SBTB is more independent, and probably 48% more silly
The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe is $3.99! This is the first book in Abe’s Drakon historical paranormal romance series. I really enjoyed this book and the world Abe created with dragons. The hero is definitely an Alpha hero and can be a jackass at times, which some readers found off-putting. But I went on to read the rest of the Drakon series.
It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! It’s time for our weekly holiday gift guides, and our first one: calendars and planners and trackers and more, oh my. Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of our favorite items.
This HaBO request is from Amber, who is looking for a book they saw on TikTok: I recently saw a TikTok about a romance book in which the hero and heroine meet in a strip club. She is there for a bachelorette party and he is a stripper. He pulls her on stage and things get freaky. She ends up…ahem…having an orgasm. I unfortunately closed out of the app before I could make note of … Continue reading HaBO: TikTok Book Rec
One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare is $3.99! This is the first book in Dare’s Stud Club trilogy and features a horse breeder hero. Readers say this one is slow to start with, but recommend powering through! There is a marriage of convenience aspect that reviewers really enjoyed.
This HaBO comes from Amel, who wants to find this time travel romance. They also swear it’s not Outlander: There is this book I read a few years ago, and I have been looking for it everywhere, at this point I am desperate to find it. Here is the story: It is a time-travel romance novel set in the UK. A female student (maybe medical school), very intelligent goes to her parents’ house during Christmas … Continue reading HaBO: Time Traveling on Christmas Break
Free event alert! Tomorrow – Tuesday, November 2 at 7:00pm: I’m so please to continue some awesome romance programming at Belmont Books! Join us for the launch of Vanessa King’s debut, A Certain Appeal! Expect a lively discussion as King talks with burlesque performer Viola Vainglory about her release. Attendance is free and you can register here! Next week on November 10th, we have another romance event with K.M. Jackson for How to Marry Keanu … Continue reading TOMORROW: Vanessa King in conversation with Viola Vainglory
GUEST RECOMMENDED: A Scot to the Heart by Caroline Linden is $1.99! This one earned a B grade from guest reviewer Morgan:
A Scot to the Heart is a solid book. The house party alone makes it well worth reading. You’ll likely love these characters as much as I did.
Join us for another great discussion on covers we love! Cover design by David DeWitt and Erin Fitzsimmons Cover art by Zahra Fatimah Amanda: I love the slight sneer on the heroine’s face. Claudia: love the raised half lip!!! Sarah: I love how the artist has drawn their faces and posture. Wow are they talented. Amanda: According to her twitter bio, she’s only 19! Cover design by Lori Jackson From Leah: Wanted to share a … Continue reading Cover Awe: Such Great Faces
Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins is $1.99! This is my personal favorite Jenkins, but I realize that it was my first book I read by her and so I have some nostalgia attached to it. Do you have a favorite Jenkins?
The New York Sheep and Wool Festival (referred to as “Rhinebeck” by fiber people for the town it’s held in) is pretty much my happy place. It’s my Comic Con. It’s the largest fiber festival in the US, and I was so happy to be able to return this year. The festival is held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY in mid to late October every year. That means in addition to fiber … Continue reading Rhinebeck Recap
