If you missed my previous announcement, I’m posting a little reminder because these are all happening soon and I feel personally responsible for making sure they go well. Attendance is FREE and all you have to do is register for the event. Details are below! TOMORROW: Thursday, August 13th at 7pm ET Authors Jenny Holiday and Helena Hunting will be chatting about their latest releases. I’ll be there to intro them both and help with … Continue reading Romance Events Tomorrow & Saturday →
Hi all! Next week, I’m running four romance panels and I’m so jazzed about all of them. Attendance is FREE and all you have to do is register for the event. Details are below! Thursday, August 13th at 7pm ET Authors Jenny Holiday and Helena Hunting will be chatting about their latest releases. I’ll be there to intro them both and help with the Q&A portion. Come say hi! … Bookstore Romance Day – Saturday, … Continue reading Bookstore Romance Day! →

Did you miss Romance Game Night at the Strand on July 25? Fear not! We have audio, courtesy of the fine folks at The Strand! So you can listen in as Helena Hunting, Lauren Layne, Melonie Johnson, Alisha Rai, and Sonali Dev as we play Romance Bingo, Never Have I Ever, and Would You Rather? Special, effusive thanks to everyone behind the scenes who made this evening possible: Sabir Sultan, Cynthia Grey, Natalie Tsay, Marissa … Continue reading 362. Live from The Strand: Romance Game Night! →
A new standalone, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting. Cosy Felton is great at her job—she knows just how to handle the awkwardness that comes with working at an adult toy store. So when the hottest guy she’s ever seen walks into the shop looking completely overwhelmed, she’s more than happy to turn on the charm and help him purchase all of the items on his list. Griffin Mills is using his … Continue reading Making Up →

August is finally here and that means books! We have some new faces here at the site, which equates to even more releases to discuss. Though we hope you enjoy our picks, here are a few more books that you may be looking to read: Ruth Ware has a new creepy mystery: The Turn of the Key . Don’t forget the continuation to R.F. Kuang’s Opium Wars series: The Dragon Republic . Handle with Care by Helena Hunting is out this … Continue reading August’s New Releases →
If you’re going to RWA or are in the general NYC area (hi!) and you’re free Thursday, July 25, come on down to The Strand Bookstore for Romance Game Night! Join contemporary romance authors Melonie Johnson, Sonali Dev, Lauren Layne, Alisha Rai, and Helena Hunting for a night of fun and games – I’ll be the emcee of madness and mayhem! Seriously, with that lineup of authors, it’s going to be hilarious. We’re going to play rounds … Continue reading This Thursday in NYC: Romance Game Night at The Strand! →
Hey there, Wednesday! Need some links? I’m back from attending Book Expo America in NYC. I did not stay for BookCon. I’m happy to be home for a little bit before I head back to New York for my first RWA. I’m very excited to attend! … We have an update from Cleo, who was able to visit the Monument Quilt and find the square she contributed. Visit the original post to see her photos! … Happy … Continue reading Links: Health, LGBT Armory, & More →

Join contemporary romance authors Melonie Johnson, Sonali Dev, Lauren Layne, Alisha Rai, and Helena Hunting for a night of fun and games – with Sarah (hi!) as the emcee of madness and mayhem! Throughout rounds of Never Have I Ever (writing edition!) and Would You Rather? (romance edition!), listen for key words to mark on your Bingo card for the chance to win a prize pack of books. The first 50 people to arrive will … Continue reading Romance Game Night at The Strand Bookstore! →

Bitchery, I’m turning thirty next week and I definitely need a cocktail. Not just any cocktail, but something celebratory, with whipped cream and everything. Buckle up everyone because we’re making a boozy, chocolatey milkshake! Meet Cute by Helena Hunting is the inspiration for this alcoholic milkshake. The cover is adorable with bright colors and—well, look at that—a milkshake. And yes, the characters do partake in the book. Drinking a milkshake is fun. I’ve never had … Continue reading Covers & Cocktails: Fangirl →

It’s time to talk about new books and pray that it doesn’t break our book budget! The books listed below are titles that SBTB HQ is super interested in reading, but here are a couple others coming out: Meet Cute by Helena Hunting is a standalone romantic comedy, and it has an adorable cover. J.R. Ward fans are probably anticipating the release of The Savior . Which books are you ready to read this April?

August is here! And if you’re in a warmer part of the world, it’s a great time to stay inside with A/C, a cool drink, and a good book. There are a lot of books I’m personally excited for this month, and Elyse and Sarah have some great picks too. But here are a few more titles releasing that you might want: Ilona Andrews’ Kate Daniels series returns with Magic Triumphs! City of Ghosts is a foray … Continue reading August’s New Releases →