Do monsters make the perfect mate? We kick off with our signature cocktails — Buttersquatch whiskey for a Sasquatch fling and a citrus-spiked Werewolf’s Call — then dive into two paranormal romances that couldn’t be more different in pace, tone, and payoff. First up: a 97-page sprint where a half-banshee heroine bolts from an arranged marriage straight into the path of a half-Sasquatch protector. It’s fast, filthy, and full of audacious choices: scenting as safety and a world that nods a little too hard at Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. We talk about what works (bold premise, creativity) and what doesn't (repetition, icky word choices).
Then we switch gears to a witch-meets-werewolf rom-com that leans cozy without losing heat. Cassie inherits her grandmother’s cluttered house and, with it, a lineage she didn’t realize she owned. Enter Seth — former best friend turned high-school heartache — who needs the potions Cassie didn’t know she was already brewing. Cue a sentient microwave with attitude, a talking raccoon familiar, and a slow burn that tests patience before delivering open-door payoff that feels earned, tender, and scorching. We unpack why slow burn works when trust, grief, and apology are allowed to breathe; how audiobooks can rescue a bogged-down reading pace; and why small rituals — like building a “cuddle closet” or savoring a partner’s cologne — create the kind of intimacy that outlasts novelty.
If you love monster romance, paranormal romance, witchy vibes, and werewolf heat, this one’s a ride. We've got laughter, side-eye, nostalgia, and practical takeaways. Join us for flannel, crispy hash browns, and wildly different spice levels. Then tell us where you land: Team Fast and Feral or Team Slow and Satisfying? Subscribe, share with a romance-loving friend, and leave a review to help other bookish biddies find us.
Meghan's Cocktail & Book: Revel Stoke Buttersquatch Butterscotch Whisky with Sasquatch Love Spell by AC Ruttan
Nicole's Cocktail & Book: Werewolf's Call with How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein
Other Episodes Mentioned:
Season 2 Episode 15: Christmas "Comes" Early
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