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Romantic Times Rewind: March 2016 Reviews

Are demons really a natural fit for the Regency era? Join these Two Biddies as we look at the March 2016 RT!

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Hide Your Wallet: March 19th Release Week!

It’s Tuesday, everyone! That means new releases are making their way out into the world. It’s a small week for us in terms of our own TBR piles. However, the last week of March is looking pretty stacked. This time, we have a few historically-set titles, a contemporary romance, and a mystery. Which new releases are you excited for this week? Let us know!

Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S28 E9: Thanks Leslie

Elyse Watches The Bachelor with Kraken Rum and Coke

Tonight’s episode of The Bachelor is Fantasy Suites. This is where the host (Jesse Palmer) gives the couples creepy AF handwritten notes inviting them to spend the night together, off camera, to explore their relationship (whatever that means for them). It’s also usually the episode where one of the contestants gets upset because, despite this franchise having nearly 30 seasons, it hasn’t occurred to them that The Bachelor might sleep with other people on his “journey.” … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S28 E9: Thanks Leslie

Books On Sale

Paranormal Romance, Contemporaries, & More

Books on Sale: Forget Me Not by Julie Soto & More

Forget Met Not by Julie Soto is $3.99! This is a contemporary romance debut and I mentioned this one on a previous Hide Your Wallet. I liked this one! The book does switch between past and current events to show more of the main couple’s previous history, but I understand it could be a jarring format for the reader.

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Book Review

The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett

The Love Remedy

This book gave my emotions a workout in the best way. Aside from a slightly disappointing ending, it was a delight! Lucy Peterson is an apothecary in London in 1843. She inherited the shop from her father when her parents died in a cholera outbreak. Lucy has two siblings, Juliet and David. Juliet is an apothecary at a women’s clinic in the East End while David seems to flit from investment to investment losing money. … Continue reading The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett

Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 61

Welcome back to Get Rec’d! I’m really excited about this edition because there’s so much great stuff in here. There’s a great recommendation from the community, a historical romance that I’m loving that had such a quiet release, a non-fiction title, and more! Are there any recommendations you’d like to pass along? Let us know in the comments!

A Dramatic Reenactment of Terribleness

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Y’all, I am beside myself six times over this video. We are all beside ourselves. It’s like clones and we’re all screaming. Shana:  I’m really excited to share this dramatic reading of a fan letter my author friend received from the clueless White person who was paid to copy edit her book. The letter is about how reading the book reminded the editor of her favorite childhood mammy and it is truly unbelievable. View this … Continue reading A Dramatic Reenactment of Terribleness

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Book Beat: Austen Retellings, Fake Dating, & More

Welcome to Book Beat! Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.

Podcast

606. Behind the Scenes of Classic Cover Art: Shirley Green and Sharon Spiak

Shirley Green and Sharon Spiak are the duo behind many, and I mean many of your favorite romance covers, and are absolutely 100% the duo behind one of mine – For the Love of a Pirate by Edith Layton. The hair. The waves. THE ROCKS. I connected with Shirley and Sharon and got a History Lesson in how cover shoots used to work. We’re talking costume, art direction, photography, and painting skills combined to make … Continue reading 606. Behind the Scenes of Classic Cover Art: Shirley Green and Sharon Spiak

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