At RWA last July, I was at lunch with author Adriana Herrera and we started talking about a book I’d recently read where a heroine flees her abusive husband. Adriana works with victims of domestic violence, and she was worried that most romances don’t accurately portray abusive relationships. The statistics on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in America are grim and unsettling. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men … Continue reading Domestic Violence in Romance →
Author Janna MacGregor is releasing her debut Regency romance, which features a hero out for revenge and a fake relationship! Doesn’t that sound all kinds of catnippy? The book, Bad Luck Bride, comes out May 2, 2017 and is the first book in The Cavensham Heiresses series. Here’s the description: All were shocked at the announcement of the “cursed” Lady Claire Cavensham to Lord Alexander Hallworth, the Marquess of Pembrooke, especially since she is already engaged to another unfortunate … Continue reading Janna MacGregor Q&A and Giveaway! →
With the finale of Beautiful in the books (heh, see what I did there), the writing pair of Christina Lauren isn’t taking a break anytime soon. I had a chance to chat with them about what’s next, and the two women talk about their upcoming projects, which span all the way into 2019. We also get an exclusive title reveal of their next romance, which is due out in May or June of next year! We … Continue reading Christina Lauren Title Reveal and Q&A! →
Christina Lauren is the pen name of romance powerhouse duo Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, and several of their books have been featured and reviewed here at Smart Bitches, like Beautiful Secret and Sweet Filthy Boy. For those who haven’t given their books a chance yet, I highly suggest you dip your toes into the water. Just once. And if your experience is anything like mine, you’ll be one-clicking the rest of their backlist so fast you’ll … Continue reading An Interview with Christina Lauren →
After being so taken with Asking for It, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to interview the author, Lilah Pace, on her experience with the story and how its been received so far. Just like with the earlier review, I’m issuing a TRIGGER WARNING for the content below as it talks about and alludes to the events in the book. Enjoy! Did you have any reservations in writing this story? Any worries on … Continue reading An Interview with Asking for It Author Lilah Pace – With Giveaways! →
