Read Around the Rosé

David Burroughs committed one of the worst crimes a loving parent could do. He didn't fight his maximum sentence punishment. He decided to live out his melancholy life by just going through the motions and tried to not think about Matthew. That's until his sister-in-law Rachel showed up with a picture in her hand. That can't be Matthew...but that port stain birth mark is too familiar. David would do ANYTHING to find the truth. He has a new purpose: find his son, prove his innocence, and punish the person who turned his life upside down. Join the Rosé girls this week as we discuss I Will Find You by Harlan Coben. You can drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Summer Water Rosé. And... We Clink! #readaroundtherosé #bookclubpodcast #murdermystery #iwillfindyou #harlancoben #summerwaterrosé --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readaroundtherose/message

Millie spent years saving women in domestic abuse situations. Now she just wants to attend her college classes and make enough money to survive. She wants to do things the right way this time around. That's until she starts working for the Garrick family. Why does Mrs. Garrick stay in her room all day long? Why hasn't Millie met her yet? It shouldn't be that big of a deal to step in and help one more wife...right? Just one more time... Join us this week as we discuss The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden. This is an incredible sequel to The Housemaid. You can also drink along with us and enjoy a bottle of Liquid Light Rosé. And...We Clink! #readaroundtherosé #bookclubpodcast #thehousemaidssecret #freidamcfadden #murdermystery #liquidlightrosé --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readaroundtherose/message

Millie is a live in housemaid tending to a house full of secrets. Something is just completely off about her boss Nina Winchester. She has extreme ups and downs, and quite frankly Millie never knows which version of Nina she'll get. Her entitled daughter Cece isn't any better. Yet, Mr. Winchester is intriguing. Why would he stay with someone so unbalanced? What is really going on with this family, and what secrets will be revealed? Join the Rosé girls as we make a come back after a year long break to discuss The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. This book rekindled our love for our book club. The twists and turns are phenomenal! You can drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Psyche's Rosé. And...We Clink Link to description that was read on the podcast: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60556912-the-housemaid

Pip just wanted one more case. A clear case that is black and white with no grey in-between. She thought a cold case was her perfect opportunity...until dead pigeons and headless chalk figures ended up outside her own house. Now it's her own life that she needs to save. Can she save herself before she disappears? Will anyone look for her when she's gone? Join the Rosé Girls this week we we discuss As Good As Dead the last book in the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder trilogy, by Holly Jackson. Pip has a grand last adventure before college, and this book will keep you wanting more! You can also drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Chateau Les Aubiers 2016 Bordeaux. And...We Clink

Dr. Montague was determined to find solid evidence of a haunting. Hill House was the perfect place to conduct his research due to its eventful past. Next, the doctor needed 3 willing candidates to stay with him at Hill House. Theodora, Eleanor, and Luke were all willing and absolutely perfect candidates. Theodora had psychic tendencies, Eleanor was familiar with poltergeists, and Luke was the heir to Hill House. Can all four house guests work together to prove that hauntings exist and survive? Or will the house consume them entirely? This week join the Rosé Girls as we read The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. This classic 1959 book is a fantastic read! You can drink along with us as we drink a bottle of Fog Land Pinot Grigio. And...We Clink

Alessandra is determined to get what she rightfully deserves. She has been in her sister's shadow long enough, and now it's her time to shine. All she has to do is make the Shadow King fall in love with her, marry him, and then kill him to take over the kingdom. What seems to be an easy feat is more of a challenge. There's a law that prevents anyone from touching the king, and the penalty is death. Alessandra will have to win his affection without touching him for her plan to work. On top of that there is a murderer loose in the castle who strives to take over the kingdom as well. Will Alessandra accomplish her goal before the murderer takes everything away from her? Will she make the king fall in love with her without developing her own feelings? Join the Rosé Girls as we discuss The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller. You can drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Nobel Vines Rosé. And...We clink

One short letter brings 3 cousins together for the first time in over 10 years. Their grandmother, Mildred, invited them all to work at her island resort for the summer. This is the same grandmother that disinherited her own children long before any of the cousins were born. Both curious and flabbergasted, Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah venture off to meet the elusive Mildred. As soon as they arrived to the island, it was extremely clear that they weren't welcome. Yet, being stubborn and hard-headed the cousins refused to leave. They were determined to figure out the Story family's deep and mysterious secrets. Yet, what they didn't realize is that everyone has secrets, but how far are they are willing to go to discover the truth? Join the Rosé Girls this week as we discuss The Cousins by Karen M McManus. You can drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Love Story Pinot Grigio. And... We clink

