It’s a new year, and time for a new season of The Bachelor. This season features a past Bachelorette loser: Arie Luyendyk, Jr. Arie is a racecar driver and describes this season as his most “important race yet.” IT’S NOT A RACE, ARIE, IT’S A JOURNEY! Once again I contend that this show is not really about “the Bachelor” but about amazing women forming friendships while traveling and drinking and spending ABC’s money. And I’m 100% here … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor – Episode One: Four Laurens→
Feared Viking blacksmith (of sorts) in the Raven clan has a massive crush on a former Marine who is reborn as a Crow. (Bonus: Ravens giving him shit about his crush, and his ability to admit easily that he really likes her: ALL the thumbs, all of them up.)
2018 is here! Is everyone ready for the new year? It’s okay if you aren’t. That what books are for. Just treat yourself, get cozy, and crack those spines! Below are a few books we’re personally excited to read, but we’ve also listed some popular upcoming releases that may (or may not) be on your TBR list. Holly Black begins a new series with The Cruel Prince . Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire is the third … Continue reading January’s New Releases→
We’ve got romances and we’d like to share them! What do you get if you win? A box full of books! And we have five boxes to give away! We can promise they are new, unread, and printed on paper. We can also promise there will be at least five books, possibly more, in the box. There may be a mix of formats and sub-genres, but most if not all will be romance or with … Continue reading New Year, New Books? A Grab Bag Giveaway→
Duke of Desire by Elizabeth Hoyt is $1.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched. Yay! Do check out the other deals for today; there’s some nonfiction and more romance. This is the twelfth and I believe final book in the much-loved Maiden Lane series. If you’ve read it, what’d you think? A fitting end or a disappointing one?
NB: Welcome to Flashback Friday! (Yes, we know it’s Saturday, but we can make our own rules!) For the holidays, we thought you’d all like to revisit this bonkers review of Blitzen’s Fated Mate. This review was originally published December 12, 2016. Happy holidays and may your celebrating being joyous! I swear to God, Amazon is fucking with me. I mean, maybe not. To be fair, I did some Cyber Monday shopping while swigging cold medicine … Continue reading Blitzen’s Fated Mate by RE Butler→
Amanda, Carrie, Elyse, RedHeadedGirl and I sit down to look back at 2017, the things we enjoyed and treasured, and the books we loved that got us through the year. We talk a little about the high-grade, high-potency medicinal romances we discovered this year, and what authors we count on for that kind of read. We cover movies, music, and other uplifting pieces of entertainment that give us a lift this year. Expect many recommendations!
Zero to Sixty by Marie Harte is 99c! This is a contemporary romance with a lonely mechanic hero. There’s also an adorable stray dog named Cookie. This can definitely be read as a standalone, but some found the hero a little too gruff for their liking. For the most part, I’ve enjoyed this series
Oooh, we’ve got a good one this week! For all you HGTV lovers out there, send a big thanks to Reader Chloe who sent in this request: I’m seeking out romance with remodel recommendations. I love stories of shops/houses/barns – you name it – restored or remodeled or what-have-you alongside a good romance. I have no cares as to whether it is contemporary or historical but would like to find something funny or witty. I’m … Continue reading The Rec League: Renovation Romances→
NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and our most popular pieces of writing this year. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, sales, and more. We hope you enjoy this saunter through the archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. Though we still … Continue reading Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Best of 2017→
