Read Between the Wines with Mandy and Deb

Rules for the Summer… Meghan Quinn Did It Again 😍🔥

This week on Read Between the Wines, we’re diving into Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn — and honestly? Meghan Quinn did it AGAIN 😍🔥 In this episode, we break down this chaotic, funny, surprisingly emotional summer rom-com filled with accidental matchmaking, candy shop renovations, British charm, and some VERY spicy moments 👀🌶️ We follow Renley as she fights to save Rudder’s Sweets while accidentally matching with Theo — a ridiculously charming British lord who thinks he’s flying across the ocean to meet his future fiancée… not invest in a candy shop 😭🍭 We discuss: ✨ Theo and Renley’s hilarious meet-cute ✨ The renovation era + forced proximity tension ✨ Why Ford-level book boyfriend energy may have competition now 👀 ✨ Aunt Kitty and the absolute side-character chaos ✨ The banter, chemistry, and emotional moments that completely hooked us ✨ Our favorite spicy scenes 🌶️🔥 ✨ The emotional family dynamics and themes of self-worth, belonging, and starting over We also throw in some fun summer-themed rapid-fire questions, discuss whether a British accent automatically makes someone hotter, and share all our favorite moments from the book. And yes… while we absolutely LOVED this one, Mandy did have a few critiques about the audiobook/audio production along the way 👀🎧 If you love summer rom-coms, small-town romance, Meghan Quinn chaos, banter-filled relationships, and spicy romance books, this episode is for you. 🎧 Episode is live now — grab a glass and come spiral with us. 🍷 ⚠️ Full spoilers for Rules for the Summer 00:00 Welcome Back to RBTWines! Welcome to the family Doughbra 07:43 Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn 09:39 Exploring Characters: Theo and Renley 16:30 Meeting Aunt Kitty: A Wild Introduction 19:40 Renly's Dream and Aunt Kitty's Distraction 21:14 Theo's Arrival and the Summer Rules 26:15 Aunt Kitty and Rupert: A Social Media Saga 28:46 We'll NEVER See 'Truth or Dare' the Same Way  33:19 The Conflict of Feelings and Family 39:02 Renly's Struggles and Theo's Return 40:54 Dinner Party Drama 42:41 Happily Ever After for One and All 43:38 Couple of Critiques... 49:26 Final Thoughts and Ratings 52:01 Rapid Fire Summer Edition 58:33 Coming Up Next Week #RulesForTheSummer #MeghanQuinn #BookTok #BookTokRomance #RomanceBooks #SummerRomance #RomComBooks #SpicyBooks #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookReview #BookBoyfriend #Theo #SmallTownRomance #BookRecs #WhatToReadNext #ReadersOfTikTok #Bookish #FYP #ForYouPage  ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ] https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of!  www.readbtw.com [http://www.readbtw.com] or email us at hello@readbtw.com [hello@readbtw.com]

