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 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→
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.
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…→
Happy Tuesday! Lots of interesting picks from the SBTB team this week. There is a short story collection, Mediterranean-inspired fantasy, and series continuations. Which new releases are on your to-read list? Let us know in the comments!
Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron is $2.99! This is Heron’s latest and was recommended on Hide Your Wallet. I remember Sarah being curious about the setting. Have any of you read this one?
In a recent bonus episode of the podcast (Join the SBTB Podcast Patreon!), I showed off my collection of Barbara Cartland puzzles to Sarah. That then led to a tangent about my curiosity and desire to accumulate more Barbara Cartland merchandise, of which there are some real winners. But first, puzzles! In the 80s, Waddingtons released four 555 piece puzzles of Barbara Cartland romance novel covers. I am currently in possession of three of them … Continue reading The Wild World of Barbara Cartland Merch→
Welcome to Book Beat! Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.
Forged by Magic by Jenna Wolfhart is $3.99! We mentioned this one in Hide Your Wallet and on Cover Awe. I definitely purchased this one based on the cover. Did any of you pick it up for that reason?