Books On Sale
Mhairi McFarlane, Witches, & More
How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days by Sophie Irwin is 99c! I believe Lara mentioned this one in a recent-ish Whatcha Reading. It’s also a standalone historical romance.
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Book Review
Star Shipped by Cat Sebastian
This book is exemplary. It can literally be held up as an actual example of what a romance novel should be. I am in awe. But before I wax lyrical about the many ways in which this book is excellent, let’s set the scene. Simon and Charlie are co-stars on a sci-fi TV series and for the seven years that the show has been running, they’ve been fighting, squabbling, and disagreeing. Simon is considering leaving … Continue reading Star Shipped by Cat Sebastian
Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 109
Welcome back! I’m so glad you all enjoyed the last edition, that was full of recommendations from KJ Charles. I wonder if we could do special editions like that from time to time, where we ask an author to recommend four books. What do you all think? As always, share with us some recommendations!
Sunday Sale Digest!
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!
Whatcha Reading? February 2026, Part Two
Welcome back! It’s the last day of February and here’s how we’re wrapping up the month: Sarah: Alpha, Omega, and Update: Blind Date with a Werewolf is an anthology that came out last year and focuses on Asil, a side character. I read that after Cry Wolf because series order is a meaningless construct that doesn’t apply to me. Ha ha! Now I’m reading book two, Hunting Ground. Lara: I had a bit of a … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? February 2026, Part Two
Books On Sale
Dragons, Gamers, & More
RECOMMENDED: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai is $1.99! Maya read this one and gave is an A:
The Right Swipe is an amazing, well written story about two people of color falling in love as they come to terms with how the physical, psychological, and emotional traumas they experienced continue to affect them both. It was also, for me, a quiet little moment where I felt my existence was acknowledged.
Friday Videos Love Being Not Sluggish
It’s Friday, there are videos on the internet, so let us go a-spelunking! And leaning into how “okay” I am at graphic design, forsooth! A graphic to celebrate these spelunking expeditions! Ah, VHS. Speaking of, I imagine the video quality of this vintage commercial was influenced at some point by a VHS transfer. This week’s Friday Video is a commercial from 18-20 years ago (it had to be on VHS, right? Or Betamax?) and it’s … Continue reading Friday Videos Love Being Not Sluggish
Podcast
707. RT Rewind: June 1997 Ads & Features
Amanda and I are traveling back to June 1997 to discuss: Touring inside author’s homes and whether we think it’s kinda intrusive and uncomfortable Neverending reader hate for “the F word” The fans used to blow back cover models’ hair And speaking of, what’s on the Cover Model Pageant contestant’s heads? And more! We DO have a video episode for this one with images – you can find it on our YouTube channel. And you … Continue reading 707. RT Rewind: June 1997 Ads & Features
Books On Sale
Mostly Contemporary Romances
Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy is $2.99! Thanks to everyone who let us know about this sale. This one is a queer fantasy with rivals who are now magically connected after a curse goes wrong. Last time this was on sale, the comments mention it’s a slow burn that will continue across multiple books.
The Rec League: Women’s Leagues and National Teams
This Rec League was suggested by Sarahwasme in the SBTB Podcast Patreon Discord: I am so mad at US men’s hockey team I could spit. (Not really, I hate when dudes do that.) I want to buy all the sports romances featuring women’s team players and gift them to random people on the street. Maybe with a whistle. Anyone have recs for romances featuring women’s league/national team? My first thought is FMC/Soccer player in Mariana … Continue reading The Rec League: Women’s Leagues and National Teams
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