Passionate Brew by Sadira StoneJoin 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.)

Season 2 Recap Missed the steamy details or want to relive the book boyfriend magic? This Boozy Rewind is your chance! Join the cousins and revisit your favorite smut, offering witty recaps, insightful commentary, and of course, a healthy dose of boozy banter.  Signature Cocktail: Brandy Alexander Ingredients: 1 oz cognac or brandy1 oz dark creme de cacao1 oz heavy creamicegrated fresh nutmeg for garnish Fill a cocktail glass with ice water. In a cocktail shaker, combine cognac, crème de cacao, and cream. Fill shaker with ice. Cover and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 30 seconds. Empty cocktail glass, then strain cocktail into glass. Top with nutmeg. A perfect end of the season drink to celebrate all the sweet and boozy bookgasms we had this season. 

The Paradise Problem by Christina LaurenThis MMC has an impressive bank account and "package" to match! Join us on this tropical adventure full of sexual angst, sibling rivalry, and one booze filled handsy in-law.  Spoiler alert - we love you Blaire!     Signature Cocktail: The Goddamn This one is a tropical nod to both the Island setting and also to Liam Weston's amazing package!  Ingredients: 3 oz orange juice3 oz cranberry juice1 oz coconut vodka1 oz peach schnapps Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice and live out your cocktail bartender fantasy shaking the hell out of it.  Strain and pour into a tall glass over fresh crushed ice and add a beautiful umbrella and any other bougie tropical garnish you want. 

The Protector by Jodi Ellen Malpas Trumpian father figure, super model nepo baby, British redneck and a naked treasure hunt with a picnic at the end. If you thought we were done there, think again! There are more side plots between these pages than garnishes in a bloody mary.  Signature Cocktail: The Spicey IndependentIngredients: 1 1/2 parts Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey1/2 part fresh lemon juice3/4 part simple syrup7 blackberries7 fresh mint leaves2-3 parts sparkling wine Muddle 6 blackberries and 6 mint leaves in a shaker with 1/4 part simple syrup. In the mixing glass, combine the bourbon, lemon juice and remaining simple syrup then add to the blackberries and mint leaves. Add ice and shake that baby up. Double strain into a Collins glass with fresh crushed ice. Top off with sparkling wine and garnish with your remaining mint leaf and blackberry. 

Broken by Sadie Kincaid Once again this amazing author takes us on a journey of love, heartbreak and some real spice.  Join the cousins for a quick recap, some great moments and an oddly long discussion on the Purple Pie Man.  Signature Cocktail: F*ck Me Before You Go Ingredients: 2 oz Whiskey (bourbon or rye)1 oz fresh pineapple juice2/4 oz fresh lemon juice Pour all ingredients into a tumbler over ice and stir. Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge and a slice of jalapeno. This one is a bold and beautiful treat with at punch in the end, reminding us of that heartbreaking moment Nate and Melanie share when he serves her the divorce papers. 

Legacy by Laura Pavlov Who doesn't love a guy who adds tracking devices to your Chucks to keep you safe?  A baker with a past, a business man full of guilt, and a whole lot of family drama today. Lots for the cousins to unpack in this quick read. Signature Cocktail: Vodka Spritzer  Ingredients: 2oz vodka (flavored or straight), flavor enhancer drops (optional) Lemon-lime soda, frozen berries, ice In a 12 oz or larger glass add ice or frozen berries. Pour vodka over the ice and if needed add 1-4 flavor enhancer drops then stir. Slowly pour lemon-lime drink in. Gently stir your drink and enjoy. 

Praise by Sara CateI mean who doesn't drop to their knees when a guy tells you to right? Join the cousins for this tasty recap where we learn what a "zaddy" is, how to dress for the job you really want, and where not to put your truck keys!  Signature Cocktail: The Good Girl Ingredients: 2 oz vodka1 oz grenadine8 oz lemon lime sodacherries for garnish In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Vodka, grenadine and lemon lime soda. Shake well and pour over ice with fresh cherries to garnish. This refreshing adultlike  Shirley Temple is sweet and goes down easy, just like our FMC Charlotte.

Shades of Red by Willow Prescott Join the cousins on this dark culinary kink journey with all sorts of strange and often cringe worthy moments. Warning there are lots of triggers and this one is not for the faint of heart or stomach.    Signature Cocktail: The Chef's KissIngredients:  1 ounce gin 2 ounces Lambrusco 1 ounce lemon juice ½ ounce cinnamon syrup (Combine 1 cup each of water and sugar with 2 cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan and heat until sugar has fully dissolved. Allow to cool, 15-20 minutes. Taste for sufficient cinnamon infusion. If there’s not enough cinnamon to your liking, continue to steep. Remove cinnamon sticks and enjoy!) Directions Combine all cocktail ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well to chill and mix. Fine-strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with lemon peel or cinnamon stick.   

Chasing the Wild by Elliott Rose Hot secluded mountain men and enough sexual tension to explode... yes please! Join us as we discuss cowboy hats, the backseat of a pickup and one of the best reads this season.  Signature Cocktail: The Complex Cowboy Ingredients: Chocolate Whiskey, Bourbon, Orange Bitters, Chocolate Bitters, Orange slice for garnish.   Combine 1.5 oz chocolate whiskey, .75 oz of bourbon and 2 dashes of both orange and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass and add ice. Stir until well combined. Strain into a chocolate rimmed rocks glass with one large rock.  Garnish with a chocolate dipped orange peel.  This one should be enjoyed slowly making sure you take in every drop. 

Kiss of the Irish by Lauren Hawkeye Who knew building confidence and finding the perfect guy meant dropping everything and heading to Ireland? From 'not my type' to 'let's go all night,' this one is quite a ride. Listen in as Jen, Lynn, and Kim discuss this cute Irish romance just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Signature Cocktail: Guinness Ingredients: A big tall glass of ice cold Guinness beer, don't make it hard!Go to the store and buy a Guinness beer and take a nice frosted glass and pour that baby slow and smooth, building it into the perfect drink for this Irish romance. Remember the head makes all the difference.