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Read Between the Wines with Mandy and Deb

Read Between the Wines with Mandy and Deb

We’re Mandy and Deb—sisters, book lovers, and the duo behind Read Between the Wines, a podcast where we sip wine and spill our thoughts on all things fiction. 🍷✨

Whether you're here for the spice, the sword fights, or the sisterly chaos—we’re so glad you're joining us. 💬

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  • Yesterday · 56 min

    We Got UNHINGED Saying Goodbye to Chestnut Springs 😂🌶️ | Hopeless by Elsie Silver

    🐎🌶️ ONE LAST TRIP TO CHESTNUT SPRINGS… AND WE GOT A LITTLE UNHINGED. 😂🍷 It’s officially time to say goodbye to Chestnut Springs! 😭 This week on Read Between the Wines, we’re diving into Hopeless by Elsie Silver—the fifth and FINAL book in the series—and apparently Mandy & Deb decided subtlety was no longer necessary. 😂 We’re breaking down Beau Eaton & Bailey Jansen, their 13-year age gap, the fake engagement that was definitely never going to stay fake, Bailey being judged for the Jansen name, Beau struggling to find his place after returning home from the military, and all those late-night moments that slowly blur the lines between pretending and something very real. And obviously… 🌶️ WE TALK ABOUT THE SPICE. The kisses that are only supposed to be for show. The skinny dipping. The utility shed. 👀 The scenes that had us questioning whether we could even keep this podcast remotely respectable… Spoiler: we could not. 😂🍷 But underneath all the chaos, Hopeless gives us two people who are constantly being defined by everyone else—Beau as Chestnut Springs' hero and Bailey as a Jansen—who finally find someone willing to see the person underneath the reputation. And their fake engagement ends up pushing both of them toward completely new lives. We’re talking characters, plot twists, favorite moments, emotional scenes, spice, Beau’s secrets, Bailey’s independence, and whether Hopeless gave us the ending we wanted for this series. And because this is our LAST Chestnut Springs episode, you KNOW we have to look back at the series as a whole. 🥹🐎 🍷 Grab your wine and come Read Between the Wines with us! 👇 NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP: What book or series should Mandy & Deb cover next?! ⚠️ FULL BOOK SPOILERS ⭐Check Out Our Comfrt Link for 15% off! http://comfrt.com/DEBRA538 ⭐ 00:00 Welcome Back to RBTWines 03:44 Intro to Hopeless by Elsie Silver 07:20 Bailey's Struggles and Background 09:45 Beau as a Civilian 13:30 The Proposal and Its Implications 22:35 BAILEY! Be Cool! 24:59 Navigating Nightmares and Comfort 27:53 Building Connections Through Vulnerability 32:41 Miscommunication and Confessions of Love 37:17 Family Dynamics and Hidden Truths 42:06 Planning for the Future and New Beginnings 45:17 A Wedding and New Commitments 47:53 Spice, Spice Baby 50:14 Wrapping Up Chestnut Springs and What's Next Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com #Hopeless #ElsieSilver #ChestnutSprings #BeauEaton #BaileyJansen #ChestnutSpringsSeries #CowboyRomance #SmallTownRomance #FakeEngagement #FakeDating #AgeGapRomance #SpicyRomance #SpicyBooks #RomanceBooks #RomanceReaders #RomanceBookTok #BookTok #SpicyBookTok #BookRecommendations #BookReview #BookDiscussion #BookLovers #Bookish #BookTube #BookTubeCommunity #RomanceBookPodcast #BookPodcast #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines #ElsieSilverBooks #RomanceRecommendations #BookClub #BookCommunity #MustReadRomance #ContemporaryRomance

