Like spooky season but better because mantitty.
What the Smut? ain’t got an ounce of class, sugar. It was like reading a romance novel written by Dee Reynolds from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I got a lot of enjoyment out of it, but some uneven moments — and a ridiculous saccharine ending – kept me from giving it more than a high C. I had a hell of a lot of fun reading it: it’s delightful for what it is and … Continue reading What the Smut? by C. Hallman
This Rec League came from Amelia in the SBTB Podcast Patreon Discord. It arrived because of a bonus episode discussion between me and Sarah on grumpy/sunshine pairings. This Bone-Us grumpy/sunshine convo brought me back to THE BOOK I imprinted on as a baby romance reader: Too Hot To Handle by Victoria Dahl. Hero goes into a perfunctory grovel thinking ‘she’s too nice not to forgive me’ and the heroine says, “who the fuck do you … Continue reading The Rec League: Spiteful and Stubborn Sunshines
Dolores Huerta passed away today, 28 October 2026. We are resurfacing this post to celebrate her life. This post was originally published on 8 June 2019. … This month in Kickass Women, we raise a glass to Dolores Huerta, the labor and civil rights leader who became nationally known for her work with the United Farm Workers in the 1960s and who continues to kick ass today. It was Dolores who coined the slogan “Si … Continue reading Kickass Women in History: Dolores Huerta
Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle is $2.99! Carrie reviewed this one and gave it a B-:
This story by Chuck Tingle is a gory horror-thriller that I absolutely ate up, but be prepared for a high body count and a lot of implausibility.
This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading After Dark at the Movies: Frankenhooker
Happy Wednesday, all! How are we all feeling? Any exciting Halloween plans or costumes? For me, I very much plan to stay inside and dig into a bag of candy corn. Yes, I’m one of those people who enjoys candy corn and candy pumpkins. I’ve gone on the record before that I think Easter has the best kinds of candy. Halloween is mostly just taking normal candy and making it “fun size.” I feel like … Continue reading Links: Lisa Kleypas, Podcasts, & More
RECOMMENDED: Fan Service by Rosie Danan is $1.99! Lara loved this one and gave it an A:
If you’re in the mood for some giddy happiness, then I humbly put forward Fan Service as a plentiful source of it.
This HaBO comes from Happy Highlights, who is looking for this contemporary romance: Contemporary Romance – Main characters are longtime friends who pretend to be a couple on a cruise featuring a show/movie fan meet, where the heroine’s favourite actor turns out to be a creep! I’m not 100% sure if all these scenes belong to the same book, but I have a pretty strong hunch that they do. So, here goes! Here’s what I … Continue reading HaBO: Friends to Lovers on a Cruise Ship
RECOMMENDED: Vera Stein is Fine by Julie Murphy is $2.99! Lara read this one and gave it a B+:
If you’d like a big, full-hearted read, then I heartily recommend this book. I enjoyed Vera’s emotional growth, Eli’s steadiness, the complex family dynamics and a very satisfying HEA. But more importantly for me, I felt personally connected to the narrative and the individuals inside it, especially after reading the the acknowledgements and seeing pieces of my own life reflected in the story.
This guest review comes from Lisa! A longtime romance aficionado and frequent commenter to SBTB, Lisa is a queer Latine critic with a sharp tongue and lots of opinions. She frequently reviewed at All About Romance and Women Write About Comics, where she’s on staff, and you can catch her at @thatbouviergirl on Twitter. There, she shares good reviews, bracing industry opinions and thoughtful commentary when she’s not on her grind looking for the next … Continue reading The Santa Claus Con by Lauren Kung Jessen
