Y’all, we are doing All The Things with this one entry. We have a Q&A with Alisha Rai complete with nosy questions and some light mathematics. We have ARCs of Hate to Want You, the first book in her new Avon series to give away! AND we have the cover for Wrong to Need You to share with you, which no kidding, made Amanda and I have the following conversation as we prepped this entry: Sarah: GET READY. COVER … Continue reading Hate to Want You, Wrong to Need You: A Q&A with Alisha Rai, Plus a Cover Debut and a Giveaway→
Giveaway time! We have twenty-five (25) ARCs to giveaway of The Romance Reader’s Guide to Life by Sharon Pywell. This is an upcoming release coming out on April 4, 2017 and we also have a cocktail in the works for your drinking and reading pleasure. Here’s the description of the novel: With shades of The Lovely Bones combined with the guilty pleasure of a pirate romance: a novel about two sisters coming of age in the 1950s, … Continue reading Giveaway: The Romance Reader’s Guide to Life by Sharon Pywell→
Our Kate Spade giveaways are usually a huge hit and we think it’s about time for another. This Kate Spade Rose Bed Shore Street Margareta Tote is great for the spring season. Plus, we have a bookstore giftcard, so you can fill your new bag with all sorts of goodies. Cute, right? Though the bag is no longer showing up on the Kate Spade websites, other retailers have the bag’s specs: 15.6” inches wide x 11.3” … Continue reading Giveaway: Kate Spade Rose Tote, Plus a Bookstore Giftcard!→
The paperback edition of Jane Steele is being released March 14, 2017. To celebrate, we have a giveaway! But first, check out the new book jacket for the paperback edition! While the hardcover is black and white, the paperback has a new blue background, which I think really pairs well with the other pops of color. What do you think? Carrie reviewed this title and really enjoyed the new take on the typical Jane Eyre story: This book … Continue reading Giveaway: JANE STEELE in Paperback!→
We’re keeping up with our latest theme of providing all sorts of comfort and warmth with a Pal-entine’s Day giveaway! The name for “Pal-entine’s” comes from Jenn and Trin, hosts of Sarah’s new favorite podcast, Friendshipping. We’re celebrating friends and all the genders with this one. We have four great items to keep you warm (and stylish!), plus four Audio-nominated romance novels from the 2017 Audie Awards. First, the items: A Pride & Prejudice infinity scarf in the color … Continue reading Palentine’s Day Giveaway: Comfort, Warmth, & Audiobooks→
Happy 12th Anniversary to everyone! The site started on 31 January 2005 with a review for Angel-Seeker by Sharon Shinn and for The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann, and what a long strange hot pink journey it has been over the past twelve years. WOW. I’m sort of stunned by that, and I’ve been working on this post for a few weeks now. Twelve years! That’s a long, long time. Thank you for hanging out with us … Continue reading Smart Bitches 12th Anniversary Celebration Giveaway!→
If you’ve been waiting for another book by Lucy Parker after the squee-worthy Act Like It, your wait is almost over! Parker returns to the London Stage with Pretty Face, which releases February 20, 2017. And, thanks to Carina Press, we have an exclusive excerpt for those who are anxious to revisit Parker’s writing, as well as three (3) digital ARCs to give away! For readers who may not want to be spoiled ahead of time, we’ve hidden … Continue reading Excerpt & Giveaway: Pretty Face by Lucy Parker→
Bitchery, are you ready? Because you better buckle in for this amazingly generous giveaway from Avon! It’s going to be great to fill up your bookshelf or e-reader to either avoid socializing with family or to fill in the gaps with books you didn’t receive as gifts. So I ask you again…ARE YOU READY?! Avon is providing two winners with VISA gift cards and a bundle of holiday-themed books! One (1) grand prize winner will … Continue reading Giveaway: Avon Holiday Shopping Spree→
It’s the season for giving, and by giving, I mean hosting awesome giveaways with all sorts of great prizes and books! This time, we have Sarah Morgan‘s From Manhattan with Love series, plus a Kate Spade watch and earrings. Thanks to Harlequin for sponsoring! The total prize pack retails for around $285.00 USD and includes: – Champagne at midnight metro watch from Kate Spade – Crystal square studs from Kate Spade – 1 print copy of Sleepless … Continue reading Giveaway: Kate Spade Accessories & a Sarah Morgan Series→
We haven’t had a giveaway in a while, I don’t think. So let’s fix that, shall we? Up for giveaway, we have three CD copies each of Forever Your Earl and Scandal Takes the Stage by Eva Leigh. They are books one and two, respectively, in The Wicked Quills of London historical romance series, both of which have been reviewed here on SBTB! Forever Your Earl received an A grade from Redheadedgirl: Zoe Archer has been one … Continue reading Giveaway: The Wicked Quills of London Audiobooks→
While poking around Kitterly, Elyse found this super-cute and October-appropriate spider cowl pattern! And since we have a lovely community of knitters, she’s going to give away one of these kits to one lucky winner! Kit info: – Includes pattern and yarn (needles not included). – Finished cowl measures 28″ circumference and 8.5″ tall. – Difficulty level is advanced beginner. Need to know how to work in the round. – Yarn colors come in orange, tan, … Continue reading Giveaway: Kitterly Spider Cowl Pattern→
