What’s a little kink between friends—especially when the benefits are this sizzling! Find out in this deliciously wicked fan-favorite story by USA TODAY bestselling author Victoria Dahl… Lori had always planned to get out of tiny Tumble Creek, Colorado, but when her late dad left her his beloved auto-body shop, she’d stayed. Now, according to her crazy best friend, Molly, what Lori needs is some excitement, in the form of hot, no-strings-attached sex…and lots of it. Quinn … Continue reading Start Me Up →
If your public library offers Hoopla Digital services, and 1,200 of them in the US and Canada do so far, you’ve got access to a metric tonne of digital streaming. My local library doesn’t participate (though several other counties in Maryland do, including Frederick County, Howard, Prince George’s, Prince William, and Charles County, along with much of eastern Maryland). But my former local library in New Jersey does – and I’m sad I didn’t realize … Continue reading If You’ve Got Hoopla, You’ve Got a Lot to Enjoy →
Find out what happens when the girl next door isn’t so innocent in this fan-favorite tale from USA TODAY bestselling author Victoria Dahl… Molly Jennings has one naughty little secret: her job as a bestselling erotic fiction author. Until her inspiration runs dry—thanks to a creepy ex—and it’s time to skip town and move back to tiny Tumble Creek, Colorado. One look at former high school hunk chief of police Ben Lawson and Molly is … Continue reading Talk Me Down →
Ask and ye shall receive! Earlier, we posted a Guest Rant on slut shaming and we’re loving all the comments we’ve received so far. If you haven’t read them yet, I definitely recommend it! Because of all the awesome books mentioned, Reader Jazzlet suggested a post to compile suggested sex positive romances, and we’ll look for any excuse to connect readers with more books! Below is a list of specific books mentioned that have aspects of sex … Continue reading The Rec League: Sex Positive Romances →
We all had an absolute blast at RT 2015, in part because it was the first time all of us were in the same physical location. Each of us have different parts we liked best, so here are our Favorite Things We Loved About RT 2015: RedHeadedGirl: Just being at a place where thousands of people were there primarily to talk about and geek out about women’s fictions and women’s stories in all the ways those stories … Continue reading Bitches at RT 2015: Our Favorite Things →
On Sunday night, there was a shooting at a park near my house. I learned about it when my sister sent me a text message: “Are you home? Did you see the news?” I think she was asking if I was safe. Around 7:30pm, a man, allegedly upset after a fight with his girlfriend, took two handguns to the park and opened fire randomly into the crowd, killing three people, critically injuring a fourth, before … Continue reading Refuge in Romance →
Locally Sourced Romance is a new feature that puts the spotlight on fabulous bookstores supporting the romance community! To nominate or suggest a bookstore, please shoot us an email. For a crowd sourced map of bookstores that carry romance, feel free to consult and/or add to our Smart Bitches Buy Romance map! Though be forewarned, it’s undergoing a renovation. Today, we’re featuring the Saratoga Springs, NY location of Northshire Bookstore. We discovered Northshire Bookstore after receiving … Continue reading Locally Sourced Romance: Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs →
We started a new feature called Locally Sourced Romance, and one of the bookstores I would have featured almost immediately was Posman’s Books in Grand Central Station, New York. I signed books at Posman’s, and wrote about how Avon’s use of the cover art on the spines of their books made them very eye-catching on the shelves there. Posman’s had a small romance section, but it was an excellent romance section. Unfortunately, Posman’s Grand Central … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to a Set of Shelves – a Guest Post from Stacey Agdern →
Can you tell we’re excited about January? This might be the longest Hide Your Wallet yet! Saga, Vol. 4 Author: Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples Released: 12/23 by Image Comics Genre: Graphic Novel Series: Saga Summary: Visit new planets, meet new adversaries and explore a very new direction, as Hazel becomes a toddler while her family struggles to stay on their feet. Collects SAGA #19-24. Carrie says: Technically this is a Dec release but it comes out so late in the … Continue reading Hide Your Wallet: January’s New Releases →
Three sexy new spring-fling novellas from three of today’s hottest contemporary romance authors! Ready, Set, Jett by Lori Foster A vacation from her no-strings romance with her sexy next-door neighbor.That’s what Natalie Alexander needs to get her head—and heart—together. But her solo trip south turns into a disaster when gorgeous Jett Sutter turns up with another challenge. Gail’s Gone Wild by Susan Donovan Single mom Gail Chapman insists on chaperoning her teenage daughter’s spring-break trip … Continue reading The Guy Next Door →
I’m a few days past the 31st, but there’s still time for another trip down Bitchery Memory Lane to check out some of the most popular reviews, posts, and comment threads in the past ten years of Smart Bitches. As we approach our 10th anniversary in January 2015, I hope you enjoy having a look through the lens of wayback as much as I do. Many thanks to Morgan Doremus from Miss Media for digging through the … Continue reading 10 Years of Bitchery: October Retrospective →
