We want to thank Maggie for sending us this request. It was long overdue and I was surprised that we hadn’t received something similar sooner. I am very new to the romance genre, and would love to read some books with some plus-sized heroines, especially if that’s not the entire plot of the book. I don’t need beautiful fat ladies hating themselves, but a little insecurity is totally reasonable. Hopefully you can help! Amanda: First, … Continue reading The Rec League: Plus-Size Heroines→
Happy Wednesday! I think I can officially say that Spring has sprung in New England, but I also don’t want to jinx it. Are you enjoying a break in some bad weather? Let’s get to some links! … Last year, historical romance author, Miranda Neville passed away. In her honor, her family would like to a establish a memorial fund. The fund would go toward one of Neville’s favorite libraries and would help said library … Continue reading Links: Lesbian Romance, Ilona Andrews, & a GoFundMe→
Of Beasts and Beauties is 99c! This is anthology of Beauty and the Beast retellings and the stories are described as being full-length. Readers recommend this anthology for fans of BatB, though they say there are obvious standouts.
I have been relying on my public library more and more lately, and I’ve discovered a number of very useful, very easy, and terribly addictive tools through my public library’s digital and in-person offerings that aren’t unique to my local system. So, since I have this here website, I’m going to tell you all about them! First up: Libby! Libby is the updated and very spiffy new version of the OverDrive app. You’ve likely seen OverDrive before – … Continue reading Unlocking Library Coolness: Libby→
This HaBO request comes to us from Kate and she’s hoping to find this historical or historical-adjacent romance: I read this at the latest in the mid-90s. It was set in either Ancient China or a fantasy version of it. The heroine is grouped together with a bunch of other women competing to be the bride of a widowed prince. Part of the competition is that they have to have a painting made of them … Continue reading HaBO: Women Compete to Be Bride of Widowed Prince→
READER RECOMMENDED: Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey is $2.99! This is a highly recommended fantasy novel and we have a great guest squee from a reader named Betty:
This book was the first of a trilogy and there is a damn good reason the series is listed among the best of its genre. It is like Lord of the Ringswith anal sex. It is like The Wheel of Time with BDSM. It is like The Wizard of Earthsea with un-emphasized and natural bisexuality. It was Game of Thrones with less incest and more consensual sex.
This HaBO comes from Megan, who is looking for a paranormal romance series: I’m looking for a paranormal shifter romance I read about a year ago. It was about werewolf brothers in a small town. I think the whole town may have been a pack? It was a series, and the first book was about a woman who comes in and, desperate for work, ends up working as a waitress at the bar run by … Continue reading HaBO: Werewolf Hero Runs a Bar→
It’s that time again! Hide your wallet because we’re discussing May’s awesome upcoming books. The ones listed below are the ones we’re most excited about, but here are a few others you may be anticipating: Many readers are excited about Sarah J. Maas’ new novella, A Court of Frost and Starlight . Sylvain Neuvel’s Themis Files continues with Only Human . The Death of Mrs. Westaway is the latest thriller by Ruth Ware. From Twinkle, with Love is the … Continue reading May’s New Releases→
A Distant Heart by Sonali Dev is $2.99! If you listened to our podcast episode with Sonali, she summarizes the book as a Rapunzel retelling set in Mumbai. Hello! Though some readers say this isn’t their favorite romance by Dev, it’s still pretty dang good.
Hello there! I know it’s everyone’s favorite day: Cover Snark Day! Pour yourself some coffee or tea and settle in, though do avoid taking a sip while reading. Pam G: In the words of the inimitable Bernadette Peters (and only justification for the movie Pink Cadillac): “Looks like a penis. . . only smaller.” Sarah: She looks very disappointed. Or did she just tell him to turn his head and cough? Amanda: I love the … Continue reading Cover Snark: No Need for Nursing Bras→
The Lion’s Daughter by Loretta Chase is 99c! This is the first book in the Scoundrels series and was originally published in 1992. Some readers found the main characters rather difficult to like. However, others say this is a trademark Chase with a little bit of crazysauce thrown in for good measure. Have you read this one?
