Read Between the Wines with Mandy and Deb

Read Between the Wines with Mandy and Deb
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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. 💬

  1. 2d ago

    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

  2. Jul 29

    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

  3. Jul 22

    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

  4. Jul 16

    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

  5. Jul 14

    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

  6. Jul 7

    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

  7. Jun 30

    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

  8. Jun 16

    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

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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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