Grab your TBRs and get ready for Summer Solstice on June 21!
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.
I read Hell’s Heart months ago, and my opinion of the book has only risen since then because I give extra points to any book that sticks in my head over time. Every time I think about Hell’s Heart I smile, even though all I really remember of it is that everyone is queer, everyone is in thrall to capitalism, and the characters spend their time hunting giant creatures through space. In other words, it’s … Continue reading Hell’s Heart by Alexis Hall
Welcome back! There are a couple fantasy romances and two non-fiction titles this time. Also coincidentally (or perhaps not), a lot of recs that came across my feed in the past two weeks are from queer authors or feature queer characters. Any recommendations you’d like to share? Drop them in the comments!
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!
Today on Friday Videos, we’re celebrating a program that should still be on the air, except that we don’t have music videos anymore, so maybe not. Remember Pop Up Video from VH1? I sure do. I could watch for hours. I love behind the scenes stuff. Like, SO much. So here are a few faves: “You Gotta Be” by Des-ree: The sign language interpretation of the dance moves. Who wrote these? There are a few … Continue reading Friday Videos Pop Up!
Audrey Lane Stirs the Pot by Alexis Hall is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! This is book three in the Winner Bakes All series and came out in December. Do any of you have a favorite in the series? I liked book one, but hated book two.
My guest today is bestselling author Ashley Poston, whose new book, The Someday Garden, is out this week. The Someday Garden was inspired by The Secret Garden, so we’re going to talk about inspiration, gardening, fandoms, changing genres and having your readers grow up with you as a writer. TW/CW – discussion of grief, and of suicide at almost exactly 1 hour into our conversation. Want to watch this episode on YouTube?
The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce is $1.99! This is a standalone romance and was mentioned on a previous Hide Your Wallet. Have you read it?
SBTB will be gaining another staff member by the end of the year! I’m officially out of the first trimester, which had a lot of gagging and all day nausea. There were times when I’d just gaze lovingly at the Taco Bell menu on Uber Eats. We did an early blood test to determine sex and we’re very excited to know that it’s a girl. Honestly, it still doesn’t feel real and I’m surprised at … Continue reading Baby Bitch Coming in 2026!
