Pop culture critic and former book blogger Kayleigh Donaldson joins me to talk about BookTok, hockey romance, and the Seattle Kraken. We’re locating this conversation in a larger discussion about fandom, fanfiction about real people, and the ways celebrity culture, fan culture, and romance intersect. I want to mention that we do talk very briefly about Johnny Depp and fandom, and larger issues of misogyny and sexual harrassment. Music: purple-planet.com
Infamous by Lex Croucher is $2.99! This is a sapphic Regency romance and was mentioned on Hide Your Wallet and Book Beat. Both Shana and Tara were really looking forward to this one.
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Usually when I DNF a book, it is quickly forgotten and I move on to the next book. I am rarely moved to write a review about a DNF. This case is an exception because it was so nearly good, but ultimately missed the mark. I managed to soldier through 55% of this book before it just got too frustrating. Cassie needs a place to stay. Frederick is renting out his spare room for a … Continue reading My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine →
Hear ye! Hear ye! I welcome you all back to Wednesday Links! How has your week been? Mine is incredibly busy and I’m just trying to keep my eyes on Friday. All of hard work will be rewarded with a weekend trip to Maine, which may not be relaxing as I want it to be, but it’ll still be a much-needed break. As I mentioned last week, I was eager for a couple MMORPGs coming … Continue reading Links: Blue Aliens, Crafting, & More →
PODCAST RECOMMENDED: Take the Lead by Alexis Daria is $2.99! This is a contemporary romance that takes place on a dancing competition TV show. There’s also a gruff hero! If those things haven’t convinced you yet, Sonali Dev also recommended it on a previous podcast episode. This one has a new cover and new ISBN, which not sure what that means if you bought the old edition. Does it just disappear from your Kindle?
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I didn’t read book one in this series and perhaps I should have, but I am jolly glad I read book two. It’s a treat. Petunia De Vere (who everyone calls ‘Pet’ which takes some getting used to) is the personal assistant to a newly minted royal – Johnny Marchmont. He’s well-meaning, but endlessly clumsy and prone to putting his foot in his mouth. Pet often finds herself being flung aside by Johnny’s flailing limbs. … Continue reading Codename Charming by Lucy Parker →
by SB Sarah · Aug 16, 2023 at 2:00 am · Comments Off on Stuff We Like: So Many Nifty Things!
It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! This month we have gathered lots of different items that are making us happy, as well as some old favorites that are back in season! (Why, yes, those are my new favorite linen pants right there.) Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff … Continue reading Stuff We Like: So Many Nifty Things! →
Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller is $2.99! This one came out in March and was mentioned on Hide Your Wallet. I know Biller is an auto-buy for a lot of you and we haven’t featured this one on sale before.
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This HaBO is from Beatriz, who wants to find this romance: It must have been 20 years ago when I read it. Historical romance, possibly Regency era or before. They were in a hot air balloon and he sat her on the edge of it while they were in the air (!!!) and used ropes from the balloon to secure her there while he undressed her and did alllll kinds of things to her. I … Continue reading HaBO: Hot Air Balloon Lovin’ →
It’s a Tuesday and that means new books are being released in the world! Here are some titles that may or may not be on your radar. As a reminder Love’s Sweet Arrow is offering the Smart Bitches community 20% off purchases in store and online throughout the month of August with code SMARTBITCHES. In addition, all orders over 100 dollars will receive a free gift with purchase. All you have to do is enter code SMARTBITCHES … Continue reading Hide Your Wallet: August 15th Release Week! →
The Portrait of a Duchess by Scarlett Peckham is $2.99! This is book two in the Society of Sirens historical romance series. However, I’ve heard it’s a disappointing installment from Peckham. Also I think I saw this as a Kindle Daily Deal last week, so this price could expire soon.
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