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Ever wonder what happens when an arrogant princess and a dashing U.S. Navy officer find themselves stranded near the Florida Keys? This episode of Romance on the Rocks uncovers the whimsical and unexpected twists in Jude Deveraux's "The Princess." Join us as we humorously critique key plot points — from Aria’s endeavors of becoming a 1940s housewife to the intriguing inclusion of the chemical element vanadium.

As we sip on our delightful drinks — Meghan with her nutty pecan shot and coconut-citrus concoction, and Nicole with her martini including homemade lemon basil ice cubes — we also take a nostalgic trip back to Kathleen Norris's 1968 novel "Younger Sister." We discuss a “sweeter time” with age-gap romances and love triangles involving a man and his son.  Our conversation highlights the jealousy, betrayal, and miscommunications that mark young Bee’s newlywed life as she tries to create a home and family.

We also award the “Boobie Prize” of the episode and give each of our romantic reads a Spicy Scoville Scale rating as well as offer a romantic reminder to our listeners. Whether you're a fan of classic romance novels or just love a good story, this episode promises to entertain and enlighten.

Please note this episode contains adult content, a trigger warning and book spoilers.  (Meghan LOVES to spoil books.)

Meghan's Drinks in this Episode:
"Pecan Delight" Shot -- Foggy Dog Pecan Pie from Whiskey Thief Distilling Company
"Citrusy Concoction" -- lemon juice, La Croix Coconut Sparkling Water, New Amsterdam Coconut Flavored Vodka, Nicole's homemade Lemon Basil ice cubes

Nicole's Drinks in this Episode:
Lemon Basil Coconut Martini -- 1/2 oz. lemon juice, 2 oz. New Amsterdam Coconut Flavored Vodka, splash of lime juice, La Croix Coconut Sparkling Water, Nicole's homemade Lemon Basil ice cubes

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Meghan & Nicole dive into their first official books of the podcast:  Beauty Contest Nurse by Diana Douglas and The Viking’s Chosen by Quinn Loftis.  Both feature women who have the skills and talents to heal but each story has a very different romantic direction.  

The biddies kick off the episode with a toast of shots before diving right in to Meghan's book and its zany plot surrounding nurse Maria's romantic adventures in Acapulco with dashing Dick Trevor and two charming doctors.  From peculiar dental obsessions to bizarre medical conditions, prepare for giggles as we dissect the character dynamics and medical inaccuracies that had us both perplexed and amused. We explore the white savior trope, laugh at the odd phrasing, and even critique some eyebrow-raising tranquilizer prescriptions. 

And just when you think it couldn't get any better, we turn the page to Nicole's read for the episode, The Viking's Chosen. Get ready for a bad betrothal and magical disguises as destiny draws a Viking warrior and English Princess closer. We wrap things up with a lighthearted discussion on book cover discrepancies and award our hilarious 'Boobie Prize' of the podcast. Don't miss our romantical reminders about consent and tender gestures—because every romance aficionado knows, it's the little things that matter. Tune in for a fun, insightful, and utterly engaging episode!

Please Note:  This episode contains adult content, a trigger warning and book spoilers.

Meghan's Drinks in this Episode:
Ratafia Shot -- Montserrat Ratafia
"Scurvy Fighting" Cocktail -- lots of lemon juice & booze
 
 Nicole's Drinks in this Episode:
Limoncello Shot -- Limoncello Cream
Paloma -- lime juice, grapefruit juice, Teremana Tequila Blanco, La Croix Pamplemousse Sparkling Water

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Ready to spice up your podcast playlist? Join Meghan Leigh and me, Nicole Danielle, for a tantalizing preview of "Romance on the Rocks," where cocktails meet steamy romance novels in the most delightful way. We promise episodes filled with giggles and gasps as we introduce our Spicy Scoville Rating system, ranging from mild poblano to sizzling Carolina Reaper, with an extra "pepper spray" level for those definitely wildly inappropriate moments. We'll also share our interactive features like bingo cards and drinking games, and don't miss out on our unique Boobie Prize for the first mention of breasts in each novel. Get ready to reminisce about the racy covers we used to giggle over in school and explore today’s diverse romance landscape.

But that's not all! Tune in as we launch "Romantic Reminders," a segment dedicated to helping us rekindle romance in our lives with practical and fun tips straight from the pages of our favorite books. The biddies will also share their first book reads to be featured in Episode 1.  Our excitement about this new project is off the charts and we can’t wait to share more scandalous fun with you in future episodes. Don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, and review so you won’t miss a single moment of the passion-packed journey we have in store.

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