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Ever wondered which vampire gives the best head in Carissa Broadbent’s world? Or which sex scene made her blush while writing it at Starbucks surrounded by senior citizens? (Yup, that happened.)

This week on Cocktails & Cliterature, we sip and strip with the crowned queen of romantasy herself to talk all things The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk, the broody brilliance of Asar, and why Mische might just be the fiercest, most emotionally feral sunshine in the underworld.

We dive into vampire lore, kink inspo, favorite dirty words, and what Carissa really thinks about “dick” vs “cock.” Spoiler alert: she’s got opinions, and we’re obsessed.💅

Grab your seltzer or your smutty cocktail of choice, this episode is dripping with spoilers, sass, and spicy secrets. Stream it wherever you get your pods. 🖤

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🚨 Buckle up, besties—this episode is not for the faint of heart. 🚨

I’m joined by the fabulous Al Davidson (aka maybe Mockingbird), indie author extraordinaire serving up horror, sci-fi, and spicy romance in the sexiest, spookiest ways imaginable.

We’re spilling the tea on:

👼 Cozy paranormal romance with fallen angels and demon boyfriends (your next obsession)
🌈 Queer rep and why indie authors are leading the charge
🔥 Writing toe-curling spice… even when you grew up in a strict Christian household
❌ Why “manhood” needs to GTFO of your spice vocabulary
🩸 Period blood, cannibalism, and why Al’s characters still swoon (yes, seriously!)
📚 Cult followings, award noms, and Al’s wild ride through indie publishing
➿ And how a knotted dildo became Al’s favorite new toy (#NoJudgment)

Whether you’re a Hallmark girly or a horror-smut fiend, Al’s stories will have you screaming “same!”

🎧 Listen now—and if you love the show, rate, review, and follow Cocktails & Cliterature wherever you get your podcasts. Your reviews keep the spicy convos flowing!

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In honor of Juneteenth, we’re turning the volume up on joy, freedom, and full-body yes energy with debut author Natasha Bishop.

Her book Only for the Week is more than spice, it’s a reclamation. Set in vibrant Tulum, this story blends second chances with unapologetic truth, sensuality with soul, and reminds us that Black women deserve epic love, deep healing, and a little chaos too.

Inside the episode:
💋 The freedom of writing morally messy women
🌺 How sensuality + healing collide on the page
🖤 Why found family matters when bloodlines betray you
🔥 Big D energy, monster romance, and one unforgettable main character (hello, Rome)
🍷 Plus, a delicious round of Would You Rather: Smut Edition

This one’s for every woman reclaiming her story and her pleasure with no apologies.

If you love bold convos, steamy reads, and women reclaiming it all—don’t just listen,
✨ Follow the show
🌟 Rate it 5 stars
📝 Leave a spicy little review to let us know you’re part of the baddie book club.

🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

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Cancel your plans and light a damn candle! We're going deep into cursed libraries, shadow tentacles, and book boyfriends who bite. This week on Cocktails & Cliterature, I’m joined by the radiant chaos queen herself, Analeigh Sbrana, author of Lore of the Wilds, the romantasy debut that’s got readers moaning over morally gray Fae and heroines who don’t play nice.

We talk seductive tension that makes your Kindle sweat, why Black girl magic belongs in every magical realm, and how Analeigh went from indie author to trad pub baddie with two chocolate Fae and a fantasy world that’s dangerously delicious.

Redacted smut for mom? Check. Shadow magic in your ass? Obviously. A dark Fae prince whispering “you’re mine”? Baby, that’s just chapter one.

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🎧 Subscribe to Cocktails & Cliterature wherever you get your pods
⭐️ Rate & review us—it helps more romance lovers find our chaos
📲 Follow us on IG @cocktailsandcliterature for behind-the-scenes thirst traps, guest teasers, and spicy bookish reels

Every listen, share, and fire emoji you drop fuels this show and helps us keep the drinks strong and the stories dirtier. Thank you for being part of this fierce, flirty bookish crew. 💋

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Welcome back to Cocktails & Cliterature, where the drinks are strong, the books are filthy, and the vibes are always main character energy.

