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Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Books On Sale
YA Fantasy, Plus Elizabeth Hoyt!
RECOMMENDED: Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt is $2.99! This book seven in the Maiden Lane historical romance series, and hinted at a Beauty & the Beast theme. Elyse and Redheadgirl did a join review of the book and gave it an A-:
Elyse: For me it’s a solid B+. It was a good read, but lacked the Beauty and the Beast storyline I really wanted. Also Plot Moppets. And questionable choices on Apollo’s part.
Oh, there are great sex scenes though!
So…maybe A-?
RHG: The sex scenes were great. I’d agree with the A-.
Book Review
Keeper Shelf: In the Distance There is Light by Harper Bliss
Squee from the Keeper Shelf is a feature wherein we share why we love the books we love, specifically the stories which are permanent residents of our Keeper shelves. Despite flaws, despite changes in age and perspective, despite the passage of time, we love particular books beyond reason, and the only thing better than re-reading them is telling other people about them. At length. If you’d like to submit your reasons for loving and keeping … Continue reading Keeper Shelf: In the Distance There is Light by Harper Bliss
Book Review
Highland Promise by Alyson McLayne
Warning that the book does include violence and harsh language against women both on and off the page. Did Amanda just read and enjoy a historical romance? Hell yes, she did. For readers who have been around the Bitchery for while, you might know that I’ve had a complicated relationship with historical romances. I just can’t get into them much anymore. It’s not historical romance’s fault! However, every so often, I’ll pick one up, and … Continue reading Highland Promise by Alyson McLayne
Giveaway: A Far, Far Better Thing to Do–A Lit Lover’s Activity Book
Man, we’re just doing giveaways right and left! For all you coloring book lovers and readers who sometimes need a bit of stimulation, please check out A Far, Far Better Thing to Do: A Lit Lover’s Activity Book by Joelle Herr, with illustrations of Lindsey Spinks. And to make it even cooler, we have three (3) copies to give away! Here is the activity book’s description, which gives you a hint of what you’ll find inside: Nothing … Continue reading Giveaway: A Far, Far Better Thing to Do–A Lit Lover’s Activity Book
Books On Sale
Paranormal Romances on Sale
Three Wishes by Kristen Ashley is $2.99! This is a romance with a paranormal/fantasy element in the form of a genie, though judging by the reviews, the hero ISN’T the genie. Bummer. However, other felt the actual hero was a rather ambiguous figure with a criminal background, but they say his redemption arc is worth it.
Romance Wanderlust: The Winchester Mystery House
This month’s Romance Wanderlust features a place that I’ve actually been to. The Winchester Mystery House is romantic in the sense that the owner, Sarah Winchester, seems to have been devoted to her husband, and it’s romantic in the sense that if you go on a candlelight tour then you can clutch each other in terror. Otherwise, it’s not so much as romantic as it’s just strange and unusual. You can’t stay at the Winchester … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: The Winchester Mystery House
Book Review
Captive of the Labyrinth by Mary Jo Ignoffo
The Winchester Mystery House is a famous tourist attraction in San Jose, California. Sarah Winchester, the owner and builder of the house, became enormously rich thanks to her marriage into the Winchester family (as in Winchester rifles). She moved to San Jose in 1884 or 1885 and purchased an eight-bedroom farmhouse that she added onto almost continuously until her death in 1922. According to legend, after a series of losses including the death of her … Continue reading Captive of the Labyrinth by Mary Jo Ignoffo
Outlander 3.05: Freedom and Whisky
This week Readheadedgirl is off in the UK enjoying cream teas, so I’m on my own for the recap. Also, A Note from Sarah: By request we’ve placed the gifs behind spoiler tags so they don’t distract or irritate anyone’s eyeballs while reading. But you can still see the visuals if you wish. Click to reveal and conceal as needed – and please let me know if this method words for you to avoid gif-distraction, … Continue reading Outlander 3.05: Freedom and Whisky
Poldark 3.02
Note: the recaps this season are written from the British airings, which often have 6-10 minutes that the US airings do not. If you’re reading this and going “Hey, I don’t remember that!” that’s probably why. Previously: Ross went to France to find Enys. In Cornwall, D and Jeremy stand on the cliffs. “Where is he, Jeremy? Papa has been gone a long while, hasn’t he? Where could he be.” Uh, France? Ross and Tholly … Continue reading Poldark 3.02
Book Review
There Is No Lovely End by Patty Templeton
Once again I’ve gotten sucked into a book that, had I known what I was getting into, I never would have read. Nevertheless, I found myself riveted by its offbeat, Weird-Western-Meets-Dickens-Gothic-Horror atmosphere. This is not a romance but may be of interest to those who love the legend behind Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House. For non-fiction about Sarah Winchester, try the biography Captive of the Labyrinth by Mary Jo Ignoffo. Trigger warnings abound, … Continue reading There Is No Lovely End by Patty Templeton
