Nineteen years ago, on 31 January 2005, Smart Bitches began. The site launched with a review for Angel-Seeker by Sharon Shinn and for The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann. We’ve had cover snark and cover awe, helping of bitches out, and, as a neat coincidence, Smart Podcast Trashy Books will publish its 600th episode on Friday 2 February 2024. Celebrations everywhere!! Thank you. The site wouldn’t still be here without you. Our community is welcoming new … Continue reading Happy 19th Anniversary, Smart Bitches! →
RECOMMENDED: Last Night with the Earl by Kelly Bowen is $1.99! This is the second book in the Devils of Dover series, but can be read out of order (I did). The other books are also on sale. I hope Bowen comes back to historical romance. I so loved this book and gave it an A-.
For readers who love slow burn historicals that have a focus on emotional healing, I can’t push this into your hands or onto your e-readers fast enough.
Continue reading →
This HaBO is from Alyssa, who wants to find this romance: Hey y’all! There are some spoilers in this ! I’ve read this book before and would love to read it again, but I don’t remember specific details like names of characters, titles, or author. I do remember events in this book. It is not really all that dark but more of a taboo relationship but: It’s an age-gap romance. I think there’s like a … Continue reading HaBO: Tattoo of a World on Fire →
Happy Tuesday, everyone! It’s a week of brand new book releases. I must say that February is looking positively bursting with romance releases, so gird your wallets and get those library hold lists ready. This week, fantasy novels and contemporary romances reign supreme for us. What books are on your list? Any you plan on picking up right on release today?
Savage City by L. Penelope is 99c! Definitely worried this could expire soon. It involves a woman who gets transported to a fantasy world where she’s mistaken for a king’s daughter. Have any of you read this one?
Continue reading →
When I first read the description of The City of Stardust, it seemed like a tempting amalgamation of things I love in a quasi-dark academia package. Things I heard and read alluded to a magical mystery, vengeful gods, and a forbidden romance. Yes, I can confirm the book had all of those things, but wow, did it take a lot of time to get things done. Violet Everly knows her family is cursed. Once in … Continue reading The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers →
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From PamG: Is her top tattooed on? Are his tattoos decals? Amanda: That wolf is about to eat that bird for sure and the motorcycle feels like a hidden eye image. Sarah: I made that same face when I attended a bralette like that with similar, endowments and was just as disappointed. From Emily Jane Buehler: This one has it all. My favorite part is that the “alien” is depicted … Continue reading Cover Snark: Scared Cats & Celebrity Look-A-Likes →
My husband, Rich, wanted me to wait until he got home to recap this episode because said the first episode is always the best one. That’s like picking the best turd out of the litterbox. In case this is your first time reading one of my recaps I have a theory regarding The Bachelor. No one wants to win this show. You want to stay on it long enough to enjoy the free booze, free travel, … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S28 E1: Even Canada Says No…Thanks →
Our latest bestseller list is brought to you by homemade chicken noodle soup, warm blankets, and our affiliate sales data.
- The Duke of Dark Desires by Miranda Neville Amazon | B&N | Kobo | GooglePlay
Continue reading →
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading? As we close out January (already?!), we want to hear what you’ve been reading, the good or the bad. Sarah: Demon Daughter by Lois McMaster Bujold! New Penric new Penric! Penric and Desdemona makes me remember Catherine fondly, too, since she and I talked to McMaster Bujold in a podcast episode about this series. I love that the series is her retirement and I hope she’s still having a good … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? January 2024, Part Two →
