Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
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’
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.
It’s the Fantasy Suites episode of The Bachelorette and you know what that means? Pudding: What does that mean? Only one more episode and we’re DONE. Pudding: Thank goodness. My constitution can’t take much more. Everyone is in Fiji. I feel like I’d have an easier time falling in love with a mediocre dude if I was in Fiji, too. ANYWAY. The first overnight date goes to Xavier. He and Charity meet on a private island. They change … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S20 E7: Build a Man Workshop
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Kerri: There’s a whole lot going on in the background, but I’m really distracted by the plank through his skull. I wonder if that has a negative impact on his pirating. Sarah: Ok who does that model look like? The resemblance is bugging me. Amanda: I bet it’s one of those fake props to intimidate his enemies. Sarah: So this guy uses the plank through the head, another pirate … Continue reading Cover Snark: Questionable Faces
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Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! This is where we gab about what we’ve been reading lately and we invite you to do the same! Claudia: I’ve just started Marry Me By Midnight by Felicia Grossman, which is a Cinderella retelling in London’s Jewish community in the 1830s! Lara: I’ve just finished the first book for my reading challenge – All In by Simona Ahrnstedt and I loved it! Will definitely be reading the rest of … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? August 2023, Part One
… I wish you a very happy movie!!! And hooray romance: there have been more and more romance adaptations lately, so more to watch and discuss! Seriously, moment of earnestness: I love watching folks get excited for a film that’s based on a book. It’s so hard to translate print to film in a way that works effortlessly, and seeing people online being extremely gleeful that the film is out (to say nothing of the … Continue reading To Everyone Watching Red White and Royal Blue Today…
Big Chicas Don’t Cry by Anette Chavez Macias is $2.49 at Amazon! This seems like it leans more toward women’s fiction with some romantic threads. It has a 4.2-star rating on Goodreads.
Time for another Heaving Bosoms Crossover! The first part of this recap of Dragon Called is up this week at Heaving Bosoms, and here for your listening pleasure is part II. I do a quick recap at the start, so no worries. This book, and episode, are both very NSFW though – heads up for that. Important coupon news! To celebrate 5 years of HEAs, Love’s Sweet Arrow is offering Smart Bitches listeners 20% off … Continue reading 575. Dragon Called: Part II of a Heaving Bosoms Crossover
