I have a real weak spot for sexy vampires. I also have one for fantasy romance, and another one for romance series where each book is about a different couple but there’s a connected plot arc throughout. So I had high hopes for The Black Lily, the first book in a fairy-tale retelling vampire romance series about humans rebelling against corrupt vampire overlords. Unfortunately, my ultimate reaction was pretty mixed and I have not yet … Continue reading The Black Lily by Juliette Cross →
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the book reviews for the March 2016 issue of RT Book Reviews. Thank you to Shannon Stacey for sending me this issue. You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind. And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but you can click play and listen and read … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: March 2016 Reviews →
We’re approaching the end of the year and there’s only one more Whatcha Reading left after this one in 2021! Lara: I’ve hit a rough patch emotionally so I’ve turned to a series that Sarah has recommended: the Cadfael books by Ellis Peters. They’re a marvel and a balm for the soul! Sarah: Aren’t they lovely? I am so glad they are giving you the mellow reading feels. Lara: They’re just the best! I’m trying … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? December 2021, Part One →
It’s April and time for our first Whatcha Reading of the month! I’m personally pretty deep into a slump and that’s okay! I’m trying not to focus too much on what I think I should be doing. Instead, I want to listen to my brain and body on what they’d like to do in this weird time. So far, it’s play Animal Crossing: New Horizons and eat a bunch of string cheese. Lara: I’m on a … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? April 2020 Edition, Part One →
This Rec League came from the comments on our Hidden Gems podcast episode! DiscoDollyDeb gave us some tough parameters: How about a Rec League where the Bitchery is asked to name relatively obscure/underrated romance writers whose work they’d love to promote to a wider audience. To keep it manageable, the number of writers recommended by each commentator could be no more than three—to keep it manageable and to make us really think about which three … Continue reading The Rec League: Underrated Authors and Romances →
It’s our first Cover Awe in January! This is where we discuss beautiful covers we’ve seen and open up discussions on elements we like versus what doesn’t really work for us on book covers. Amanda: I need to go a major career change so I can become the NHL commissioner and change the rules of hockey to allow for shirtless skating. Elyse: Well hello, sir. Sarah: Those blades are awful sharp. Says the mom. Amanda: … Continue reading Cover Awe: Warm Colors, Eyepatches, & More →
