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Vanessa Smith didn’t just write a book, she wrote a full-body experience that’ll leave your soul sobbing and your panties MIA.

This week on Cocktails & Cliterature, we’re talking about Fate’s Last Melody—aka the book that yanked us to hell by the hair and gave us a threesome in the Circle of Lust before breaking our hearts with betrayal (and a blowjob scene that needs a trigger warning).

But this isn’t just book talk. We’re talking orgasms as transformation. Shadow daddies who choke and comfort. Women who glow up through grief, rage, and riding for their life. And yes, we ask Vanessa all the spicy author questions you wish BookTok would.

If you’ve ever whispered “I could fix him” to a morally gray demon with a scarred jaw and emotional trauma, this one's for you.

🎧 Press play.
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 Your vibrator can thank me later.

From science fiction and fantasy to contemporary and family saga, romance belongs in every genre and every genre belongs in Bramble. Whether the last page holds happily ever after, to be continued, or an ending that isn’t so simple, Bramble books will take you on an extraordinary journey of love. With spice levels to suit all readers, with familiar tropes and uncharted territory, Bramble books will explore a love that's tangled up, covered in thorns, and oh so sweet.

Bramble is for ever

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This week on Cocktails & Cliterature, we’re getting all up in our feelings and our fantasies, with USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest. She’s the high priestess of slow burns, the queen of soft Black love, and the reason we’re all simping over emotionally available R&B boys. We dive into on-page orgasms and slow burns that actually pay off, how music and grief shaped The Love Lyric, and why Angel Hughes is the grown-ass book boyfriend we deserve. Kristina opens up about the Black Romance Festival, writing softness for Black women, and closing the Greene Sisters era with a bang. PLUS, we play “Would You Rather” and “Sip & Strip” and trust us, things get explicit. If you love your romance with heart, heat, and a good forehead kiss, hit play.

🎧 Hit play and get seduced by the slow burn.
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From science fiction and fantasy to contemporary and family saga, romance belongs in every genre and every genre belongs in Bramble. Whether the last page holds happily ever after, to be continued, or an ending that isn’t so simple, Bramble books will take you on an extraordinary journey of love. With spice levels to suit all readers, with familiar tropes and uncharted territory, Bramble books will explore a love that's tangled up, covered in thorns, and oh so sweet.

Bramble is for ever

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This week on Cocktails and Cliterature, we’re slipping into our chaps and crawling straight into the saddle with Paisley Hope, author of the sinfully spicy Holding the Reins series.

We’re talking barn bruises, backseat hookups, praise kink, and cowboys who literally crawl for their women. From Nash and Cece's throne-worshiping heat in Holding the Reins to Wade's rope play in Training the Heart, these book boyfriends aren’t just hot, they’re completely unhinged (in the best way).

We play “Sip & Strip,” get into real-life spice inspo, and talk why cowboy romance is the fantasy of the summer. Plus, there's a juicy giveaway you won’t want to miss. 🤠💦

👉 Stream now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your smut
 👉 Grab your copy of Holding the Reins & Training the Heart 
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👉 Leave a spicy review if you love a cowboy who comes with rope

From science fiction and fantasy to contemporary and family saga, romance belongs in every genre and every genre belongs in Bramble. Whether the last page holds happily ever after, to be continued, or an ending that isn’t so simple, Bramble books will take you on an extraordinary journey of love. With spice levels to suit all readers, with familiar tropes and uncharted territory, Bramble books will explore a love that's tangled up, covered in thorns, and oh so sweet.

Bramble is for ever

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Thanks for tuning in to Cocktails and Cliterature! If you enjoyed our interview make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more captivating author discussions and steamy romance novel insights. Follow us on social media (@cocktailsandcliterature) to stay updated on all our episodes and exclusive content. Cheers to embracing pleasure and unleashing your inner vixen!

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From Deities to Deep Throats: A Stellar Ride with Mina Brower

Gods who beg. Dreams that fuck. Grief, guilt, and galaxy-sized smut.

In this unholy episode, debut indie baddie Mina Brower takes us on a wild ride through A God of Moonlight and Stardust, her slow-burn, soul-punching romantasy where a haunted heroine is torn between two powerful men: one who mourns her, one who dreams of her, and both who want to ruin her in ways that are… spiritually devastating.

We go deep (in every sense) on writing trauma with tenderness, slipping spice into celestial settings, and the anatomy of a good "squelch" scene. Plus, Mina spills the behind-the-scenes filth—including dream threesomes, villain worship, clit-sucking commentary, and why the word “grind” should win a Pulitzer.

Featuring a “Sip & Strip” segment that had us sweating and a quote so filthy it nearly broke the transcript.

Spoiler-free. Spiritually feral. Galactic thirst turned all the way up.
You’re not ready—but press play anyway.

