Fire and Frost is a collection of three novellas that place a lot of emphasis on sex and the rest on action. If sex and action appeal to you, and you like paranormal and steampunk themes, then you will like this collection. If detailed world building and the slow development of characters and relationships is your thing, then this collection will disappoint. First off is Speed Mating, by Jessica Sims. This is the story of … Continue reading Fire and Frost by Jessica Sims, Carolyn Crane, Meljean Brook →
Meljean Brooks' new novel, Riveted, is a steampunk romance that is also part of the Iron Seas series. I love so many things about the Iron Seas and this book did not disappoint. It works fine as a stand-alone novel. It has action and adventure but also many quiet scenes between characters. Although this book is more slowly paced than some of her other books, this means that there is time for the story and … Continue reading Riveted by MelJean Brook: A Guest Review by CarrieS →
Ahem. Squee commences… NOW. OMG OMG THIS IS AWESOME. GO BUY IT. What, that isn’t enough for you? Fine. I have to come clean ad admit I have not read “The Iron Duke.” I respect the opinions of those who have loved it every which way enough to recommend it to people who I know will love it (and they have). I know that it is likely something I will enjoy when I do read … Continue reading Wild and Steamy by MelJean Brook, Jill Myles and Carolyn Crane →
So many people sent me the link to MelJean Brooks’ guest entry on Dionne Galace’s site that I’ve watched this video about three times already. It’s hilarious. Especially the part about the hotdog.
Hello, my funky leetle cheekens, Meljean Brook, who wrote the most excellent Demon Angel, is going to be at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing on July 2nd, 7 p.m. That’s next Monday. I plan to be there—and my hair should be nice and purple by then, so I’ll be especially easy to spot, so come by and say hi (or smack me in the head with a nice piece of haddock if I gave … Continue reading Meljean Brook at Powell’s Beaverton →
Editor’s Note: Smart Bitch regular Robin won a copy of Meljean Brook’s Demon Angel on the condition that she review it by the 15th of January. However, Robin didn’t have a blog, and hosting it on Meljean’s site would’ve looked, well, iffy at best. This is where the Bitches come in. Robin’s a regular, Meljean’s a friend, and Lord knows we could use more reviews in this here joint anyway. Therefore: Robin’s review for your … Continue reading Guest Bitch Review: Demon Angel by Meljean Brook →
This timely request comes from Tara: A few years ago I gave my father Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh as a retirement gift, not mentioning that it’s considered a romance. He loved it and has read all of the Guild Hunter and Psy/Changeling series. I’ve also introduced him to Sarah J Maas, Thea Harrison, and he’s currently hooked on Shelly Laurenston. I’m looking to introduce him to another romance author this Father’s Day, any suggestions? … Continue reading The Rec League: A Father’s Day Request →
I try not to be overly hyperbolic in reviews and recommendations; after all, “this is the best book I have ever read!!!!” loses its impact if it’s my go-to phrase for any enjoyable read. So when I say that Milla Vane’s A Touch of Stone and Snow is the best fantasy romance I have ever read, I’m not exaggerating. It is perfect from chapter one and — defying all known logic — continuously surpasses itself … Continue reading A Touch of Stone and Snow by Milla Vane →
Hey hey! It’s Whatcha Reading time, where we discuss the books we’re been loving (or maybe hating) in the past couple weeks. Let’s get into it! Sneezy: I just finished Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert, and EVERYONE WAS RIGHT!! IT WAS EVERYTHING!! Aarya: Last week I finished Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic (out June 30) after Elyse’s recommendation. I loved it! Socialite Noemí Taboada travels to her ill cousin’s aid after receiving a … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? June 2020 Edition, Part One →
We have our first Rec League of 2020. I discovered this request buried in the archives of my inbox and put it on the calendar. However, I forget to note the sender. If this is your request, my apologies! But I hope you get some great reading suggestions. I feel the request is pretty self explanatory: the requester is looking for erotic romances without BDSM elements or relationships. Tara: Meghan O’Brien writes a lot of … Continue reading The Rec League: Erotic Romances without BDSM Elements →
Big thank you to Rose, who suggested this Rec League in a previous Books on Sale post. She also promised everyone cookies! Elyse: There was a Tessa Dare I think! Redheadedgirl: Beauty and the Blacksmith Amanda: Adriana Anders has a contemporary blacksmith hero in Under Her Skin . He has some lovely beta qualities and I highly recommend him. Carrie: There’s Kate the Blacksmith in A Knight’s Tale. When it comes to books, I got nuthin’. … Continue reading The Rec League: Blacksmiths →
