The Seafarer’s Kiss by Julia Ember is a f/f retelling of The Little Mermaid wherein the little mermaid falls in love with a Viking shield maiden. I bet a whole bunch of you just one-clicked, didn’t you? It works really amazingly as a feminist retelling of a beloved fairytale, and it’s rich in detail about what mermaid life would be like, but purely as a romance, the heroines spend too much time apart to be … Continue reading The Seafarer’s Kiss by Julia Ember →
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the book reviews for the December 2015 issue of Romantic Times, aka RT Book Reviews. Special and massive thanks to Shannon Stacey for sending me this issue! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind. And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but you can … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: December 2015 Ads & Features →
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the book reviews for the December 2015 issue of Romantic Times, aka RT Book Reviews. Special and massive thanks to Shannon Stacey for sending me this issue! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind. And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but you can … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: December 2015 Reviews →
It’s the first of the month, which means it’s the perfect time to discuss upcoming book releases! Below are a few titles we at SBTB HQ are excited to see, but here are some more books that might be on your release list: Julia Quinn has a new book out: The Other Miss Bridgerton . Stephanie Plum is still going in Look Alive Twenty-Five . Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews is a novella in The Hidden Legacy series that is … Continue reading November’s New Releases →
A plucky heroine that can shoot a rat from a bazillion yards away and a duke who disappeared from society at age ten. What is not to love about this book? I’m embarrassed to admit that this is my first book by Kelly Bowen. I pride myself on knowing what historical romance authors are out there, and somehow, until now, Ms. Bowen slipped by me. A Duke to Remember is a great reminder that Amazon reviews … Continue reading A Duke to Remember by Kelly Bowen →
Julianne MacLean’s The Color of a Promise begins with a promising first line: “It’s kind of embarrassing to come back from the dead and still not get it.” Having no idea about the story or its series, I was charmed by that first sentence. It was self-aware and suggested that our hero, Jack Peterson, was going to demonstrate personal growth and a sense of humor throughout the story, which is always compelling. Alas, while he … Continue reading The Color of a Promise by Julianne MacLean →
Four Weddings and a Sixpence is super comforting. It’s a collection of four novellas, all Regency romances, all remarkably angst-free. Five minutes after reading each story I had already forgotten all about it, but I remembered my enjoyment while reading it. The novellas are held together by a framing story written by Julia Quinn. In 1817, four girls who are attending Madame Rochambeaux’s Gentle School for Girls find a sixpence in the mattress. The girls … Continue reading Four Weddings and a Sixpence by Julia Quinn, Elizabeth Boyle, Laura Lee Guhrke, and Stefanie Sloane →
Lady Byron and Her Daughters is a fantastic feminist biography of Byron’s wife, Annabella (Anne Isabella Milbanke). Annabella is usually remembered as the estranged wife of Lord Byron and the controlling mother of Ada Lovelace. This biography paints a more well-rounded picture of a woman who has often been portrayed as prudish and controlling, and points out her many contributions to education and philanthropy. Annabella encountered Byron during the midst of “Byromania” (her phrase). He … Continue reading Lady Byron and Her Daughters by Julia Markus →
I love contemporary sports romances. I may not be fully invested in contemporaries as a whole, but put a muscled up man in a snug-fitting uniform and I’m there. But this…this was not what I had in mind. Moving to New England has certainly instilled in me a love of the Patriots, and I am no stranger to the nice butts filling out the roster (Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola, and of course, Rob Gronkowski). The … Continue reading A Gronking to Remember by Lacey Noonan →
Just in time for the holiday season, here are some titles we’re most excited about. Don’t be afraid to treat yourself! Lonely Planet Instant Expert Author: Nigel Holmes Released: 12/1 by Lonely Planet Genre: Humor; Nonfiction Series: N/A Summary: The follow-up to Lonely Planet’s hit The Book of Everything, Instant Expert contains all that a world traveller needs to know. It’s witty and full of brilliant illustrations of all types by noted infographics illustrator Nigel Holmes. Want to know how … Continue reading Hide Your Wallet: December’s New Releases →
