RECOMMENDED: Love is a War Song by Danica Nava is $1.99! Shana and Carrie jointly reviewed this one and gave it a B:
Readers who are fans of enemies to lovers stories, or books where celebrities learn to live like regular people might like this a lot, but it’s especially welcoming to readers who want more romances with Indigenous characters crafted by Indigenous writers. The tropes are familiar, but the characters and their community make this book very, very special.
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This HaBO is from Jade, who wants to find a paranormal romance that she had on her iPod Touch: It’s a series with at least three books and it’s from the early 2000s. The cover was green with a Celtic cross. The male lead is a cop in Boston. He drinks blood, but can walk in the sun and has no problems with holy water. He isn’t technically a vampire. He was born with a … Continue reading HaBO: Boston Cop Has Two Lobster Rolls (If You Know What I Mean) →
Welcome back! This month is ending rather modestly, with only three books making it onto our TBR piles. Shockingly, though, there’s a historical romance in the mix! Which releases are you excited for this week? Let us know in the comments!
In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto is $2.99! This came out over the summer and was mentioned on Hide Your Wallet. Fingers crossed this sale hasn’t expired from the weekend!
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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 reviews 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 Young Lady Catherine by Juliet Mercer →
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Melodie: The Mannequin sequels are getting weird. Sarah: I don’t think he’s dipping her. I think she’s in full rigor and he’s carrying her with one arm like she’s a roll of carpet. Amanda: That man is massive. Also there is absolutely nothing behind that woman’s eyes. From Alyssa. Sarah: Tentacles or not, I do not appreciate the look he’s giving me, like he’s .03 seconds from rolling his … Continue reading Cover Snark: Sorry to Your Eyeballs →
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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 Sunday Sale Digest! →
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 →