Pip is a good girl! All she wanted to do was solve her town's mystery, graduate high school, and go to the college of her dreams. Yet, the last investigation was too much for Pip, and she got in too deep. This time she swore she wouldn't take another case... Well until Jamie Reynolds disappeared. Was it a coincidence that Jamie disappeared the night of Andie and Sal's memorial? The police didn't see the urgency in the situation, so therefore Pip had to do something. Would she be able to find Jamie before the crucial 72 hours was up? What secrets would she now uncover? Will Pip still be a good girl in the end? Join the Rosé Girls this week as we discuss Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson. You can also celebrate with us a cheer to our 2 year podiversary! It's been a wonderful journey reading and discussing books these last 2 years. We're excited to see what the future brings! To celebrate this glorious occasion with us, pop open a bottle of Cape Route Pinotage. And...We clink!

Love turned out to not be the love of Joe's life. So Joe turned his back on major cities, and moved to a small town up north. Then he heard her voice for the first time. She sounded perfect on the phone, he had to get to know her. Mary Kay DiMarco with her short skirts was just begging for someone like Joe. Yet, this time Joe was determined to win her heart the right way. He'd be patient, and be the type of guy that he knows she needs. Can Joe let go of his past, and truly find the love of his life? Third times the charm right? Join the Rosé Girls this week as we discuss You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes. This captivating book is a wonderful addition to the You series. You can also drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of If a Tree Falls. And...We clink

Have you and your best friends ever dreamed of having children at the exact same time? Well for Lindsey, Kendra, and Dani this was their perfect reality. They raised their boys as if they were all siblings. Fast forward and their boys are all 17 and on their way to finishing high school. Yet, when a tragic accident happens, the 3 best friends watch their boys suffer, and their relationships begin to unravel. Can they ever get past their inevitable suffering? Will they ever be able to find out the truth and move forward? Only the truth will set them free. This week the Rosé Girls discuss The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry. You can drink along with us as we enjoy a refreshing White Claw. And...We clink!

Suzi made a mistake, but that doesn't make her a bad person. Now she's pregnant and lives in an isolated cottage with her controlling husband Nick. Conveniently, a widow named Nora moves next door. Suzi's so comfortable with Nora and almost reveals her biggest secret of all. Yet, why did Nora move to her isolated cottage? What kind of secrets does Nora have that she's not sharing? Everyone has secrets, everyone makes mistakes, but who will reveal their truth before it's too late? Join the Rosé Girls this week as we discuss The Other Wife by Claire McGowan. You can drink along with us as we enjoy Bota Boxes Pinot Grigio, AKA the bag of wine that went on a journey. And...We Clink!

Dogs are one of the perfect animals to have. They are cute, a great friend, and subservient. What if you could take those qualities that many love from dogs and apply it to 16 year old girls? The girls could be bred in a kennel, and taught to be the perfect companion for others. Then, when they're of age, elite families could buy them to be their family pet. What an interesting concept, yet for Ella this is her reality. She is a genetically modified perfect 16 year old. She has grace, manners, two talents, and the Congressman wanted her?! What a dream!! She now has a family, and she can be the perfect pet. Well... that's until Ella meets the Congressman's son, Penn. Maybe being subservient isn't her life's only option... This week the Rosé Girls discuss Perfected (book 1) by Kate Jarvik Birch. Accompany Perfected with a glass of Sister Snake Sauvignon Blanc, and you have your perfect summer read! And...we clink!

Janey Markham was a mother down on her luck scraping pennies together to get by. Then suddenly her husband gets a fantastic job, and they move to a wealthy suburb area. Everything seemed to be going absolutely perfect. Janey had new friends, her son Rowan was thriving! Yet, why did it feel like someone was constantly watching and talking about Janey? Was this new life too perfect to be true? Join the Rosé Girls this week as we discuss Little Whispers by K. L. Slater. This book will have you second guessing who you neighbors are, and who you can truly open up to. You can also drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Field Theory. And... We clink

What time is it?? IT'S BOOK/MOVIE COMPARISON TIME!!

