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Stuff We Like: Household Staples

Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.

Book Review

Codename Charming by Lucy Parker

Codename Charming

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

Stuff We Like: So Many Nifty Things!

STUFF WE LIKE So many nifty things - with a picture of a bug bite zapper, a cat toy, and my new favorite linen pants

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!

Help A Bitch Out

HaBO: Hot Air Balloon Lovin’

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’

Hide Your Wallet

Hide Your Wallet: August 15th Release Week!

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!

Books On Sale

Non-Fiction, KDDs, & More

Books on Sale: The Portrait of a Duchess by Scarlett Peckham & More

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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Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S20 E7: Build a Man Workshop

Elyse Watches The Bachelorette with Kraken Rum and Coke with a big rose at the bottom

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

Cover Snark: Questionable Faces

Moonlight Phoenixes by Alexa Piper. Two dudes (which look like be like 3D models and are fully clothed) appear to be interrupted mid-kiss. They are embracing, but are looking at the reader with confusion and disgust. The background is a reddish-pink cityscape.

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

Whatcha Reading? August 2023, Part One

Scenic summer sunset view of Nyhavn pier with color buildings, ships, yachts and other boats in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark

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

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