  • August 25 · 1 hr 12 min

    Reckless by Elsie Silver | We Were NOT Ready for Theo Silva 😮‍💨🌶️

    ❄️🐂 Winter Hamilton and Theo Silva… WHERE DO WE EVEN BEGIN?! 🌶️ This week, Mandy and Deb are heading back to Chestnut Springs for Reckless by Elsie Silver—and we have a LOT to discuss. Winter has spent the series being labeled cold, difficult and downright unlikeable…but once we finally get her story, everything changes. And then there’s Theo Silva: professional bull rider, shameless flirt, surprise father and a man who takes one look at Winter’s sharp edges and basically says, Yep. I want her. 😮‍💨 We’re breaking down the one-night stand that changes EVERYTHING, the missed messages that keep Theo from knowing he has a daughter, Winter’s complicated relationship with Summer, Theo becoming a dad to Vivi, the heartbreaking dollhouse story, Rob’s return, and the moment Winter finally learns that being strong enough to survive alone doesn’t mean she has to. 🥹 And obviously… 🌶️ WE’RE TALKING SPICE. From the Rosewood Inn to a gym bench that desperately needs to be sanitized 😂 to Summer and Rhett’s wedding…Elsie gave us plenty to discuss. We’re also talking about pregnancy and surprise-baby tropes in romance, the Chestnut Springs re-release and collector editions, our favorite characters and scenes, and whether Theo Silva just entered the competition for our favorite Chestnut Springs book boyfriend. 👀 🍷 Grab a glass and come Read Between the Wines with us! 👇 Tell us: Where does Reckless rank in the Chestnut Springs series—and are you Team Theo Silva?! ⭐Check Out Our Comfrt Link for 15% off! http://comfrt.com/DEBRA538 ⭐ 00:00 Welcome Back to RBTWines! 03:48 Current Reads and Anticipated Releases 10:51 'Reckless' by Elsie Silver 20:01 "That Night" 23:37 Fast Forward to Vivi 30:10 Theo's Discovery 36:24 Building a New Life Together 43:03 OMG the Bathroom Scene 49:02 Kip is Back in the Picture 51:47 Rob the Slob Returns 54:26 Side Quest- Deb Shuts Down Hecklers 56:39 Rob.. You Are NOT the Father 01:03:01 Confronting Rob 01:04:00 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com #Reckless #ElsieSilver #ChestnutSprings #TheoSilva #WinterHamilton #BookTok #RomanceBookTok #SpicyBookTok #BookTube #BookTubeCommunity #RomanceBooks #SpicyBooks #CowboyRomance #BullRiderRomance #SmallTownRomance #SurpriseBaby #SecretBabyRomance #OneNightStand #BookBoyfriend #RomanceReaders #ContemporaryRomance #BookReview #BookDiscussion #BookRecommendations #BookPodcast #ReadingCommunity #ReadersOfBookTok #BookLovers #Bookish #RomanceBookRecommendations #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts #YouTubePodcast

  • August 21 · 1 hr 15 min

    ACOTAR 6 & 7 REVEALED?! Our WILDEST Sarah J. Maas Theories 🦇🎶

    Sarah J. Maas dropped the covers and captions for A Court of Shattered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody—and Mandy, Deb, and special guest ASHLEY are officially going down the ACOTAR theory rabbit hole. 🐇🍷 What clues are hiding in the cover art? 🔮 Are we seeing hints of scrying? Could there be a Throne of Glass connection? Will the Dread Trove come back into play? And just how important are the Valkyries about to become? 👀 Then there’s all that musical wording… 🎶 Harmony? Melody? WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO TELL US, SARAH?! And, of course, the question that has the fandom fighting for its life: ❤️ WHO IS THE LOVE STORY?! We’re talking theories GALORE, possible Maasverse connections, the Valkyries, the Dread Trove, potential clues hidden in the artwork and wording, and all the completely unhinged possibilities we can come up with. 🍷 Grab a drink and join us as we attempt to figure out what Sarah J. Maas could be setting up for ACOTAR Books 6 & 7. 👇 DROP YOUR THEORIES IN THE COMMENTS! We want to know what YOU noticed, who you think the love story will follow, and which rabbit hole we need to jump down next. ⭐Check Out Our Comfrt Link for 15% off! http://comfrt.com/DEBRA538 ⭐ 00:28 Welcome Back Ashley! 06:49 ACOSH AND ACOFM - Theories Galore 23:47 Pause for the Soap Box 29:39 Okay, Back to Theories Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com #ACOTAR #SarahJMaas #Maasverse #ACOTARTheories #FantasyBookTok #ACOTAR6 #ACOTAR7 #SJM #SJMUniverse #SarahJMaasBooks #ACourtofThornsAndRoses #ThroneOfGlass #TOG #DreadTrove #Valkyries #NestaArcheron #Prythian #NightCourt #Romantasy #RomantasyBooks #FantasyBooks #BookTok #BookTube #BookTheory #BookTheories #FantasyReaders #ReadersOfBookTok #BookPodcast #BookDiscussion #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines

