Two Wrongs Make a Right is inspired, very loosely, by Much Ado About Nothing. It lacks most of the conflict of the play, but has its own charm. What you really need to know is that this is a cute book with neurodivergent characters and a fake-dating romance that is endearing if not fully believable. For each thing I liked about this book there was something I felt grumpy about. Here we go! Our heroes … Continue reading Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese →
From USA TODAY bestselling author Chloe Liese, a clever and heartwarming rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Annabel Monaghan about two best friends who must fake a relationship for their exes. Thea and Alex have three things in common—they love food, they hate where they live, and they’re both divorced. Otherwise, they couldn’t be more different. Thea’s never cooked a day in her life. Alex is a world-class chef. Alex resents feeling stuck … Continue reading Happy Ending →
This Rec League was suggested by Sarahwasme in the SBTB Podcast Patreon Discord: I am so mad at US men’s hockey team I could spit. (Not really, I hate when dudes do that.) I want to buy all the sports romances featuring women’s team players and gift them to random people on the street. Maybe with a whistle. Anyone have recs for romances featuring women’s league/national team? My first thought is FMC/Soccer player in Mariana … Continue reading The Rec League: Women’s Leagues and National Teams →
This Rec League came from Kim. Thanks, Kim! I just read Rachel Reid’s excellent m/m hockey romance Time to Shine, and am looking for more “golden retriever”-style MMCs. Can be any gender pairing, but my preference is m/f or m/m. If m/f, it should be a golden retriever MMC, not FMC. I think of the golden retriever hero as joyful/playful, extroverted, loyal, supportive of the other MC, physical/physically affectionate, and not especially book smart. I … Continue reading The Rec League: Golden Retriever Energy →
This Rec League came from Meg in our SBTB Patreon Discord server. Thanks, Meg! Do you have recommendations for books based on or inspired by Shakespeare plays? I recently read Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese, which is inspired by Much Ado About Nothing (my favorite play) and it made me want more! Shakespeare’s comedies end in marriage, so they seem like good candidates to be adapted into romance novels. Sarah: Ramón and … Continue reading The Rec League: Shakespeare Retellings →
This Rec League comes from Maggie: I’m looking for recommendations for contemporary romances that have fitness training, especially running and especially with amateurs or beginners, as central to the plot or subplot. I read a few last year and found they really inspired me to take up running again after time off for physical therapy. Now at New Year’s I’m looking to hack my motivation for working out and I’d love to add some more … Continue reading The Rec League: Fitness & Running →
It’s our first Cover Awe of the New Year! Cover design by Derek Walls Cover photograph by Jeff Cottenden Kiki: Oh HELLO Amanda: Everything about this is beautiful! Sneezy: Agree!!! Sarah: That is truly stunning. Cover design by Rita Frangie Cover illustration by Kelly Wagner Amanda: Love the tattoo and overall bright colors Sneezy: It’s SOOO pretty!!!!! I love how the artist put such strong colours together and still made it feel just right Elyse: … Continue reading Cover Awe: Shades of Red →
This Rec League request is for my lovely friend Emma. Being my pal has its perks! We were playing our weekly game of Power Wash Simulator and talking about books. Emma mentioned this was one of her favorite tropes and to help her get over the hump of a bad week, I thought it’d be lovely to bestow some book recs upon her. However, this trope isn’t in my house of wheels. We’re looking for lots of … Continue reading The Rec League: It’s Always Been You →
Eleven full-length novels from several of your favorite bestselling romance authors. This special bundle features stories perfect for fun in the sun. A gift to our readers and a great way to introduce you to new authors to love, grab this beach bundle before it’s gone! ATTRACTION by Penny Reid THE LEGACY by Dylan Allen ARROGANT DEVIL by R.S. Grey FLIRTING WITH THE FRENEMY by Pippa Grant BROKEN MILES by Claire Kingsley ALWAYS ONLY YOU … Continue reading Beach Reads Box Set →
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This HaBO is from Shawna, who wants to find a book we may have previously featured: This isn’t even one I’ve read yet, but one that I had wanted to and foolishly didn’t save! I’m almost certain that it was in a Rec League or on sale that I was introduced to on here fairly recently – maybe the last year or so – but I can’t remember enough details to search for it well. … Continue reading HaBO: Hockey Manager Heroine →
