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Fantasy Romance, a Boxed Set, & More
Here for the Wrong Reasons by Annabel Paulsen and Lydia Wang is $1.99! We mentioned on a Hide Your Wallet earlier this spring and it’s a F/F reality TV romance.
General Bitching…
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Susanna Kearsley, Contemporary Romance, & More
RECOMMENDED: A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvia Cathrall is $2.99! Elyse read this one and gave it an A:
If you are looking for a cozy fantasy read with excellent romance and worldbuilding, I highly recommend Letters to the Luminous Deep.
Whatcha Reading? June 2025, Part Two
Happy Saturday! Here’s how we’re wrapping up June: Lara: My friend Kylie and I have long been fans of the crime novelist PD James. For years we’ve been threatening to do a podcast on her books. We’ve finally decided to give it a go. I’m reading book one, Cover Her Face, in the Adam Dalgliesh series. Her writing has the feel of a well-maintained clock. Not the staccato beat of an alarm clock but the … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? June 2025, Part Two
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Non-Fiction, Contemporaries, & More
Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly is $3.99! This historical mystery series came out last fall. Sarah mentioned it on Hide Your Wallet!
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Non-Fiction, Historical Romance, & More
RECOMMENDED: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai is $1.99! Maya read this one and gave is an A:
The Right Swipe is an amazing, well written story about two people of color falling in love as they come to terms with how the physical, psychological, and emotional traumas they experienced continue to affect them both. It was also, for me, a quiet little moment where I felt my existence was acknowledged.
Book Review
Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt
PamG is a long time fan of Smart Bitches Trashy Books. A former library worker at her alma mater (hs), she is now retired and devoting her time to reading and occasionally commenting on same. She also enjoys memorizing songs and poetry, spontaneously bursting into song, playing with the Merlin app on her phone, and writing the occasional poem. … I don’t ever remember giving a Squee grade before, but nothing else will adequately express … Continue reading Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt
Book Review
Writing Mr Wrong by Kelley Armstrong
Many moons ago, I read a few of Kelley Armstrong’s witchy books and loved them. When I saw her name pop up with a contemporary romance, I was intrigued. I’m so glad I picked this up. It’s fake dating done right, in my humble opinion. Gemma is a debut romance author who was told that ‘bad boy’ protagonists sell. Think alpha-hole. So she decides to write what the market is buying and she has the … Continue reading Writing Mr Wrong by Kelley Armstrong
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Mostly Historical Romances
The Hellion’s Waltz by Olivia Waite is $1.99! This is part of the Feminine Pursuits series. Carrie read this one and gave it a B-:
I never thought I’d say this, but The Hellion’s Waltz is just too darn nice. This historical f/f romance is beautifully written and full of kind, courageous, intelligent characters. It is also boring. Gouda Friends by Cathy Yardley is $1.99 at Amazon! If you’ve listed to literally any podcast episode I’ve been on with Sarah, you probably know I love cheese and I’m just tickled by the heroine’s dedication to dairy. This seems like a fluffy, small town romance that’s light on angst.
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Super Villains, Contemporary Romance, & More
The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley is $2.99! This is a recent release and I remember Sarah starting this one. Here’s what she said:
It is so absorbing. Essentially it is partly a historical road trip with lots of intrigue and atmosphere and secrets, with a sweet romance. If you like Kearsley it’s a good day for you!
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Last Day for These Deals!
Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti is $4.99! Many of the Bitchery wase excited for this one when it pubbed in January. It also is in KU, if any of you are subscribers.
Book Review
Finders Keepers by Sarah Adler
I picked this book up only because I loved Adler’s second book, Happy Medium. (I haven’t read her first yet) For this book, I didn’t feel particularly moved by the blurb. I wasn’t interested in anything to do with a treasure hunt and second chance romance is usually a turn off for me. Yet I still picked this book up and I am so very glad I did. This ended up being a Bad Decisions … Continue reading Finders Keepers by Sarah Adler