  • August 18 · 1 hr 19 min

    Just for the Plot by Meghan Quinn | The Spice Chapters You NEED to Bookmark 🌶️👀

    🌶️📚 Bennett has been in love with Bower since he was SIXTEEN... and now she lives in his apartment building. What could possibly go wrong? 👀😂 This week, Mandy and Deb are diving into Just for the Plot by Meghan Quinn, and this one gave us EVERYTHING—best friend's brother, reverse age gap, years of pining, sports romance, hilarious group chats, a book club, a mobile bookstore dream, and enough spice to keep those bookmarks BUSY. 🌶️🌶️🌶️ We're talking about Bennett's absolutely terrible plan to make Bower fall for him by setting her up with another man, the return of the Gladdy Daddies, our new obsession with Nolan, the iconic Kim Halpert Book Club, Bower's journey to finally chase her dream with the Whimsy Wagon, and why Adelaide might secretly be one of the best characters in the entire book. And can we PLEASE celebrate the fact that Meghan Quinn gave us relationship conflict that was actually resolved through COMMUNICATION instead of throwing in an unnecessary third-act breakup?! 🙌😂 Of course, we're also breaking down Bennett & Bower's chemistry, our favorite spicy moments, and—because we know why some of you are here—we've got the spicy chapter numbers ready. 👀🌶️ Plus, we're comparing Just for the Plot vs. Just for the Cameras and deciding which one wins! 🍷 Grab your wine and come Read Between the Wines with us! 👇 Tell us: Bennett & Bower or Ryland & Gabby—which couple are you choosing? 🎧 Watch on YouTube @RBTWines or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! ⭐Check Out Our Comfrt Link for 15% off! http://comfrt.com/DEBRA538 ⭐ 00:00 Welcome Back and Vacation Details! 10:12 Just for the Plot Intro 15:34 Spice PSA! 20:29 The Plot 23:04 The Kim Halpert Book Club 25:32 COUGER VAJEEN 29:06 The Return of the Gladdy Daddies 33:02 Bower's Aspirations and Hesitations 34:49 Lines are starting to get blurry! 36:22 Tongue The Cheese Wheel 38:54 SPICE SPICE BABY 44:44 Bauer's Business Dreams and Relationship Dilemmas 45:43 FaceTime Fantasies 50:13 Couger Strikes Again 51:48 FINALLY!! 56:20 Gabby, Stop being a B*tch 58:00 Oh Benny BooBoo... 59:45 Love a Mirror 01:01:01 I'm Your...Girlfriend? 01:04:12 Hanky Panky at the Office 01:07:59 IT'S YOUR SISTER! 01:10:32 The HEA and Final Thoughts Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com #JustForThePlot #MeghanQuinn #BookTok #RomanceBookTok #BookTube #RomanceBooks #SportsRomance #BaseballRomance #BestFriendsBrother #AgeGapRomance #ReverseAgeGap #SpicyBooks #BookBoyfriend #RomanceReaders #BookPodcast #BookReview #BookDiscussion #BookRecommendations #BookClub #Bookish #BookLovers #ReadingCommunity #ReadersOfBookTok #RomanceReader #ContemporaryRomance #RomComBooks #RomanceBookRecommendations #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines #YouTubePodcast #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts

  • July 29 · 1 hr 1 min

    Powerless by Elsie Silver: Runaway Bride, Hockey Romance & Total Heartbreak

    Jasper Gervais and Sloane Winthrop finally get their moment, and we're talking about everything in this full spoiler discussion of Powerless, Book 3 in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs series. From Jasper's heartbreaking childhood and the Eaton family's unwavering love to Sloane's journey of finding her own voice, this book delivered all the emotions. We discuss the unforgettable wedding escape, the years of unspoken feelings, the road trip that changed everything, that ballerina tattoo reveal, Harvey Eaton stealing every scene he's in, and why Jasper may have just become one of our favorite book boyfriends. Join us as we laugh, cry, and debate all the biggest moments, favorite characters, and emotional twists in one of the most heartfelt romances in the Chestnut Springs series. 🍷 In this episode, we discuss: Our overall ratings and first impressions Jasper's devastating backstory and found family Friends-to-lovers done right The runaway bride wedding escape Beau's storyline and the Eaton family The road trip, first kiss, and tattoo reveal Harvey Eaton being everyone's favorite fictional grandpa Sloane standing up to her father The Stanley Cup ending and proposal Where Powerless ranks in the Chestnut Springs series 💬 Question of the Day: Did Jasper Gervais become your favorite Chestnut Springs hero, or is Cade or Rhett still holding the top spot? 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or watch right here on YouTube! ⭐Check Out Our Comfrt Link for 15% off! http://comfrt.com/DEBRA538 ⭐ 00:00 Welcome Back and Chat 03:41 Midlife Crisis and Health Kick 08:23 Powerless by Elsie Silver 12:09 Backstory and Flashbacks 19:09 Runaway Bride 24:23 Sloan and Jasper's Reconnection 31:43 Spice Spice Baby 38:42 Why Can't He Say It?! 43:21 Our Man Harvey 44:19 Ex at Your Birthday Dinner 48:13 The HEA and Our Thoughts 50:19 Coming Up on RBTWines Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com #ElsieSilver #Powerless #ChestnutSprings #BookTube #BookTok #RomanceBooks #BookPodcast #BookReview #FriendsToLovers #HockeyRomance

  • July 22 · 53 min

    Heartless by Elsie Silver | The Single Dad Romance We Couldn't Put Down!

