Welcome, Night Owls! In this episode of the Book Club After Dark we're dissecting Brynne Weaver's captivating novel, 'Butcher and Blackbird,' the first installment in the Ruinous Love Trilogy. With special guest Natalie from 'Nat Just Cakes,' who shares her deliciously dark baked creations inspired by the series, we're also talking about the book's forthcoming film adaptation. Plus, don't miss the Drink of the Episode and mystery Q&A. Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!
Time Stamps: - Intro: 00:00 - Book Breakdown: 02:15 - Special Guest Natalie: 1:10:10 - Mystery Q&A: 1:45:00 - What's Next: 1:50:15
00:00 Welcome to the Book Club After Dark
00:31 Content Warning and Spoilers Ahead
01:10 Tonight's Drink: The Orb Weaver
04:46 Exploring Butcher and Blackbird
05:31 Trigger Warnings and Dark Romance
10:16 Main Characters
12:52 The Annual Killing Showdown
13:22 A Gruesome and Humorous Encounter
29:36 The Second Game: Dinner with a Cannibal
35:14 Cookies and Cream Trauma
39:52 Miscommunication and the Third Game
43:03 Entering the Horror House
44:17 The Monitor Room Discovery
45:13 A Deadly Encounter
46:28 Escape and Sweet Moments
47:01 The Final Confrontation with Harvey
48:09 Meeting Dr. Kane
50:29 Sloane's Traumatic Dream
51:33 Spicy Time Begins
53:33 Moving to Boston
53:58 Opening Night at Butcher and Blackbird
56:31 David Miller's Return
01:00:29 The Mandolin Torture
01:02:00 The Final Showdown
01:04:59 A New Beginning
01:11:03 Interview with Natalie from Nat Just Cakes
01:23:44 Pop Stops and Raw Sausages
01:24:06 Serial Killer Nicknames
01:26:13 Tandem Reading Discussion
01:30:14 A game of F, M, K: The Lachlan Brothers
01:36:32 Dark Romance Adaptations
01:37:49 Fan Casting Rowan and Sloane
01:51:56 Cozy Fall Vibes
01:57:41 Upcoming Book Club Plans
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