Could Roselle St. Sismode's life be turned upside down any more than it already has? She's been kidnapped by the one and only Agent Crow, and he's slowly taking over the world one mind at a time. On top of that, poor Roselle has been ripped away from her blooming romance with Reyken, she now has this device in her head, and she may or may not be a descendant from the Goddess Roselle. Goodness her life has taken a crazy turn. Can Roselle over come it all in time to save herself and the world? Stay tuned this week as the Rosé Girls discuss the final book in the Secondborn trilogy, Rebel Born by Amy A. Bartol. This book is a fantasy, adventure, and beautiful Sci-fi mix! You can drink along with us we enjoy a bottle of Texan Tornado white blend wine from the Silver Dollar Winery. And... We clink!

She's my best friend, she's a real badass bitch! It's her Birthday and she needs to be celebrated! HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICHOLE!

Roselle St. Sismode was living a pretty decent life. She has her own apartment, her trusty sanitation unit Phoenix, and she's secretly part of the Rebellion. Yet, can contentment always be an achievable goal? Unfortunately no, especially when you are a St. Sismode and your mother is a power hungry lunatic. Will Roselle finally find her true potential? Will she stand up for what is right, and destroy the caste system? Join us this week the Rosé Girls discuss book 2 in the Secondborn trilogy 'Traitor Born' by Amy A. Bartol. You can drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Loves Me Not. And...we clink

We the Rosé Girls absolutely love our go to drink... White Claws! They go down easily, and we always have some in our fridges ready to go. Yet, can we successfully pass a blind taste testing? We weren't entirely sure, so we made it into a bonus episode! Join us this week as we put our claw knowledge to the test, and blindly taste test one of our favorite drinks! Who will be victorious? Listen to find out! And...we clink

Do you ever get a book hangover? A hangover so bad that you obsessively search for more information about your book? Well we sure did! This week the Rosé Girls looked up facts about some of our favorite book series and authors. Let us relieve your hangover and provide you a phenomenal cure. You can drink along with us as we devour a bottle of Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy wine. And...We clink

Have you ever been laying in bed and you hear a strange sound? You immediately start to think about all the crazy possibilities...such as is there someone in your house?  What an absolutely terrifying thought. Yet, for Juno she'll do anything to not be discovered in the Crouch's home. Especially after the conversation she overheard between Nigel and Winnie. Juno is only trying to help...or is she? This week the Rosé Girls discuss The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher. You can drink along with us as we again enjoy another bottle of Snoop Dogg's 19 Crimes Rosé (accompanied with Effen Black Cherry Vodka). And...we clink

Usually parents are careful with their firstborns, and then they become more relaxed with their secondborns. They just find a routine the second time around. Then both children are raised to love each other and can do whatever they'd like with their lives. Unfortunately, this is not the case in the Secondborn's dystopian society. Firstborns are absolutely cherished and treated as if they are fragile. They are privileged and inherit the entire families fortune/titles. However, if you are a secondborn, you are a ghost that gets sent into the military as soon as you are of age. Even though Roselle St. Sismode is the secondborn to the Sword (one of the most powerful families around) she will still suffer the same fate as all other secondborns. Yet, can she be the one to finally start a revolution and make change? Could she be the beacon of hope for all other secondborns? This week the Rosé Girls discuss book 1 in the Secondborn series by Amy A. Bartol. You can drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Snoop Dogg's 19 Crimes Rosé. And...we clink

Becoming a mother is no easy task. You constantly have to keep a little human being alive. Yet, that task is 100% harder when you think your child is a psychopath. Blythe as a new mother is trying her best...trying to be warm, but it's an impossible task. Especially when Blythe's husband Fox thinks Violet is a perfect angel. Then Sam is born, and Blythe has that beautiful mother/child connection that she oh so craved. When Sam is tragically killed Blythe's life spirals out of control, and the only common denominator is Violet. This week the Rosé Girls dive into The Push by Ashley Audrain. This psychological drama shows you the inner workings of motherhood, and deviation all at once. You can drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Psyche Rosé wine. And....we clink

It's been a crazy week here in TX but we survived the winter storm! Our hearts are with anyone who may be dealing with any lasting damage from it! To help lift your spirits, we are releasing another bonus episode! It's a day late but better late than never, right?! Sooo would you rather be in 0° weather or 74° weather? Would you rather be stuck in traffic or stuck in a never ending line? Would you rather keep reading this or just go listen to the episode??

