Books On Sale
Jeannie Lin, a Short Story Collection, & More
For Never & Always by Helena Greer is $2.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal, as are all of today’s sales. Several of us were excited for this one when it came out!
Featured
Whatcha Reading? October 2025, Part One
Tell us what you're reading this month!
Book Review
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
The Idea of You is an age gap celebrity romance where the heroine is older than the hero. I didn’t mind the age-gap portion (in fact I appreciate a book where the heroine is the older one), but I had a lot of issues with how the heroine’s relationship with the hero would and did impact her daughter. Also I was pretty surprised by the ending which is very different from the movie the book … Continue reading The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
Podcast
620. Romance and Kickstarter with Oriana Leckert
Oriana Leckert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, and works with the many, many authors who are finding community support on Kickstarter. They’re hosting a celebration all this month, Heartstrings & Hardbacks: Kickstarter and Romance, so we connected to talk about successful romance projects, strategies that work and don’t work on Kickstarter, and the evolution of fandom (a topic I’m always curious about). Oriana has worked in publishing for a long time, and applies … Continue reading 620. Romance and Kickstarter with Oriana Leckert
Books On Sale
Historical Fiction, Western Romance, & More
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is $2.99! This is book one in the Lady Petra Inquiries series. Sarah started listening to this one and said, “The heroine is very unconventional and I love her relationship with her friends.”
Lightning Review
The Lifeguards by Amanda Eyre Ward
The cover for The Lifeguards is more fitting for a romantic comedy than this twisty, suburban thriller. Reminiscent of Big Little Lies, I think this book is a perfect fit for readers who want suspense and thrills without gore or terror. Focusing on the inner vs outer lives of three women, The Lifeguards follows Austinites Whitney, Liza and Annette. All three live in the same posh neighborhood and their respective fifteen-year-old boys are close friends, … Continue reading The Lifeguards by Amanda Eyre Ward
Links: Kickstarters, Cheese, & More
Happy Wednesday Links! We’re going through a heatwave in New England right now and it is unpleasant, considering my apartment (and most apartments in the area) don’t have central AC. Summer is…unpleasant. Anyone else experiencing the same thing and trying to keep cool? Also, I hate cooking during this weather, so feel free to share your favorite summer recipes that don’t require me standing by a hot stove! … Beverly Jenkins has announced that her Blessings series … Continue reading Links: Kickstarters, Cheese, & More
Books On Sale
Drag Queens, Horror, & More
Sin and Ink by Naima Simone is 99c! This is the first book in the Sweetest Taboo series and is an erotic contemporary. This one has been recommended to me by several of my fellow romance readers because I love a good dose of angst. Reviews say this one is definitely angsty and intense, if that is or isn’t your thing.
Black Twitter: A People’s History
Black Twitter: A People’s History was terrific and I really enjoyed it. I’m not Black, but I was on Twitter, and I bumped into Black Twitter frequently, especially 5-10 years ago. Seeing the documentary and the different people – Baratunde, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, April Reign – talking about their own experiences and their analysis has the feeling of meeting someone you knew only on Twitter. It works in reverse, too: my husband was half-listening and … Continue reading Black Twitter: A People’s History
Books On Sale
Books by Beth O’Leary, Sherry Thomas, & More
The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by KJ Charles is 99c! Thanks to everyone who let us know about this sale. Take note that it has a new cover and a new ISBN, so double check if you have this already. This book was almost recommend in two Rec Leagues: Papa Bears and No Bleak Moment.
Help A Bitch Out
HaBO: For an Erection Lasting Longer Than Four Hours…
This HaBO comes from Jane, who wants to find this contemporary romance: My white whale of book is this: In a contemporary romance set in Seattle, it opens with a man in the ER/urgent care for an erection that won’t go down. He is treated by a female nurse. Later, they meet again because they know people in common. The man is determined to win over/wear down the woman and there is a HEA/HFN. It … Continue reading HaBO: For an Erection Lasting Longer Than Four Hours…
