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 laughs along the way, possibly ruined an actor for Mariana if he doesn't get the opportunity to play Zach. It ...
Aug 03, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 of feels so prepare for charged love/hates chat. Don't worry this episode isn't all war talk as we still have o...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 next installment of Sarah J. Maas' series with A Court of Mist and Fury. Episode Potion: Velaris Dreams Po...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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, along with our song picks! Episode Potion: Faerie Wine Honey Vanilla Chamomile Tea White Cran Strawberry...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 rate this steamy fairytale reimagining. Episode Potion: Seduction on the rocks - 2 oz. Tazo Iced Passion - 2.5 oz. Tropicana...
Apr 27, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 hates, casting call, song selection, banter, and ratings. A special thank you and shout out to our dear friend for this book...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 very opinionated loves and hates discussion. After hashing out some the book caused traumas, things get more li...
Mar 30, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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. 1 Serafina's Way Ingredients Blackberry raspberry hibiscus cold brew tea Apple juice Honey Ice Opt. 2 Rem...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 coming with some extra perks and the two seem smitten with each other, the only problem...Beau! Can they all work things out ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 commentary from one of your host's mom. Episode Potion Mind Eraser Ingredients 1 oz. coffee liqueur 1 oz....
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 secret DEA agent and tinman Nicholas. Will they get their HEA in their own Emerald City? Find out in this ...
Jan 19, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 finally getting naked has helped them see beyond the surface) dark pasts and secrets threaten to dest...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 last episode of the season as we give some reading updates, ask each other some questions around the ...
Nov 17, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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 and boy were there a lot to choose from. Plus the fun segments of casting call, sound tracking, and ratin...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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, highlight our favorite songs and roles, plus have some fun and off the wall banter. Sooo we totally forgot the pot...
Oct 13, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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 fated love story. Plus find out is it a love or hate letter... Episode Potion Blood of Dis Sangria Ingr...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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, our loves and hates, and of course casting the main characters and putting a soundtrack to this book. **Pl...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 start a casual arrangement, but they are both quick to figure out there is more to the other just u...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 Rooksgrave Manor" by Kathryn Moon, book 1 in the Tempting Monsters series. Listen and sip along with us as we deep ...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 hear extra segment about the spicy scenes, get the loves and hates, casting call (Ashtin's favorite and bes...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 we continue Harley Laroux's Souls Trilogy with book 2 "Her Soul for Revenge". You can expect our usual she...
Jul 21, 2022•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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. Limoncello - 2 oz. Mint tea w. honey and pineapple sage - .5 oz mint simple syrup - Tonic In a shaker with ice add gin, limoncello, tea, and syrup. Shake...
Jul 07, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 loves and hates, cast the characters, give an epic soundtrack, and of course the rankings and lette...
Jun 23, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this week's letter we are returning to the Dark Olympus series with the retelling of Psyche and Eros, in Electric Idol by Katee Robert. Can this heartthrob assassin and plus-size social media maven con not only their terrifying mothers, but all of Olympus as well in the the hopes of saving one of their lives? Find out as we take the story back to it's origins first, then follow this sexy new journey of Psyche, Eros, and other dark Olympus characters. If you can't get enough of the story conti...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Guess what E&P is taking a road trip and we are going to see Halsey live in concert for her Love and Power Tour!! For this episode we are going to chat on the visual/concept album If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power HBO special and the Charlotte, NC show. Find out our thoughts on each, how did they compare, warnings if you are catching the show, and more. We are also giving you our ultimate Halsey setlist as the playlist for the episode, so come on this dark and magical Halsey ride with us. E...
Jun 02, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Becoming the new guitarist for your favorite band Bound, should be a dream come true, right? However, the dream quickly turns sour when the band mates make it known they don't want you there at every opportunity. Even the instant hatred becomes messy as a lot of the band's taunts are filled with sexual desire undertones. So what's a girl to do? Find a way to make all three of them hers, while hoping all their demons don't ruin a possible happy ending. In this letter we are joining the tour of th...
May 26, 2022•2 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
After a dark two week journey we are rewarding you and ourselves with something a little more lighthearted. Want to know how we got to this point where we very much enjoy a dark romance, well this episode is for you. Get to know Ashtin and Alex as we get nostalgic and talk through our reading journey. We will discuss the books that made us throughout our lives, reading slumps, cast ourselves and each other for a movie of our lives, and of course song choices. Episode Potion: 562 - Malibu - Cherr...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We aren't keeping you waiting for long. Time to catch back up with Adeline and Zade and finish up this twisted cat and mouse duet with Hunting Adeline. Prepare yourself as these books have dark themes and content including graphic violence and sex, trafficking, human sacrifice, child death and more. **for full list of trigger please see author H.D. Carlton's website, we will also provide more content warnings in the episodes** Proceed with caution!!! Those daring enough to enter will receive a f...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This letter is about to get dark and we mean real dark. For the next two episodes get ready to enter the cat and mouse duet and join in on the haunting and hunting. Prepare yourself as these books have dark themes and content including graphic violence and sex, trafficking, human sacrifice, child death and more. **for full list of trigger please see author H.D. Carlton's website, we will also provide more content warnings in the episodes** Proceed with caution!!! Those daring enough to enter wil...
May 05, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we are taking a walk into a Greek mythology retelling as well as some erotica with the Dark Olympus novel Neon Gods by Katee Robert. The smut talk in this one has been kicked up a notch or 13. In true E&P fashion expect a plot breakdown, loves and hates, casting call, and music choices, with a bonus host Tricia providing extra hot takes. Potion: ReVah Pomegranate Wine can be drunk alone but recommend using for sangria Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kOK2qAFdAMhMd...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 9
