The Beast of Beswick is what you get when you put Beauty and the Beast and The Taming of the Shrew into a blender with a whole lot of feminism and drink the results. The heroine, Astrid, is beautiful, bookish and prickly; full of feminist rage; and determined to protect her sweet, pretty, but surprisingly shrewd younger sister, Isobel. The hero, Thane, is horribly scarred; very brooding and moody; and rather inclined to embrace the … Continue reading The Beast of Beswick by Amalie Howard →
There’s tension brewing on the high seas between a stowaway Indian princess and a British sea captain in this “vivid, sensual, and beautifully written” historical romance (Lisa Kleypas, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). “Star-crossed, swoony, steamy love. . . . A unique and truly resonant read.” —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Princess Sarani Rao is on the run. In her best disguise, she stows away on the next British ship out of India. … Continue reading The Princess Stakes →
A bladesmith blessed by the stars. A prince with a dangerous secret. A god bound in shadows. From USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard comes a scorching new romantasy that will leave you spellbound. “His Imperial Majesty King Zarek requests your presence as his esteemed guest.” When the gold-dusted court invitation arrives at Suraya Saab’s forge, she believes it’s a joke. Nobles might seek her skills as a bladesmith—one of few who can imbue her … Continue reading The Starlight Heir →
I’ve decided to take a really good look at the Contemporary Romance Colors that are most prevalent on covers this year and attempt to identify what is the CR-COTY, the Contemporary Romance Color of the Year. Sidenote: did you know I’m not technically supposed to name things? I’m not good at it. If “CR-COTY” is making your eyelids twitch, I am also responsible for the name DABWAHA, the bracket tournament of romance we used to … Continue reading Contemporary Romance Color of the Year: Green? →
From a New York Times bestselling author comes a dazzling Victorian romance featuring a haughty businessman and the headstrong event planner who steals his heart—perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Evie Dunmore, and Amalie Howard! Delia Stratham is an unconventional woman. While other ladies learned proper decorum at finishing school, she composed naughty limericks and admired the gardener’s muscular legs. So naturally when she’s widowed for the third time, she does the unthinkable: she gets a … Continue reading Lady Scandal →
USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard whisks you away with a historical romance full of drama, true love, and the perfect happily ever after. Readers will devour this tale A rebellious heiress determined to be independentA shunned duke forced to return to his family estateAnd a scandal between them that will have the whole town aflutterSometimes, finding love means flouting the rules… Born to a life of privilege, Lady Ravenna Huntley rues the day that … Continue reading Rules for Heiresses →
Pretty Woman meets the Bridgertons in this witty, vivacious historical take on 90s romcoms by USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard: Lord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can’t break a man’s heart—or make promises it can’t keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardizes a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a … Continue reading Always Be My Duchess →
A teen girl seeking retribution against her backstabbing former best friend finds her plans slightly derailed once she catches the eye of a familiar, handsome marquess. Bestselling author Amalie Howard delivers a delightful, anti-historical Regency-era romp that’s Bridgerton meets The Count of Monte Cristo! Lady Ela Dalvi knows the exact moment her life was forever changed—when her best friend, Poppy, betrayed her without qualm over a boy, the son of a duke. She was sent … Continue reading Queen Bee →
We are approaching the end of August. How? When? Why? I have this fear that we’ll get to December and then December will just keep going and 2020 will go on forever. Anyway, should we get into the books? Carrie: My daughter finally talked me into reading the Percy Jackson series, so I’m hooked on that. I am in the middle of Book Three, The Titan’s Curse. Also I just started Rocket Science by Emily … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? August 2020 Edition, Part Two →
The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare meets Taming of the Shrew in the start to a new Regency series from award-winning author Amalie Howard. Lord Nathaniel Harte, the disagreeable Duke of Beswick, spends his days smashing porcelain, antagonizing his servants, and snarling at anyone who gets too close. With a ruined face like his, it’s hard to like much about the world. Especially smart-mouthed harpies―with lips better suited to kissing than speaking―who brave his castle with indecent proposals. But Lady … Continue reading The Beast of Beswick →
Elyse: RT 2017 is over. We’re tired, happy and still have most of our voices left. For the past two RT’s, I was adamant that I attend everything. This year I was a little more relaxed, and I found my favorite part of the convention was just hanging out with the other Bitches, readers of our site, and romance lovers. I had a lot of great conversations at the bar and at dinner, and I … Continue reading The SBTB RT17 Recap →
