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For this episode we are turning off the lights and embracing our questionable decisions as we dive into the BookTok phenomenon that had us asking "Should we be into this?" and us immediately answering "ummm...yes!?" Join Ashtin and Alex as we discuss "Lights Out" by Navessa Allen, a dark rom-com featuring an ER nurse with a thing for masked thirst trap content creatin...

After a little hiatus, we're back!! Welcome back to Emotions & Potions: A Love/Hate Letter To... Wild Side by Elsie Silver. Same hosts, slightly different vibes, and still a lot to talk about. SPOILERS AHEAD so make sure you've read the book because we are not holding back. This one gave us Birthday Girl energy (our first episode) with the ex-boyfriend's dad, age-gap love interest,...

Attention romance readers this episode is extra exciting and special. In celebration of the Avon publishing release of "The Wall of Winnipeg and Me" we got to have a huddle with the queen of slow burn romance Mariana Zapata!! Not only do we dish about Winnipeg and many things Aiden and Vanessa, but got some insight into the chaos of writing and more unforgettable moments. We had lots of...

The stakes are higher in Prythian as war is looming. Feyre and Rhys are separated and both are dealing with conflicts at home and afar. How will they not only reunite as mate, but unite the faerie and human lands to stand against Hybern? Find out in this episode of the pod as we are discussing book 3 in the ACOTAR series "A Court of Wings and Ruin" by Sarah J. Maas. AOWAR gave us a lot o...

Welcome back to another episode of Emotions and Potions! We are back in Prythian, Feyre and Tamlin are back in the Spring Court preparing for wedded bliss after Feyre conquered the trials of Under the Mountain. However things are not all sunshine and roses plus the looming start to Feyre's bargain with Rhysand awaits. What new trials and adventures await us? Find out as your hosts cover the ne...

Humans, Faeries, and beasties...OH MY!!! This episode your human hosts are venturing to the world of Prythian and SJM's megahit ACOTAR. Go on this beauty and the beast reimagining with us as Ash & Al recap the plot, give hot takes with the loves & hates, chat predictions & fav fan theories. Plus throw our casting picks into the ring as this book is getting an on screen adaptation,...

Do you like your villains wicked? We do too! On this episode of Emotions & Potions we are entering a different world from Katee Robert Carver City home of the "Wicked Villains" with Hook and Tink's story "A Worthy Opponent". Hang with your hosts as we dish on the plot, ask questions about the series, chat about our loves and hates, casting call, top playlist picks, and...

Welcome to another episode of E&P! Are you looking for mafia romance, possessive direct alpha bad boy, secrets, plot twists and turns, and blush worthy spice? Well, hold onto your paddle brush as Ash & Al chat about "Ruthless Creatures" by J.T. Geissinger, book #1 of the "Queens & Monsters" series. You can expect plot breakdown, smut talk, an unhinged loves and hate...

What happens when a chance encounter with unrepentant hot bad guy Calvin Cutler leads into a toxic obsession? Descent into madness for Hallie and your hosts! One this episode Ash and Al go off the rails talking about the VERY dark and triggering billionaire romance novel "Descent" by Sam Mariano. We break down not only the plot, but a little mentally and emotionally. Which leads into a v...

This week Ash and Al enter the mafia world and take on book 3 in the Camorra Chronicles, Twisted Pride by Cora Reilly! Listen along as we break down the crazy plot between Remo & Serafina, talk about our loves and hates, cast this steamy book, as well as giving it a banging playlist!! Will Twisted Pride receive a love or a hate letter?? Listen & find out!! xo  Potion: Angel Water Opt....

Zaddy? Yes, no, maybe? Yes, Sir.  This this episode of E&P we are bringing you the spicy age-gap millionaire romance "Praise" by Sara Cate, book 1 of the Salacious Players Club series.  After a devastating but needed break up with her boyfriend Beau, Charlotte "Charlie" lands a new job with Emerson (cough cough Beau's dad) as his new secretary. However this job winds up...

wtf did we just read?! Which team are you on? Manuscript, Letter, Everyone Sucks? On this episode of E&P we are talking and ranting about the romantic thriller "Verity" by Colleen Hoover.  All the spoilers ahead as we go over the plot including the bonus chapter of the book , discuss our loves and hates, author discussion, casting and soundtrack, ratings, and the letter reveal. Plus bonus...