Step 1: Wake up Step 2: Get ready for my flight attendant shift. Step 3: Watch my flight guests as if I'm a lioness stalking her prey. Step 4: KILL!!!! Step 5: Sleep This was a typical day for Charlotte Jones. Yet, step 4 was constantly on her mind. Well... Until roles were reversed and her entire life turned upside down. So stay tuned this week as the Rosé Girls discuss Kill, Sleep, Repeat by Britney King. You can also drink along with us as we enjoy a delicious bottle of Loves Me Not red blend wine. And...we clink!

Guess what?!?!? It's our final installment of Scary Stories To Tell in The Dark (part 5)! It's been beyond enjoyable sharing these fantastic stories. So join the Rosé Girls this week as we dive into this book one last time. You can drink along with us as we enjoy a white claw. And...we clink!

Nic was a small town girl who wanted more in life. When her high school best friend Corinne goes missing, Nic seized her opportunity. She left Cooley Ridge and started a new life in Philadelphia. 10 years goes by and Nic receives a worrisome letter from her father. Without a choice, Nic has to return home and tie up loose ends. As Nic dives back into her old life, Corinne is 'there' at every corner. When another girl goes missing, Nic, her friends, and her family are once again in the spot light. Will the truth be revealed? Will Nic finally be able to put Corinne to rest? Join the Rosé Girls this week as we discuss All The Missing Girls by Megan Miranda. This unique book told backwards will keep you guessing! You can also drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Cowtown's White Blend wine! And...we clink

Have you ever met someone new and you just didn't how to start a conversation? We've all probably been there at some point...That's why your favorite Girls decided to try out some new conversation starters! And let us tell you, not all of them land.

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Rosé Girls!

Six years ago, Jake fell passionately in love with Natalie. Then she all of a sudden got married to another man and completely disappeared. Jake made a promise to never contact her again. To stay sane, the broken hearted Jake threw himself into his career as a college professor. Yet, one thing Jake didn't expect was to see was Natalie's late husband's obituary on his work's website. What a strange coincidence, and therefore Jake doesn't have to keep his promise anymore. He would do literally anything to get the love of his life back. Will Jake and Natalie reunite? Or is there a deeper reason behind her promise? Join the Rosé Girls this week as we discuss Six Years by Harlan Coben. You can also drink along with us as we enjoy a bottle of Outer Sounds Sauvignon Blanc. After you finish reading this 368 paged book, make sure you leave us a voice message sharing your thoughts and opinions. We can't wait to hear from ya'll: https://anchor.fm/readaroundtherose/message And...we clink

Could you go an entire day without talking? What about an entire year? Well Alicia Berenson has gonna 6 years without speaking a single word. She only allegedly killed her husband, I mean is there any real way to know if she doesn't confess? That's where Theo Faber steps in as a criminal psychotherapist. He wants to help Alicia, and find out the mysterious truth behind her uncanny silence. Join the Rosé Girls this week as we read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. You can also drink along with us as we drink Déclassé's white wine. It is absolutely delicious! And...we

Listen up everyone!! I've got something very important to tell you. It's MEGHAN'S birthday today and this bonus episode is all about her!! We have a very special returning guest with us as well.... Her hubby, Jorge! Please join us in celebrating my ride or die, soul sister's special day!! We have all kinds of surprises for her in this episode. She had no part in any of the planning so her reactions are 100% legit. We hope you love this episode as much as we love her. Grab your favorite beverage and drink with us as well.

Have you ever imagined a world where technology is absolutely everywhere...to the point that it's even in your blood? This type of world is Syd's reality/hell. From the moment he was placed in an orphanage, he owed a debt. Nothing in life comes free, not even when you're a baby. How does Syd pay his debt? He's a Proxy and takes all of the harsh punishments for his Patron, Knox. Knox was born to one of the wealthiest families and can liteterally do no wrong. That's why he has Syd. If Knox steals his dad's car, crashes it, and kills a girl, it is Syd who must pay the ultimate punishment. What a fantastic world to live in.

This week the Rosé Girls are doing another book/movie comparison!

Rebecca and her suitmates are your typical college students... They study, go out, sleep, and repeat. Yet, when they or any other woman on campus goes out, they are always on high alert. You never know whose going to slip something into your drink, or grope you unwantedly. It doesn't help that there's a fraternity on campus who has made it a game to sexually assault women. The more the men take without asking, the more points they earn. It is absolutely despicable. Yet, is it coincidental that these men keep turning up as alligator food? Are these deaths accidental or intentional? Do the women on campus finally have a guardian angel watching over them now? Join the Rosé Girls this week as we read Deadly Waters by the phenomenal Dot Hutchison. She does it again and truly delivers another absolute page turner of a book. You can also drink along with us and pour yourself a hefty glass of Nighthawk Red Blend Bota Box. And...we clink

What times is it? Ranker Graveyard shift TIME!!

