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Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 115

Welcome back! Shockingly, only one non-fiction title and three–THREE–romances! I can hardly believe it. Do you have any book recommendations to pass along? Let us know in the comments!

Sunday Sale Digest!

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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!

Whatcha Reading? May 2026, Part Two

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Happy Saturday! Here’s what we’re reading right now as May winds down: Lara: Candice Proctor released only seven historical romances and I’m on my second already. The books are phenomenal and have given me a great deal of food for thought. Elyse:  I just read There Is No Place for Us by Brian Goldstone. It follows five Atlanta families who make up part of the increasing number of homeless (the author uses homeless not unhoused) … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? May 2026, Part Two

Links: Tap Dancing, Historical Romance, & More

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Hey, everyone! Welcome to Wednesday Links! How are things going? We’ve hit the unpredictability of New England spring weather. I have family visiting soon and they keep wanting weather updates. I have to caution them that sunny, beachy weather is not a guarantee. Especially not in May. As a reminder, if you’re free this evening, come say hi! I’m in conversation with May Berman for her debut novel Until Death. Tickets available here! … I cam … Continue reading Links: Tap Dancing, Historical Romance, & More

Help A Bitch Out

HaBO: He Saves Her from the Hangman’s Noose

This HaBO is from Mary, who wants to find this historical romance: I cannot remember the title/author of one of my favorite historical romance novels. Lead female was supposed to marry an older man and then he was murdered. She was accused and they were about to hang her, walking her through a courtyard, people throwing rotting food at her etc. Highland warrior and his clan save her, take her to his castle. She is … Continue reading HaBO: He Saves Her from the Hangman’s Noose

Hide Your Wallet

Hide Your Wallet: May 19th Release Week

Happy Tuesday! A short and sweet release week. Mostly contemporaries on our radar, plus some fantasy romance and a mystery. What new releases are you excited for? Let us know in the comments!

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