In this lively conversation, Kelly and Penny delve into various topics, including their experiences with wine tasting, humorous anecdotes, and a detailed discussion of the book 'Quicksilver' by Callie Hart. They explore character dynamics, plot points, and their personal reactions to the story, while also teasing upcoming guests and themes for future episodes.

This episode's show intro is brought to you by audiobook narrator Cole Eubanks - check out his work and give him a follow. Stay tuned all season to see who else we'll be featuring in our intros!

Kelly and Penny forgo the wine for some herbal treats and have a great time chatting about this first installment in the apocalyptic fantasy series by Laura Thalassa. Have some laughs with the girls as they discuss the book, philosophize, and figure out how to create world peace!

Today's show intro is brought to you by audiobook narrator Kat Renee - check out her work and give her a follow. Stay tuned all season to see who else we'll be featuring in our intros!

Kelly and Penny kick off season two discussing the first book in the Zodiac Academy series! Join in on their irreverent discussion about this ultra popular dark romantic fantasy series by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. The ladies also enjoy some decadent wines from their friend Warner at Vin 312 Winery in Chicago.

Also new this season: Show Intros from our audiobook narrator friends! This episode's intro is brought to you by Vin - check out her work and give her a follow. Stay tuned all season to see who else we'll be featuring in our intros!

Kelly and Penny finish off their Indie Author Summer with a flourish - discussing Break for Me - an action-packed dark romance thriller by Ember Nicole! The pair also try out two more summer cocktail faves suggested by listeners and get amped up for Season Two. Listen in and enjoy!

Kelly and Penny have a deliciously devilish good time with author CM Hutton and voice actor Kayden Lukakis discussing the super dark and steamy Corrupt Shadows, a gothic paranormal dark romance about a caged demon and a witch who becomes his obsession. Tune in for a hilarious episode you won't forget!

Kelly and Penny have a Blush Pool Party with author Tylor Paige and Freaky Book Bees podcast host Christen to discuss Tylor's novella Like Father Like Slaughter - a steamy apocalyptic horror romance! This episode has everything you've come to expect from the girls and more - get a beach bev ready and enjoy!

Kelly and Penny are celebrating the Butcher & Blackbird movie news with a special re-release of their Butcher & Blackbird episode, including an interview with Brynne Weaver and Alexa Harlowe! As an added summer bonus, the girls start the show with an interview with model/actress Barbie about her role in a short film with Sloane origin story vibes, and about getting into the mindset of what might make a serial killer. This episode is jam-packed - buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Kelly and Penny take you on a whirlwind tour through E.L. Emkey's The Devil's Hunt - a super cool dark romance along the lines of The Ritual and The Hunger Games. They also discuss some great wines from their pal Warner at Vin312 Winery in Chicago. This episode is a great one perfect for summer - tune in now!

Kelly and Penny have a great time with author Monica James discussing her fictionalized memoir Love Hard and many other topics - from making up new spicy time moves, to feet, to rusty trombones, and more. This interview is definitely not to be missed!

It's the Season One Finale, and Kelly and Penny couldn't have picked a better way to celebrate, chatting with fan favorites Crystal and Felicity about their spicy new paranormal romance Unleashing Chaos, which has just been released! And of course you know a Blush interview wouldn't be complete without hilarious discussions about inappropriate behavior, weird first crushes, and perhaps disrespect of a band instrument or two 😘 Tune in for all this and more - you don't want to miss it!

Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerment, feminism, and probably some new sex tips or moves we've picked up from our reading. Please note that this podcast features themes of drinking, violence, cursing, and graphic descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it.