Grace Carter is a magic “source.” Maggie Mulvaney is her “catalyst,” helping Grace harness the magic so that, together, they can take out demons. Maggie is also the love of Grace’s life and Grace has been searching for her for nine months after a forced separation. When Grace finds Maggie, Maggie doesn’t remember her or their life together in the demon-hunting Order of Saint Teresa, where they were the strongest duo the Order had seen … Continue reading The Demon Equilibrium by Cathy Pegau →
Carrie and I chat with author Cathy Pegau, who writes lesbian science fiction romance and historical mysteries, and who also lives in Cordova, Alaska. We talk about living in Alaska (Carrie lived for several years in Bethel, Alaska) and the Alaskan’s love of the Anchorage Costco, asking crucial questions like, “Can you go to Target or Costco for just one thing?” And, “What is the plural of pegasus?” We also cover life in Alaska, weird … Continue reading 241. Living and Writing in Alaska, and Making Your Own Fun: An Interview with Cathy Pegau →
Cathy Pegau wrote two of my favorite science fiction romance novellas: Deep Deception and Rulebreaker. Now she has a series of mysteries which I am madly binge reading. Set in Cordova, Alaska, in 1919, the Charlotte Brody Mysteries are as cozy as possible given that they involve lethal crimes, with just a smidge of romance and a lot of atmosphere. Charlotte Brody is introduced in Murder on the Last Frontier, the first book in the … Continue reading Murder on the Last Frontier by Cathy Pegau →
This review went live prematurely, which meant it hit everyone's RSS feeds. Our apologies! This book is out May 27, and normally we'd review it closer to that date, but since the RSS folks got a sneak peek, we're posting it for everyone to enjoy. Sorry for the confusion! – Sarah Deep Deception is a f/f science fiction romance from Cathy Pegau, who is rapidly becoming an auto-buy author for me. This story has two … Continue reading Deep Deception by Cathy Pegau →
Cathy Pegau's books are on sale for $1.99 right now. Caught in Amber is a science fiction novel set in the future, and Carrie S reviewed, giving it a B: Even though the story doesn't shy away from its tougher issues, it stays entertaining and enjoyable, not too bogged down in angst. The various schemes are exciting and suspenseful. The main characters are funny and engaging. I really rooted for Sasha and Nathan, and I … Continue reading Books on Sale: Cathy Pegau, Eloisa James, Plus a Preorder Discount-Digital and Print! →
Caught In Amber takes on a challenging premise and does a great job with it. The ending is a bit of a cop-out but overall I was pleased at how the author made this book enjoyable and romantic without sugar coating the serious issues it describes. Caught in Amber is set in what appears to be a not very distant future, when an illegal and highly addictive drug called Amber has become popular. Sasha James … Continue reading Caught in Amber by Cathy Pegau: A Review by CarrieS →
We have a Rec League from Ruby! Ruby wants more heroines with short hair or “alternative hairstyles.” Kia ora, ladies of SBTB! I would love to see a rec league post on books that feature heroines with short or ‘alternative’ hairstyles. I’m a wahine who has had various permutations of short hair since I first cut it off at age 11 and currently sport a magnificent undercut. I rarely see heroines who look like me … Continue reading The Rec League: Short Hair, Don’t Care →
By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the tons and tons of Harlequin titles priced at $1.99! That’s because Harlequin has discounted over 18,000 books for the next eight days! The sale ends October 25th and you can read more about the sale over at their blog. Here is the list of imprints bring discounted with links to Amazon imprint pages: Harlequin Blaze Harlequin Desire Harlequin Heartwarming Harlequin Kimani Romance Harlequin Historical Harlequin Intrigue Harlequin Medical … Continue reading Mega Harlequin Sale! →
We here at the Hot Pink Palace of Bitchery are thrilled about yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling regarding marriage equality. The Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. In the words of Justice Anthony M. Kennedy: No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As … Continue reading The Bitches Celebrate Marriage Equality! →
Today, I’m a guest on an episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, which is among the best of the NPR podcasts. My inner 13 year old barely kept herself together, I was so excited. But I figured since perhaps some PCHH listeners are romance fans, or curious about romance, or curious about what we do around here, I’d introduce the site a bit. So: Hi! I’m Sarah, and welcome to the Hot Pink Palace of Bitchery, … Continue reading Greetings, PCHH Folks! →
I received this email from Mara awhile back, and have been compiling a list to help her find the books she’s looking for. I’m hoping you have some suggestions: I’m not looking for any particular book this is more of a mini rant plus a distant hope that there might be books out there that would stave off this mini rant. I’ve been reading Maya Banks (specifically books 1 & 2 of the Surrender trilogy) … Continue reading The Rec League: Characters and Therapy →