    This week on Read Between the Wines, we're back in Chestnut Springs to discuss Heartless by Elsie Silver—the book that turned the grumpiest Eaton brother into one of our favorite cowboy book boyfriends. 🤠🍷 Join Mandy and Deb as we dive into Cade Eaton's journey from overworked single dad to finally finding love with the sunshine that is Willa Grant. We discuss everything from Luke stealing every scene, the unforgettable hot tub conversations, and all the slow-burn tension to the emotional family moments that made this one so much more than just a romance. In this episode, we discuss: 🤠 Why Cade Eaton might be the ultimate grumpy cowboy ☀️ Willa Grant and why she's the perfect sunshine heroine 👦 Luke Eaton stealing every single scene 🏡 Life at Wishing Well Ranch and spending more time with the Eaton family 🛁 The hot tub conversations that completely changed everything ❤️ Cade's heartbreaking past and why he carries the weight of everyone around him 🌶️ The slow burn, secret romance, and our favorite spicy moments 💛 The emotional ending, the sweetest grand gesture, and why this family completely won us over We also compare Heartless to Flawless, debate whether Cade has officially surpassed Rhett as our favorite Eaton brother (so far!), and share our final ratings. If you love single dad romances, grumpy x sunshine, nanny romances, forced proximity, found family, cowboy romances, and small-town love stories, this episode is for you! 🍷 Grab your favorite drink and come Read Between the Wines with us! 👇 Tell us in the comments: Who's your favorite Eaton sibling so far—Rhett or Cade? Or are you holding out for another brother? ⭐Check Out Our Comfrt Link for 15% off! http://comfrt.com/DEBRA538 ⭐ 00:28 Welcome Back and Chat 09:38 Heartless by Elsie Silver - Daddy Cade 12:44 Willa and Luke 19:22 Side Quest: Kids Say the Darndest Things 23:29 Back to the Book and Daddy Cade 25:35 Cade and Willa's Growing Connection 33:00 SPICE TIME! 38:28 BCPs Don't Work With a Stomach Bug 46:02 Final Thoughts, Ratings and Favorites Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com #Heartless #ElsieSilver #ChestnutSprings #CadeEaton #WillaGrant #CowboyRomance #SingleDadRomance #GrumpySunshine #NannyRomance #SmallTownRomance #BookTok #BookTube #RomanceBooks #BookPodcast #BookReview #BookDiscussion #BookRecommendations #ReadersOfBookTok #BookCommunity #SpicyBooks #BookBoyfriend #SlowBurnRomance #FoundFamily #WishingWellRanch #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #YouTubePodcast #RomanceReaders #BooksBooksBooks #FYP #MustReadBooks #ContemporaryRomance

  • July 16 · 55 min

    Everything We Think We Know About Threshing Day 🤯

    🚨 BONUS EPISODE! 🚨 Rebecca Yarros surprised the Empyrean fandom with the announcement of Threshing Day, and you KNOW we had to grab a glass of wine and start theorizing. 🍷🐉 Join Mandy and Deb as we break down everything we know so far, speculate on who the 13 stories might follow, discuss which dragons and riders we hope make an appearance, and share our wildest theories about what Rebecca Yarros has in store. Will we finally get more Andarna? More Tairn? Sgaeyl? Liam? Brennan? Ridoc? Violet's parents? The First Six? We have questions... and plenty of theories. 👀 If you're an Empyrean fan, this is your invitation to spiral with us! 🥂 Grab your favorite snack, pour a glass of wine, and let's talk dragons. 🎧 Available now on YouTube @RBTWines, Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 👇 Tell us in the comments: Which character are you hoping gets one of the 13 stories? ⭐Check Out Our Comfrt Link for 15% off! http://comfrt.com/DEBRA538 ⭐ Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com #RebeccaYarros #ThreshingDay #Empyrean #FourthWing #IronFlame #OnyxStorm #DragonRiders #FantasyBooks #Romantasy #BookTok #BookTube #BookPodcast #BookDiscussion #FantasyReader #DragonBooks #BookTheories #FantasyCommunity #BookCommunity #BookRecommendations #ReadersOfBookTok #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines #YouTubePodcast #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #BonusEpisode #FantasyFans #BookLovers #ReadingCommunity #RebeccaYarrosBooks

