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HaBO: Viking Hero Saves Her from a Boat

by Amanda Diehl · Sep 24, 2024 at 10:00 am · View all 5 comments

This HaBO is from Maria, who wants to find this romance: The book is a historical romance book with vikings. it’s an older book, probably published before 2000, but I don’t know the exact year. The hero doesn’t want to be in a relationship and is forced into one. He’s reluctant and heroine does’t speak his mother language (she calls him by a weird nickname). She’s feisty and reluctant too. Towards the end of the … Continue reading HaBO: Viking Hero Saves Her from a Boat →

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Hide Your Wallet: September 24th Release Week!

by Amanda Diehl · Sep 24, 2024 at 4:00 am · View all 8 comments

Happy Tuesday! We’re closing out September with a handful of new books. How are we all feeling about the releases this month? I’m personally ready for some spooky, atmospheric coziness next month. What new releases are on your TBR pile today? Let us know in the comments!

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Books On Sale

Horror, Magic, & More

by Amanda Diehl · Sep 23, 2024 at 11:30 am · View all 11 comments

Books on Sale: Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan & More

RECOMMENDED – Sarah bursts in and says, “OH HOT DIGGITY: Long Live Evil is $2.99!” This book came out on 27 August and was a bestseller in the UK and in the US. It was recommended by both Bree Bridges and me in the Rrrrromantasy panel I moderated this weekend for Northern Hearts, AND by Courtney Milan in this week’s podcast episode.

I read this over the summer, and got a sunburn because I forgot where I was (outside, in a pool) and how long I’d been reading (awhile) and, well, I was so engrossed forgot that I’m White and I need sunscreen every 90 minutes to 2 hours. OOPS. It’s absorbing and powerful and adventurous and so emotional.

TW/CW include: cancer, medical trauma, and also, because villainy, violence, gore, and some murdering.

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Book Review

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

by Lara · Sep 23, 2024 at 4:00 am · View all 11 comments

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year

This book is charming in every possible way. Maggie Chase is a cosy mystery writer. Her parents died when she was 18 and she’s in the process of recovering from finding out her best friend and her husband have been having an affair. Maggie’s pain and lack of confidence are visceral to read. My heart just ached for her. Ethan Wyatt is a Leather Jacket Guy, in Maggie’s eyes: all easy charm and women throwing … Continue reading The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter →

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Thank You for Playing SBTB Summer Bingo 2024!

by Amanda Diehl · Sep 22, 2024 at 6:00 am · View all 10 comments

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer Bingo bonanza! We loved seeing you share your bingo cards on social media. Some of you even printed our a physical card to mark off – love that! We had over 30 individual entrees! Many of you even submitted for all five bingos and we even saw full cards marked off. As a thank you for playing, all participants will receive some special SBTB stickers to … Continue reading Thank You for Playing SBTB Summer Bingo 2024! →

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Book Beat: Mafia Romance, Historical Fiction, & More

by Amanda Diehl · Sep 21, 2024 at 4:00 am · View all 3 comments

Welcome to Book Beat! Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.

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633. RT Rewind: September 2015 Ads & Features

by SB Sarah · Sep 20, 2024 at 2:00 am · One comment so far

The ads and features of the September 2015 issue of Romantic Times are a nine-layer cake of wonderment and weird. Side trips include: Janet Dailey and who is writing her books (we don’t know) lawyer romances changes in cover design a twist cliffhanger in a quiz with no answer key! Plus, this issue of the magazine and also Amanda both have terrific memories of RT 2015 in Dallas. Don’t miss the visual aids! WE GOT … Continue reading 633. RT Rewind: September 2015 Ads & Features →

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