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What to Do If You Think You’ve Been Plagiarised

Yep, it's true - I was so shocked I didn't know what to do next.

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HaBO: Grump House Flipper Meets Sunshiney Teacher

This HaBO comes from Jessica, who is looking for this romance: I read this book a long time ago, I believe on Kindle Unlimited, but from what I remember is it’s a contemporary romance novel. For the life of me I can’t remember the exact description of the characters. The main male character is grumpy and hates everyone but he owns a lot of houses in the town and flips them, renting them out. The … Continue reading HaBO: Grump House Flipper Meets Sunshiney Teacher

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Hide Your Wallet: February 25th Release Week!

Happy Tuesday! We’re back with our last batch of new releases for the month, and then we’re moving on to March. As of right now, it looks a little calmer for our TBR piles. Which releases are capping off your month? Let us know in the comments!

A Quick Inspiring Note From Mary Kay Andrews

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First, I ask you to understand that I am notoriously bad at Instagram. (That sound you hear is Amanda laughing because it’s true.) Partially I’m bad at it because I don’t think it makes any sense. WHY make it hard for people to share content they like on their own feed?! WHY is reposting still a wonky process? Why have reels and stories and posts and oh, my gosh, JUST PICK TWO. Don’t add more. … Continue reading A Quick Inspiring Note From Mary Kay Andrews

Cover Snark: What Have They Done to Jude Deveraux

A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux. A pukey orange illustrated cover outlined with green vines and red roses. The silhouette of a woman is perched on the S in Shining and the silhouette of a man is kneeling with his arms outstretched, a flower in hand.

Welcome back to Cover Snark! Amanda: Ow my eyeballs Tara: Even he’s looking away from it Sarah: Individual Sarah Seeks Eye Doctor Appointment. Those words are appearing on my lids when I close my eyes. It’s like staring at the sun. Sneezy: I thought we were friends. Elyse: I’m sorry, the what?? Sarah: What. Amanda: Did they misspell tight end? Update: That is a rugby ball not a football and tightheads are a rugby position. … Continue reading Cover Snark: What Have They Done to Jude Deveraux

Sunday Sale Digest!

Smart Bitches in a blue typewriter font, and After Dark lit up like hot pink neon

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 Sunday Sale Digest!

Whatcha Reading? February 2025, Part Two

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Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! This month came and went way quicker than January (thank god). Here’s how we’re wrapping up February: Lara: I’ve just started the next book in Katee Roberts Dark Olympus series, Sweet Obsession, and I have a new theory: the last book will be Hera, Zeus and Circe! I need to know how this story ends. Claudia: I am reading The Beast Takes a Bride and it may just be one of … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? February 2025, Part Two

Books On Sale

A Terry Pratchett Sale, Historical Romances, & More

Books on Sale: A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera & More

A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera is $1.99! This is book one in the Las Leonas series. Shana and Claudia gave this one a B-:

We think readers who like their romances rooted in real history, who also appreciate hopeful historical stories that acknowledge the discrimination characters had to face, might like this. The pacing and the other issues we mentioned made this fall a bit short.

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655. RT Rewind: October 2000 Ads & Features

It’s time for the ads and features of the October 2000 Romantic Times magazine, where they’re both talking about new releases AND celebrating their 200th issue. What did we learn? We learned about waxing, magazines, and galleys, but not about skin care, gun parts, or boats. We’ve got Extreme Troy, everyone. Grab a drink and come hang out with us. And don’t miss the visual aids! Extreme Troy!

Romantic Times Rewind: October 2000 Ads & Features

Smart Podcast Trashy Books Romantic Times Rewind

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the glorious  ads and features for the October 2000 issue of RT Magazine. Thank you to Mari for this issue, and for some of the backstory! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind.  If you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but you can click play and listen … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: October 2000 Ads & Features

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