  • July 14 · 1 hr 2 min

    Flawless by Elsie Silver | We Finally Started Chestnut Springs! 👀

    This week, Mandy and Deb head to Chestnut Springs as they begin Elsie Silver's Flawless, the first book in the beloved cowboy romance series. We discuss everything from Rhett Eaton's PR disaster and Summer Hamilton's impossible assignment to the slow-burn romance, forced proximity, one-bed trope, family dynamics, and all the cowboy charm that made readers fall in love with the Eaton family. We also compare Chestnut Springs to Rose Hill, debate the third-act conflict, rate the spice, and share our favorite moments from the book. ⚠️ Full spoilers ahead! Pour a glass, settle in, and join us for another episode of Read Between the Wines. 🍷🤠 ⭐Check Out Our Comfrt Link for 15% off! http://comfrt.com/DEBRA538 ⭐ 00:28 Welcome Back! Comfrt and the World Cup 14:52 Flawless by Elsie Silver 19:32 Rhett and Summer 23:12 Wishing Well Ranch and Exploring Tropes 25:50 Rhett's Career and Summer's Past 31:00 The Attraction 37:58 Assless Chaps 41:29 Rob the Slob and Winter the Witch 43:42 The Conflict 47:05 Rhett's Injury and Resolution 54:29 Feelings and Ratings Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com #Flawless #ElsieSilver #ChestnutSprings #CowboyRomance #RhettEaton #SummerHamilton #RomanceBooks #BookTok #BookTube #BookPodcast #BookReview #BookDiscussion #SmallTownRomance #ForcedProximity #OneBedTrope #SlowBurnRomance #BookBoyfriend #SpicyBooks #ContemporaryRomance #BookRecommendations #ReadersOfTikTok #BookCommunity #BookLover #ReadingCommunity #RoseHill #Bookish #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines #YouTubePodcast #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #MustReadBooks #RomanceReader #BooksBooksBooks #FYP #ForYouPage

  • July 7 · 1 hr 4 min

    We Can't Believe We've Been Podcasting for ONE YEAR! 🎉

    🎉 We're celebrating ONE YEAR of Read Between the Wines! 🍷📚 What started as two sisters talking about books has turned into 50 episodes, countless reviews, unforgettable characters, hilarious debates, and an amazing community that we never imagined we'd have. ❤️ In this special anniversary episode, Mandy and Deb look back on our first year of podcasting—sharing our favorite episodes, the books that surprised us the most, unforgettable reading moments, and the stories behind the podcast that you've never heard before. We also thought it was the perfect time to properly reintroduce ourselves! We talk about our favorite books, authors, tropes, audiobooks, TV shows, reality TV obsessions, podcasts, food, wine, music, and plenty of random favorites that have absolutely nothing to do with books (well... mostly 😉). Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or just discovered us through ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Rose Hill, Starside, Meghan Quinn, Elsie Silver, or Nora Roberts, we're so grateful you're here. Thank you for helping us reach 50 episodes and making our first year something we'll never forget. Here's to Year Two! 🥂 🍷 Watch on YouTube: @RBTWines 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 💬 Tell us in the comments: How long have you been listening, and what's been your favorite Read Between the Wines episode? 00:28 Happy Anniversary to Us! 04:47 One Year in Podcasting 08:16 Past Episode Reflections 14:49 Exploring Fantasy Reads 15:50 Emotional Impact of Books 19:33 Book Hangovers and Their Effects 22:41 Favorite Romance Tropes 28:46 Getting to Know Us 30:47 Reality TV and Comfort Shows 40:32 True Crime and Podcast Favorites 43:28 Musical Tastes and Concert Experiences 48:26 Another Round 54:17 Rapid Fire: Books and Reading Preferences 01:00:31 Wrap-Up and Future Plans Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookTok #OneYearAnniversary #PodcastAnniversary #50Episodes #Books #ReadingCommunity #BookLovers #BookRecommendations #FantasyBooks #Romantasy #RomanceBooks #DarkRomance #Thrillers #CozyReaders #BookDiscussion #ReadingWrapUp #FavoriteBooks #FavoriteAuthors #BookBoyfriends #Audiobooks #GraphicAudio #RealityTV #TVShows #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #YouTubePodcast #WomenWhoRead #ReadersOfYouTube #BookCommunity #Bookish #MandyAndDeb #PodcastLife #BookReview #ReadingLife #NewEpisode #YouTubeCreators

