I’m keeping this review brief because there’s only so much you can say about the third book in a trilogy without completely giving away the other two books. Also, this book is kind of a letdown. The glory and wonder of that angry vampire in book two is admittedly a tough act to follow. But let’s unpack. There are two plots in this book: the romance plot and the adventure plot. The romance plot focuses … Continue reading Rebel in the Deep by Katee Robert →
Welcome back everyone! This week and the last week have felt like such a slog. I feel like I could sleep through an entire weekend at this point. In fairness, I’ve had a lot of social obligations and deadlines. Hopefully, I can get a weekend just to rot soon! Anyone else feeling some burn out? … This link was sent in by Vicki S. Connecticut has passed a bill to give libraries more agency when … Continue reading Links: Always Cats and Libraries →
Only and Forever by Chloe Liese is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! This is book seven in the Bergman Brothers series. Have any of you kept up with it?
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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 After Dark at the Movies: Ball of Fire →
Behooved is a charming fantasy romance that draws from Beauty and the Beast stories and shifter romances in a creative and sometimes very funny way. It also has a solid representation of life with a chronic illness. While this book wasn’t subtle about its messages, it was heartwarming, exciting, and sweet. Bianca (our narrator) is a princess whose parents teach her to honor duty above all else and to conceal any vulnerability at all cost, … Continue reading Behooved by M. Stevenson →
The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Chicago Sun-Times published a summer reading list in a special insert section that listed authors, most of whom are real, and books, most of which are fake. Signs (it’s a big neon sign about 100 meters tall) point the text being generated by AI. Here’s a picture circulating on social media: Here are two from the list: “The Last Algorithm” by Andy Weir – Following his success with “The Martian” … Continue reading Philadephia Inquirer and Chicago Sun-Times Publish Summer Reading List of Nonexistent Books →
Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane is $1.99! This is a standalone book and not part of series. However, I feel like the book description kind of gives us nothing? It definitely, though, seems more focused on the main character and not necessarily the romance.
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This HaBO is from Jill-Marie, who wants to track down this romance: Please, bitches, you’re my only hope! This book has to be from the 1980s, was most likely a Harlequin or Silhouette. Main theme: Quiet/shy/etc. heroine is pressed into switching places with her model cousin (??), who has a contract to do (racy, for the time) PR photos with a football team (real football, not what’s popular here in the US, LOL), but can’t/doesn’t … Continue reading HaBO: She Switches Identities with Her Model Cousin →
Welcome back! We’re quickly approaching the end of the month. There are a couple books with historical settings (romance, fantasy, and horror). Of course, there are also always contemporaries on the list. Which new releases are you excited for? Let us know in the comments!
The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava is $2.99! Carrie read this one and gave it a B-:
Overall, this is a fun screwball comedy. I really enjoyed the representation of a Chickasaw woman and the barriers she faces to improving her life. As exasperated as I constantly was with Ember, I wanted her to thrive as the smart, hard-working woman that she clearly is, and for the most part I was happy with how her story was resolved.
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