Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert made me feel really good. It was the read I needed for a crappy day and it went down like a hot cup of tea followed by a cookie. The pacing was a little off at the end, but my appreciation for an emotionally-fluent hero let me overlook that. Also the heroine wears a Dolly Parton tee shirt to bed and fuck yea, Dolly Parton. I do want to add … Continue reading The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert
We’re resurrecting an older feature: Caption that Cover! You can see previous examples here and here, if you’re new to the site. Captioning is similar to Cover Snark, but instead of snarking, we want the Bitchery to really get to the WTF-heart of what’s going on. Here is our first contender: There are so many little things that, when put together, make no sense! What’s the top half of the woman doing? Where the heck … Continue reading Caption that Cover: Doomsday Hipsters
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson is $1.99! This book released in January and I bought it in a huge YA book haul, though I haven’t gotten to read it yet. It’s also a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched. Readers love the mystery and the setting, but warn that the ending feels like a cliffhanger.
This month’s Romance Wanderlust was contributed in the most confidential manner over tea by Lady Freesia de Bergamot. Her comments do not reflect the views of this establishment. We are not responsible for any historical anachronisms that may appear. We have not visited the location in question and this is neither a review nor an endorsement. My Dear, I simply MUST tell you about this Hotel. It’s a Georgian-Era house that contains both Literary History … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
I read Wild (the first book in the Aftershock series, not the book about hiking) because it involves a zookeeper at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Since I have been to that park many, many times, I was curious. This was basically a good novella hiding in a crappy novel. Here are some Trigger Warnings and caveats: If plot lines about infidelity are a no-go for you, don’t go to this book. If you are … Continue reading Wild by Jill Sorenson
Welcome to Lit Wicks! This is where we pair an author’s backlist with candles to really immerse yourself in the reading experience. All of the candles featured in these post are from Etsy, which means there is often worldwide shipping and that you’re supporting independent sellers. The Etsy candle rabbit hole is one I have gone down many times. For March, we’re featuring one of my favorite authors: Kresley Cole! Her backlist includes historical romance, … Continue reading Lit Wicks: Kresley Cole
Today I am speaking with Regina Flath, Designer, Illustrator, and book cover designer at Random House Children’s Books. This podcast was suggested by a listener named Hannah, who heard Regina Flath speak at a panel at NY ComicCon. Regina is a designer who specializes in YA covers – and her bio is adorable. It says she’s “100% constructed from witchcraft, yarn, sewing needles, and snacks. She’s a friend to imaginary creatures everywhere.” Regina is also … Continue reading 290. The Art and Magic of Designing Book Covers: An Interview with Regina Flath
More or Less a Marchioness by Anna Bradley is $2.99! This is the first book in the Somerset Sisters series and came out just last month. Readers warn that it does take a while for the hero and heroine to finally interact, but once they do, it’s a pretty lovely romance.
STEM characters alert! Earth Bound is a historical romance set in the early 1960s, part of the Fly Me To The Moon series. Before I go any further, may I say that it is refreshing to see a historical that isn’t set in the Regency Era, the Victorian Era, or the 1920s. I love reading romance in those time periods, but I also think that setting a romance series in the 1960s during early days … Continue reading Earth Bound by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner
