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What if your holiday season could be spiced up with a touch of mystery and a dash of romance? This episode promises to take you on a whimsical journey through the world of holiday-inspired romance novels paired with festive cocktails. We explore the heat levels of our featured reads using our Spicy Scoville scale while Meghan Leigh sips on cozy hot chocolate spiked with brandy and Nicole Danielle indulges in a unique Christmas margarita with cranberry juice. Our main spotlight falls on Caroline Burnes' "A Familiar Christmas," where a mystery-solving cat named Familiar adds charm to a tale filled with humor, mystery, and the unlikely invention of antibacterial dolls.

Join us as Sylvie West's toy store escapades unravel in unexpected ways, featuring a Santa-disguised hero and a talking detective cat who brings an extra layer of hilarity to the plot. We dive into a critical analysis of romantic elements in this tale as well as the "Parent Trap"-inspired 1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber. Cliche characters and unrealistic rekindling of relationships abound as the bookish biddies share their seasonal romantic reads. And no regular episode of Romance on the Rocks is complete without our special Boobie Prize award. Do these books sizzle with holiday heat ... or are they just milk and cookies?

As we cozy up with our wintry cocktails, we encourage listeners to share their own bookish adventures and drink preferences, fostering a community of romance lovers savoring the seasonal spirit. We preview upcoming reads like "A Charming Christmas Arrangement" and "A Wallflower Christmas," promising more holiday romance reviews in our next episode. Don't miss out on joining our festive conversation, where love stories unfold in the most unconventional ways amidst the holiday cheer.

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