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December 2023 Queer Romances
Winter holiday romances seem to release earlier and earlier, but December’s definitely got a few choice reads to keep you warm and toasty! And what better time of year to treat yourself?
Featured
Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Podcast
591. Romantic Times Rewind: July 2004 Reviews
Thanks to Kay Sisk for sending us this issue! We’re taking a look at the book reviews from the July 2004 issue of RT Book Club – yup, the magazine had a different title back then. This issue predates the founding of SBTB, in fact! The genres are different, and so are the books inside. And! We have some one-star reviews! We’re going to talk about Color changing taffeta! Sex in department store fitting rooms! … Continue reading 591. Romantic Times Rewind: July 2004 Reviews
Romantic Times Rewind: July 2004 Reviews
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the book reviews for the July 2004 issue of Romantic Times, aka RT Book Reviews. Special and massive thanks to Kay Sisk for sending me this issue! Ready for an absolute mile and a half of cover art from nearly 20 years ago? Oh, this is a weird memory lane, y’all. Brace yourself, hold on to your butt and maybe also grab hold of someone else’s to … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: July 2004 Reviews
Books On Sale
History, Mystery, & More
One for the Rogue by Charis Michaels is $1.99! This is book three in the Bachelor Lords of London historical romance series. The heroine has become a dowager duchess in her early twenties and the hero is in need of decorum lessons.
AudoFile’s 2023 Best of Romance Audiobooks
Audiobook listeners and romance readers! We’re once again happy to announce AudioFile’s Best of Romance list for audiobook narration. For those who don’t know, AudioFile is a magazine available in print and online that reviews audiobooks. You can also check out the rest of their Best Of categories! Here’s what romances made AudioFile’s list, along with links to their reviews: 10 THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPENED by Alexis Hall, read by Will Watt EVEN IF THE … Continue reading AudoFile’s 2023 Best of Romance Audiobooks
Book Review
A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley
The first book in this series is not perfect, but I read it because I enjoyed the interplay between the main characters. For book two, the same happened: great interplay between the main characters but then things fell apart beyond that. Calladia Cunnington is the mayor’s daughter and the mayor has clear expectations for how Calladia should behave, expectations which do not include wearing athleisure and enjoying a casual brawl. Moments after book one ends, … Continue reading A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley
Links: Dog Shows, Fantasy, & More
Hello, everyone! How are we all? Recovering from all the delicious food? Lamenting the loss of the long weekend? I had my latest Covid shot and wow did it do a number on me. Glad I got it, but this has been the worst for me in terms of side effects. My partner and I made some yummy sides. My favorite were some hot honey diced carrots. I could eat a whole bowl by myself. … Continue reading Links: Dog Shows, Fantasy, & More
Books On Sale
Contemporary Romances, YA Fantasy, & More
The Viscount Who Vexed Me by Julia London is $1.99! This historical romance is book three in the Royal Match series. I’m getting a hint of Cyrano de Bergerac from the description.
Book Review
Calamity by Constance Fay
When I get wind of a new sci-fi romance coming out, I’m always determined to give it a try. Sadly, the first person point of view hurt my experience more than it helped and I had to call it quits. What a shame! Temperance Reed was banished from the affluent Reed Family, and she’s now working on a scouting ship. When her captain runs off with the ship intern (the same captain she’s been having … Continue reading Calamity by Constance Fay
Books On Sale
Mythology, Fantasy Romance, & More
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.
Help A Bitch Out - SOLVED!
HaBO: Robin Hood Sex Party
This HaBO comes from Liz, who wants to find this book: I would love to track down my very first romance read (20 years ago) that I discovered at age 19 in my (very waspy, educated, and serious) grandma’s house. She taught me that even serious educated women can love romance AND always order dessert ❤️ Here is what I recall: A historical with enemies to lovers… Innocent, virginal maiden is on a carriage ride … Continue reading HaBO: Robin Hood Sex Party