Allie was an unregistered, she wouldn't let some vampire take her precious blood and be a blood cattle. Yet, the food supply in the Fringe was running out. It's okay to venture outside the walled in city right? Unfortunately, Allie becomes the one thing she hates the most...a vampire. How do you survive when you literally have to consume blood to live? You don't want to lose your humanity, but survival is survival. Join us this week as we discuss Allie's impeccable journey of vampirism from the book The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa. Drink along with us as we drink Scarlett Smack. This wine perfectly pairs with this phenomenal book. And...we clink

Get ready for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark part 4! It has been so much fun diving into this book, and reading the unique stories retold by Alvin Schwartz. The illustrations by Stephen Gammell are hideously beautiful as well! Get ready for a fun time, wine, and some creepy voices! I'd you're wondering where part 3 is, check out our instagram page for our live reading!! Pour yourself a huge glass of Honey Beast it's perfectly splendid. And...we clink

Polly isn't your typical 11-year old girl. She uses her stuffed animal bear to express her emotions...oh and her mom and stepdad were just slaughtered. Her biological dad, Nate, just got out of prison, and she's currently sitting beside him in a car that was definitely stolen. Nate on the other hand, is going to do whatever he can to save Polly because there's a green light on her. Will Nate and Polly survive this kill-or-be-killed world? This week join the Rosé Girls as we discuss She Rides Shotgun by Jordan Harper. This book was a compelling quick read! You can also drink along with us and pour yourself a big glass of Bota Box Pinot Grigio. We definitely don't love our boxed wine

What was it like when you were a teenager? Were you outgoing, sporty, shy etc..? Well this week we've jumped into a time machine to relive our teenage years. The one and only Laura Lee interviews us.

HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to us, the Rosé Girls!

Have you ever been talking to your friends one moment, and then the next you wake up covered in blood with human remains in your teeth? Well... We hope not... But this is exactly what happened to Jake and Amanda. One moment they're teenagers, and then suddenly they're full fledged zombies. Oh and not to mention the NCD is after them trying to cover up the whole "zombies are real" deal from the public. Unfortunately, the two newly zombified teens can't escape Cass. Cass is a psychic who bonds with Jake in such an unconventional way... she even starts to like like him. Yet, Jake likes Amanda, but Cass likes Jake...but Jake's a zombie and doesn't even know Cass really exists. What a strange love triangle.

Well we did it again... we fell down the ranker.com rabbit hole while chasing that darn little white rabbit.

Before getting into the nitty gritty of this episode's description, we have to give a HUGE shout out to our #1 fan's birthday!! So HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHERI! Thanks for being such a bad ass bitch and for being our special guest on today's episode! Now down to business

Nothing comes easy for Li, she's had to push her mind and body to its limits every day to just fit in. Why you ask? Because she is the last girl on Earth. 16 years ago Abdoloreans took over Earth, and killed off the human race. If humans couldn't take care of Earth, then they didn't deserve it. Luckily Li's 'father' took her in and raised her as his own. He taught her everything she needed to know to survive in an Abdolorean world. Yet, is Li prepared enough to pass her Forces training and become an officer? Will she be able to prove that not all humans were destructive? This week join the Rosé Girls and a VERY special guest as we discuss The Last Girl On Earth by Alexandria Blogier. Drink a bottle of Capuchon Rosé along with us! And...we clink

BuzzFeed quizzes are absolutely ridiculous, and completely predict your future/past correctly...right?

Grace has it all, the sexy/successful husband, the big house, and she gets to stay at home all day to cook the most lavish meals. Her favorite person in the entire world is her sister Millie, who is months away from moving in. Grace's life is absolutely perfect. Yet, why doesn't she have her own cellphone, and why does she always cancel plans with friends? How perfect is Grace's life really? This week join the Rosé Girls as we discuss Behind Closed Doors by B.A Paris. Drink along with as we pop open a bottle of Honey Beast Viognier. And...we clink

Have you ever gone down the ranker.com rabbit hole? Well we sure did, and this week for our bonus episode the Rosé Girls dive into 6 unique  https://m.ranker.com/tags/graveyard-shift stories! Take a break from this crazy world and join in on the fun. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite, or drink a Mango/Black Cherry White Claw along with us. And...we clink