Joy Ride by Lauren Blakely is 99c! This is a contemporary romance and the fifth book in the Big Rock series., though it can be read on its own. Readers loved the tongue-in-cheek humor mixed with the romance. However, be warned that this book, and the rest of the books in the series, are told from the hero’s point of view.
Deadly Silence by Rebecca Zanetti is $1.99! This is the first book in the romantic suspense Blood Brothers series. This is a spinoff of her Sin Brothers series, but it can be read without reading anything else. There are a lot of plot threads happening, which frustrating some reviewers, but other readers didn’t want the book to end.
RECOMMENDED. I have read this book probably close to 100 times. I can quote some scenes from memory.There are two excellent things I love most. One, as Jane at DA has pointed out, the hero does the pursuing, and the heroine, Honoria, does the resisting. Two, Honoria is a bit of an iconoclast, but part of her strength is in managing a home, because she knows how — it's not easy, either. Some of my … Continue reading Books on Sale: Four Historical Romances from Stephanie Laurens
First: I was chatting on Facebook about setting up a mailing list to have the deals posted here sent to your inbox once a week. There was a lot of interest, so I am working on creating a list just for the books on sale listings. I will only send the digest once a week, unless there's a spiffy deal that's valid for one day only. I will not ever sell or share your info, … Continue reading Books on Sale: Stephanie Laurens Historicals
We have a special podcast this week: both of us had the opportunity to interview Stephanie Laurens as part of her media tour for Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue, and to raise awareness for Avon’s KISS and Teal program. Avon has made a $25,000.00 donation to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, and will donate .25 for each book, digital or print, purchased as part of the KISS and Teal promotion. Books marked with the teal … Continue reading Dear Bitches, Smart Authors Podcast: September 6, 2011 - Stephanie Laurens, KISS and Teal
Ah, Stephanie Laurens and the Cynsters. Either you love the series or you could chuck it on the pile of books easily read, easily forgotten. I’m usually of the latter party, but with this novel, I find myself a bit stuck, but not because I’ve enjoyed it so much. Mostly because I’m so confused by it. I suspect that authors who get themselves going on series end up with bloated family trees of various relatives … Continue reading On A Wicked Dawn by Stephanie Laurens
I asked this question on Bluesky a bit ago, and was enchanted with all the answers (and all the covers). What romance novel could you do a 10 minute presentation on with no warning? Vintage old skool romances welcome! When I first posted this back in September 2024, I thought it would be Midsummer Magic by Catherine Coulter, the first romance I read, and one that “lives in the inside foyer of my brain, ready to … Continue reading Which Romance Could You Give a 10 Minute Presentation About with No Prep?
Bridgerton fans and readers of Mary Balogh, Grace Burrowes, and Stephanie Laurens won’t want to miss this thrilling and clever new love story from the historical romance legend. After the death of his fiancée, Kai Ramsay left Scotland to roam distant lands. He has searched ancient ruins, collected priceless antiquities, and escaped certain death after being imprisoned as a spy during the Napoleonic War. Ramsay has lived on the edge of danger for years—but everything … Continue reading Once a Laird
This comes from Sarah J, who suggested this in our Submit Your Rec League post: Horror-romances or horror novels with a satisfying romantic arc please! Paranormal romances abound, but I’m having problems finding ones that are really grounded in the horror genre. I’m thinking of books along the lines of Simone St. James, Jenn Bennett’s Roaring 20s series, or Amanda Stevens’ Graveyard Queen books. I don’t know, I’m finishing my PhD in lockdown and have … Continue reading The Rec League: Horror Romance
We have a very specific Rec League from Sarah Drew, that kind of stumped us: Twins. Specifically (if possible) the overlooked twin winning through. I’m Scottish and therefore really keen on underdogs. Twins preferred, siblings if there is real rivalry (at least on one side). Specific, much? Sarah: So, like Jacob Have I Loved with a More Better ending? Maya: SHIT way to take me back to my growing up in Maryland youth. Sarah: Sorry! … Continue reading The Rec League: Underdog Twin