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From science fiction and fantasy to contemporary and family saga, romance belongs in every genre and every genre belongs in Bramble. Whether the last page holds happily ever after, to be continued, or an ending that isn’t so simple, Bramble books will take you on an extraordinary journey of love. With spice levels to suit all readers, with familiar tropes and uncharted territory, Bramble books will explore a love that's tangled up, covered in thorns, and oh so sweet.

Bramble is for ever

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Ever wondered which vampire gives the best head in Carissa Broadbent’s world? Or which sex scene made her blush while writing it at Starbucks surrounded by senior citizens? (Yup, that happened.)

This week on Cocktails & Cliterature, we sip and strip with the crowned queen of romantasy herself to talk all things The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk, the broody brilliance of Asar, and why Mische might just be the fiercest, most emotionally feral sunshine in the underworld.

We dive into vampire lore, kink inspo, favorite dirty words, and what Carissa really thinks about “dick” vs “cock.” Spoiler alert: she’s got opinions, and we’re obsessed.💅

Grab your seltzer or your smutty cocktail of choice, this episode is dripping with spoilers, sass, and spicy secrets. Stream it wherever you get your pods. 🖤

From science fiction and fantasy to contemporary and family saga, romance belongs in every genre and every genre belongs in Bramble. Whether the last page holds happily ever after, to be continued, or an ending that isn’t so simple, Bramble books will take you on an extraordinary journey of love. With spice levels to suit all readers, with familiar tropes and uncharted territory, Bramble books will explore a love that's tangled up, covered in thorns, and oh so sweet.

Bramble is for ever

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Thanks for tuning in to Cocktails and Cliterature! If you enjoyed our interview make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more captivating author discussions and steamy romance novel insights. Follow us on social media (@cocktailsandcliterature) to stay updated on all our episodes and exclusive content. Cheers to embracing pleasure and unleashing your inner vixen!

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🚨 Buckle up, besties—this episode is not for the faint of heart. 🚨

I’m joined by the fabulous Al Davidson (aka maybe Mockingbird), indie author extraordinaire serving up horror, sci-fi, and spicy romance in the sexiest, spookiest ways imaginable.

We’re spilling the tea on:

👼 Cozy paranormal romance with fallen angels and demon boyfriends (your next obsession)
 🌈 Queer rep and why indie authors are leading the charge
 🔥 Writing toe-curling spice… even when you grew up in a strict Christian household
 ❌ Why “manhood” needs to GTFO of your spice vocabulary
 🩸 Period blood, cannibalism, and why Al’s characters still swoon (yes, seriously!)
 📚 Cult followings, award noms, and Al’s wild ride through indie publishing
 ➿ And how a knotted dildo became Al’s favorite new toy (#NoJudgment)

Whether you’re a Hallmark girly or a horror-smut fiend, Al’s stories will have you screaming “same!”

🎧 Listen now—and if you love the show, rate, review, and follow Cocktails & Cliterature wherever you get your podcasts. Your reviews keep the spicy convos flowing!

#CocktailsAndCliterature #HorrorRomance #SpicyBooks #QueerRomance #IndieAuthor #RomancePodcast #SmutTok #Bookstagram #PodcastEpisode #BookishBesties

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In honor of Juneteenth, we’re turning the volume up on Black joy, unapologetic pleasure, and soul-shaking yes energy with debut author Natasha Bishop—and babe, she did not come to play.

Her breakout novel Only for the Week isn’t just spicy, it’s a whole-ass reclamation. Set in lush, sun-drenched Tulum, it’s second-chance romance with wrapped hair, waist beads, and a man who’ll read to you, wreck you, and respect you after. 😮‍💨

Inside this episode:
 💋 Writing morally messy, gloriously sexy Black women
 🌺 Sensuality as self-love, healing as foreplay
 🖤 When blood family betrays, found family holds you down
 🔥 Monster romance thirst traps + Big Rome Energy™
 🍷 Would You Rather: Smut Edition—yes, it gets unholy

This one's for every woman writing her own story—with her legs open, her boundaries firm, and her crown on straight.

If you live for bold convos, dirty talk, and divine sluts reclaiming it all—
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🎧 Available wherever your podcasts are as wild as your TBR.

Presented by Bramble
📚 Romance, in every flavor. Fantasy, contemporary, messy, sweet or toe-curling filthy. If it makes your heart race, Bramble’s got it.

From science fiction and fantasy to contemporary and family saga, romance belongs in every genre and every genre belongs in Bramble. Whether the last page holds happily ever after, to be continued, or an ending that isn’t so simple, Bramble books will take you on an extraordinary journey of love. With spice levels to suit all readers, with familiar tropes and uncharted territory, Bramble books will explore a love that's tangled up, covered in thorns, and oh so sweet.