Wild Love by Elsie Silver Had EVERYTHING 🌶️🔥

This week on Read Between the Wines, we’re diving into Wild Love by Elsie Silver — and let’s just say… we get the hype now 😍🔥 In this episode, we break down everything we loved about Ford Grant, Rosie Belmont, and the small-town romance that completely won us over. From the romantic tension and unforgettable banter to the emotional family moments and VERY spicy scenes 👀🌶️… this book had us hooked. We discuss: ✨ Ford leaving his chaotic music producer life behind for Rose Hill ✨ The surprise daughter storyline and why Cora stole our hearts ✨ Rosie returning home and rebuilding her life ✨ Ford + Rosie’s chemistry and tension-filled moments ✨ Our favorite spicy chapters 🌶️ ✨ The drama, conflict, and emotional payoff at the end We also talk about why Ford and Rosie are two of our favorite recent romance characters and why this book felt like the perfect mix of heart, humor, banter, and spice. If you love small-town romance, single dad romance, spicy romance books, Elsie Silver, and book boyfriend discussions, this episode is for you. 🎧 Episode is live now — grab a glass and come spiral with us. 🍷 ⚠️ Full spoilers for Wild Love 00:00 Welcome Back to RBTWines! 02:10 Netflix and Hypochondria with Medical Shows 09:15 Diving into 'Wild Love' by Elsie Silver 11:26 Ford's Backstory 15:54 Rosie's Backstory 19:06 The Push and Pull of Rosie and Ford 22:15 Rosie's New Role in Ford's Life 24:14 Rosie's Breakup, Ford Makes a Move 25:44 Sassy Emails and Building Tension 27:35 F*ck Being Professional 31:22 Cora's Relationships with Rosie and Ford 35:23 Little More Spice and West's Acceptance 37:13 The Conflict 43:00 Family Dynamics and Relationships 43:47 Resolution and Looking Ahead for Rosie and Ford 44:39 Checked ALL the Boxes (Especially Ch. 40) 50:08 Mandy and Deb in Rose Hill? 52:59 Best Fictional Dads (Ours Still Wins IRL) 55:46 Next Week's Anticipation #WildLove #ElsieSilver #RoseHillSeries # FYP #BookTok #BookTokRomance #RomanceBooks #SmallTownRomance #SingleDadRomance #SpicyBooks #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookReview #BookRecs #WhatToReadNext #BookBoyfriend #FordGrant #RosieBelmont #ReadersOfTikTok #FYP #ForYouPage  ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ] https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of!  www.readbtw.com [http://www.readbtw.com] or email us at hello@readbtw.com [hello@readbtw.com]

Joey by Sadie Kincaid… This Book Was ALL Spice 🥵🔥

⚠️ Language Warning: We curse. You’ve been warned. 🌶️ Spicy Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of very explicit sexual content from Joey by Sadie Kincaid. If you’re listening with kids in the car, at work without headphones, or around anyone who doesn’t need to hear about mafia smut… maybe circle back later 😏🍷 This week on Read Between the Wines, we’re back with another Pour Decisions challenge — and this time Deb challenged Mandy to read a book featuring a morally gray MMC she had to love. Naturally, Deb picked Joey by Sadie Kincaid… because of course she did. 😭🔥 In this episode, we break down this spicy mafia romance from start to finish — from Joey being the ultimate mafia princess trying to break free from her family’s control, to Max being the possessive, tortured morally gray MMC Deb swore Mandy would fall for. We dive into: ✨ The forbidden romance between Joey and Max ✨ The self-defense training scenes that started it all ✨ The mafia drama, betrayals, and kidnapping storyline ✨ Whether the book should’ve ended after Joey’s kidnapping ✨ Why this book is VERY heavy on the spice (and whether the plot kept up 👀) And of course… we ask the important question: Is this actually dark romance… or is it just mafia romance with dark aesthetics? 👀 We also throw in some fun rapid-fire questions, North Jersey Italian stereotypes, mafia family chaos, and plenty of laughs along the way. Did Deb successfully make Mandy fall for Max? You’ll have to listen to find out. 😏 00:00 Welcome Back to RBTWines - Pour Decisions Part Deux 07:18 Book Discussions: Joey by Sadie Kincaid 39:39 Is this really DARK romance?  42:08 More By Sadie Kincaid 43:51 Final Thoughts and Ratings 45:19 Rapid Fire Questions: Mafia Romance Edition 52:01 Coming Up Next Week... #Joey #SadieKincaid #DarkRomance #MafiaRomance #BookTok #BookTokRomance #SpicyBooks #RomanceBooks #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookReview #MorallyGrayMMC #BookDiscussion #ReadersOfTikTok #BookRecs #WhatToReadNext #FYP #ForYouPage #SpicyBookTok #RomanceReaders ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ] https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of!  www.readbtw.com [http://www.readbtw.com] or email us at hello@readbtw.com [hello@readbtw.com]

