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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is $1.99! This fantasy novel was everywhere when it came out and does seem to have romantic elements. While the setting captured readers’ attentions, some wished it had more emotional depth.
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This guest post is from Verity, who lives in the UK, and reads a book set in every US state plus DC every year. I was super curious, so I asked her about it. Yes, I know, I’m nosy. … Hello, my name is Verity and I like writing cheques my reading brain doesn’t like cashing. Let me explain. I like to read romance and cozy crime. I have a terrible habit of finding a … Continue reading The Every State Reading Challenge with Verity
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas is $4.99! We did two podcast episodes with Sarah over the pandemic, if you missed them. Ellen wrote a fantastic review and gave it a B-:
When I started this book, I was expecting a jam-packed, over-the top fantasy with a lot of snark and heart. And House of Earth and Blood did deliver that, even if there were some missteps in execution. If you’ve enjoyed Maas’ other books, and if you can handle all the violence and slavery and slut-shaming, it’s worth it to push through the awkward beginning and the dragging bits in the middle for big payoff at the end.
This HaBO is from Sandra, who is looking for this contemporary romance: I’m looking for a book. I can’t remember if it was Harlequin Presents, but it is a category romance. The hero used to be in military and owns some land. The heroine goes there, but I don’t remember why. Fast forward: they are in a relationship and she takes him to a ritzy party where her father puts him down. Hero finds out … Continue reading HaBO: Class Difference Romance with a Peach Farm
RECOMMENDED: Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday is $1.99! Fingers crossed this isn’t a leftover deal from the weekend. This is a standalone historical romance and was described as Ted Lasso meets Bridgerton for a 19th century spin on The Hangover. We ran a guest review of this one and it earned a B+.
Welcome back to Cover Awe, where we discuss book covers we like! Cover designed by Cassandra Garruzzo Mueller Amanda: I support butts on covers. I think the softness of the painting with the blocky neon green text is a very good pairing! Elyse: Butts, butts, butts. Sarah: The first thing I heard about this book was book folks talking about the luscious and erotic cover. Boy, were they right. Lara: Oh, I love this pairing … Continue reading Cover Awe: Butts
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 Sunday Sale Digest!
The latest bestseller list is brought to you by running errands, diet coke, and our affiliate sales data.It’s been a little over six months since we launched Smart Bitches After Dark, and I wanted to share some of what we’ve been doing and what’s coming up in 2025. First: we have over 225 subscribers! WOW. Thank you so much! I’d hoped to have 100 by December 2024, and you blew through that milepost, and crashed through the next one, too. Thank you. Your support is fundamental in keeping the site open for … Continue reading A Smart Bitches After Dark Recap
