Books On Sale
Another Lucy Parker, Paranormal Romance, & More
Chef’s Kiss by TJ Alexander is $1.99! This is a queer contemporary romance and the first in a series. Both of the main characters are working in the same kitchen. Have you read this one?
General Bitching…
Looking Back: Mills and Boon 1963
The following review is for a book published in 1963 and this review, and the book, mentions some very questionable attitudes toward age differences, along with sexualization, paedophilia, and physical assault. For a while there, I studied Anthropology at university. Why? I was curious. Reading this book felt like my own anthropological expedition, albeit 20-odd years after I studied the subject. I realise it is a sample of one, but it was a fascinating insight … Continue reading Looking Back: Mills and Boon 1963
Whatcha Reading? March 2025, Part Two
Hey, all! It’s our last Whatcha Reading for March. Here’s how we’re closing out the month: Lara: I’ve just started the latest Emily Wilde book. I’m only a couple pages in but my hopes are high! Sarah: I am reading The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley. It’s set in 1613 so it’s perfect for my wanting to read books set “not here, not now.” It’s set during a politically and culturally volatile time, which also … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2025, Part Two
Books On Sale
Time Travel, Holiday Romance, & More
The Forbidden Duke by Darcy Burke is $2.99! This is a romance between a “ruined” heroine and the man who ruined her. It’s the first book in the Untouchables series.
Books On Sale
Vampires, Lorraine Heath, & More
The Very Virile Viking by Sandra Hill is 99c! What a coincidence that this is on sale, as Sarah just mentioned it today for The Rec League: Vacation Reading.
The Rec League: Vacation Reading
It appears that several of our SBTB Podcast Patreon Discord are planning for a vacay. In preparation, we’d like to compile some great vacation reading suggestions for the occasion. Sarah: On one memorable vacation, this book gave me an absurd good time: The Very Virile Viking by Sandra Hill Carrie: If you haven’t read The Windflower by Laura London on the beach then you haven’t lived. Lara: During my last holiday, my best friend introduced … Continue reading The Rec League: Vacation Reading
Links: Historical Romance, Readathons, & More
Hello, everyone! How are we this afternoon? Anxious? Same, me too! It’s just been a lot, lately. I’m relishing in whatever goods news I can. My good news: I get to celebrate three years with my wonderful partner this weekend and I have the opportunity to do some interesting writing work in a couple weeks. I also have some really great cheese in my fridge; it has a rind washed in balsamic. Yum! What’s your good … Continue reading Links: Historical Romance, Readathons, & More
Books On Sale
Small Town Romance, Witches, & More
RECOMMENDED: Act Like It by Lucy Parker is $1.99! If you haven’t read this yet, it was one of Sarah’s favorite reads in the past couple years. She says, “I mean, I could squee at you some MORE beyond my review but I think you’ve heard me already. I loved this book. You should read it. It’s delightful.” This one is part of today’s pages of romance deals.
Book Review
Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis
Well this was just delightful. Wooing the Witch Queen revolves around one of my least favorite tropes: The Big Misunderstanding. And yet, it is a delight from beginning to end, with a minimum amount of stupidity and wonderful characters. Here’s the publisher’s description of the plot: Queen Saskia is the wicked sorceress everyone fears. After successfully wrestling the throne from her evil uncle, she only wants one thing: to keep her people safe from the … Continue reading Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis
Transcript Announcement
Podcast 658, Your Transcript is Here!
The transcript for Podcast 658. Romance and Penetrative Sex: A Conversation With Jane Buehler has been posted!
Books On Sale
Mythology, Fairy Tales, & More
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater is $2.99! This is book one in the Regency Faerie Tales series and subsequent books in the series were listed in latest Hide Your Wallet.
