Emotions & Potions: A love/hate letter to...

Ashtin & Alex •linktr.ee

Hi from your water sign delight hosts Ashtin & Alex and welcome to Emotions & Potions a love/hate letter podcast to books, tv shows, and whatever else we decide. Let's be honest it will mostly be romance books. We will discuss (emotions) and drink (potions) on each episode and let you know what we loved/hated, as well as a casting call and song choices from our playlists filled with bops. Stay Connected https://www.instagram.com/emotionsandpotionspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionsandpotionspod/ https://open.spotify.com/user/31xbulbqy4j5gnfrer4lyi6atpnu?si=ee3fef3152fa4307

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Dirty Dom by Willow Winters

This week we dive into the mafia world of the Valetti family with Willow Winters' dark, mafia romance novel Dirty Dom!! This episode does contain spoilers as we give a plot overview, talk about our loves and hates, and give our casting calls and songs of the book! Will we give this book a love or hate letter? Tune in to find out! ;) Potion: Denny Bini Lambrusco Dell'Emilia Wine Sparkling Italian Red Wine These Boys are Trouble Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cemDS3m2TeeZhD7PXfU4T?si=...

Apr 21, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey

This week, we are diving head first into the contemporary rom-com novel Hook, Line, Sinker by Tessa Bailey Join us on the love journey of Hannah and Fox as we break down the book and discuss our loves/hates and our fave smutty scenes! Who will we cast for Hannah and Fox? Which songs did we choose for this book? And most importantly, was it a love or a hate letter? Tune in now for all this and more from your favorite water sign duo, Ashtin and Alex! Potion: Skipper's Relief - 4 oz. RumHaven Cocon...

Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Cruel Lies by Faith Summers

Today's episode we are entering the mafia dark romance world with Cruel Lies by Faith Summers. Hear us dish about how this book compares to expectations of a mafia romance read, plot summary, as always our thoughts and feelings on the book, casting call, and song picks. Will this be a love or hate letter? *Trigger and Content Warnings for this episode, listener discretion is advised* Bully college age romance, enemies to lovers, mafia romance, virgin troupe, secret society, murder, death of pare...

Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Scarred by Emily McIntire Part 2

Welcome back to the World of Gloria Terra!!! Are you ready for more Tristian and Sara?! On this episode we finish up our letter to Scarred by Emily McIntire, picking back up on the emotional plot digest, give you our loves/hates of the book, share favorite spicy moments, fan cast, book song choice, final ratings, and a whole lot of laughter. Scarred Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fXEUljWCh1QjQFAm9qBtX?si=14d8edd3534c4ce3 Follow and interact with us on the socials https://www.instagr...

Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Scarred by Emily McIntire - Part 1

We get so in-depth on this one it's gonna need 2 parts!!! Join us as we begin our letter to this dark royal romance story of Scarred by Emily McIntire, book 2 of the Never After Series. It's a reimagining of Lion King with the villain Scar taking the lead role. We were so taken away with this book it needed a deep dive to cover all the emotions. Drink this book's potion with us.... The Royal Garden Gin - 2 oz Elderflower liquor - 1oz Midori - 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice - full lime Sparkling Melon M...

Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Fresh

We watched the movie Fresh written by Lauryn Kahn and Directed by Mimi Cave, and woahhh was it a journey. Listen to us regale on this tale of Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Steve (Sebastian Stan). Highly suggest you have a potion alongside us and we still made a playlist capturing the fleshy deliciousness of this movie. Apologies but that was a great hint so listener discretion highly advised on this one. Potion: Sweet Rump Fashioned - 4oz Kill Devil Pecan Rum - 2 oz Amaretto - 3 dashes Orange Bitt...

Mar 17, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Priest & Midnight Mass by Sierra Simone

This week's episode we will discussing Priest & Midnight Mass a novel and novella by Sierra Simone. There will be tons of spoilers as we chat about the story and really dive deep into the smut scenes, plus the casting call and songs of choice. Pour yourself a glass of this episodes potion Poppy's Kiss and let get into Father Tyler Bell's love story. *Caution these books have a very taboo theme and heavily involve religion, listener discretion advised* Poppy's Kiss - 4 oz Empress Gin - 1 oz L...

Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas

This is our podcast birthday episode, so we are kicking it off the love/hate letter with the romance novel Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas!!! Here is your warning this podcast will contain MANY spoilers, so hopefully you have already read the book. Join your hosts Ashtin and Alex for a book breakdown, favorite and hate it moments, spice talks, casting call, song choice, and find out if this book is a love or hate letter. Take part in the potion and try "Donut Daddy" Recipe: - 1 oz cake vodka -...

Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Teaser to E&P

Welcome to Emotions and Potions a love/hate letter to..... with your two water sign hosts Ashtin and Alex. Every other Thursday we will be diving into some emotions about a romance novel, tv show, movie, or whatever the fuck we decide with a themed adult potion. Join in on our weekly banter and shenanigans and keep up with us on our socials and other platforms. https://linktr.ee/emotionsandpotions

Mar 01, 2022•2 min

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