Books On Sale
Magical Realism, Mystery, & More
These Violet Delights by Madeleine Roux is $1.99! This is a standalone historical romance with a pair of star-crossed lovers. Have you read this one?
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SBTB 2026 Summer Romance Bingo
Grab your TBRs and get ready for Summer Solstice on June 21!
Friday Videos Love Old Songs
It’s FRIDAY FRIDAY GOT TO GET DOWN ON FRIDAY! But don’t worry, that is NOT this week’s Friday Video. HOWEVER. This week we are talking SONGS. Specifically, what is your earliest favorite song that you can remember? My earliest favorite song that I heard on the radio when I was with my friends and beginning to define my own taste was very 80s: “Into the Groove” by Madonna. I was obsessed with this stupid movie, … Continue reading Friday Videos Love Old Songs
A Reader’s Guide to the Omegaverse
Recently in the podcast Discord community, Jfhobbit was giving a thorough and very thoughtful explanation of Omegaverse and its variations, and I asked her to expand on those thoughts for anyone who has heard of but isn’t super well-versed in Omegaverse fiction, its tropes, and its history. Plus, she offers recommendations of some of her faves. Jfhobbit is a long-time reader, writer, and English teacher. She reads in almost every romance genre under the sun, … Continue reading A Reader’s Guide to the Omegaverse
Podcast
710. Writing Characters with Chronic Illness (Plus Restaurant Recs!!) with Riss M. Neilson
Riss M. Neilson joins me today to talk about her new romance, The Bridge Back to You. This is a second chance love story between two exes who unexpectedly inherit shares of the same restaurant – the restaurant that he runs, and that she kind of ran away from. There is so much to discuss in this book: we talk about characters with chronic illnesses like endometriosis, or mental illnesses like OCD. We talk about … Continue reading 710. Writing Characters with Chronic Illness (Plus Restaurant Recs!!) with Riss M. Neilson
Books On Sale
Gothic Fantasy, New Adult Romance, & More
RECOMMEDED: Heir by Sabaa Tahir is $1.99! We ran a guest review by Crystal Anne and she gave it an A:
This book is excellent, which is not a surprise, given that Tahir is an excellent writer. It would have been more surprising if it wasn’t.
But the more important thing to me is that this book was the right book at the right time, and it was there when I needed it to be. I dearly hope it could be that for others, because I know that right now, a lot of us need that, and we’re going to need it for a long time to come.
The Rec League: Academic Romances for Grown Ups
This Rec League is from PamG, who is looking for some competence porn in academic settings: I don’t know if this is appropriate for a Rec League, but I have a rather persnickety request. I really like books set in academia, but I have problems with student/professor match-ups. The issue isn’t necessarily the relationship if it’s consensual and the author addresses the power (or age) imbalance between student and teacher in a serious way. However, … Continue reading The Rec League: Academic Romances for Grown Ups
Book Review
How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days by Sophie Irwin
I got my hopes up too high for this novel. Strategic fail. You see, I had been trying to find a copy for review purposes for months, but it was never available in South Africa. When the book finally was available, I grabbed it with both hands. It’s a rare book that can live up to months and months of anticipation and sadly this one did not. Lydia is rich thanks to the wool processing … Continue reading How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days by Sophie Irwin
Books On Sale
Historical Romance, a Mystery, & More
The Princess and the P.I. by Nikki Payne is $1.99! Big thank you to everyone who let us know about this sale. Here’s hoping it lasts today. (Also, how awesome is that cover?)
The 80s Are Back…in Books
This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading The 80s Are Back…in Books
Links: Birds, Vintage Romance, & More
Happy Wednesday! Y’all, I am tired. This week has been so weird and we’re only halfway through it. Anyone else feeling off-kilter? At the very least, it’s Cadbury Creme Egg season. My favorite time of the year. However, I’ve heard that the Cadbury chocolates, in general, are of better quality across the bond. Maybe one day I’ll get to taste test! … This link was sent in by EC Spurlock: This is a virtual tour … Continue reading Links: Birds, Vintage Romance, & More
Books On Sale
Contemporary Romance, Cat Sebastian, & More
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang is $1.99! This was a big release, as are most of Kuang’s books. Did any of you grab this one? If you’re still waiting on library holds, snap this deal up while you can.
