SBTB is more independent, and probably 48% more silly
The Awakening by Nora Roberts is $2.99! This is book one is what I believe to be her latest series and looks to be a blend of contemporary fantasy and romance. I was eh on the Chronicles of One series, but still bought this one in hardcover when it came out. Have you read it?
Hey, y’all! A special treat bonus episode for your American holiday week needs. Yup, there will be a regularly-scheduled episode on Friday, but here’s an extra treat! I was a guest on Talking Simulator discussing…romance in video games. Isn’t it weird when a topic puts itself in front of you so many times? Here’s the description and transcript from host Jordan Webber. Enjoy! … Sarah Wendell is the co-founder of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, a website … Continue reading 485. BONUS! Romance in Games at Talking Simulator
Hark and LO, bitchery! It is I, your intrepid fantasy romance correspondent, delighted to inform you I have found a winner. The Shadow and the Sun is a fun, sexy, pretty well-written, and unabashedly FANTASY romance novel. The setup is this: in a medieval-ish fantasy world called Quoregna, a warrior woman named Halina, who is the bastard daughter of the king of Ursinum, is charged with a mission to convince a reclusive wizard, the Shadow … Continue reading The Shadow and The Sun by Monica Enderle Pierce
How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith is $4.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal, a newish release, and was mentioned either on Hide Your Wallet or Whatcha Reading. This isn’t a bad price for a current bestseller, especially if you don’t want to pay full hardcover price or wait for a library hold to come in.
In this second chance romance, the food is more memorable than the love story. After reading First Love, Take Two, I was left feeling vaguely annoyed at the happy couple. But I also wanted to eat my way through Houston. Daniel and Preeti were each other’s first loves, until she let his wealthy Black parents, and her prejudiced Desi aunties, break them up. Preeti has weathered the ostracism and gossip in her close-knit Hindu community … Continue reading First Love, Take Two by Sajni Patel
The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley is $2.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal. During our RITA® Reader Challenge reviewer Malin gave it a B+, saying, “It’s a big book, which takes its time to reveal all its secrets, and I especially loved the sections set in St. Petersburg, which I was lucky enough to visit about five years back. This book really made me want to return.”
RECOMMENDED: The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan is $1.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal. so get it while you can. Ellen gave this one a B+:
I found The Intimacy Experiment to be a very strong entry in the annals of “sexy ice queen melts for beta hero and beta hero only” romance. The dialogue is excellent when it’s funny, when it’s serious, and when it’s tender.
Hey y’all! In our last Gift Guide post, I mentioned Sheets & Giggles, which Elyse recommended to me and which we both love. They do their “black Friday” sale early so their employees have the actual Friday after Thanksgiving off (love this a lot) so today, 19 November, is their big sale: 30% off everything at Sheets & Giggles! (NB: aff link). I really like them because they’re cool and very lightweight, so if I get really … Continue reading Real Quick: Sheets & Giggles 30% Off Sale Today!
Last week, Michelle felt like the guys were ignoring her, and Chris S emerged as a new villain for the the season. We open with the guys packing up to go to Michelle’s hometown of Minneapolis. This is the first time they’ve traveled on this show since Covid. It’s also unusual because typically they go to the Bachelor/ette’s hometown at the very end of the season. The first one on one date goes to Joe, … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S18 E5: What is This Show Doing?
