Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick is $1.99! This is the eighth book in The Arcane Society series and book two in the spin-off Dreamlight Trilogy, which makes me unsure if this can be read as a standalone. Let us know in the comments! Some readers felt the hero was too much of a jerk, while others loved the heroine and paranormal elements.
Heads up and save the date, stock the liquor cabinets, and reserve your spot on the couch: we have a Book Club Chat date for Death Below Stairs by Jennifer Ashley! Our book club chat will be Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 8:00pm ET. And, hooray and yippee, Jennifer Ashley will be joining us at 9:00pm for a Q&A with everyone – I’m so excited for that! The chat will be held here at SBTB; an entry … Continue reading January Book Club Chat Date: January 30, 2018!
If you’ve listened to our We Look Ahead to 2018 podcast episode, you might have heard me fumbling for words over how much I enjoyed The Ones Who Got Away. I want to issue a warning that the book focuses on the survivors of a school shooting. It’s a touchy subject to tackle, especially in romance, but it was also one of the main reasons why I picked up the book. However, if you’re sensitive … Continue reading The Ones Who Got Away by Roni Loren
Our transcript this week is sponsored by Judy, a listener overseas and generous supporter who loves the transcripts and asked if she could sponsor one. She tends to overspend on romance novels and perfume — what could be better? She values our efforts to make the transcripts available. And thanks to Garlic Knitter for crafting our transcripts each week. Thank you, Judy! You are wonderful to be a sponsor, and I’m so happy to know that you … Continue reading Podcast 281, Your Transcript is Ready!
This HaBO is from Debbie and she’s looking to help find this book for her sister: This question is from my sister who hears me rave about your site on a daily basis. The heroine wants a child and goes through in vitro fertilization. She is unaware that the sperm was switched. She is kidnapped by the father of her unborn child until he child is born. She escapes and hides in a cave. With … Continue reading HaBO: In Vitro Fertilization & a Kidnapping
RECOMMENDED: Burn Down the Night by M. O’Keefe is 99c! I really loved this book as it features an unapologetic, cranky, bisexual heroine. It was even recommended as part of author Bree Bridges tweet thread on angry heroines. Some readers recommend reading the previous two books in the series, as you get more of an introduction to the heroine as a secondary character. I agree with the assessment, but I was able to finish the book just fine without reading the first two.
Elyse is not watching this episode of The Bachelor. She’s on vacation sitting in one location alongside an immobile lizard long enough that she’s named him. He’s The Dude. He abides. When she said in the last recap that she wasn’t going to be around to do this week’s, my first thought was, Well, that’s too bad. Then, with all the graceful aplomb of someone utterly unqualified to fill her shoes, I thought, I could … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor Episode 3: Uncomfortable Defense Mechanisms
This HaBO comes from Amy, who is looking for a book from over two decades ago: I have a vague recollection of a book I read twenty-five years ago and would love some help figuring out what it is. It’s set in the 1800s in the Pacific Northwest. The story may have started with a woman traveling to/from San Francisco via boat. Possibly the boat sank and she was saved by a young man. She … Continue reading HaBO: Younger Hero Saves Heroine from Sinking Boat
Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken is $1.99! This is the first book in the Dragon Kin series, which many praise for having kickass heroines. It also looks like the book has a new cover. I apparently read this book according to my Goodreads, but I remember next to nothing about it.
I was so, so excited to read #Starstruck by Sariah Wilson. The premise of a fan interacting with her favorite movie star on Twitter, and that interaction subsequently leading to a romance, is all of my catnips. I love private lives vs public selves stories. Unfortunately this book suffers from underdeveloped heroine, an offensive remark about homosexuality, a very misleading message about being sexually active and a poor understanding of feminism. The book pissed me off. Rant … Continue reading #Starstruck by Sariah Wilson
This post is being sponsored by AdamandEve.com. I’ve been browsing through their catalog in order to find some great options for Valentine’s Day, but here is the most important information: AdamandEve.com is offering Smart Bitches readers 50% off a single item plus free standard shipping in the US and Canada with code SMART. Please note: certain exclusions apply, but the coupon covers most of the store. If you’d like to see some of the toys we’ve … Continue reading Adam & Eve: Valentine’s Day Favorites
