Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Rising Fire by Terri Brisbin is $2.99! This fantasy romance is the first book in the Stone Circles series. The hero is sent to “vanquish” the heroine’s fire abilities, so there’s an enemies to lovers element that readers really loved. However, others felt the heroine bordered on TSTL (too stupid to live). But! Reviewers also mentioned the series gets better with each book.
The following review is of a horror/drama/comedy/ zombie/feminist movie. It’s not a romance. There will be spoilers. Read at your own risk. I‘ve always said that I can’t watch horror because as someone with anxiety I don’t need any extra. However, in the last couple of years, I’ve finally started to understand the cathartic effect of a certain kind of horror. I’m increasingly fascinated by horror in which (GENERAL SPOILER) Add that to my fondness … Continue reading Movie Review: It Stains the Sands Red
Shout out to Reader Andie who sent us this email for a Rec League right up the Bitchery’s alley! Here is Andie’s original request: I’d love to have recommendations of historical romance novels where either the hero or heroine or both are activists. As a history nerd, I love reading about reformers in the 19th century — abolitionists, suffragettes, union organizers, and other crusaders. I’d love to read more historical romance novels that deal with … Continue reading The Rec League: Activists in Historical Romance
It’s Links time! Here we show some cool stuff that’s been going around the internet and social media. We think it’s a nice Hump Day distraction when you need a bit of a work break. … The Ripped Bodice has started a Patreon for any romance readers who want to support the store, but can’t quite make it out to Culver City just yet. Reward perks include book recommendations and a video from Fitz! … … Continue reading Links: Artificial Intelligence, Georgette Heyer, & More!
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh is $1.99! This is the twelfth book in the Psy-Changeling series and was incredibly anticipated when it first came out. If you’re new to the series, you probably don’t want to start with this one. However, if you’re trying to fill up your Singh library, her books are rarely on sale, so grab this one while you can.
NB: Instead of focusing on a particular book or author, Guest Ranter Emerentia wants to discuss the trope of academic, brainy heroines! Also, feel free to recommending so good academic heroines in the comments. Emerentia spent her teenage years ignoring the protest “but you’re a girl!” every time she mentioned her interest in physics, and went on to become an astrophysicist anyway. When she doesn’t study black holes, she is passionate about diversity and inclusivity in … Continue reading Guest Rant: Academic Heroines in Romance
This HaBO is from Seraph, who wants to find a historical romance based on some limited details: This might probably be a long shot since I never actually even read the book… It’s definitely a historical romance/regency novel. The only main thing I remember is that they’re using a book about the art of war, but applying it to courtship instead. I believe it’s the heroine using it to make the duke/earl/marquess fall for her, … Continue reading HaBO: The Art of War is Used for Courtship
If the Duke Demands by Anna Harrington is $2.99! This is the first book in the Capturing the Carlisles. Readers loved the mistaken identity element that kicks of the hero and heroines deal to help each other woo other people. Though readers warn that the hero does kiss another woman, which I know some readers don’t like.
This HaBO comes from Lindsay and she’s searching for a bonkers, time-travel historical romance: I’ve been looking for this one for a while now. I read it about five years ago on my B&N Nook, and have been back through every book in my account and cannot find it, so I’m hoping someone out there knows what it is. Our heroine, whose name I don’t remember, falls in love with the laird of the castle … Continue reading HaBO: Scotland Time Travel with Prehistoric Crazysauce
The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare is a fairytale Regency that blends Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella and Batman. Seriously. And it’s amazing. I actually read it twice. The first time I was at home on a Friday night, enjoying a few rum and Cokes and unwinding. Apparently I can have exactly two drinks before I start loving everything and then forgetting I loved it. I woke up the next morning surprised to see … Continue reading The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare
RECOMMENDED: His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik is $2.99! Carrie mentioned she started reading this in a previous Whatcha Reading and there were many comments about how great this book is. We also have an early review of this book by Candy, who says it’s “utterly goddamn awesome.”
