First off, I am absolutely smitten with the heroine, Wil. She is pretty much everything I wish I was at seventeen. To be honest, she’s pretty much everything I wish I was today at twenty-seven. She is strong-willed and so incredibly clever and cheeky. Woods definitely has a way with providing so much of her character just through Wil’s incredible internal dialogue – I caught myself I giggling out loud many times. Butts aren’t meant … Continue reading Summer of Supernovas by Darcy Woods →
An astrology romance, how novel! Summer of Supernovas is a YA romance about astrology-obsessed Wilamena Carlisle trying to abide by what seems written in her stars. The book begins on top of the dilapidated town water tower with nerdy retro chic 17-year-old Wil (or Mena, depending) seeking perspective on her impending search for love. She is determined to follow the star chart that feels like her only lingering connection to her dead mother. By some … Continue reading Summer of Supernovas by Darcy Woods →
The RITAs are officially over! Before we get to the winners and a brief livestream recap, I personally want to thank every single one of you who participated. This is the first year where we’ve reviewed all of the nominees! How awesome is that? Seriously, this Challenge wouldn’t be anything without this lovely, thoughtful community of readers. I can’t wait to do it all again next year. If you missed the livestream of either the Golden Heart … Continue reading Your 2017 RITA Award Winners! →
Love makes life a little wilder in this romantic comedy by debut author Katie Shepard. After a panic attack puts him in the hospital, charity executive Teagan Van Zijl is dragged by his sister to a wilderness therapy retreat in Montana. Lost in the woods while absconding from midafternoon meditation, Teagan is nearly eaten by a bear before his rescue by a furious angel in muddy hiking boots: the program’s handywoman, Darcy Albano, who was … Continue reading Bear with Me Now →
Two people are ready for their lives to get a little wilder in this romantic comedy by debut author Katie Shepard. After being hospitalized for panic attacks two years after his mother’s death, charitable foundation executive Teagan van Zijl is dragged by his sister to a wilderness therapy retreat in Montana. Lost in the woods, Teagan nearly gets eaten by a bear but is saved by an angel in muddy hiking boots—the program’s handywoman, Darcy … Continue reading Bear with Me Now →
Carrie and Shana decided to start December off right with a midweek movie night. Also in attendance were Carrie’s daughter, a dog, and a cat. As consummate professionals, we prepared by reading this article about the realism, and lack thereof, of the movie. It’s been a long time since we’ve done a recap, and we are prepared. Shana was in charge of snacks. Bitches, let me tell you. If you ever have the chance to … Continue reading A Castle for Christmas →
A wholly unnecessary movie adaptation of the mash-up novel that took Pride and Prejudice and added zombies, starring Lily James, Charles Dance, Matt Smith, some guy as Darcy, and featuring Lena Headey. Carrie and I both saw it, and we do not agree at ALL. RHG: I AM SO MAD CarrieS: I’m not mad at all. I got exactly what I expected to get. I mean, there wasn’t anything misleading about their marketing. Or the … Continue reading Movie Review: Pride & Prejudice & Zombies →
Help A Bitch Out - SOLVED!
Welcome to Tuesday, better known here as HaBO Day! HaBO, or “Help a Bitch Out,” is our attempt to reunite readers with romances that they can remember parts of, but not the important parts like the author’s name or the title. This HaBO request comes from Drew, who is searching for a Harlequin historical. Maybe: So I think it was a Harlequin historical of some sort that I ran across back in the early 2000s (not sure … Continue reading HaBO: Heroine Named Gates of Heaven →
Welcome to “Death Comes to Pemberley, Part 2.” We open with Lizzy looking sad, which sets the tone for the rest of the ninety minutes. Lizzy is worried that Darcy regrets marrying her because Lizzie is Lydia’s sister, and Lydia brought Wickham back into Darcy’s life. Jane gives Lizzy a pep talk and then leaves. Bye, Jane. That was quick. Remember Louisa Birdwell, who was “taking care of her sister’s baby?” Louisa is carving initials … Continue reading Death Comes To Pemberley, Episode 2: Recap and Review →
Carrie: Summary ahoy! And you can watch preview material and some episodes online at PBS.org! Two maids meet a ghost in woods at Pemberley. This does not bode well. Darcy and Lizzie are incredibly happy together and have an adorable and conveniently nannied son who they never have to deal with unless he’s being adorable. They are preparing to host a ball. Yay! Lizzie takes a break from coordinating the party to bring a book to a … Continue reading Death Comes to Pemberley, Episode 1: Recap and Review →
