Welcome to Book Beat! Think of Book Beat as Hide Your Wallet, Part Two!
In Hide Your Wallet, we talk about books coming out in a particular month that we really want to read. But there’s more to good books than just new releases!
Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.
This time around, I only selected books that are currently out since I know we’re all stocking up on reading materials.
Gifts of Spring
Author: Shira Glassman
Released: January 14, 2020
Genre: Fantasy/Fairy Tale Romance, LGBTQIA, Novella, Romance, Science Fiction/FantasyRosamund is miserable and lonely, on the run from a foreign king and queen because she wouldn’t help them scheme against each other. A dashing knife juggler whose physical skills complement her magical prowess might be the right man to make her feel alive again.
Historical fantasy romance with a trans heroine, Jewish hero, and Bavarian setting
Originally published in “Queerly Loving vol. 1”
Source: @ShiraGlassman on Twitter
Glassman describes the main characters as a trans mage heroine and a Jewish acrobat. Love the colors on that cover!
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Author: Danielle Allen
Released: July 31, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance, New Adult, RomanceHe has a big…smile.
It was the first thing I noticed that day until he stood. His grey sweatpants hung off his hips and I didn’t want to look. I really didn’t.
I’m a feminist.
I don’t believe in objectifying men. I don’t catcall men. I don’t ogle the bodies of men. I don’t view men as objects of my affection rather than complex people with feelings, wants, and needs of their own. I don’t treat men the way society often treats women.I treat men the way I want to be treated as a woman—with respect!
So, when Carlos ran into me while I was reviewing my interview questions in the park, it surprised me to see my photography classmate out of context. I was also surprised to see as much of him as I did.
It wasn’t just that it caught my eye. It was the fact that it held my attention.
It wasn’t just that it was large. It was the fact that it was visibly large.
It wasn’t just that it was Carlos Richmond. It was the fact that I am Akila Bishara.
And I am not seduced by anything other than intelligent conversation, witty rapport, and meaningful actions.
I am not seduced by a dick print.
I am not.
Seriously, I’m not.
Source: Rebekah Weatherspoon’s Goodreads review
Okay this book was not what I expected at all in the best possible way. I was hoping for a smutty ride.
Got a feminist love letter to women who are sick of men’s shit. And some good smut. Can’t wait to check out her other books.
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Author: Nicola Davidson
Released: February 7, 2018
Genre: Erotica/Erotic Romance, Historical: European, Novella, Romance
Series: Surrey SFS #2Welcome to the Surrey Sexual Freedom Society – where unconventional and uninhibited ladies and gentlemen discuss all matters erotic…
After a thoroughly unpleasant first marriage, Madeline, Lady Upcott, reveled in a widow’s freedoms—both in the bedchamber and out. Yet society cares not for an independent woman, and her family has decided she must wed again to replenish the coffers. It seems her dream of happiness with a dominant man who fulfills her wickedest fantasies, is destined never to be.
History scholar Lord Ethan Dare has returned from Egypt to find his new inheritance on the brink of ruin, and his relatives at war with England’s notorious Wicked Widow. They want her banished, but the woman he meets is a warm, witty, and lushly sensual bluestocking who is more than willing to offer a younger and inexperienced man some very special instruction.
One night turns into a scorching hot affair for two kindred souls, but can fledgling love survive the crushing burdens of duty?
Source: @NicolaMDavidson on Twitter
This erotica historical romance novella has an older, more experienced heroine and a bookish virgin. The first book in the series is a f/f romance.
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Author: A.C. Arthur
Released: February 26, 2019 by Artistry Publishing LLC
Genre: Erotica/Erotic Romance, LGBTQIA, Paranormal, RomanceHow wicked can they be?
Touch Me, Please Me
Novelist, Cedric Compton is in the town of Mystic for one purpose only—to meet his second extended deadline. The key to making that happen is completing his research on the myth of the Desirable Witches. But when he knocks on the door of one of the reputed witches and the beautiful Sahara answers, the last thing on Cedric’s mind is work.
Sahara Baker takes her role as protector of the Mystic vector very seriously. She’s also not ashamed of acting on the insatiable desire bestowed upon her kind, so inviting the handsome writer into her bed is natural—keeping him out of her world and her heart is a little more complicated.
Tease Me, Take Me
Kitaka “Kit” Valentine is a Desirable witch with the power of vision. When she receives a premonition of danger that warns “they will come in twos,” she’s ready to act. She had no way of knowing that the two she hunted would introduce her to the two that would be her salvation.
Jack and Rad are business partners and best friends. Meeting Kit opens a door to more than just a magical world neither of them knew existed; it breaches the surface of the deep, dark sexual hunger that could destroy them all.
Hold Me, Possess Me
Melody McCain is about to learn she cannot run from her destiny—whether that’s acknowledging she’s part of a powerful group of witches, or accepting that she’s part of a relationship more passionate and rewarding than she could have ever imagined.
Terrell Chase is game for joining his friend and teammate, Sean Brinkley for a week-long getaway, especially when Sean informs Terrell that his girlfriend, Melody, will be there too. What begins as a road to seduction quickly shifts into a battle to save not only their lives, but the lives of everyone in the vector left unguarded by a Desirable witch.
Source: @ACArthur on Twitter
Got some major Charmed vibes from the cover reveal and I loved Charmed. This is an erotic paranormal romance with three separate stories.
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What’s the deal with the guy’s neck on TO TAME A WICKED WIDOW? I don’t think the human neck is meant to bend like that. I hope this isn’t going to be a new trend in covers—but I noticed Natasha Madison’s latest, SOUTHERN CHANCE, has a similar “man bending his neck like a giraffe” set up.
/For the record, although I rarely read historicals, I have read and enjoyed several Nicola Davidson books and will probably try this one too.
I enjoyed all of the books in the Surrey Free Love Society series but my favorite was #3 “My Lord, Lady, and Gentleman”. The books had a decent heat level and decent characterization and I enjoyed the variety of relationships and pairings they featured.
Wicked is only 99 cents.