Grab your TBRs and get ready for Summer Solstice on June 21!
The re-release of The Luckiest Lady in London has arrived, and Sherry Thomas joins me to talk about the writing of that book more than 13 years ago, how romance and historicals have changed, and how this book is a reflection and subversion of another very, very famous historical romance. Plus, she gives us recommendations of her favorite historical romance authors and some of their books. Note: we had some connectivity issues, so sometimes the … Continue reading 730. Still the Luckiest Lady in London with Sherry Thomas
The Auction by Sadie Kincaid is $2.99! I mentioned this mafia romance on Hide Your Wallet when it released in the spring. It’s book one in a duology and book two is out in November.
This Rec League was sent in by Sue: In a recent episode with Kirsty Greenwood (maybe it was the bonus episode?), Sarah mentioned that books where the heroine has lost EVERYTHING and has no friends can be irritating, even if they are useful for the book plot. This is a personal pet peeve of mine too, and can keep me from recommending a book after I’ve finished it. Tessa Bailey is maybe the most guilty … Continue reading The Rec League: Supportive Friendships
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! We mentioned this one on a previous Hide Your Wallet and I believe early readers of the book had good things to say. The heroine is an artist with face blindness.
Welcome back! Spoiler alert: my boobs hurt. We’re also almost five months into cooking this baby. Crazy! I’ve been picking up a lot of abandoned crafts, like a stitch-a-long from last year and a kit of mini diamond paintings. We also had some friends over last weekend and they talked about Woobles kits. I have a few, but the magic circle start to a crochet project always threw me. Her suggestion was just to get … Continue reading Links: Jane Austen, Podcasts, & 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 After Dark at the Movies: Fast Color
RECOMMENDED: Star Shipped by Cat Sebastian is $2.99! Big thank you to everyone who let us know about this sale. Hope it lasts! Lara gave this an A:
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.
This HaBO comes from Céline, who wants to find this romance: The hero is the boss of a wilderness survival camping resort (?) (with 2 others guys in book 1 and 2). He is a widower, a serious type, not a risk taker. She’s funny, living freely, not to worry kind of girl. She is the secretary of the camping resort. His family is visiting and she proposed to be his fake girlfriend. Spoiler: she’s … Continue reading HaBO: Widower Runs a Camping Resort
RECOMMENDED: The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe is $1.99! Elyse loved this scifi with romantic elements and gave it an A, but gave a warning:
The Blighted Stars is the first book in a series, so we don’t get a ton of resolution in this novel, romantic or otherwise. If you’re looking for a complete romantic arc, don’t start this book.
