I really, really love a contemporary romance that features an emotionally fluent hero and real conflict that’s handled with respect and intelligence. Sleepover by Serena Bell hit both these nails on the head, making it one of the best, most emotionally satisfying contemporary romances I’ve read this year. It’s also got some crazy-hot sex scenes which is a nice bonus. Sawyer Paulson and his son Jonah move into a Seattle suburb two years after the death of … Continue reading Sleepover by Serena Bell →
This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Sunday Sale Digest! →
The summer heat is here and we’re ready to get even hotter! Your next favorite book boyfriend awaits in this collection of nine standalone, steamy, and hilarious romances. But shhh…keeping your summer fling a secret only makes it sexier. Whether you’re dipping your toes into the Mediterranean Sea off a luxury yacht or sitting by the bonfire in your small town, there’s a sexy man for that—a coworker, a fake boyfriend, your brother’s best friend… … Continue reading Secret Summer Flings →
Get a head start on the holiday spirit by reading for a great cause! Nearly twenty of today’s most entertaining rom-com authors have teamed up to sell #Books4Boobs. This collection of holiday shorts ranges from sweet to steamy and promises to entertain. 100% of proceeds will benefit the Young Survivor Coalition, an international organization focusing on women ages 40 and under who are diagnosed with breast cancer. Titles and Authors Wilder for the Win by … Continue reading Tinsel and Tatas →
The Ripped Bodice is back with another round of Summer Romance Bingo. Visit their site for a printable bingo card and rules on how to win prizes! We’ll be playing along in our Goodreads group and helping one another out with recommendations. You can also follow The Ripped Bodice on Twitter for more recs. If you’re not on Goodreads, that’s okay! We’ll be giving some suggestions here and opening it up to the Bitchery for further … Continue reading Recommendations for The Ripped Bodice’s 2019 Summer Romance Bingo →
Amanda, Carrie, Elyse, RedHeadedGirl and I are here to help you learn about muscles. Specifically male muscles. The degree to which low body fat ratio and muscular definition have become omnipresent on romance covers means that we can all learn together about the intricacies of the human muscular system. It's getting to the point where I think I could pass an advanced anatomy exam about upper body male muscular structure just from all the flexing … Continue reading Covers and Muscles: Time for Our Anatomy Lesson →
