Dark magic threatens the BDSM community in New York. Good thing Mira’s got her boots on and a whip in her bag. Mira is a massage therapist in New York City. Still stinging over the betrayal of her ex, she puts on her corset to attend a kinky club night and gets far more than she bargained for. She meets a new playmate who seems to satisfy her every whim, igniting desires she had thought … Continue reading Bound by the Blood
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the incredible ads and features for the September 2015 issue of RT Magazine. Thank you to Mari for this issue, and thank you to Alison for co-hosting with us! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind. If you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but you can click … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: September 2015 Ads & Features
This Rec League request comes from Claire. Thanks, Claire! I’m looking for a GOOD magical academy/other paranormal school romance. Preferably, but not necessarily, poly. I enjoyed the Cimmerian Cage by Cate Corvin but I felt like it was kind of rushed and I wanted a little more Sarah J. Maas-style SUFFERING before she began to find her power. Also, Corvin set up a *delicious* dynamic with the professor of Discipline but then they only had … Continue reading The Rec League: Sexy, Magical Institutions
Magic University is award-winning author Cecilia Tan’s new adult erotic romance series. Follow Kyle’s adventures as he arrives at Harvard, discovers he’s magical, and learns he’s destined to study at the magical college hidden in plain sight. Kyle’s story ultimately is a quest to find true love, and many lessons must be learned and many risks taken on that journey. While studying sexual magic, Kyle comes to grips with bisexuality (a necessary trait for a … Continue reading Magic University: The Complete Series
Calling all ye romance readers! Serial Box is adding a new romance series to their serialized fiction offerings. The series, Geek Actually, “follows five very different women – each one smart, funny, and facing their own struggles and triumphs.” Written by Cathy Yardley, Melissa Blue, Cecilia Tan, and Rachel Stuhler, Geek Actually will have thirteen episodes in its first “season” and will be available in text and audio. Season one, episode one, titled WTF, will premiere June 7, 2017, with a new installment … Continue reading Geek Actually Cover Debut and Excerpt
THE SIREN AND THE SWORD is the first book in the Magic University series of LGBT New Adult romance by award-winning author Cecilia Tan. Kyle Wadsworth arrives on the Harvard Campus only to discover, much to his surprise, he’s magical. Thus begins his four-year journey to learn where he fits in the world, which ultimately becomes a quest for true love. Upon arrival at Veritas, Kyle quickly joins a group of peers who become involved … Continue reading The Siren and the Sword
I like hotlinks, and I cannot lie! I mentioned this in the Books on Sale post today, but it’s worth mentioning again: today is the 20th anniversary celebration of Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase. The book is on sale for $1.99 and Avon is encouraging people to share their memories of the first time they read it, or what they love about it, using hashtag #LoSLove on Twitter. They’re giving away signed copies of the book randomly … Continue reading Links: Scoundrel Anniversary, Romance and Fanfic, and More
Time to thank the lovely folks who decorate the right sidebar with ample temptations in the form of books, books and man titty on books. Yay! And it's also time to thank you for being here. Hi! And thank you! If you've clicked or looked at an ad, you've helped support the site, and you've helped authors, publishers, and other fine folks who want to reach romance readers directly. Thank you! … Continue reading Thanking the February Advertisers
It's time to thank the March advertisers, who are here to catch the attention of most excellent romance readers like you. If you've clicked on any of the ads, thank you for doing so. You're helping to support the Bitchery, and we very much appreciate that.
I have been cleaning my office and finding all sorts of fun things, like pictures of me as a baby, books (duh), and old journals and lists – including a list of things to do that I wrote back in 1994. I tweeted about it this morning, and the responses were very funny and inspiring, so I wanted to share them with you. This isn't about romance novels, but I love how many people had … Continue reading Something Different on Sunday: You in 1994
Cecilia Tan (no relation to Candy that I know of!) tweeted at me, asking in the midst of Yet More 50 Shades of Grey BrouHaHa if there were any BDSM romances that weren't 50 Shades that I might recommend: She later emailed me: “Shit to Avoid” is very useful to know, too! Well-written and well-known is probably where I should start[.] So I just read “The Story of L” by Debra Hyde ( A | BN | … Continue reading GS vs. STA: BDSM Romance
