Boozy Bookgasms

Hallmark after Dark

Share a cocktail with Santa's three favorite Ho's! The cousins recap Kati Wilde's lighthearted, steamy, insta-love Christmas Romance.
 
Secret Santa by Kati Wilde
Signature Cocktail: Peppermint White Russian
Ingredients: Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Heavy Cream, Peppermint Schnapps, Candy Cane for garnishDampen the rim of a glass with a little peppermint schnapps and coat with crushed peppermints. Add ice and top with 2 oz Vodka, 1 oz of Coffee Liqueur, 1/2 oz of Peppermint Schnapps and 1 oz of Heavy Cream. Stir gently and garnish with a peppermint candy cane for a wonderfully decadent holiday treat. 

Stockholm Syndrome or True Love?

The ladies discuss another Sadie Kincaid masterpiece and dive into the world of mafia romance. Pour yourself a Negroni and join the fun!
 
Dante by Sadie Kincaid
Signature Cocktail: Negroni
Ingredients: Gin, Campari, Sweet Red Vermouth, with an Orange Peel garnish
Stir 1 oz (1 part) Campari, 1 oz (1 part) Gin, 1 oz (1 part) Sweet red Vermouth into a glass over ice and garnish with an orange peel. 

Bangsgiving Anyone?

Happy Bangsgiving everyone! The cousins recap this holiday Novella about a Thanksgiving adventure that promises to be an interesting discussion. The signature cocktail was extra strong for this one!
 
Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Erotic Romance by Hannah Murray
Signature Cocktail: Thanksgiving Jungle Juice
Ingredients: Red Wine, Ginger Ale, Cranberry Juice, Fireball, Whiskey, Frozen Cranberries, Orange, Apple (this is typically made in large batch so we have cut it in half to avoid you being super hammered during the show, drink responsibly!)In a large pitcher or punch bowl add 1 bottle of red wine, 2 cups of Ginger Ale, 1 1/2 cup of Cranberry Juice, 2tbs + 2tsp of Fireball, 2tbs + 2tsp of Whiskey, 1 cup of Frozen Cranberries stir together until well blended and then top off with Apple and Orange Slices for garnish. 

How Many Brothers?

Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas
Let's talk about banging some brothers, shall we? Because there are so many brothers, this is a supersized episode. Spoiler alert, Jen has opinions!
 
Signature Cocktail: Swamp Water
Ingredients:  Dark Rum, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Midori Melon Liqueur and Mint Sprig for garnish
 
Combine 2 oz of Dark Rum, 1 oz Midori Melon Liqueur, 1/2 oz of Blue Curacao, 1 1/2 oz of pineapple juice, and 1/2 oz of lime juice in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a mason jar and garnish with a sprig of mint. 

Pirate or Playboy?

Yarrr! Join us as we recap Emily McIntire's dark fairy tale reimagining of Peter Pan. Kim leads this discussion and let's hope nobody ends up walking the plank!
Hooked by Emily McIntireSignature Cocktail: Hooks Revenge
Ingredients: Spiced Rum, Blood Orange Juice, Ginger Beer, Angostura Bitters, Orange Slice or Candied Ginger for garnish
In a glass filled with ice add 2 oz Spiced Rum, 4 oz Blood Orange Juice and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters. Top with 3 oz of Ginger Beer and stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice or a candied ginger.

A Twisted Review

Find out what the cousin's think of Ana Huang's adult romance novel, Twisted Love. This is the first in the Twisted Series and revolves around Alex and Ava. Oh and get ready for chapter 26!
Twisted Love by Aha Huang
Signature Cocktail: Dark and Stormy Love 
Ingredients: Dark Rum, Ginger Beer, Bitters, Lime Wedge garnish
In a highball glass filled with ice add 2 oz dark rum and top with 3 1/3 oz ginger beer and two or three dashes of bitters. Garnish with a lime wedge. 

Ours 4 Halloween also Make Good Choices

Ours for Halloween by Violet Taylor
The ladies recap and review Violet Taylor's, Ours For Halloween and let's just say, there are some spooky surprises in store!
 
Signature Cocktail: Kinky Monster
Ingredients: Light Rum, Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Pineapple Wedge
 
Combine 1 oz light rum and 2 oz coconut rum with an ounce of Blue Curacao in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and then pour into a cocktail glass. Fill the remaining space in the glass with chilled pineapple juice and garnish with a pineapple wedge. 

Is it the Perfect Fit?

Pour yourself some champs and join the ladies for their first book review as they break down Sadie Kincaid's reverse harem, The Perfect Fit. 
 
The Perfect Fit by Sadie KincaidSignature Cocktail: Fucknugget ChampagneIngredients: Champagne, Grenadine. Cherry on top
 
Choose your favorite Champagne drop a splash of Grenadine and garnish with a bright red cherry on top.