CW/TW: Kidnapping, murder, stalking, the usual myriad evils of a serial killer. You know those paint by numbers pictures where number-by-number you recreate the Mona Lisa? The result is an imperfect version of a masterpiece. It’s not high art, but it’s still a satisfying exercise and, when framed, makes a lovely addition to a wall, even if only a bathroom wall. This novel is an imperfect version of a masterpiece, with a few wildcards thrown … Continue reading Safety Breach by Delores Fossen →
This RITA® Reader Challenge review was written by…me. No one signed up for this book so I read it. Oh, boy. Plot Summary: In the past twenty-four hours Sabrina Carr had been shot at, kidnapped and held hostage. As if being eight months pregnant wasn’t stressful enough! Now, after narrowly escaping the clutches of masked gunmen, Sabrina and her baby needed a protector. That’s when hot Texas cop Shaw Tolbert came to her rescue. As … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: The Baby’s Guardian by Delores Fossen →
This RITA® Reader Challenge review was written by…me. No one signed up for this book so I read it. Oh, boy. Plot Summary: In the past twenty-four hours Sabrina Carr had been shot at, kidnapped and held hostage. As if being eight months pregnant wasn’t stressful enough! Now, after narrowly escaping the clutches of masked gunmen, Sabrina and her baby needed a protector. That’s when hot Texas cop Shaw Tolbert came to her rescue. As … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: The Baby’s Guardian by Delores Fossen →
Beloved New York Times bestselling romance author Diana Palmer collects two of her celebrated Colorado novellas in one volume—a gift for readers who love heartwarming contemporary romance and gorgeous rugged cowboys, and fans of Carolyn Brown, Linda Lael Miller, and Delores Fossen. Dear Reader, Some places just feel like home, no matter where you were born. Colorado is one of those places for me, which is why I’ve set so many stories in Benton, Colorado. It’s … Continue reading Colorado Country →
October is here! There are so many damn books releasing this month that I’m honestly a little overwhelmed. Is the season affecting your reading? Do you want something more spooky in anticipation of Halloween? Let us know! Aarya: I just finished an arc of Chloe Neill’s Wicked Hour , the second book in the Heirs of Chicagoland series. I have mixed feelings despite liking most of it. I am completely invested in the relationship between … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? October 2019, Part One →
NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and our most popular pieces of writing this year. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, sales, and more. We hope you enjoy this saunter through the archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … To build … Continue reading Cover Snark: Best of 2017 →
We know things are terrible right now. and it’s hard to watch the news or be on social media without feeling an overwhelming sense of helplessness. If you want to help the communities in need of assistance after Hurricane Harvey, Redheadedgirl compiled a list of organizations. But if you also want to just take a break with some silliness, we’re here for that too. Be safe, Bitchery, and remember that you’re always welcome here! Amanda: … Continue reading Cover Snark: Just a Little Bit Pregnant →
Reader Amanda sent us this call for help! She's in search of some more gothic romances to feed her appetite: I've been devouring Eve Silver's Dark Gothic series ( A | BN | K ) and am loving it!! I'd like to continue exploring these types of stories, but don't know much about the genre. So I thought I'd ask the Smart Bitches community – are there any “gothic” type romances you would recommend? Thanks so much!! … Continue reading The Rec League: Gothic Romances to Darken Your Doorstep →
by SB Sarah · Jul 2, 2011 at 4:12 am ·
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Winner: The Moon That Night by Helen Brenna (Harlequin Superromance; Johanna Raisanen, editor) Finalists: ▪ The Baby’s Guardian by Delores Fossen (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor) ▪ Case File: Canyon Creek, Wyoming by Paula Graves (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor) ▪ To Catch a Killer by Kimberly Van Meter (Silhouette Romantic Suspense; Johanna Raisanen, editor) ▪ A Cop in Her Stocking by Ann Voss Peterson (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor) ▪ Meltdown by Gail Barrett … Continue reading 2011 RITA Winner for Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure →
A lot of people try to see all the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars ceremony- so let’s do that for the RITAs, shall we? I looked at the list of RITA® nominated books from the RWA and there were a lot of books I was curious about. I’m not going to be able to read every nominated book before the ceremony… but I can read one in each category – and I invite you … Continue reading The RITA Reading Challenge 2011 →