  • June 30 · 1 hr 11 min

    Starside by Alex Aster - Full Spoiler Book Review & Discussion

    ⚠️ FULL SPOILER WARNING ⚠️ This week we're diving into Starside by Alex Aster, one of the most talked-about new romantasy releases! 🌟🐉⚔️ Join Mandy and Deb as we break down everything from the incredible world-building and deadly Questral to dragons, gods, magic, shocking betrayals, unforgettable romance, and an ending that completely changed everything we thought we knew. We discuss: ✨ Stormside vs. Starside and Alex Aster's unique fantasy world 🐉 Aris's journey from revenge to survival ⚔️ Harlan Raker and one of our favorite morally gray love interests ❤️ The slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance 🌶️ The spice (yes... we talk about THAT) 🤯 The jaw-dropping twists and reveals 👀 Our biggest unanswered questions and theories for Book 2 If you're a fan of Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Quicksilver, Powerless, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, or epic romantasy filled with action, dragons, romance, and impossible choices, this episode is for you! 🍷 Grab your favorite drink and Read Between the Wines with us! 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 📚 Tell us in the comments: Did you see THAT twist coming? What are your theories for Book 2? 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🟢 Spotify 📺 YouTube: @RBTWines Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com #Starside #AlexAster #Romantasy #FantasyBooks #BookReview #BookPodcast #FantasyBookReview #BookTube #BookTok #DragonBooks #EnemiesToLovers #SlowBurnRomance #MorallyGrayMMC #FantasyRomance #EpicFantasy #BookDiscussion #BookCommunity #ReadersOfInstagram #ReadingCommunity #FourthWing #ACOTAR #Quicksilver #Powerless #TheSerpentAndTheWingsOfNight #NewFantasy #FantasyReaders #AlexAsterBooks #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts

  • June 16 · 1 hr 12 min

    The Recent Reads We Can't Shut Up About 😭📚

    Welcome back to Read Between the Wines! 🍷📚 This week we're catching up on some of our recent reads, current obsessions, and whatever else happens to derail the conversation along the way. 😂 Join Mandy and Deb as we discuss some of the books that have been taking over our lives lately, including Deb's deep dive into Chloe Walsh's Boys of Tommen series and Mandy's thoughts on Nora Roberts' thriller, The Final Target. In this episode we discuss: 📚 Binding 13 & Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh ❤️ Why the Boys of Tommen series has readers completely obsessed 😭 Character development, emotional moments, and favorite storylines 🔪 Mandy's thoughts on The Final Target by Nora Roberts 📖 Thriller vs romance and what makes a suspense novel work 🍷 Mandy's newest obsession with rosé wine 🏠 Summer House discussions and reality TV tangents 🎮 The rumored Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake 😂 The random bookish and non-bookish conversations that always seem to happen around here Whether you're looking for your next read, curious about Boys of Tommen, or just want to hang out while we chat books, pop culture, and life, we've got you covered. 🎧 Grab a glass and join us! What have YOU been reading lately? Let us know in the comments! 00:00 Legend of Zelda and Summer House 09:54 Binding and Keeping 13 (Deb's Recent Reads) 42:20 The Final Target by Nora Roberts (Mandy's Recent Read) 01:08:47 What's We're Reading and Mandy Needs Help #RecentReads #CurrentReads #BookTok #BookTube #BookPodcast #BookDiscussion #BookRecommendations #BookReview #ReadersOfYouTube #BookLover #Bookish #ReadingCommunity #BookAddict #WhatToReadNext #BoysOfTommen #Binding13 #Keeping13 #ChloeWalsh #TheFinalTarget #NoraRoberts #ThrillerBooks #RomanceBooks #ContemporaryRomance #BookRecs #ReaderLife #BookCommunity #SummerHouse #RealityTV #LegendOfZelda #OcarinaOfTime #GamingCommunity #PodcastRecommendation #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines #BookTubeCommunity #Readers #BooksAndWine #FYP #ForYouPage #MustReadBooks Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com

