Y’all. I remember in December 2020, watching episode 2 and 3 of Bridgerton season 1 on the treadmill, running out of steam, and sitting down on the floor next to the treadmill to keep watching. My son asked, “Mom, why are you watching your phone on the floor?” “I got tired.” I also remember the feeling of awe that, as I wrote in our discussion post, this is what it’s like when romance fiction is adapted … Continue reading Did You See the Season 2 Bridgerton Trailer? →
An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me, and An Offer from a Gentleman—now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. The Duke and I When Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, agree to a fake courtship, they think they’ve found the perfect solution to their problems. Romantically associated with one of London’s most desirable … Continue reading Bridgerton Collection: Volume 1 →
Gooooood morning! How is everyone doing? I know there is never a time when you don’t want some Cover Snark, but I also think we all need it now more than ever. The first cover is one I saw in the wild! Amanda: Some choices were made Aarya: It’s like a Rorschach test. When you look at the image, do you see a pen with ink drops leaving the tip? Or do you see… you know. Maya: … Continue reading Cover Snark: Alien Baby Names →
It’s our first Whatcha Reading post of March 2020. All I can say is wow; it’s been a weird couple weeks and I have a feeling it’s only going to get weirder. Please look after yourselves, your friends, your families, you furry loved ones, and your neighbors. Oh, and make sure you have some good books on hand. Tara: I’m reading Kate Daniels Book 9, Magic Binds, right now and made the mistake of starting … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2020 Edition, Part One →
HOCKEY HOLIDAYS (A Hockey Romance Holiday Anthology) **100% of the proceeds from sales of this anthology will be donated to charity.** This holiday season unwrap a brand-new collection of hockey romances that includes humor, drama, love, and – of course – hockey! Each book is EXCLUSIVE to the anthology and NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED by USA Today, New York Times, and all your favorite bestselling hockey romance authors. How We Fell in Love by Toni Aleo … Continue reading Hockey Holidays →
Ready for a round up of all the podcasts that focus on romance fiction, so you can fill your ears with discussion and goodness? Since my last podcast episode roundup in January when I mentioned the Wicked Wallflowers and Heaving Bosoms podcasts, I’ve found a few more. It seemed like a good idea to put all the romance podcasts that I can find in once place. And – special fun bonus! – if you want … Continue reading Romance Podcasts: A Romance-Focused Podcast Roundup →
It’s Monday! Cover Snark day! Most of these covers have shirtless, headless dudes on them, so be careful with others around! From Carole: Ok did a double take on this one…is he a snake shifter with forked floral tongue? Don’t expect a kiss if you’ve been chewing on that, cowboy! Sarah: She does not look impressed. She looks more like she’s .04 seconds away from shoving those flowers up his nose. Amanda: It looks like … Continue reading Cover Snark: He’s Just Got the One Dollar →
If you haven’t heard, The Ripped Bodice is putting on an awesome reading challenge this summer. And there are prizes! You can click the link to their site for an explanation of the rules, plus a printable copy of their bingo board. Or! You can check out their helpful tweet: RIPPED BODICE SUMMER READ-ALONG BINGO IS LIVE!!!!Download your bingo card and read more books this summer!#rippedbodicebingo pic.twitter.com/na9zdFGuPN — The Ripped Bodice (@TheRippedBodice) June 11, 2017 … Continue reading Recommendations for Ripped Bodice Summer Bingo →
Anna Todd (#1 internationally bestselling author of the After series) headlines this unique anthology of “imagines”—the first book of its kind—stories from Wattpad writers that immerse you in a fantasy world of fame, adventure, and flirtation with your favorite celebrities. Imagine running around the city, dodging paparazzi with Jennifer Lawrence… Imagine Justin Bieber setting up a romantic scavenger hunt for your anniversary, retelling the story of your love… Imagine selfies have been outlawed, making Kim … Continue reading Imagines →
It is Howdy! Welcome to our “About Us” page, where we can wank on without limit as to who we are, and why we’re here. If you came to this page looking for how to contact us, there is a whole other area for that. Follow the pretty red hyperlinks. ❤ SB-TB Books ❤ Meet the Bitches ❤ Contact Us ❤ Once Upon a Smart & Sassy Time… Smart Bitches Trashy Books began in 2005 … Continue reading About the Smart Bitches →
Spark by Brigid Kemmerer is $2.99! This is the second book in the Elementals series. The first book, Storm ( A | BN | K ), was a Sizzling Book Club pick back in July 2012 and can be purchased from most vendors for under $5. This is a young adult series with paranormal and romantic elements, and it comes highly recommended from Sarah: “The series is really good, especially the relationship between the brothers.” … Continue reading Books on Sale: Elementals Series Sale! →
