Madame X isn’t going to be for everyone. There are quite a number of things it has that I know will be automatic turn-offs for people. It’s written in first person. It does end on a cliffhanger. It deals with abuse (trigger warning) – physically, financially, and psychologically. There’s no HEA in this book as it’s an ongoing series following the same heroine. And there are also themes of infidelity. But, if you’re still with … Continue reading Madame X by Jasinda Wilder →
I bought Stripped by Jasinda Wilder because the blurb on the cover said “He’s a movie star sex god. She’s a virgin…and a stripper.” Sign me up for that shit, right? Virgin stripper plus movie star sex god? How could I resist? Sadly, due to some clunky pacing and some strange character behavoir, Stripped just didn’t work for me. So how does one get to be a virgin stripper, you ask? Grey is the daughter … Continue reading Stripped by Jasinda Wilder →
Fans of Jasinda Wilder and Colleen Hoover will adore this emotional new small-town romance—a smoldering tale of first love and long-awaited redemption from USA Today bestselling author Tina Wainscott. Raleigh West works in an auto shop day and night, trying to put his broken past out of mind. It’s been seven years since the fiery crash that landed his teenage sweetheart in the hospital . . . and him in jail. In an instant, he lost everything: … Continue reading Falling Fast →
In bestselling author Tina Wainscott’s gritty, emotional small-town romance—perfect for fans of Jasinda Wilder and Colleen Hoover—passions run high as a reformed bad boy reconnects with an old enemy . . . and gets her engine revving. There’s no one Pax Sullivan wants to run into less than Gemma Thornton. Back in high school, she revved his heart more than street racing. But she picked his clean-cut brother over him—only to accuse Blake of an … Continue reading Falling Hard →
All right! It’s time for everyone’s post they love to hate because it often leaves very unhappy wallets! March is nearly over (wow!) and hopefully it’s starting to feel a little like spring wherever you are. I know I’m looking forward to bringing my book outside to laze around in the sun. So let’s get this party started! Amanda: I mentioned on a previous Whatcha Reading that I had picked up Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy , … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2016 Edition →
New York Times bestselling author Jasinda Wilder presents the second darkly seductive novel starring the mysterious Madame X. Everything Madame X has ever known is contained within the four walls of the penthouse owned by her lover, her keeper, the man who controls her every move and dominates her desires. While Caleb owns her body, someone else has touched her soul. X’s awakening at the hands of Logan’s raw, honest masculinity has led her down … Continue reading Exposed →
Madame X invites you to test the limits of control in this provocative new novel from New York Times bestselling author Jasinda Wilder. My name is Madame X. I’m the best at what I do. And you’d do well to follow my rules… Hired to transform the uncultured, inept sons of the wealthy and powerful into decisive, confident men, Madame X is a master of the art of control. With a single glance she can … Continue reading Madame X →
It is Howdy! Welcome to our “About Us” page, where we can wank on without limit as to who we are, and why we’re here. If you came to this page looking for how to contact us, there is a whole other area for that. Follow the pretty red hyperlinks. ❤ SB-TB Books ❤ Meet the Bitches ❤ Contact Us ❤ Once Upon a Smart & Sassy Time… Smart Bitches Trashy Books began in 2005 … Continue reading About the Smart Bitches →
In May, Falling Into You was $1.99 for a limited time. Now it's .99c, likely because the parallel sequel, Falling Into Us has been released at $4.99 (it takes place alongside Falling Into You and features different characters from the same circle). So many of the reviews say, “Prepare to Ugly Cry” – so expect angst and emotion. Given the genuinely excited fan reactions to Jasinda Wilder and Falling Into You that I saw at … Continue reading Books on Sale: New Adult & Contemporary Romances Plus Urban Fantasy →
Falling Into You is $1.99 until 12 May 2013. I sat next to Jasinda Wilder at RT's book signing and watched as readers came up to her and positively shimmied with excitement at meeting her. Their excitement was one powerful recommendation for me. This is a New Adult title and the author's listing includes the following: “**Mature Content Warning** 17+ for language, and adult situations. HEA ending.” I wasn't always in love with … Continue reading Books on Sale: New Adult, Paranormal Historical, and Something Different →
RECOMMENDED & LAST CALL. Something About You is $1.99 for a few more hours. This book was featured in our Save the Contemporary campaign when it came out. Plus, it WON the DABWAHA in 2011. If you like contemporary romance, you'll probably like this. James writes very smart characters who don't forget how to do their jobs when their pants become slightly horny, and her stories have emotional and sexual tension to spare. Just go … Continue reading Books on Sale: Last Call for Something About You, Plus A Giant Bundle, and a YA Romance →