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Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Books On Sale
Recommended Fantasy, a Sci-Fi Thriller, & More
RECOMMENDED: The Boxing Baroness by Minerva Spencer is $2.99! Carrie reviewed this and gave it B+:
The more grounded in history the novel was, the more I liked it. For instance, I enjoyed seeing how Marianne trained every day. However, people with more patience for plot than I will love the same increasing complications that just made me want to take a nap. There’s something here for everyone and I look forward to the next book, The Dueling Duchess.
Help A Bitch Out
HaBO: She Finds Out He’s an Escort
This HaBO is from Nakiya, who is looking for this romance: I believe the book started off with the heroine being in a coffee shop. She see’s the hero and he’s looking at her too. She doesn’t anything. I don’t remember if he puts a card in a bowl (like a jar or bulletin board where people put their business cards). And I don’t remember if they interacted or not, but and the end of … Continue reading HaBO: She Finds Out He’s an Escort
Books On Sale
Shifters, Fantasy Romance, & More
RECOMMENDED: Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines is $1.99! This urban fantasy novel combines things that a lot of us love: books and magic. Back when Carrie was a guest reviewer, she gave this book an A- grade and said it had a “fantastic concept.” Adam, Sarah’s husband, also says:
People who like fantasy in general will like this, but if you have any kind of literary nerd fandom, you will find Easter eggs in there.
Cover Snark: Tricky Fonts Strike Again!
Welcome back to Cover Snark! Elyse: What are these people doing? Tara: I think he’s about to roll his mouth across hers. Carrie: This is why you have to practice on pillows, you guys. Sarah: If it weren’t for their hands I would swear they were photographed in two separate locations very far apart. Sarah: I love love love the illustration, the poses of the character is and the SMOLDER on that face, MY GOSH. … Continue reading Cover Snark: Tricky Fonts Strike Again!
Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S20 E5: Dinner of Awkwardness
It’s hot here this week (I guess it’s kind of hot everywhere, but if I think about that too much my climate change anxiety spirals). To beat the heat, I put a squeeze up treat in the freezer to feed to Lady P like a popsicle. …a shrimp and scallop flavored popsicle. Pudding: Delicious! It’s probably hot on The Bachelorette too because everyone is in New Orleans. There are six guys left and the four that remain … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S20 E5: Dinner of Awkwardness
SBTB Bestseller
SBTB Bestsellers: July 15 – July 28
Our latest bestseller list is brought to you by ice cold beverages, late-night movie marathons, and our affiliate sales data!Book Review
The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe
The Blighted Stars is the first book in a science fiction series that has a strong romantic subplot. There is a creepiness factor that might be unsettling for some readers, and while it didn’t bother me, I would caution anyone with an aversion to zombie movies to stay away. In this sci-fi world, humans have achieved a longer lifespan by “printing” their neural map into a new body when the old one dies. Think of … Continue reading The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe
Books On Sale
Today’s KDDs: A Classic, a Historical Mystery, & More
RECOMMENDED: The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett is $2.99! Tara reviewed this one can gave it a B+:
This story will especially work for people who like romances with restaurant settings, complicated characters, messy family dynamics, and relationships that start from a place of antagonism (I wouldn’t call it enemies-to-lovers). If you’re looking for a reality show romance, especially a cooking show, though? This won’t be the book for you.
Podcast
573. Man Titty Fruit Roll Up: Romance Conference Memories with Amanda
In past years, Amanda and I would be at different romance conferences around this time, and it got me thinking. So we connected to talk about what we miss about romance-focused conferences, and what would our ideal book-focused conference look like? Music: purple-planet.com
