Help A Bitch Out - SOLVED!
This is a HaBO from Laura Florand, who wants to be reunited with a book from her teens: It’s actually a book I really liked as a teenager, a Gothic along the lines of Mary Stewart. The author uses E.A. Robinson’s “Richard Cory” poem to start the book and references it throughout. The main plot, as I remember it, is that the heroine ends up on a small private island, working perhaps as the secretary or … Continue reading HaBO: Gothic Romance Heroine Uses Gymnastic Skills →
I received this email from Mara awhile back, and have been compiling a list to help her find the books she’s looking for. I’m hoping you have some suggestions: I’m not looking for any particular book this is more of a mini rant plus a distant hope that there might be books out there that would stave off this mini rant. I’ve been reading Maya Banks (specifically books 1 & 2 of the Surrender trilogy) … Continue reading The Rec League: Characters and Therapy →
For being the shortest month of the year, February certainly has some amazing books coming out! Once Upon a Rose Author: Laura Florand Released: 1/26 by Laura Florand Genre: Contemporary romance Series: La Vie en Roses #1 Summary: She stole his roses. Fleeing the spotlight, burnt out rock star Layla—“Belle”—Dubois seeks refuge in the south of France. That old, half-forgotten heritage in a valley of roses seems like a good place to soothe a wounded heart. She certainly doesn’t expect the … Continue reading Hide Your Wallet: February’s New Releases →
Some men have only one thing on their minds–and for three unsuspecting women, it appears to be marriage! Looks like spring wedding fever is about to get hotter. . . Early Bird Special by Deirdre Martin Fashion exec Dana Fine lives a fabulous life of international travel and glamour. But it only takes a few days visiting with her matchmaking grandparents for her to long for something more. . ..Or maybe it’s sexy landscaper Josh … Continue reading Kiss the Bride →
There’s nothing more festive than a winter romance, and in these heart-warming stories, love is a gift that can take you by surprise. . . The 24 Days Of Christmas by Linda Lael Miller A matchbox advent calendar first brought Frank Rayner and Addie Hutton together. But that was years ago. There’s no way the miracles of Christmas–and the magic of true love–could possibly be hidden under one of its tiny flaps. Or could they? … Continue reading No Place Like Home →
It is Howdy! Welcome to our “About Us” page, where we can wank on without limit as to who we are, and why we’re here. If you came to this page looking for how to contact us, there is a whole other area for that. Follow the pretty red hyperlinks. ❤ SB-TB Books ❤ Meet the Bitches ❤ Contact Us ❤ Once Upon a Smart & Sassy Time… Smart Bitches Trashy Books began in 2005 … Continue reading About the Smart Bitches →
by SB Sarah · Jul 13, 2014 at 9:00 am ·
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Here is a text transcript of DBSA 98. Beta Heroes and Friends to Lovers – Sarah & Jane Answer Listener Mail. You can listen to the mp3 here, or you can read on! This podcast transcript was handmade by Garlic Knitter. Many thanks. Here are the books we discuss: [music] Sarah Wendell: Hello, and welcome to another DBSA podcast. I’m Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, and with me is Jane from … Continue reading Podcast Transcript 98: Beta Heroes and Friends to Lovers - Sarah & Jane Answer Listener Mail →
Diamond Dust by Vivian Arend is .99 for the month of July at all vendors. This book has been nominated for a 2014 RITA® in the Paranormal category. We have two RITA® reviews for this book. Syaffole gave it a C, saying, “On a superficial level, Diamond Dust is a light and fun read. I was not a fan of the beginning—which started with a wedding and made me feel like I was cheating and … Continue reading Books on Sale: RITA Nominees, Free Contemporaries, and Daily Deals →
Things to announce! 1. Last call for brackets for the tournament! Bracket entries for the DABWAHA tournament will close tonight, 19 March 2014, at 11:59pm ET. Yup, entry time is extended – I misread the NCAA schedule, which we try to adhere to, and they have two days of play-in matches. We just get down to business on the first day, 20 March 2014. To fill out your bracket, go to the tournament site, and click … Continue reading DABWAHA Update: Voting and Last Call for Brackets! →
I was invited to be on NPR's All Things Considered (which you can read – and hear! woo! – at this link) as part of a feature wherein they link a current news story to a related or recommended read. They asked for my recommendation in response to the story about Francois Hollande, the president of France, whose longterm affair with Julie Gayet was revealed recently — sending first lady Valerie Trierweiler into the hospital … Continue reading Romance and Revenge on NPR →
Friendly reminder! Our pick this month is The Chocolate Touch by Laura Florand, and the 50% rebate expires tomorrow, 20 September! So head on over to AllRomance to grab your copy with a 50% eBook Bucks rebate, so you can join us for the book club chat! You can also find a paper copy at your local library, or at Amazon or BN. Wait, what's that? What book club chat? THIS book club chat! The book club chat will … Continue reading Book Club Chat Date - And Last Chance for The Chocolate Touch Rebate! →
