Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Send us Fan MailJune's "Great Outdoors" theme is officially underway and the bookish biddies are heading into the mountains with two romances delivering adventure, emotional depth and some surprisingly thoughtful conversations about mental health.Meghan reviews Highest Point by Kels and Denise Stone, a grumpy sunshine romance set in Alaska featuring a struggling ballet dancer, a traumatized mountain climber and a wilderness competition with a $20,000 prize. Between Clementine's debt spiral, Alec's climbing trauma and one unforgettable grandma who deserves her own book, this one was exactly the palate cleanser Meghan needed after a rough month of reading. Meanwhile, Nicole heads to the Blue Ridge Mountains with Southern Seducer by Jessica Peterson. This friends-to-lovers romance follows retired NFL linebacker "Beau" Beauregard and his college best friend, Annabel, as they navigate postpartum depression, possible CTE concerns and years of unresolved feelings. The result is a romance full of heart, healing and some very relatable conversations about motherhood, anxiety and learning the difference between feeling full and feeling whole. Along the way, the ladies discuss Daddy Montgomery CPR moments, Prince Albert piercings, an $8 million pirate porno, postpartum realities and why grandmothers continue to be some of the best side characters in romance.Book & Beverage PairingsHighest Point by Kels and Denise Stone with a K2 CocktailSouthern Seducer by Jessica Peterson with Daycation Gold by Highland Brewing CompanySo grab a drink, hit the trail and join the bookish biddies for the first stop on this summer's Great Outdoors adventure.The Ripped Bodice Shop for your next romance read using our affiliate link!Libro.fmLibro.fm is an audiobook platform that lets you support local bookstores & businesses.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showOur The Ripped Bodice Affiliate Link:  https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/romanceontherockspodcast_26867(the best way to get your smut while supporting a fabulous women-owned business and our podcast!)Follow us on our socials:Facebook ... https://www.facebook.com/romanceontherockspodcastInstagram ... https:/www.instagram.com/romanceontherockspodcastPinterest ... https:/www.pinterest.com/romanceontherockspodcastCredits:Theme Music Created by Adam WroblewskiMain Art by PersonalisePortrait