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The Rec League: Revolutionist Bi Polycules

The Rec League - heart shaped chocolate resting on the edge of a very old book

This fun Rec League was suggested by Geoffroy in the podcast Patreon discord: A bit niche, but anyone would suggest a series of poly (or adjacent) smutty Paranormal-ish romance that has an insurrectionists vibe? As long as it’s open-door or found family with 4+ bi- polycule who believe ACAB, with enough distance for escapism. Susan: Did Kit Rocha do any polyamory? It’s genuinely been so long that I don’t remember. Sneezy: Ya, they did. Now … Continue reading The Rec League: Revolutionist Bi Polycules

Links: Pokemon, Tabletop Games, & More

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Welcome back, everyone! Can you believe February is almost over? This month has been so busy for me and I would like a break so I can sleep for a week straight. Please and thank you. Would anyone else like to join me in this hibernation? Some of my friends have taken up collaging and their collages are so fun and creative. I’m tempted, but I also feel like I’d be too in my head … Continue reading Links: Pokemon, Tabletop Games, & More

Tell Me What Old Skool Romance to Read and Review

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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 Tell Me What Old Skool Romance to Read and Review

Book Review

The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid

The Shots You Take

I’m not even going to pretend that I picked this book up by chance. I had meant to read it last year when it came out, but didn’t. I don’t know why. I don’t have a good reason. Post-Heated Rivalry TV show obsession, I remembered I had this novel waiting for me on my Kindle. I started it last night when I got in bed. I read it while I was pumping milk in the … Continue reading The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid

JQ Editions Kickstarter Has Launched

JQ Editions logo a deep pink curly J and Q next to the word editions in grey serif, against a light pink background

Earlier (I have to look up when because time is a mystery to me) in December 2025 I covered the announcement of JQ Editions and the upcoming Kickstarter.  Well, the Kickstarter has launched and if you were envisioning rocket fuel powering the pledge total, you were right. Currently the pledge total stands at $251,216, which more than covers a pledge goal of $10,000. That will change by the time I hit publish on this post, I … Continue reading JQ Editions Kickstarter Has Launched

Help A Bitch Out - SOLVED!

HaBO: Fated Mates at a Halloween Party

This HaBO was sent in by Gayle, who wants to find this romance: I’m looking for a slightly spicy, contemporary fae series that I read 10 or 15 years ago probably on Kindle Unlimited. It was not the best written, but I really enjoyed it. The heroine is human and maybe a little dorky and the hero is fae and works with her in a business in maybe Savannah. The business is having a Halloween … Continue reading HaBO: Fated Mates at a Halloween Party

Hide Your Wallet

Hide Your Wallet: February 17th Release Week

Happy Tuesday! There’s only one more release week in February. Can you believe it? This week has some big titles like a new Kate Quinn and a new Heather Fawcett. Which books are you excited for this week? Let us know in the comments!

Books On Sale

Contemporary Romance, Historical Mystery, & More

Books on Sale: Not the Duke’s Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt & More

Not the Duke’s Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt is $2.99! We ran a guest review from Ellen before they became a regular reviewer. Ellen gave it a B-:

Overall, I think if you are sufficiently intrigued by the premise of a secret order of Wise Women, you’ll enjoy the book. And if you don’t typically crave a lot of angst and emotional torment in your romance you might enjoy it more than I did!

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