Welcome back! It’s time for our second Whatcha Reading of the month. Here’s a peek at what we’re reading right now: Lara: I’m trying romance adjacent non-fiction. It’s the first non-fiction book I’ve read in years and years. Jane Austen’s Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney. It’s a total change of pace for me. I’m only a couple chapters in but I’m enjoying being brought along on this hunt for rare books. Carrie: That book is so … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2026, Part Two →
I’ll Have What He’s Having by Adib Khorram is $2.99 and a KDD! Dahlia mentioned this one in her Queer Romance Roundup. Carrie also gave it a B-:
This was a lovely read that didn’t ask too much of my emotions. It was comforting but forgettable. I could read a chapter, wander off, and not think of it again for a month…but when I did get around to picking it up, I instantly remembered how warm and fuzzy it was.
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CW/TW – carnivore being a carnivore on camera in this video with gore, blood, hunting, dead animals. I can’t look at this video without thinking of Shelly Laurenston, honestly. I already love how, if I’m in the mood for some unhinged, violent, sexy, emotional, and funny paranormal romance, I can find any of Laurenston’s books and have a grand old time. I also love that beneath the mayhem are some serious and thoughtful questions for … Continue reading Friday Videos are Really Pretty Badass →
We’re back in the time machine to check out the ads and features from the February 2012 issue of Romantic Times. We’re talking about Anastasia, Madame Toussauds, and how close some cover models get to showing some hog. THEN! Then, we have about a half hour of live cover snark. I’m wondering if this video will be taken down by the Y’Tube, because these covers are…unclothed. What was the thing you were obsessed with when … Continue reading 737. RT Rewind: February 2012 Ads & Features →
How to Fake It in Society by KJ Charles is $2.99! This is Charles’s latest historical romance and released earlier this year. I also had the honor of interviewing Charles about this book.
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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 First to Finish by Rebecca J. Caffery →
Silver & Blood by Jessie Mihalik is $2.99! This fantasy romance released in January. It’s book one in a duology with book two releasing in December.
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Happy Wednesday! It’s almost October, which mean my neck of the woods is about to enter peak tourist season. Commuting home is already starting to be packed. Not looking forward to that as I continue to get bigger, but the only way out is through! For those who were pregnant, how did your pets handle it? Did they notice? I feel like one of our cats (our female tortie) has been way more affectionate and clingy. … Continue reading Links: It’s Fat Bear Week! →
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: I Am Frankelda →
Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher is $1.99! Kingfisher is a site favorite and an autobuy author for a lot of you. This gothic horror came out in March!
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This HaBO is from Anna, who wants to track down this historical romance: I’m trying to find a historical romance, but I don’t remember the title or author. What I remember: The heroine and hero are both widowed and older, probably in their 40s/50s. They both have children, and most of their children are already adults. It takes place in England, and they are aristocrats. I think the hero is a Marquess, but I’m not … Continue reading HaBO: Historical with Older, Widowed Main Characters →
