Yep, it's true - I was so shocked I didn't know what to do next.
Apples Dipped in Gold by Scarlett St. Clair is $1.99! This is book two in the Fairy Tale Retellings series, though I can’t quite place which fairy tale it’s based on or just an amalgamation of a few.
Jo Piazza’s new book, Everyone is Lying to You, is a trad wife influencer murder mystery out this month. I loved this book. Jo has been covering trad wives and influencers for a long, long time – she has a podcast called “Under the Influence,” and has been writing about celebrity culture for most of her career. We are talking about trad wives, celebrity influencers, and how celebrity has changed with social media. We also … Continue reading 677. Everyone is Lying to You with Jo Piazza
Greenteeth by Molly O’Neill is $2.99! Carrie reviewed this one in April and gave it a C:
The descriptive aspects of this book are great. I just wish that the character development was stronger on the part of everyone not named Jenny, and that the plot had more focus.
Love is a War Song is a fun sunshine/grumpy/fish out of water romance with a New Adult feel. While the romance is fun, the cultural representation is what sets this novel apart from others. Here’s the publisher’s plot description: Pop singer Avery Fox has become a national joke after posing scantily clad on the cover of Rolling Stone in a feather warbonnet. What was meant to be a statement of her success as a Native … Continue reading Love is a War Song by Danica Nava
This Rec League came from our staff reviewer Shana: Have we done a Rec League on books where the couple’s first time having sex is awkward or bad and they had to learn how to give each other pleasure? I feel like I remember us talking about those romances but I’m not sure what we might have called the Rec League. I love historical married couple romances, and this trope feels somewhat adjacent. Carrie: Jennifer … Continue reading The Rec League: Awkward Sex
Welcome back! (WingedNike, if you’re reading this, it’s officially Wednesday and you haven’t missed the post!) Life is life-ing. However, I’m grateful for reconnecting with friends lately. Lots of social activities on my calendar, and though I may grumble and gripe about having to leave the house, I haven’t regretted it yet. We did a Costco run last weekend, and I love finding new things to try. I get so excited to stock my fridge! … Continue reading Links: Romance Kickstarters, Adaptation News, & More
RECOMMENDED: Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is $2.99! Thanks to everyone who let us know about this sale. Carrie gave this one a B+:
In these trying times, it’s incredibly comforting to read a book in which people have faith in other people and in which people are given the opportunity and tools they need to develop faith in themselves.
Next week I’m going to be recording a very fun podcast episode with royal commentator and art historian Amanda Matta. You might know her as @matta_of_fact from TT, or IG, or her podcast “Off with their Headlines,” or her OTHER podcast “Art of History.” Inspired by her “Art of History” podcast, I wanted to talk with Amanda about what the old school covers communicate from an art history perspective. For example: The Beloved One, a favorite … Continue reading What’s Your Favorite Off the Wall Old Skool Cover?
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson is $2.99! I mentioned this on Hide Your Wallet when it released earlier this year. I’ve heard nothing but good things from those who have read it. Did you pick this one up?
This HaBO comes from Sarah, who wants to find this contemporary romance: I am looking for a romance where a curvy heroine moves in to a new apartment complex. She meets her neighbor, who turns out to be a porn star, and he falls in love with her. It was an e-book, but I cannot remember the title or author at all. I’ve read a few contemporary romances with a sex worker hero (all were … Continue reading HaBO: Her Neighbor is an Adult Film Star
