Once I realized that author Susan Grant wrote a romance with an alien puppy in it, I knew it was my duty to review it. Star Puppy is a science fiction novella told from the points of view of Trysh, an Earther pilot, and Prince Rornn, the Vash exchange officer and fellow pilot. The Vash are a humanoid alien race. The story is also told from the point of view of Puppy, who is an … Continue reading Star Puppy by Susan Grant
Susan Grant has written some of my favorite science fiction romance novels. Alas, Your Planet or Mine (soon to be reprinted as Guardian Alien) is not one of them. Basically, this is a bodyguard romance with Cavin, an alien, protecting Jana, a human, from an alien assassin while trying to stop an invasion of Earth without torpedoing Jana’s political career. The story is set in Sacramento during the early 2000s. Jana Jasper, a State Senator, comes … Continue reading Your Planet or Mine by Susan Grant
Good scifi romances are hard to find, but The Champion of Barésh by Susan Grant proves, they are out there. The Summary: A low-born woman willing to risk everything to save her family. A second born prince seeking redemption in the eyes of his King and people. When their goals align over the ancient sport they both love will they become each other’s greatest ally, or will the secret at the heart of it all … Continue reading The Champion of Barésh by Susan Grant
Carrie S. is back with another sci fi/fantasy romance that made her extremely happy. – SB Sarah I don't give A's lightly, but this grade snuck up on me. At first, I had a hard time getting into Moonstruck. It featured some tropes I'm not crazy about, and it was darker than I expected. But after reading it, I found myself thinking about the book a lot, and with great emotion and enjoyment. I realized … Continue reading Moonstruck by Susan Grant, a Guest Review by Carrie S.
The RITAs are officially over! Before we get to the winners and a brief livestream recap, I personally want to thank every single one of you who participated. This is the first year where we’ve reviewed all of the nominees! How awesome is that? Seriously, this Challenge wouldn’t be anything without this lovely, thoughtful community of readers. I can’t wait to do it all again next year. If you missed the livestream of either the Golden Heart … Continue reading Your 2017 RITA Award Winners!
A Dozen Rakes, Renegades and Rogues, Oh, My! ~ The First Collection~ Join New York Times, USA Today, and Award-Winning Historical Romance Authors and travel across time to the hills of Scotland, Regency England, the Caribbean, and Old West America. Devil’s Spawn by Mary Jo Putney Ten years ago, Dominick Chandler’s courtship of Roxanne Mayfield was destroyed by her poisonous father. Now Dominick is back and determined to reclaim the only woman he ever loved—no … Continue reading A Dozen Rakes, Renegades and Rogues, Oh, My!
I received an email from Lela, who is looking for a specific type of romance: In a nutshell: can you recommend, or solicit recommendations of, some awesome sci fi romances? Longer version: I was trolling the Amazon daily deals and came across a 99cent novella billing itself as “science fiction romance” (it was “Kidnapping Keela“, in case you're wondering). Hold the phone! Is that a real thing? I'm the nerdiest sci fi nerd you could … Continue reading The Rec League: Sci Fi Romances When Aliens Are Your Jam
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, SB Sarah sent “The Shomi Ladies” a bunch of interview questions, but then there was intergalactic warfare, promotional tours, alien intrigue, and a lot of travel and gestation. Somewhere between the 600+ comment thread and today, the debate on costumes and the varying ways to promote authors as representatives of their work became less heated and more calm. So, hello, here we go, it’s a … Continue reading Smart Bitch Interview: Marianne Mancusi and Liz Maverick
Smart Bitchery member and fab author PC Cast wrote me the following rant, and I’d be a bad, bad bitch indeed if I didn’t pass it on verbatim to the rest of the world: [S]everal of us (authors) are really getting pissed off at the horrid proliferation of the internet selling of our ARCs. It’s come to a boil lately (and you can check out my last 2 postings on my blog to get
