Boozy Bookgasms

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.

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The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

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 juice

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 Independent

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.