Tomorrow, Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh and Entwined with You by Sylvia Day will be released. Those are some verrrry anticipated books, judging by the number of readers talking about them online. I was having a good time amusing myself with imaginary mashups of the two, and decided to start tweeting them. Below is the requested Storify of the “Spoilerz” for both Heart of Obsidian and Entwined With You – read at your own … Continue reading Heart of Obsidian and Entwined With You: The Spoilerz →
Time for another romance reader workout! You ready? This time we’re talking about character employment – or lack thereof. Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Grab your latest romance and prepare to work out like working out has never been work outed before. Standard disclaimers still apply: dude, I’m really not a physician. I … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XI →
Time for another romance reader workout! You ready? I know many of you were overindulging at RT, so it’s time to get back on the exercise wagon. Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Grab your latest romance and prepare to work out like working has never been outed before. Standard disclaimers still apply: dude, … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout X →
Macmillan has kindly offered ten hardcovers of The Ashford Affair to give away – though I am limited to US and Canadian readers (my apologies). I'm offering five digital copies open to anyone worldwide – so if you'd like to read The Ashford Affair (and I hope you do!) come share… it's secret time! To enter, tell us about a secret you've heard or kept — though feel free to change some details if the secret is … Continue reading The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig: A Giveaway →
Time for another romance reader workout! You ready? This time, we’re talking titles and cover art. Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Grab your latest romance and prepare to work out like working has never been outed before. Standard disclaimers still apply: dude, I’m still not a physician. I can recommend books to read … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout IX →
In honor of Charlotte Bronte's birthday (April 21, 1816), I present you with a Jane Eyre film and television adaptation round up. Of course there are many adaptations I haven't listed here. Interestingly, none of the adaptations I've seen or heard of seem very off the wall. While Pride and Prejudice seems to adapt well to different times and places, poor Jane is firmly regulated to the Victorian Age, except in adaptations that use her … Continue reading Jane Eyre Round-Up: A Guest Review by CarrieS →
Penguin's InterMix has offered a rather spiffy giveaway today, and I'm so excited about it. Srsly. And not just about the book, either, though I have a weakness for books wherein weather throws people together. Snow, hurricanes, high humidity, whatever. Stranded with the Billionaire is the first in a six book series from Jessica Clare who is also sometimes known as Jill Myles. Here's the cover copy: Billionaire Logan Hawkings needs a vacation. He’s had a … Continue reading Stranded With a Billionaire by Jessica Clare: Ebook Giveaway! →
by SB Sarah · Apr 1, 2013 at 9:44 am · Comments Off on April Fools!
My benevolent overlords have allowed me to greet you personally! First, I wrote and programmed this on Thursday morning – before the acquisition of GoodReads was announced. When I read the news Thursday afternoon, I was all, “WHOA.” And also, “I better buy a lottery ticket.” Second, this is our ninth year of April Foolery, and it gets more fun every year. Here's a look back at the horrible splash pages we've inflicted upon you: April … Continue reading April Fools! →
Time for Romance Novel Workout VII! So grab your nearest romance and get ready to read, sweat, and possibly growl in outrage. Don’t bite your lip, though. Thanks to Rudi’s tumblr for the inspiration today. Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Go get that novel you love (or love to hate), and get ready! … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout VII →
Time for Romance Novel Workout VI! So grab your nearest romance and get ready to read, work out, build muscle, and possibly scream obscenities. Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Go get that novel you love (or love to hate), and get ready! Standard disclaimers still apply: dude, I’m not a physician. I can … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout VI →
Time for Romance Novel Workout V! It's like Mambo #5 except a lot less bouncy. The possibility that a sex scene in a romance might harbor a cliche is…significant. So grab your book and get ready to read, work, and possibly scream obscenities. Pray that nothing is lathed, y'all. Pray hard. Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout V →
