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HaBO: Double Dose of Gothic House Goodness

This HaBO request comes from CrankyBeach, who is hoping to track down two historical romances of the gothic variety: Looking for two books, actually. Both historicals, of the gothic sort, more than likely set in England, both published at or before the mid 1970s (the time of my major gothic kick), and most likely library books, as I had a very limited book budget at the time. Also, the libraries I frequented didn’t have a lot … Continue reading HaBO: Double Dose of Gothic House Goodness

Flesh and Bone Episode 7: Full Dress

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Trigger warning for everything because this show is all triggers tossed in the swirly machine at the carnival.  Full Dress: When soldiers wear full combat gear, and the full dress rehearsal before a performance. In the hospital, Mia is bandaged and sleeping. A nurse gives her what-for about not eating and hiding food in her covers to make it look like she ate and threatens her with a feeding tube, but Mia isn’t having it. … Continue reading Flesh and Bone Episode 7: Full Dress

Real Life Romance: Sylvia Beach and Adrienne Monnier

Sylvia Beach and Adrienne Monnier were bright lights of the Lost Generation in post-WWI Paris. Although they were very private about their personal lives, their romance inspired and sustained both of them in their literary careers. Both were writers, publishers, and translators, but their greatest influences on literature were the result of their tireless economic and social support of the writers and artists of the era. Sylvia was born in Maryland. Her father was a … Continue reading Real Life Romance: Sylvia Beach and Adrienne Monnier

Covers & Cocktails: Late Night at the Library

The year is almost over and 2016 is almost upon us! I, personally, am excited for new experiences, new books, and new butts to touch. But before you make this drink, feel free to pour one out for the year and celebrate some good things: gay marriage was legalized in the states, the U.S. discovered Canada has a hot new prime minister, and Pop Tarts came out with a maple bacon flavor. Though the drink … Continue reading Covers & Cocktails: Late Night at the Library

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173. Managing Chronic Pain with Books – An Interview With Elyse

This week, Sarah and Elyse discuss chronic pain, conditions that cause it, and self-care through reading. This is a very frank candid discussion of chronic pain, weird things our bodies do, and stuff that affects women. If you get grossed out by discussions like that, you might want to skip this one – though I promise, a lot of it is very funny. If you’re looking for a break from the family togetherness this weekend, … Continue reading 173. Managing Chronic Pain with Books – An Interview With Elyse

Books On Sale

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Books on Sale: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost & More

RECOMMENDED: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost is $1.99! This is the first book in the Cat & Bones/Night Huntress series, and Sarah reviewed it back when it came out in 2007:

This nocturnal badassery comes to a screeching halt when Cat is kidnapped by an exceptionally strong nosferatu named Bones, who is really, really old, really, really strong, and really, really, really sure that Cat is working for someone, someone who wants him dead.

When Cat, sure her end is about two seconds away, tells him the truth about her life and mission, Bones refuses to believe her, until Cat’s emotions get the better of her and her eyes glow green. Bones, who is not a dumbass after many hundreds of years of existence, makes her an offer: train with him, and work with him as a vampire bounty hunter, or die.

 

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The Rec League: Historical Erotica & Erotica without Billionaires

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Recently, we’ve had a couple emails and comments about different types of erotica and erotic romance that stray from the rich billionaire formula. The first request is for books that have an extra element of sex in them without being overtly in the BDSM camp: You’ve reviewed a lot of books with non-traditional sexualities or BDSM themes, which I appreciate. However I rarely seem to find my personal preference – very mild kinkiness, vanilla with … Continue reading The Rec League: Historical Erotica & Erotica without Billionaires

Book Review

A Jane Austen Christmas by Carlo Devito

A Jane Austen Christmas

Every single year I see some shiny book at Barnes and Noble that looks historical and Christmassy and I pounce on it, deluded by the glossy stuff on the cover, only to find that it will not actually make me an expert on Customs of Christmases Past. This years’ epic fail is A Jane Austen Christmas: Celebrating the Season of Romance, Ribbons, and Mistletoe by Carlo Devito. It has a great concept, but not much actual content. … Continue reading A Jane Austen Christmas by Carlo Devito

Books On Sale

Mixed Bag with Inspirational Romance, Romantic Suspense, & More!

Books on Sale: Blood of the Maple by Dana Marie Bell & More

Blood of the Maple by Dana Marie Bell is 99c at most vendors! This is a paranormal romance between a vampire hero and a dryad heroine, who happen to be neighbors. Ya’ll, I love paranormal romances with fae characters and this has been on my TBR list for a while. Readers seemed to love the colorful cast of characters in the book and the rest of the series, while others felt like there was too much going on. If you’re looking to binge read, you can pick up all four current books in the series for around $13!

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You Won’t Believe This Post: Clickbait Romance Titles

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So, you know those clickbait headlines? They’re all over social media, especially in the emotional-porn videos that are shared – twice – by everyone on my Facebook page. She sat down to play the piano, but you won’t believe what happened next!  He thought it was a normal trip to the drive-thru pharmacy until this happened!  You won’t believe the ending to this story! Your faith in humanity will be restored after you watch this! … Continue reading You Won’t Believe This Post: Clickbait Romance Titles

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