Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel is $2.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched. You can check out the other deals today here. This is the story of Henry VIII’s court from the perspective of Thomas Cromwell. This is the first book in Mantel’s series, and it was a HUGE word of mouth phenomenon when it came out, but some readers mentioned that had trouble getting into the writing. Have you read this one? Did you love it or hate it?
Obstetrician Avery Wallace and ER doctor Justin Garrett have always had a mutual attraction. But she doesn’t want to date another doctor, and definitely not one with his reputation for sleeping around. However, when a moment of passion after a stressful shift leaves them with unexpected consequences, she has a lot of decisions to make. The first thing I do when setting out to write a review of a book is to look back at … Continue reading Two Doctors and a Baby by Brenda Harlen→
We have another crop of Lightning Reviews and they couldn’t be more different. I also feel like I say that every time. In this edition, we have a historical fantasy/horror, a mystery/thriller, and a new-to-us author with a romance set in Hollywood!
Our Smart Bitches Movie Matinee pick this month is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, the classic featuring Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, and some seriously iconic song and dance numbers. There’s a lot to examine in this film, too, especially if you’ve been listening to the You Must Remember This podcast series on “Dead Blondes.” The Marilyn Monroe section takes up three episodes, and they touch on this film briefly. I’ve seen this movie once, a long time ago, and … Continue reading May Movie Selection: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)→
Bombshell by C.D. Reiss really took me by surprise in the best of ways. Based on the description, I wasn’t entirely sure I’d enjoy it. I’m not big on single parent characters and sometimes, with celebrity heroes, romances can often fall into the trap of including bitchy, rival female characters. Reiss is also a new-to-me author, but after this, I will definitely be checking out Reiss’ future books. To sum up, Brad Sinclair is a big … Continue reading Bombshell by C.D. Reiss→
Brimstone is a wonderful and scary story from Cherie Priest which combines themes of history, love, and destruction. Alice is a young woman who is a clairvoyant. She travels to the community of Cassadaga in Florida – a real place that was, and remains, a community for spiritualists. Alice has visions of fire and a malevolent force. Meanwhile, Tomás Cordero, a veteran of WWI and resident of Cassadaga, believes that his late wife is leaving messages for … Continue reading Brimstone by Cherie Priest→
Gone Without a Trace by Mary Torjussen is a psychological thriller with an intriguing premise, but the end doesn’t quite stick the landing. Hannah is excited to get home from a conference to tell her boyfriend, Matt, about her upcoming promotion. When she arrives home, however, she finds all of Matt’s possessions gone. It’s as though he’s never lived there–even the sheets have been replaced by ones she owned before Matt moved in. His food … Continue reading Gone Without a Trace by Mary Torjussen→
Sabrina Jeffries is a flower-crown-wearing romance QUEEN! I shiteth you not, fangirls; when I say this book has all of the things, I do mean all of the things! Friends to lovers, bickering lifelong acquaintances, lessons in love, alpha heroine/beta hero, wagered love bets, opposites attract, an unrequited smitten hero, a marriage of convenience, and a dastardly stalker! That’s right. I said dastardly! The trope gods have bestowed blessings on blessings with this OTP. Our … Continue reading The Study of Seduction by Sabrina Jeffries→
The Study of Seduction is set in the spring of 1830 and begins with the hero, Edwin Barlow, the Earl of Blakeborough, being asked to watch over Lady Clarissa Lindsey, who is related to his best (and very nearly only) friend, as the Season unfolds. The book is the second in a series but stands well on its own. Clarissa is being pursued by a French nobleman and diplomat who is accosting her in increasingly … Continue reading The Study of Seduction by Sabrina Jeffries→
A Hostage Negotiator, a Lawyer, and a Crazy Murder. Boy, Oh, Boy! Strap into your helicopters for a grand adventure. F.Y.I. Overwhelming Force by Janie Crouch is the fifth book in the Omega Sector series, but no need to worry. I feel that you do not have to read the first four books to know what is going on. You can jump or helicopter in with no problems what so ever. We are introduced to our … Continue reading Overwhelming Force by Janie Crouch→
Elyse: RT 2017 is over. We’re tired, happy and still have most of our voices left. For the past two RT’s, I was adamant that I attend everything. This year I was a little more relaxed, and I found my favorite part of the convention was just hanging out with the other Bitches, readers of our site, and romance lovers. I had a lot of great conversations at the bar and at dinner, and I … Continue reading The SBTB RT17 Recap→
