredients: 1 oz coconut rum (for our beach read) 1 oz peach schnapps (for those extra sweet moments) 1 oz cranberry juice (for the drama) 1/2 oz fresh lime juice (for all the sass we put up with this season) Splash of club soda or lemon-lime soda (for the sparkle) Ice   In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients except the club soda. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until cold. Strain into a fun glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of club soda. Serve with a fun straw, cute umbrella or whatever the hell you want because you are a queen baby!  

Love on Ice by Ja Low Join the cousins for this heartfelt love story, where fake dating leads to real feelings and hockey meets heart. Not a hockey fan? Doesn't matter, most of the action takes place between the sheets not on the ice. Grab your "Hat Trick" cocktail and settle in for a fun, flirty discussion of Love on Ice and all the sparks that fly both on and off the rink!   Signature Cocktail: The Hat Trick This drink inspiration comes from the game itself. The idea of a "Hat Trick" in hockey is where a player scores three goals in one game. Although our characters "scored" way more than three times I think this one will be a winner for you too.  Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka  1 oz cranberry juice 1 oz lime juice  ½ oz orange liqueur  Splash of club soda Ice red sugar for glass rim Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Prepare your highball glass by dipping the rim in water then placing the rim in red sugar. Strain the cocktail into your beautifully rimmed glass and add a splash of soda to give it some fizz.

Dark Notes by Pam Goodwin We needed a 4th cousin for this one! Pull up a bench, pour a drink and join us as we unpack Dark Notes. A story that gives a whole new meaning to hands on learning. It's forbidden, it's flawed and it might just hit a high note you didn't see coming. Signature Cocktail: Caged Heart With a mix of dark rum, blackberry liqueur, and a splash of danger, this drink is as intense as the story. One sip tangles you up in passion, secrets, and a melody that’ll leave you breathless. It's not just a drink, it's an experience. Cheers to the dark side! Ingredients: 2 oz dark rum 1 oz blackberry liqueur (such as Chambord) 1 oz fresh lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup (or to taste) Ice Fresh blackberries (for garnish) Lime wheel (for garnish)   In a cocktail shaker, combine dark rum, blackberry liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until that shit is nice and cold. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a few fresh blackberries and a lime wheel. Serve immediately and enjoy the dark, complex flavors as you dive into Dark Notes!  

5000 Nights of Obsession by Drethi Anis Is it stalking if you’re just really really in love? Join the cousins for a wild ride through obsession, possessiveness, and goal-oriented stalking—plus a crash course in neurodivergence and selflessness. It’s intense, it’s twisted, and you might just question your own idea of 'love' by the end or at the very least, question getting that restraining order updated!   Signature Cocktail: The Reckoning This isn't a drink, it's a mood! We mixed up this one for the intense moment when Piya and Axel see one another after being apart for years. It's dark, edgy and intense.  Ingredients: 1.5 oz Vodka  1.5 oz mezcal  .5  oz créme de cassis  .5 oz fresh lime juice .25 oz agave syrup 2 dashes of chocolate bitters Ice a single skewered blackberry dipped in chili salt (optional garnish)  Fill a cocktail shaker with all of the ingredients. Shake hard. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass over one large ice cube. Garnish with a single skewered blackberry dipped in chili salt and serve to your obsession. It adds a little tease with a seductive burn and is sexy as hell. 

Wolf.E by Praisley Hope From debutant to deviant this is a fun motorcycle club read for the girls. Listen in as we cycle through this rollercoaster of events. Also if anyone figures out what the .E stands for, PLEASE let us know.    Signature Cocktail: Butterscotch Shot Yeah I said it. Keep it simple people. This is the drink that kicked off our MFC's trip to the darkside. You want fancy... don't read a motorcycle book, geez. Fill a shot glass with your favorite butterscotch schnapps or liqueur.  I used Hopscotch by Iron Wolf, to add a little extra burn going down. Hell Yeah!

Wretched by Emily McIntire Go undercover with the cousins as they journey down the yellow brick road and venture into a drug running mafia group, some family drama and a volatile romance.    Signature Cocktail: The Flying Monkey This one is green, herby and fierce like Evie's femme energy.  Sip slowly as you fly away.   Ingredients: 1.5 oz Vodka  1 oz Midori  .75 oz fresh lime juice  .5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + water)  Splash of green Chartreuse Cucumber ribbon or mint+ gold dust rim for a little extra  Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodka, honey syrup, Midori, lime juice, and the splash of Chartreuse. Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass rimmed with edible gold dust. Garnish with a ribbon of cucumber and a sprig of mint. 

Your Dad Will Do by Katee Robert Yes Daddy, this novela does not disappoint. Join the girls as they recap the hot romance and contemplate switching out their lingerie for swimsuit covers.    Signature Cocktail: Dirty Cherry Martini Dark, sweet and a little naughty. This one is flirty, rich and bold for the spicy read today.  Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka  1 oz cherry liqueur  ½ oz fresh lime juice  ½ oz simple syrup  Splash of soda if you like it a little lighter (Optional) Ice Fresh long stem cherries  Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodka, cherry liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with long stem cherry, bonus points for dropping it in slow for the extra drama. 

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher Skip Disney World and head straight to Dreamland for a rollercoaster ride full of steamy banter, a beautiful billionaire and some real fireworks! Spoiler alert... there is no mouse in this story.  Signature Cocktail: Dreamland Sparkle A beautiful and super fun drink for the princess in all of us who sometimes end up with the villain and are glad we did.   Ingredients: 1 oz elderflower liqueur  1 oz white peach juice or pear nectar 2 dashes of edible glitter (you get to pick the color)  Prosecco or sparkling wine - chilled edible flowers or twist of lemon, for garnish Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add elderflower liqueur and peach juice to the shaker. Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain the cocktail into a chilled flute or coupe glass, add edible glitter and top with the Prosecco. Garnish with beautiful flower or a twist of lemon (optional.)

Forged in Blood by Sadie Kincaid This book gives a whole new perspective on college life. Join the ladies as they dive into this dark romance full of magic and intense relationships. We promise you will never think of a lecture hall the same way again.  Signature Cocktail: The Crimson Vow This vampire inspired cocktail has a beautiful shade of red and a refreshing bite.  Ingredients: 2 oz Pomegranate Juice  ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice ¾ oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup  1 ½ oz Dark Rum  Ice Lime wheel or pomegranate seeds, for garnish Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the pomegranate juice, lime juice, and cinnamon simple syrup to the shaker. Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel or a few pomegranate seed (optional.)