The only way to review a book this late in a series is in a lightning review. There’s only so much you can say without spoiling the entire series. Suffice to say, spoilers for the preceding eight books lie ahead. It is finally Zeus and Hera’s turn! PRAISE BE! I was one of the chumps who thought this would be book 3. Anyone else? Can you believe?! Things are happening! The threat of Circe has … Continue reading Tender Cruelty by Katee Robert →
Welcome back, everyone! How are we all this Wednesday? Have we worked through the leftovers? We had 4lbs of mashed potatoes. We finally made the executive decision to freeze some. My partner and I have vacation coming up in two-ish weeks and it doesn’t feel real. … From Jennifer: This is in regard to two previous HaBO posts about the beautifully bound but mysterious Classics Of Romance. I originally stumbled on your posts when I … Continue reading Links: Cardigans, Chihuahuas, and More →
RECOMMENDED: You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian is $1.99! Lara reviewed it and gave it a B:
I’m in an unusual position here. Usually, Cat Sebastian novels are endlessly charming and they have caused many a Bad Decisions Book Club over the years. This one didn’t quite hit that same high for me, but I did still enjoy 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 This Heroine Crushed Herself: A Oh Hell No Book Pitch →
by SB Sarah · Dec 3, 2025 at 2:01 am ·
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It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like, and our 2025 Holiday Gift Guides! This week: gifts for all the book-loving folks in your life, and also possibly for you. Take a look: Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! Remember, if you have requests for your holiday shopping, please let us know! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Bookish Gifts! →
Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb is $1.99! This is a contemporary romance with birding. I feel like birding had a real moment, given that there was a Hallmark movie made with smooching and birders.
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This HaBO is from Karen, who wants to find this romance: I’m trying to find a college hockey romance published within the last 8 years or so. The heroine has had a crush on her best friend for years. Best friend has always assumed he could sow his wild oats and the heroine would be waiting for him. Their mothers are best friends too. Heroine and her best friend are freshman and he has mostly … Continue reading HaBO: Hockey Playing Best Friend Isn’t the Hero in Book One →
Happy Tuesday! December is going to be a little funky given the sparseness of releases. Next week will be a joint post for the 9th and 16th, and then skipping the rest of the month. There are a couple holiday romances, some mysteries, and more. Which new releases are you excited for this week? Let us know in the comments!
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood is $1.99! Sarah had the author on the podcast and she picked it as her favorite read of 2024.
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Welcome back to Cover Awe! To Catch a Raven by Beverly Jenkins Cover image by Lauren Rautenbach | Arcangel Images Sarah: This is the Brazilian cover. Elyse: That is so gorgeous. There a quiet drama there. Tara: That cover is a balm to my soul, which is weary of illustrated people on covers. This is just perfection. Sarah: It’s dramatic and intriguing and soothing at the same time. I love looking at international editions. Rewitched by Lucy … Continue reading Cover Awe: An International Beverly Jenkins →