Time to get swept away in this week's episode, your hosts cover the fractured "Wizard of Oz" fairytale "Wretched" by Emily McIntire, book 3 in the Never After Series.  We may still be in Kansas, but Dorothy is not the good guy. Even our "wicked witch" Evelina is still wicked, but this time in all the best ways. We will breakdown Evelina's reluctant journey down her own yellow brick road with...

Welcome, time for Season 2 of "Emotions and Potions: A Love/Hate Letter To..." and we are kicking off the season with a listener request. What happens when a longtime hatred finally boils over into a night of passion? Why a no strings attached enemies with benefits deal of course! However when Jules Ambrose and Josh Chen finally start noticing there is more to the other than meets the eye (maybe f...

Thank you so much for coming on this ride that has been season 1 of Emotions and Potions a Love/Hate Letter To... Much appreciation to everyone who has listened, interacted, recommended books/topics, shared this pod, and all the lovely things. We've had so much fun with this podcast and probably would not continued if not for the joy it's brought us and of course the listeners. So join us in the l...

bondage, forced sex fantasy, secret society & touch her and you diieee!  If those are your vibes check out this episode of E&P where we cover the dark college bully romance novel of "The Ritual" by Shantel Tessier. Hang with your host while we discuss the plot, ask each other questions on did you see that coming? how in the f*ck did that make you feel?!, pick our favorite smut moments...

So your hosts Ashtin and Alex did a thing and treated themselves to DPAC Broadway Series tickets and are taking you along for the ride.  The season kicks off with the magically chilly Disney's Frozen the Musical!! See the beloved animated movie come to life with the magic of the theatre. We breakdown the differences between the movie and the stage play, recap what we loved and hated, highligh...

Vamps, death, magic, sex... what more can you ask for? This episode we are venturing through Scarlett St. Clair's world of Cordova with "King of Battle and Blood" filled with humans, witches, monsters, and hunky vampires! Join us on this adventure while we breakdown the plot, what we loved and hated, our favorite smut moments, and of course the extra fun bits of casting and sound tracking this fat...

On this weeks E&P episode, Ash and Alex give a love/hate letter to the popular Peter Pan-Wendy Darling retelling The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe! Come on this exciting adventure as Winnie Darling gets taken by Peter Pan and the Lost Boys in their search for something that has been stolen.  We will be spoiling this book through a plot breakdown, smutty chats about the best spicy scenes,...

Financial reporter Caroline Preston has been sent to SERVE, a NYC BDSM club to write an article to help save her family struggling finance magazine Preston's. Her father wants this article to tank the new direction her brother wants to take the magazine. When SERVE club owner Jonah spots Caroline in the crowd he knows that this miss nice girl is in need to let her inner kink flag fly. When the two...

Alright so we are in Victorian era London and maid Esther has been fired from many jobs due to her insatiable need of sex. She gets whisked away to a brothel for monsters and life for her can't get any better right? Or is this there an actual monster lurking in the shadows ready to take everything away?  This episode of E&P we are taking a walk on the erotic side with "A Lady of Rooksgrav...

Welcome to this week's episode of E&P and we are bringing you a listener request episode!!  Listen and sip along with us as we get into a Billionaire Romance with TL Swan's "The Takeover". We are going to be breaking down the tumultuous and steamy relationship of Claire Anderson, a widowed media executive with a failing company and Tristan Miles, the acquisitions heartthrob. You'll also h...

After being betrayed by your childhood best friend to be sacrificed to an ancient mine god, your entire town turning on you, winding up in a mental hospital, and your brother being murdered and sacrificed in your place, it's rightfully time to seek some revenge. However, you don't expect to find help, undeniably good sex, and maybe even...love from a soul hunting demon.  Join us this week as...

What happens when a paranormal enthusiast returns to her hometown to wind up being hunted by a cult and a demon?  Find out on this episode where we deep dive into the Souls Trilogy book 1 “Her Soul to Take” by Harley Laroux. And of course we’ll discuss or loves and hates, cast, and give you a soundtrack.   Potion: Sage Off Duty    - 2 oz. Gin   - 1 oz. Limon...

Welcome back to Emotions & Potions we are staying in the world of Dark Olympus this episode with Katee Robert's Wicked Beauty . The competition to become the new Ares is on and Helen's hand in marriage is also on the line. Achilles and Patroclus think they have the title in the bag, but Helen has more than the arena off course. Join us as we not only drink, but break down this story, share our...