NB: Welcome to Flashback Friday! Since the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics are kicking off today, we want to revisit one our favorite winter sports-themed romances. That’s right, welcome to the world of figure skating romance! It’s also great for fans of the movie, The Cutting Edge. This review was originally published May 4, 2016. … If you follow me on Twitter, at the end of March/beginning of April you may have seen me live … Continue reading Pairing Off by Elizabeth Harmon→
Is it cocktail time already? I swear, one of these days I’ll get the timing right and not wind up making a stiff drink at 11am on a Thursday. But today is not that day! We’re going a little rogue for this month’s cocktail! We’re celebrating the re-release of Wrapped and Strapped by Lorelei James. Some of my early erotica-reading days included James’ books. If you’re unfamiliar with her work, there are hot cowboys and … Continue reading Covers & Cocktails: Save a Horse→
Amanda and I interview S. Jae-Jones, also known as JJ, about pretty much everything. Ready to learn? JJ was kind enough to answer all our nosy questions and our conversation was a LOT of fun. We cover a bunch of topics, including: How being an editorial assistant prepared her for a career as an author – and what secret knowledge (not really secret) she shares with fellow writers. How Labyrinth, Phantom of the Opera, the … Continue reading 285. Labyrinth, Girl Scout Cookies, and Good Book Noise: An Interview with S. Jae-Jones→
The Hot Shot by Kristen Callihan is 99c at Amazon! What the heck price-matching! This is the fourth book in the Game On series. I, for one, love Callihan’s writing, and the previous book in the series, The Game Plan, is one of my favorites. However, reviewers say the second half of this one is full of lots of drama and angst.
Assassin’s Gambit is a gritty yet glamorous story of seduction, espionage, intrigue, and romance. It has a brainy heroine, a hero with a wooden leg, some amazing clothes, magic, and many rounds of Caturanga, a game similar to chess. It also has a lot of violence, including graphic sexual violence, so readers beware. Trigger warning for rape, blackmail, and violence during sex. Lucien is the Kjallan emperor. He lost a leg in battle and struggles … Continue reading Assassin’s Gambit by Amy Raby→
This Rec League comes from Taryn, who is looking for a specific age-range of heroines: I’m on the lookout for romances with heroines in their 30’s (or even late 20s), particularly historical romances, but also contemporary. I’ve read a number that I have loved (Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Hoyt, Lisa Kleypas, Sherry Thomas, etc…) but I’m always looking to add to my collection. I find that many historical romances have heroines who are in their teens … Continue reading The Rec League: Historical Heroines in Their Thirties→
It’s time for Wednesday Links, where we show you some interesting things we’ve found on the internet lately. Some are funny. Some are weird. But we still hope you’re able to find a nice break in your day! … If you’re looking to buy your loved one (or yourself) a unique gift this Valentine’s Day, why not name a cockroach at the Bronx Zoo! You even get a special certificate! Other packages include roach socks, … Continue reading Links: Roaches, Scifi, & More→
The Duke Who Knew Too Much by Grace Callaway is 99c at Amazon! Elyse read this one and, for the most part, enjoyed it. She gave it a B:
Readers looking for a good historical mystery/romance or a historical with a little more kink will enjoy The Duke Who Knew Too Much. This is also the first book in a series–I know many of your credit cards just winced a little.
Starlight by Carrie Lofty, is full of CarrieS bait. The hero is an astronomy teacher. The heroine is a union leader in a mill. The novel is set in Glasgow in 1880, and it manages to present the possibility of a mill being run fairly without glamorizing what was grueling work under even ideal conditions. The biggest problem with the story is that the protagonists are so much at odds that it’s hard to believe in … Continue reading Starlight by Carrie Lofty→
This HaBO comes from Christa, who is trying to track down a contemporary romance. Content warning for suicide: I am looking for a contemporary romance. I read the first few pages on my e-reader, but did not write the title or the author down. I don’t remember the date or year, but it was probably two or three years ago. The book was part of a series about a retreat for military veterans with PTSD. The people … Continue reading HaBO: Military Retreat on an Island→
Question: for the SBTB Movie Matinee this month, we’d like to change things up. Previously, we’ve watched the movies on our own, and posted our own thoughts in an entry. We’d like to make the SBTB Movie Matinee discussion more interactive, and we have two options for you to consider: Option 1: we designate a time to watch that month’s movie live together, in a chat room here on the site. Option 2: we watch the movie … Continue reading Movie Matinee Poll→
