Books On Sale
Historical and Sci-Fi Romances
A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath is $1.99! This released last December and we’ve heard good things about the crazysauce plot. Did any of you pick this one up?
Featured
What to Do If You Think You’ve Been Plagiarised
Yep, it's true - I was so shocked I didn't know what to do next.
Podcast
678. The Osmanification of Fiction Covers with Kayleigh Donaldson
Recently, I posted a collection of cozy, mostly British mysteries that all mimic the Richard Osman Thursday Murder Club covers in just about every way. Then, Kayleigh Donaldson said she had many thoughts about them. One of the worst things you can do is be one of my favorite people to listen to and then tell me you have thoughts about something I posted on SBTB. I WANT TO HEAR THE THOUGHTS. Good thing I … Continue reading 678. The Osmanification of Fiction Covers with Kayleigh Donaldson
Books On Sale
Horror, Sherry Thomas, & More
Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne is $1.99! We featured this on a previous Hide Your Wallet. Payne has another contemporary, Jane Austen retelling: Sex, Lies and Sensibility.
SBTB 2025 Summer Romance Bingo Check-In
Hey all! We’re about halfway through our SBTB 2025 Romance Bingo card! By now, you might have knocked out a few easier spaces, but if you’re having trouble, we’re here to help! I’m doing my best to just get a single bingo this year and if you’re curious about my own card, here it is: If it’s hard to see, here’s what my squares are: Cover without any people: King of Wrath by Ana Huang Scene or plot … Continue reading SBTB 2025 Summer Romance Bingo Check-In
Links: Gaming, Events, & More
Welcome back, everyone! Anyone else ready for the weekend? The last couple weeks have been busier than usual with social obligations and errands, and I’m ready to be a hermit! For all my gamers, there’s going to be a Nintendo Direct tomorrow (6am PT/9am ET). Rumors are there may be an Animal Crossing announcement, and possible a release date for Hades II (though I’ve been playing early access and it’s fantastic). What are your weekend plans? … This link … Continue reading Links: Gaming, Events, & More
Books On Sale
Tessa Dare, Fantasy, & More
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood is $1.99! I hope this sale lasts! Sarah had the author on the podcast and she picked it as her favorite read of 2024.
Saturday August 9: A Crafty Zoom, or a Zoomy Craft!
This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Saturday August 9: A Crafty Zoom, or a Zoomy Craft!
Book Review
The Divorce Colony by April White
This guest review is from Danielle Fritz. Danielle is a former librarian who has a special affection for children’s lit and books about the funeral industry. She first cut her criticism teeth as a fanfic writer. A resident of the upper midwest, she’s learned to love beer and tater tot casserole and tolerate long winters. Most nights will find her cuddled up with her pups and wearing out her wrists with yet another crochet project. … Continue reading The Divorce Colony by April White
Books On Sale
A Freebie, Historical Romance, & More
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is $2.99! This came out around a year ago and has only dropped in price a couple times since it’s release. If you’ve read this one, what did you think?
Help A Bitch Out
HaBO: First Bodice Ripper
This HaBO comes from Tina, who wants to find her first “bodice ripper”: Somewhere around 2001, I read my first bodice ripper romance novel and I CAN NOT, for the life of me, figure out what it was. What I remember: Full cover art, big dress, boobs falling out, dress or background was baby blue, no waterfall or anything. She was on her back and the hero was kind of kneeling over her or cradling … Continue reading HaBO: First Bodice Ripper