Bramble is for ever

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Thanks for tuning in to Cocktails and Cliterature! If you enjoyed our interview make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more captivating author discussions and steamy romance novel insights. Follow us on social media (@cocktailsandcliterature) to stay updated on all our episodes and exclusive content. Cheers to embracing pleasure and unleashing your inner vixen!

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Cancel your plans and light a damn candle! We're going deep into cursed libraries, shadow tentacles, and book boyfriends who bite. This week on Cocktails & Cliterature, I’m joined by the radiant chaos queen herself, Analeigh Sbrana, author of Lore of the Wilds, the romantasy debut that’s got readers moaning over morally gray Fae and heroines who don’t play nice.

We talk seductive tension that makes your Kindle sweat, why Black girl magic belongs in every magical realm, and how Analeigh went from indie author to trad pub baddie with two chocolate Fae and a fantasy world that’s dangerously delicious.

Redacted smut for mom? Check. Shadow magic in your ass? Obviously. A dark Fae prince whispering “you’re mine”? Baby, that’s just chapter one.

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Every listen, share, and fire emoji you drop fuels this show and helps us keep the drinks strong and the stories dirtier. Thank you for being part of this fierce, flirty bookish crew. 💋

From science fiction and fantasy to contemporary and family saga, romance belongs in every genre and every genre belongs in Bramble. Whether the last page holds happily ever after, to be continued, or an ending that isn’t so simple, Bramble books will take you on an extraordinary journey of love. With spice levels to suit all readers, with familiar tropes and uncharted territory, Bramble books will explore a love that's tangled up, covered in thorns, and oh so sweet.

Bramble is for ever

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Thanks for tuning in to Cocktails and Cliterature! If you enjoyed our interview make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more captivating author discussions and steamy romance novel insights. Follow us on social media (@cocktailsandcliterature) to stay updated on all our episodes and exclusive content. Cheers to embracing pleasure and unleashing your inner vixen!

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Welcome back to Cocktails & Cliterature, where the drinks are strong, the books are filthy, and the vibes are always main character energy.

Today’s guest is none other than Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author and spell-slinger behind Reluctant Witch and Remedial Magic. We’re talking memory-erasing magic, morally gray witches, queer longing, and deliciously dangerous intimacy.

Melissa spills all: from writing orgasm-induced unconsciousness to navigating consent in sapphic romance, her real-life exhibitionist adventures, and the emotional weight of reclaiming power through story. This episode dives into the messy magic of healing, sexual agency, and living fully after trauma.

✨ Bonus: Sip & Strip returns with questions too hot for daytime TV  and Melissa does not hold back.

Whether you're here for the spice, the softness, or the smarts, this one’s for you. Grab a drink (or a mocktail) and let’s get into it.

💋 Feeling seen? Feeling spicy? Then do your girl a favor, rate the show, tag us in your smut stack, and tell your group chat that Melissa Marr said “brunch with friends” is fair game.

From science fiction and fantasy to contemporary and family saga, romance belongs in every genre and every genre belongs in Bramble. Whether the last page holds happily ever after, to be continued, or an ending that isn’t so simple, Bramble books will take you on an extraordinary journey of love. With spice levels to suit all readers, with familiar tropes and uncharted territory, Bramble books will explore a love that's tangled up, covered in thorns, and oh so sweet.

Bramble is for ever

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Thanks for tuning in to Cocktails and Cliterature! If you enjoyed our interview make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more captivating author discussions and steamy romance novel insights. Follow us on social media (@cocktailsandcliterature) to stay updated on all our episodes and exclusive content. Cheers to embracing pleasure and unleashing your inner vixen!

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Warning: This episode may cause sudden urges to buy wine, a vibrator, and a ticket to the nearest small town.

 We’re getting down with Stephanie Napolitano author of Fall from Grace and baby, it’s not just the characters who are getting emotionally wrecked and absolutely railed. We talk missionary magic, pool table filth (yes, that scene), and why dirty talk is a love language. Stephanie spills on writing while her life was falling apart, letting her characters finish inside (and out), and why there’s zero room for shame in a steamy love story.

Come for the trauma. Stay for the trench coat. You’ve been warned.

FYI...
We get into:
 🍑 Writing missionary like it’s a spiritual experience
 💦 Dirty talk vs. primal groans (why not both?)
 👨‍👧 The hot bartender single dad we’d let ruin us
 🛁 The bathtub scene that’ll have your Kindle fogging up
 🫠 Healing through heartbreak, fiction, and filth
 🫣 The line Stephanie wrote that her family definitely read (oops)
 🍷 Real talk on postpartum, divorce, and rediscovering your power

Plus, the real reason you should never Google Grace Harrington.

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Thanks for tuning in to Cocktails and Cliterature! If you enjoyed our interview make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more captivating author discussions and steamy romance novel insights. Follow us on social media (@cocktailsandcliterature) to stay updated on all our episodes and exclusive content. Cheers to embracing pleasure and unleashing your inner vixen!