In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the book reviews for the October 1988 issue of RT Magazine. Thank you to Amy M. for this issue! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind. And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but you can click play and listen and read and absorb … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: October 1988 Reviews →
Lies and Other Love Languages by Sonali Dev is $1.99 at Amazon! This is more women’s fiction than contemporary romance, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there are some romantic elements in here. A lot of today’s romances come from a jumbo selection of Amazon’s Kindle Daily Deals, so be sure to look through today’s sales!
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This guest review is from Danielle Fritz. Danielle is a former librarian who has a special affection for children’s lit and books about the funeral industry. She first cut her criticism teeth as a fanfic writer. A resident of the upper midwest, she’s learned to love beer and tater tot casserole and tolerate long winters. Most nights will find her cuddled up with her pups and wearing out her wrists with yet another crochet project. … Continue reading Peaches and Honey: These Immortal Truths by R. Raeta →
Welcome back to Wednesday Links, everybody! I love hearing about all of your yummy fall foods. I do have to make a point to pick up some candy corn soon. I am an unabashed candy corn and candy pumpkin lover. How do you feel about Halloween candy? Any distinct favorites? For me, fall means lots of dips and soups. I love a soup or a molten lava hot dip with a crunchy little chip. Ugh, … Continue reading Links: Romancing the Vote, Yarn, & More →
RECOMMENDED: The Stand-In by Lily Chu is $2.51! This is a debut contemporary romance. Elyse gave this one an A:
So we have a celebrity romance, women being friends and helping each other with their mental health, and reflections on identity and community. That’s a lot to pack into a book, but it all works and delivered by Philippa Soo’s incredibly soothing voice, it was totally my jam.
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This guest review comes from Lisa! A longtime romance aficionado and frequent commenter to SBTB, Lisa is a queer Latine critic with a sharp tongue and lots of opinions. She frequently reviews at All About Romance and Women Write About Comics, where she’s on staff, and you can catch her at @thatbouviergirl on Twitter. There, she shares good reviews, bracing industry opinions and thoughtful commentary when she’s not on her grind looking for the next good freelance … Continue reading Three Reasons to Run by Jackie Lau →
The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen is $2.99! This is book two in the Hart and Mercy series and we loved book one. This newest release came out over the summer. Did any of you pick this one up?
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This HaBO is from Jaime, who wants to find this romance. CW for mentions of sexual assault: This is driving me up a wall! Trying to remember the name of a book. A desperate woman (poor, abused, or both?) finds herself a housekeeper or nurse for a grumpy man with old scars/injuries on his leg. He knows she’s hiding secrets. She cannot tolerate physically touching him but has to help him with exercises to help … Continue reading HaBO: Kissing in the Feed Room →
Happy Tuesday! I think this is the first time this year that a new month as started on a Tuesday. While it may be October, the onslaught of holiday romances has begun. Definitely a mix this week of more fall, atmospheric romances and holiday season romances. Which books are on your TBR pile? Let us know in the comments!
The Lily of Ludgate Hill by Mimi Matthews is $1.99! This is the third book in the Belles of London series and came out this January. Thank you to everyone who let us know about this sale and big apologies if this was a KDD from the weekend.
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Welcome back to Cover Snark! Elyse: Did they just glue someone else’s head onto this body ? Tara: I’d need a drink, too, if that happened to me. Sarah: “And you may ask yourself, how did I get here?” Sneezy: Remember when Roman men used to sculptures of their heads on top of whichever sculpture of young, buff, homoerotic bodies that took their fancy? Well, they at least got the same lighting? From Emily: All … Continue reading Cover Snark: Whistling Bellybuttons →
