I’m an absolute sucker for historical romance and this one did not disappoint. Lady Alice Ancaster needs a husband quite urgently because her reckless brother is likely to end up dead due to his fast living.The dukedom would then fall to an odious cousin who would make Alice’s life a misery. So off she goes to London, ready to find herself a suitable man. And she does. But she doesn’t close the deal: her brother … Continue reading My Inconvenient Duke by Loretta Chase →
Hello, everyone! I am back on my non-fiction bullshit today. Three out of the four books today are non-fiction. Sorry not sorry! Have you received any great book recs? Let us know in the comments!
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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.
Valley Verified by Kyla Zhao is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! We featured this one on Cover Awe awhile back. I believe this one skews more toward Women’s Fiction and features a main character taking her skills to a new industry.
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Joanna Shupe posted a TikTok on November 11, 2024, in response to angry readers chastising her for writing in her newsletter about her disappointment with the election results. I have included the audio with her permission. She says in her comments that she could teach a whole class about the parallels between the Gilded Age and the current political and cultural climate, which I am calling The Dumpster Age. I reached out and said, I … Continue reading 650. “I’m Going to Keep Daring” – Romance and History with Joanna Shupe →
RECOMMENDED: The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe is $2.99! Elyse loved this scifi with romantic elements and gave it an A, but gave a warning:
The Blighted Stars is the first book in a series, so we don’t get a ton of resolution in this novel, romantic or otherwise. If you’re looking for a complete romantic arc, don’t start this book.
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Simply put, what are you manifesting for your TBR pile or publishing this year? Elyse: I actually halved my reading goal from last year and unsubscribed to a lot of social media stuff regarding books. I feel like I got caught up in a lot of hype for not great books last year and that I consumed a lot without enjoying or processing it. My goal this year is to slow my reading down and … Continue reading Reading Manifestations for 2025 →
Hey, everyone! It’s Wednesday! We’re kicking things off with a serious story, as an FYI. Definitely heed Sarah’s warning. I honestly can’t remember what has happened since last time. My home office is getting set up and I’m loving it. I have a pink candy jar with a ghost wearing a cowboy hat on top. I am going full on dopamine decor and I couldn’t be happier. I also bought organizers for my craft supplies … Continue reading Links: Cats, Rachel Reid, & More →
If I Loved You Less by Aamna Qureshi is 99c! This is a contemporary romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma. I thought we had talked about this one because the cover was familiar to me, but no dice.
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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 After Dark at the Movies: Renfield →
