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Book Review

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

The Bride Test

The Bride Test is very much a Cinderella story. It’s tender and so flippin’ sweet. As a book that I was really looking forward to since finishing The Kiss Quotient, it didn’t disappoint. Granted, there were more things that might bug some readers, but I loved this one even more than The Kiss Quotient. I didn’t even think that was possible. Khai Diep is the cousin of The Kiss Quotient’s hero and he has a … Continue reading The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

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May’s New Releases

It’s time to talk new releases for May! I don’t know about you, but I feel like it’s been ages since we talking about upcoming books. May is going to be particularly rough on my own wallet, though here are a few more titles you may be anticipating: Gay royal romance alert: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston . Lesbian royal romance alert: Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins . Middlegame by Seanan McGuire is a new standalone … Continue reading May’s New Releases

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Best of 2018: Our Personal Faves

NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and our most popular pieces of writing this year. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, sales, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … Though we’ve listed what … Continue reading Best of 2018: Our Personal Faves

Best of 2018 Reviews, Part Two!

Smart Bitches Best of 2018 graphic - a stack of books against a sparkly lit background and at the bottom it says thanks for reading with us!

NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and our most popular pieces of writing this year. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, sales, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … We’re onto the final … Continue reading Best of 2018 Reviews, Part Two!

Links: The Kiss Quotient, the Cell Block Tango, & More

Workspace with computer, journal, books, coffee, and glasses.

Can you believe it’s November? I’m officially back from vacation. I went to Florida to visit family and hit up Disney World. My body is incredibly sore and I’m doing my utmost to get back into the land of the living. I slept for a glorious eleven hours last night! … If you’ve purchased any ebooks from the Harlequin website, here is some incredibly important news about your books: Harlequin is changing their approach to … Continue reading Links: The Kiss Quotient, the Cell Block Tango, & More

Lit Wicks: Nerds in Love

Welcome to Lit Wicks! This is where we pair an author’s backlist with candles to really immerse yourself in the reading experience. All of the candles featured in these post are from Etsy, which means there is often worldwide shipping and that you’re supporting independent crafters and sellers. The Etsy candle rabbit hole is one I have gone down many times. Instead of focusing on an author for September, we figured we would switch it … Continue reading Lit Wicks: Nerds in Love

Links: The Kiss Quotient, Witches, & More

Workspace with computer, journal, books, coffee, and glasses.

It’s Wednesday! And we have some links for you! New England is currently in the middle of a gross heat wave and I hate it. Even with a fan going, it’s too hot to sit in the living room and explore planets in the video game, No Man’s Sky. I’m very peeved about it. … Bustle has some romance recommendations for your favorite romantic comedy movies. The list isn’t bad, but I would say the … Continue reading Links: The Kiss Quotient, Witches, & More

Book Review

Guest Squee: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

The Kiss Quotient

Though Amanda recently read and enjoyed The Kiss Quotient, we welcome this thoughtful and amazing squee from Brooke Winters. Brooke is an autistic reader, writer and activist who loves romance novels. You can find her on Twitter – @BrookeWinters33. …. As an autistic reader of romance I feel like I’ve been waiting for The Kiss Quotient forever. I love romance novels but until recently I never read one that accurately represented me. The Kiss Quotient … Continue reading Guest Squee: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

Book Review

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

The Kiss Quotient

When Sarah asked me in an upcoming podcast episode how I felt about The Kiss Quotient, I had a sudden spout of verbal constipation. All of the words tried to escape my mouth at once. Sarah also would not let me submit a review that simply read, “Buy it. Read it.” I apologize for the squeeing that is about to coat your eyeballs, as I tell you a million reasons why this book is the … Continue reading The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

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June’s New Releases

Hide Your Wallet is back! This is where we discuss all of the new releases we are so ready to buy this month. While we’ve picked our favorites down below, here are a few other options you might have preordered or put on hold at your library: Sarah MacLean begins a new series with Wicked and the Wallflower . Another new series kicks off with The Start of Something Good by Jennifer Probst . A Thousand Beginnings and Endings  is … Continue reading June’s New Releases