Today’s guest is none other than Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author and spell-slinger behind Reluctant Witch and Remedial Magic. We’re talking memory-erasing magic, morally gray witches, queer longing, and deliciously dangerous intimacy.

Melissa spills all: from writing orgasm-induced unconsciousness to navigating consent in sapphic romance, her real-life exhibitionist adventures, and the emotional weight of reclaiming power through story. This episode dives into the messy magic of healing, sexual agency, and living fully after trauma.

✨ Bonus: Sip & Strip returns with questions too hot for daytime TV and Melissa does not hold back.

Whether you're here for the spice, the softness, or the smarts, this one’s for you. Grab a drink (or a mocktail) and let’s get into it.

💋 Feeling seen? Feeling spicy? Then do your girl a favor, rate the show, tag us in your smut stack, and tell your group chat that Melissa Marr said “brunch with friends” is fair game.

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Warning: This episode may cause sudden urges to buy wine, a vibrator, and a ticket to the nearest small town.

We’re getting down with Stephanie Napolitano author of Fall from Grace and baby, it’s not just the characters who are getting emotionally wrecked and absolutely railed. We talk missionary magic, pool table filth (yes, that scene), and why dirty talk is a love language. Stephanie spills on writing while her life was falling apart, letting her characters finish inside (and out), and why there’s zero room for shame in a steamy love story.

Come for the trauma. Stay for the trench coat. You’ve been warned.

FYI...
We get into:
🍑 Writing missionary like it’s a spiritual experience
💦 Dirty talk vs. primal groans (why not both?)
👨‍👧 The hot bartender single dad we’d let ruin us
🛁 The bathtub scene that’ll have your Kindle fogging up
🫠 Healing through heartbreak, fiction, and filth
🫣 The line Stephanie wrote that her family definitely read (oops)
🍷 Real talk on postpartum, divorce, and rediscovering your power

Plus, the real reason you should never Google Grace Harrington.

📚 Snag Fall from Grace (and maybe a towel) https://amzn.to/43T4hwU
🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you get your smutty audio fixes
📸 Enter the GIVEAWAY on Instagram: @cocktailsandcliterature
💌 Follow Stephanie: @stephanienapolitano.author

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Narrator goddess Victoria Connolly joins us to talk dirty details and deep dives in this episode. Whew. It’s a full-body experience.

We go from retail to reverse harem as she spills all the secrets on how she creates the deep, dominant, and deliciously dangerous voices we crave. She even blesses us with a cold read that'll have your headphones gasping for air (and your panties filing a noise complaint).

This one’s flirty, fierce, and filthy in all the best ways. Hit play now and don’t forget to follow @victoriaconnollynarrator for more ear candy. She’ll also be at Beachside Bookfest and Love in Vegas, so come say hi (and maybe get flustered in person).

Like it dirty? Us too. Follow Cocktails and Cliterature for steamy author interviews, narrator crushes, and no-holds-barred bookish thirst traps. This is your one-way ticket to Smut Central.

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Audiobook baddies, this one's for YOU. 🎧

This week on Cocktails & Cliterature, we’re joined by the voice that’s been narrating your deepest, darkest romance fantasies the incomparable Stella Bloom.

She’s a two-time AudioFile Earphones Award winner and the voice behind fan faves by Laura Thalassa, Kristen Ashley, LJ Shen, and more… but today? She’s reading something brand new—a cold read of an original naughty excerpt written by Constance herself. 😈

Spoiler alert: it gets real steamy, real fast.

We talk narrator secrets, sexy storytelling, and what it takes to breathe life (and moans) into the stories we can’t stop binging.

🎧 Plug in, pour up, and press play, you’re not ready.

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Thanks for tuning in to Cocktails and Cliterature! If you enjoyed our interview make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more captivating author discussions and steamy romance novel insights. Follow us on social media (@cocktailsandcliterature) to stay updated on all our episodes and exclusive content. Cheers to embracing pleasure and unleashing your inner vixen!