Salacious Sips, a drinky book club

This week, the ladies step outside their usual smutty romance comfort zone and dive into a book that's equal parts hilarious, chaotic, and murderous: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano. With Laurel as the only host who actually managed to finish a book this week, she takes Claire and 'Stina on a spoiler-light journey through the wildly entertaining world of accidental crime, unexpected twists, and laugh-out-loud moments. The result? Claire and 'Stina downloaded the book before the recording session was even over. Of course, this wouldn't be a Salacious Sips episode if the conversation stayed on track. What starts as a discussion about one book quickly spirals into recommendations, shocking DNF confessions, abandoned series, and all the other books currently living rent-free in our heads. Pour yourself a drink and join us for a chaotic conversation about funny thrillers, reading slumps, and the books we just can't stop talking about. Featured Book: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

Of course we needed a final ACOTAR wrap-up — we had fan casts to fight over and unhinged predictions to scream into the void. Some casting choices were obvious (hello, perfection), others sent us spiraling into chaos. And let’s be real — by the end, we were tired, delirious, and just a little feral. Tune in for messy theories, hot takes, and the glorious disaster that happens when the wine runs low and the energy runs out.

Let’s be honest — it took entirely too long for SJM to crank up the spice in the ACOTAR universe. But when she finally did? Whew. We hit "hands on the headboard" levels of unhinged, kinky chaos 😈 This week, the ladies dive headfirst into the absolute madness of A Court of Silver Flames but just the first two parts (because there’s too much spice and trauma to tackle all at once) — where timelines get tangled, wings get flexed, and things get real damn spicy. 🥂 Plus, fan casting gets wild (some choices are feral… blame the faerie wine 🍷)

The girls have officially survived the emotional rollercoaster that was ACOTAR (bless SJM, but that book was a mess) and are now deep into the Night Court in A Court of Mist and Fury—where things get darker, sexier, and infinitely more bat-winged. In this episode, expect: Major spoilers—like Feyre being Rhysand’s mate AND High Lady kind of spoilers Feyre’s full-blown glow-up as she claims her power and stops being anyone’s pawn Unhinged fan casting of Cassian and Azriel (because the Bat Boys deserve faces, abs, and smirks) A lot of swooning, a little sobbing, and the occasional “wait, who are the human queens again?” Come for the soup, stay for the smut, and get ready to thirst over wingspans and power dynamics. This is A Court of Mist and Fury the way it was meant to be: loud, unfiltered, and a little feral.

The Bride Test: Romance? Check. Rum? Definitely. Relevance? Debatable. We meant to focus on Helen Hoang’s The Bride Test—a Low Spice, Forced Proximity romance—but let’s be real, things got...derailed. Between heated opinions, surprise seafood discussions (don’t ask), and an irresponsible amount of Brugal 1888 Rum, Laurel, Claire, and ‘Stina took this episode straight into beautiful chaos. We had feelings about the characters, the plot, the communication (or lack thereof). It’s a wild ride—but like, in the best kind of tipsy book club meltdown way.

Get ready for a wild ride as Claire pops her Regency romance cherry with Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros! 🍷📖 We’re diving into broody heroes, scotch-fueled revelations, and the undeniable truth that Prince Charming and knights in shining armor are overrated. (Sorry, Grandma, but it’s true.) Expect Disney debates, questionable metaphors, and a book you can actually recommend to your mom without awkwardly avoiding eye contact. Buckle up, grab a drink, and let’s get into it! 🍸🔥

The girls are spilling all the juicy details in this wild happy hour episode! From spicy confessions to absolute deal-breakers, they’re diving into sex, yucks, yums, and the ultimate hall passes. Why does Claire’s brain short-circuit? What’s the unexpected connection between monster dildos and this conversation? And which celebrities are topping their "must-lick" list? Buckle up—this one's a ride!