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Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman is 99c at Amazon for today only! I don’t love the new covers so I’m using the ones I like, but that’s neither here nor there. I’ve been listening to it and it’s very good on audio.
Welcome back! We’re in October! I honestly keep thinking I’m in September because the month ended so quickly and I feel like I’m trying to catch up. One thing I’ve diving deep into is really good slow cooker meals or meals that freeze really well. We plan to try and stock our freezer with things that can be easily reheated (especially during a New England winter) while we deal with a brand new human. If … Continue reading Links: Librarians, Cross Stitch, & More
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 We Think the Bubble May be About to Burst
I’m incredibly tickled by the fact that A/B/O fanfiction has somehow leaked into the mainstream romance world. I suppose we can thank Mate for that, but I’ve been seeing these tropes – mainly played out between two male characters – in fandoms for years. Alas, when it’s all about a het couple, things can get…regressive. This werewolf shifter A/B/O unfortunately does play into some of those dull old tropes, but it’s also a priceless hoot. … Continue reading UNAwere by Jess McFarlane
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab is $2.99 and a KDD! This came out last summer and was a big release. If you’re still waiting on that library hold, maybe grab this one.
This HaBO is from Julia, who wants to find this contemporary romance: I just remembered this book and have been looking through my purchases and goodreads shelves trying to find it. What I remember is it’s set in a contemporary time and two strangers get married and part ways that day. I think the bride might have been sent by her father or another male relative. A year or up to 5 years later she … Continue reading HaBO: Feels Like a Modern Version of A Wicked Husband by Mia Vincy
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez is $3.99! Tropes for this one include forced proximity and some no strings attached elements. There are several Jimenez titles on sale right now, so feel free to poke around and snag one you might be missing.
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 The Librarian of a Lyon by Linda Rae Sande
Welcome back, all! For this round of recs, I have a couple atmospheric reads for the fall and spooky season. Plus, there’s some non-fiction and something for all the crocheters out there. Any recommendations you’d like to pass along? Leave them in the comments!
