We’re kicking off 2026 with a tale of “mind games, kink, and ancient enchantment,” because we read SAVAGE BLOOMS by S.T. Gibson! 😈 Join us as we spiral into yet another Heated Rivalry tangent, compare the novel to one of its inspirations (Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë), and debate whether it lives up to the other Gibson books we’ve covered. Plus, find out which After Dark pick Laura chose that has Emma absolutely hyped.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features a discussion of an adult-themed book and is intended for mature audiences only.
Synopsis
Adam has been in love with his best friend Nicola since college, but the closest he can come to admitting his feelings is inviting her to travel with him to Scotland in search of a legendary cave from his grandfather’s bedtime stories. When a storm washes out the road, Adam and Nicola find themselves at the mercy of Eileen, an eccentric aristocrat, and Finley, her brooding groundskeeper. The Americans quickly get more than they bargained for as they become entangled in Eileen and Finley’s world of mind games, kink, and ancient enchantment.
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Other Books Mentioned
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
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The Long Game by Rachel Reid
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Naughty or Ice by Sylvia Pierce
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Pucking Around by Emily Rath
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Game Misconduct by Ari Baran
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A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
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Evocation by S.T. Gibson
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An Education of Malice by S.T. Gibson
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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
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A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
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The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert
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House of Rayne by Harley Laroux
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To Bargain With Mortals by R.A. Basu
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Archaeology of Falling Worlds by Megan Chee
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