Rebecca Yarros Just Dropped THIS… What Is It?! 😳🔥 | Empyrean Theories

This week on Read Between the Wines, Ashley is BACK and we are fully spiraling over Rebecca Yarros’ latest announcement… because this is NOT book 4 of the Empyrean series — so what is it?! 😳🔥 In this episode, we dive deep into theories, clues, and speculation surrounding the mysterious upcoming release. From analyzing timing and potential storylines to breaking down what this could mean for the future of the Empyrean series, we’re connecting every dot we can find. We talk about: ✨ What Rebecca Yarros actually announced (and what she didn’t 👀) ✨ How this novella/book could tie into the Empyrean series ✨ Theories about Violet, Brennan, Xaden, and other key characters ✨ Possible timelines and hidden clues ✨ What we WANT vs what we’re afraid is coming 😭 If you’re obsessed with Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, romantasy theories, and trying to decode every hint an author drops, this episode is for you. 🎧 Episode is live now — come spiral with us. 🍷 00:00 Welcome Back to RBTWines - Ashley is here!  09:56 Fourth Wing and ACOTAR this Fall... Coincidence??  18:41 Expectations for... Whatever this is 25:45 Fables of the Barren? 30:18 Dad's Research and Lilith's Letters?  34:53 Kaori's Field Guide to Dragonkind?  40:47 Multiple POVs from Iron Flame?? 43:26 Book of Brennan?! 45:26 We Would Clearly Love a Xaden POV 47:55 Would it be RBTWines if we didn't pivot to GoT for a minute? 48:54 So.. How are we feeling about this? 57:06 Taylor Swift and Book Four 01:10:49 Pour Decisions: Round 2 #RebeccaYarros #FourthWing #IronFlame #EmpyreanSeries #BookTok #BookTokFantasy #Romantasy #FantasyBooks #FantasyRomance #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookTheories #BookDiscussion #VioletSorrengail #XadenRiorson #Brennan #BookRecs #WhatToReadNext #ReadersOfTikTok #FYP #ForYouPage  ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ] https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of!  www.readbtw.com [http://www.readbtw.com] or email us at hello@readbtw.com [hello@readbtw.com]

Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry - Full Spoiler Review 🔥🔥

⚠️ Full spoilers for Rites of the Starling This week on Read Between the Wines, we’re diving into Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry — and… we have A LOT to unpack. 😳🔥 In this episode, we break down the intricate world, dual timelines, and major twists that had us questioning everything. From political power plays and blood oaths to shapeshifters, cursed magic, and generational secrets, this story takes some unexpected turns. We follow Odessa’s journey across Calandra as she uncovers prophecy, magic, and her true identity — while also unraveling Caspia’s past and the sacrifice that changed everything. Along the way, we talk through: ✨ The dual timelines and how they connect ✨ The prophecy element and Luella’s journal ✨ Major reveals (including the truth about the crux and the “gods”) ✨ Character dynamics — Odessa, Ransom, Caspia, Andreas, and more ✨ The emotional impact of Caspia’s story and the final reveal ✨ The setup for what’s to come next in the series We also share our theories, favorite moments, and honest thoughts on what worked, what didn’t, and where the story lost us (or completely pulled us in 👀). If you love fantasy romance, complex world-building, plot twists, and character-driven stories, this episode is for you. 🎧 Episode is live now — grab a glass and come spiral with us. 🍷 00:00 Welcome Back! Empyrean Novella?! 10:01 Rites of the Starling - FULL SPOILERS 15:15 Caspia and Odessa's First Chapters 22:58 Caspia Arrives in Calandra 29:25 Caspia's Leap and Family Connections 31:12 Reunion of Odessa and Ransom 37:12 The Revelation of the Six Magicians 41:09 Caspia and Andreas 46:12 The Journey to Quentus and Unfolding Mysteries 49:34 Family Dynamics and Relationships 50:46 The Power of Journals and Writings 53:10 Unraveling Family Secrets 56:39 The Tragic Fate of Caspia 01:01:07 The Quest for the Orbs 01:07:17 The Nature of the Beasts 01:09:37 Unanswered Questions and Future Adventures #RitesOfTheStarling #DevneyPerry #FantasyBooks #Romantasy #FantasyRomance #BookTok #BookTokFantasy #BookTokReads #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookReview #ReadingVlog #BookRecs #WhatToReadNext #ReadersOfTikTok #Bookish #FantasySeries #MagicSystem #FYP #ForYouPage ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ] https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of!  www.readbtw.com [http://www.readbtw.com] or email us at hello@readbtw.com [hello@readbtw.com]