  • June 9 · 1 hr 1 min

    Wild Card by Elsie Silver Was the Rose Hill Ending We Needed 😭❤️🔥

    This week on Read Between the Wines, we're wrapping up our journey through Rose Hill with the final book in the series, Wild Card by Elsie Silver. ❤️🤠🔥 Join Mandy and Deb as we dive into Bash and Gwen's unforgettable second-chance romance, a story that all starts with one snowed-in airport, one wrong phone number, and years of terrible timing. In this full spoiler review, we're discussing: ✈️ Bash and Gwen's incredible airport meet-cute 📞 The wrong number that changed everything 😳 The shocking Tripp reveal ❤️ Bash's journey as a newly discovered father 😭 Clyde stealing every scene he was in 🏡 Found family, healing, and second chances 🔥 The slow burn tension and all the steamy moments 🤠 Why Bash might be one of Elsie Silver's best MMCs 🌲 The wildfire rescue that had us stressed 📚 Our final Rose Hill rankings and favorite books in the series We also discuss character dynamics, favorite moments, emotional storylines, and whether Wild Card delivered the ending we wanted for Rose Hill. If you love small-town romance, found family, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, emotional love stories, and Elsie Silver men, this episode is for you. ⚠️ Full spoilers for Wild Card by Elsie Silver. 🎧 Grab a glass and come spiral with us. 🍷 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship Ideas 00:28 Welcome Back to RBTWines and the Rose Hill Finale! 02:45 Josh Cellars - Not a Sponsor, but could be :) 05:26 Upcoming 1 YEAR of RBTWines! 06:32 Wild Card Setup 14:42 Miscommunication and Missed Connections 19:21 Clyde: The GOAT 23:05 Living Arrangements and Forced Proximity 26:55 Funniest Part of the Whole Book 28:22 Strip Poker 32:58 Spicy Birthday Surprises 38:29 The Party and Its Aftermath 39:23 Bash's Dark Cloud 42:47 The Forest Fire Crisis 47:42 Final Thoughts and Ratings 56:21 Coming Up on RBTWines #WildCard #ElsieSilver #RoseHillSeries #BookTok #BookTokRomance #RomanceBooks #BookReview #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookDiscussion #SmallTownRomance #FoundFamily #SecondChanceRomance #GrumpySunshine #BashRousseau #GwenDawson #BookBoyfriend #RomanceReader #ReadersOfTikTok #BookRecommendations #WhatToReadNext #ContemporaryRomance #SpicyBooks #BookLover #ReadingCommunity #BookAddict #Bookish #RoseHill #WildLove #WildEyes #WildSide #ElsieSilverBooks #BookTubeCommunity #PodcastRecommendation #ReadBetweenTheWines #RBTWines #FYP #ForYouPage #RomanceBookReview #MustReadBooks Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com

  • June 2 · 55 min

    Wild Side by Elsie Silver Had All Our Favorite Tropes… So What Happened? 👀🔥

    This week on Read Between the Wines, we're heading back to Rose Hill for Wild Side by Elsie Silver, the third book in the Rose Hill series—and we have some thoughts. 👀🤠🔥 In this full spoiler review, we're diving into Rhys Dupris and Tabitha Garrison's marriage-of-convenience romance, the emotional aftermath of Erika's death, and the unexpected guardianship storyline that forces two reluctant people to come together for Milo. This book had SO many things that should have worked for us: ✨ Enemies-to-lovers ✨ Marriage of convenience ✨ Forced proximity ✨ Found family ✨ Professional athlete MMC ✨ Small-town romance And yet... somehow this ended up being our least favorite Rose Hill book so far. 😳 In this episode, we discuss: 🤼 Rhys's secret life as a professional wrestler💔 Erika's death and the grief that drives the story👶 Milo being the true MVP of the book💍 The marriage-of-convenience setup🔥 The chemistry and spice between Rhys and Tabitha🏡 The found family elements we loved😭 The emotional themes of loss, addiction, healing, and second chances👀 Why this book didn't quite hit the same highs as Wild Love and Wild Eyes for us🤠 The impossible challenge of following Ford Grant and West Belmont We also rank our favorite Rose Hill men, discuss whether the wrestling storyline worked for us, and debate whether a book can have all the right tropes and still not fully come together. ⚠️ Full spoilers for Wild Side by Elsie Silver 🎧 Grab a glass and come spiral with us. 🍷 00:00 Welcome Back! Meatballs and Upcoming TV and Audio Books 12:24 Book Review: Wild Side Overview 25:19 The Marriage of Convenience 29:06 Rhys Reveals 'Wild Side' 32:23 Struggles with the Storyline 33:52 Found Family 35:12 Truth in the Journals 40:42 Rhys's Injury and Resilience 44:47 Conclusion and HEA 45:54 Final Thoughts and Ratings 48:00 Red or Green Flag, Rhys Edition 52:28 Wrap Up and Coming Up Next Week #WildSide #ElsieSilver #RoseHillSeries #BookTok #BookTokRomance #RomanceBooks #BookReview #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookDiscussion #RomanceReader #MarriageOfConvenience #EnemiesToLovers #ForcedProximity #FoundFamily #SmallTownRomance #AthleteRomance #ProfessionalWrestlerRomance #BookBoyfriend #RhysDupris #TabithaGarrison #MiloGarrison #ReadersOfTikTok #WhatToReadNext #BookRecommendations #ContemporaryRomance #SpicyBooks #BookLover #ReadingCommunity #BookTubeCommunity #FYP #ForYouPage

  • May 26 · 1 hr 3 min

    Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver Had Everything We Love in a Romance 😍🔥

