Peter and Ashley discuss the power of the mind in romance, which is dramatized by a ghost story/romance. Enjoy this episode with a rum and coke with lime (to be drunk unironically).

Peter and Ashley talk about sex: its relation to romance and its growing attention in modern romance novels. Enjoy this episode with an Aviation: 1.5 oz gin, .5 oz maraschino liqueur, .5 oz lemon juice, creme de violete 1 oz (if you can find it).

Peter and Ashley discuss the likelihood that romance could bloom between a pair where there are extreme power differences. Enjoy this episode with a Horse's Neck: 1.5 oz Bourbon, Ginger beer, 3 dashes Angosture bitters, fresh lime.

Peter and Ashley talk about the one of the beloved novels that created the genre. Enjoy this episode with a Lizzie Champagne: 2 shots Champagne, 1 shot pineapple juice, 1 shot amaretto, 1 shot chambord.

Peter and Ashley get meta discussing a romance novel about people in the book biz. Enjoy this episode with a gin martini: 2.5 oz gin, .5 oz vermouth, dash of bitters and a lemon garnish chilled.

Peter and Ashley discuss the merits of first person narration and consider whether romance can ever be canonized. Enjoy this with a St. Germain Gin and Tonic: 1 & 1/2 oz St. Germain, 3/4 oz Bombay gin, tonic water on ice.

Peter and Ashley talk about nature vs. nurture and whether romance is helped or hampered by verbal consent and prophylactics. Enjoy this episode with a Loch Lomond Cocktail: 1.5 oz Drambuie, 1/2 oz Contreau, 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice on ice.

Peter and Ashley talk about the merits and drawbacks of tradition when it comes to modern romance. Enjoy with a Sassy Lassi:6 oz mango juice, 1/2 cup coconut juice (or cream), 1 cup of yogurt, 3 shots of rum, 4 ice cubes (maybe pistachios) blended in blender.

Peter and Ashley discuss the idea of romance novels as emotional pornography. Enjoy this episode with a Kentucky Mule: 2 oz Bourbon, 1 lime squeezed, ginger beer, pear liqueur (if available), and ice.

Peter and Ashley discuss a popular romance novel trope: the reformed rake. Enjoy this episode with a Sparkling Grapefruit Negroni: 1 oz gin, 1 oz. Campari, Fever Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit to taste on ice.