Hide Your Wallet
May 2026 Queer Romances
We’re nearing Pride Month, and you know what the means–the queer books will soon be visible, and this month is prepping us very well in a variety of genres.
Featured
On Reviews and What Makes Them Useful
I’m often frustrated by superficial reviews that don’t articulate the reasoning for an opinion about a book.
Books On Sale
Dukes, a Western, & More
Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron is $2.99! This is Heron’s latest and was recommended on Hide Your Wallet. I remember Sarah being curious about the setting. Have any of you read this one?
Book Review
The Duke’s Got Mail by Samara Parish
Yet again, I have picked up a book because of its cover. I feel zero shame for this shallowness on my part. Okay, sometimes it backfires on me, but this time it worked out, kind of. Although I’ve landed on a C- here, depending on your answers to the questions I pose in this review, you might land in DNF territory, or as high as a B. Very much a case of ‘your mileage may … Continue reading The Duke’s Got Mail by Samara Parish
Books On Sale
YA, Historical Romance, & More
Burn Zone by Annabeth Albert is $1.99! This is book one in the Hotshots series, which features firefighter and smoke jumper heroes. I know we have a few Albert fans in the Bitchery. Have you read this one?
Links: Nuns, KJ Charles, & More
Welcome back! It’s the last Wednesday of April. I can hardly believe it. Does any else feel like it fly by? And my May is shaping up to be busy busy busy. How is your spring looking? Is it packed with social obligations or more of a calm before the summer storm? … Remember a couple months ago when I mentioned interviewing KJ Charles? Well now that interview is out! … For all my gaming … Continue reading Links: Nuns, KJ Charles, & More
A Fun and Silly Question About Worms!
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 A Fun and Silly Question About Worms!
Books On Sale
Dragons, Paranormal Romance, & More
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood is $1.99! I hope this sale lasts! Sarah had the author on the podcast and she picked it as her favorite read of 2024.
Help A Bitch Out
HaBO: Age Gap Romance But They’re Both Wealthy
This HaBO is from Miglena, who wants to find this romance: Hi all, I’ve tried everything and can’t seem to find this book that I read about three years ago. It’s a contemporary romance, set in NYC, high steam and some kinks involved, decently written and on the lengthier side. The hero is filthy rich and in his 30s; heroine is 18/19 but acts rather mature for her age. She is working in his office … Continue reading HaBO: Age Gap Romance But They’re Both Wealthy
Books On Sale
Mostly Contemporary Romances
RECOMMENDED: Mine to Take by Jackie Ashenden is $1.99! In one of the RT Rewind episodes, Sarah and I discussed how Ashenden’s books felt like a precursor to today’s dark romance. Elyse read this and really enjoyed it. She gave the book an A-:
I immensely enjoyed the start of this series and am looking forward to the rest of the books. If you like sexy biker gang president CEO heroes who are bossy in the bedroom–and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?–then consider picking up Mine to Take.
Book Review
How to Fake it in Society by KJ Charles
This book brought me a tremendous amount of pleasure. It’s a KJ Charles book, so that’s probably stating the obvious, but this is KJ Charles at her best. Nico is a French aristocrat with a painting to sell in order to pay off a terrifying moneylender on behalf of his cousin Evelyn (usually referred to as Eve). Nico is engaged to Miss Whitecross, a phenomenally wealthy old woman. He is not old – probably in … Continue reading How to Fake it in Society by KJ Charles
