Books On Sale
Knights, Kennedy Ryan, & More
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood is $2.99! Hazelwood’s STEM romances haven’t worked for me for a variety of reasons, but I’ve heard good things about this one. Have you read it?
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SBTB 2026 Summer Romance Bingo
Grab your TBRs and get ready for Summer Solstice on June 21!
Book Review
Shattered Gods by Katee Robert
We are here, the end of the series. It’s been a fun time. But did the final climax (i.e. this book) live up to the promised drama suggested in the preceding books? I made a critical error with this installment. I’ve been more active on social media lately and I let myself get swept up by the hype around Shattered Gods so my hopes were impossibly high. It is a very rare story that can … Continue reading Shattered Gods by Katee Robert
The Rec League: Alien Romances
This request comes from Nuria as part of a recent HaBO. They are specifically looking for alien romance recommendations where the alien character feels truly alien, and not necessarily humans with a different paintjob. Amanda: Obviously Strange Love by Ann Aguirre. Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell kinda of works. The monster is a shapeshifter and has a humanoid form made out of the remains of her meals, but it’s true form … Continue reading The Rec League: Alien Romances
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Mary Balogh, Fantasy Romance, & More
The Love Haters by Katherine Center is $2.99! Center’s standalone contemporary romances are often favorably discussed on the site. Do you have a favorite?
After Dark at the Movies: The Rocketeer
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: The Rocketeer
Links: Magic School Bus, Hench, & More
Welcome back, everyone! Now that the baby news is out of the way, I can openly complain about all the weird stuff my body does now. The worst of it is having a perpetually awful taste in my mouth. That’s been my least favorite. My highlight in the last week is buying a giant pack of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls as Costco and picking up a tub of Texas Roadhouse cinnamon honey butter. Has there ever … Continue reading Links: Magic School Bus, Hench, & More
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A Thriller, a Regency Boxed Set, & More
Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle is $1.99! This is a horror novel and the only horror title I think we haven’t reviewed from Tingle. We’re big Tinglers over on the site and have really enjoyed watching the world fall in love with the Tingleverse.
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HaBO: She’s Delivering Pastries to a House Party
This HaBO comes from Peace, who wants to find this romance: Vintage Harlequin/Mills & Boon Style Romance set in England – Heroine is a blonde baker/caterer, wrong-bed-leading-to-pregnancy trope. I’ve been looking for this romance novel for years and really need help finding it! I might have muddled up a few details. Bear with me! – Setting: England. – Timeline: Likely late 90s, 2000s, or early 2010s (classic Harlequin Presents / Mills & Boon style). – … Continue reading HaBO: She’s Delivering Pastries to a House Party
Transcript Announcement
The Transcript for Episode 723 with Ashley Poston is Ready!
The transcript for Podcast 723. Magic and Gardens with Ashley Poston has been posted!
Books On Sale
Baking, Fantasy Romance, & More
My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher is $2.99! This is book one in the Hell Bent series. If you’re hoping to get the whole series or are missing one, books two through four are also on sale at that price.