    This week on Read Between the Wines, we’re heading back to Rose Hill for Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver — and honestly? West Belmont might be one of our favorite Elsie Silver men EVER 😭🤠🔥 In this episode, we dive into everything that made this cowboy romance impossible to put down: the emotional healing journey, the celebrity burnout storyline, the chemistry between Skylar and West, and of course… the VERY spicy scenes 👀🌶️ We break down: ✨ Skylar Stone escaping her chaotic celebrity life and arriving in Rose Hill ✨ The now-iconic bear encounter 🐻 ✨ West Belmont being peak cowboy/single dad/book boyfriend material ✨ Emmy and Oliver stealing our hearts 😭 ✨ Skylar learning to rediscover herself outside of fame and public pressure ✨ The emotional impact of celebrity culture and social media ✨ The bachelor auction chaos 👀 ✨ THAT truck scene 🌶️🔥 ✨ The leaked photo scandal and Skylar taking back control of her life ✨ Why Rose Hill continues to feel like the ultimate comfort-read small town We also play some rapid-fire games, discuss whether cowboy romances are officially superior, and debate if West Belmont might actually outrank Ford Grant 👀🔥 If you love small-town romance, cowboy romance, single dad romance, Elsie Silver books, emotional love stories, and spicy romance books, this episode is for you. 🎧 Episode is live now — grab a glass and come spiral with us. 🍷 ⚠️ Full spoilers for Wild Eyes 00:00 Welcome Back! The Crash and Off Campus 13:33 Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver 15:48 Skylar, West and the Bears 19:35 Skylar's Journey 23:34 Introducing West 28:32 Skylar and West's Relationship 31:11 The Impact of Celebrity Life on Skylar 32:36 Bidding War for West 37:01 The Spicy Truck Scene 44:06 Skylar's Dilemma 45:23 The Fallout of Leaked Photos 48:42 Skylar's Empowering Speech 51:04 Final Thoughts and Ratings 54:12 Rapid Fire Questions and Reflections 01:02:53 Coming Up Next Week #WildEyes #ElsieSilver #RoseHillSeries #BookTok #BookTokRomance #CowboyRomance #SmallTownRomance #SingleDadRomance #SpicyBooks #RomanceBooks #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookReview #BookBoyfriend #WestBelmont #SkylarStone #ReadersOfTikTok #BookRecs #WhatToReadNext #Bookish #FYP #ForYouPage ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com

  • May 19 · 59 min

    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 ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ 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 or email us at hello@readbtw.com

  • May 12 · 58 min

    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 ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ 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 or email us at hello@readbtw.com

  • May 5 · 55 min

    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 ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ 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 or email us at hello@readbtw.com

  • April 28 · 1 hr 17 min

    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 ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ 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 or email us at hello@readbtw.com

  • April 21 · 1 hr 20 min

    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 ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ 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 or email us at hello@readbtw.com

  • April 14 · 39 min

    Game On by Navessa Allen… We Have Thoughts 😳🔥

    This week on Read Between the Wines, Mandy and Deb are diving into Game On by Navessa Allen — the third and final book in the Into Darkness series… and we have thoughts. 😳🔥 In this episode, we break down the chaotic, enemies-to-lovers dark romance featuring Tyler (aka Theo), a revenge-driven underground bookie, and Stella, a tattoo artist caught in his plan to destroy her powerful family. What starts as blackmail and fake dating quickly spirals into high-stakes tension, dark romance dynamics, and a very unexpected ending. We cover: ✨ The revenge plot and gambling ship setup ✨ The enemies-to-lovers relationship and dark romance elements ✨ Stella’s past and the hit-and-run subplot ✨ The introduction of AJ and the MMF relationship twist ✨ The final reveal about Tyler’s father and his redemption arc Along the way, we share our honest reactions, discuss character development, plot inconsistencies, pacing issues, and whether this book delivered as a finale to the series. If you love dark romance, enemies-to-lovers, morally gray characters, and unfiltered book reviews, this episode is for you. Grab a glass and come spiral with us. 🍷 ⚠️ Full spoilers for Game On and the Into Darkness series. 00:00 Welcome Back to RBTWines 06:35 Game On by Navessa Allen - Initial Thoughts 08:39 Plot Setup 17:05 Thoughts... Lots of Thoughts 32:38 Moving On... Back to Romantasy 35:27 Excitement for Upcoming Reads #GameOn #NavessaAllen #IntoDarknessSeries #DarkRomance #EnemiesToLovers #BookTok #BookTokReads #BookTokRomance #RomanceBooks #SpicyBooks #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookReview #ReadingVlog #BookRecs #WhatToReadNext #MorallyGray #Bookish #ReadersOfTikTok #FYP #ForYouPage ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ 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 TikTok: @rbtwines Instagram: @rbtwines2 YouTube: @rbtwines Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of! www.readbtw.com or email us at hello@readbtw.com

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