This Rec League comes from Frances. Thanks, Frances! I am wondering if anyone can recommend romances or not-depressing books where a main character has vaginismus? I’ve been working through vaginismus with my ob-gyn and a physical therapist (and very thoughtful and supportive partner) with the goal of penetration. While it doesn’t bother me to read books where penetration is easy and straightforward and there are a lot of non-penetrative sex scenes out there, I do … Continue reading The Rec League: Vaginismus →

This Rec League request comes from Sasha: I’m a recent (since the pandemic started) but voracious HR reader, but have also really enjoyed what I think is probably labeled as sci-fi-lite/space opera romance. I LOVED Everina Maxwell’s Winter’s Orbit and also really liked Edge of Nowhere (Felicia Davin) and Dark Space (Lisa Henry). I still need to read the rest of those series but would love other similar books. When I search sci-fi romance I … Continue reading The Rec League: Cozy Space Opera Romance →

This Rec League comes from Noel. Thanks, Noel! I’ve been really into m/m romances lately of all shapes and genres and suddenly wondered if there were any in medieval settings? Knights and all that. Shana: My favorite medieval m/m is The Lion and the Crow by Eli Easton . I also liked In Shining Armor by E.L. Phillips . It’s set in Wales and has an Asian-American hero who conveniently travels back in time to … Continue reading The Rec League: M/M Medieval Romance →

Thanks to PamG for sending in this Rec League: I have a slightly weird and persnickety request for the Rec League, but I’m having trouble framing it clearly. Let’s call it sex adjacent hilarity. Every so often I come across a romance in which the love scenes may have variable heat levels, but are both engaging and funny. The result is a hybrid of giggle and sigh, with an occasional side of energetic face fanning. … Continue reading The Rec League: Silly & Sexy →

This topical Rec League came from Rebecca. Thanks, Rebecca! It’s winter here in Minnesota, so I’m looking for snowed in forced proximity romances? I see there was a Rec League in 2017 but there have been a whole lot more books published since then! Amanda: Here was our previous Rec League! Elyse: Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert That one is Kobo only, I think Shana: Tara suggested Snow Falls by Gerri Hill to … Continue reading The Rec League: Snowed In →

This Rec League request was sent in by Jessi: Hello! I know this might not be what other people are looking for right now, but I have been devouring post apocalyptic romances and I need more to feed the beast. So far, I’ve read everything by Kit Rocha, Claire Kent’s Last Light, Alyssa Cole’s Radio Silence trilogy and most recently Kat Bostick’s Moonshine. I don’t care what type of apocalypse it is, and I really … Continue reading The Rec League: Post-Apocalyptic Romances →

We have a very special request from Brittni. Thanks so much for sending this one in: About four years ago, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (type 2–yes, there are multiple types). I have been struggling with the illness since I was 12, and having a name for it, and medication to take, has been a blessing. However, the only representation I’ve see in the media of my illness is Kanye West and plots where … Continue reading The Rec League: Bipolar Representation →

This Rec League is from Rosemary. Thanks, Rosemary! I recently began being a docent at an historical Victorian museum. It’s a home restored to it’s period, built in 1871. The other volunteers want to start a book club. I was hoping for some recommendations for American Victorian era romances. I think I may know of three and two of those are Christmas stories. Any ideas? Thanks! Amanda: The Heiress Gets a Duke isn’t set in … Continue reading The Rec League: American Victorian Romances →

I made a bit a snafu at SBTB HQ and asked about a Rec League that we already ran (last September to be exact). But interestingly, we had some different suggestions than the previous time, so why not run it again and include some new, updated titles or ones we may have missed the first time. You can peep the original Rec League request from author Maria Vale here! Sarah: It has been far too … Continue reading The Rec League: More Environmentalists →

This Rec League request is for my lovely friend Emma. Being my pal has its perks! We were playing our weekly game of Power Wash Simulator and talking about books. Emma mentioned this was one of her favorite tropes and to help her get over the hump of a bad week, I thought it’d be lovely to bestow some book recs upon her. However, this trope isn’t in my house of wheels. We’re looking for lots of … Continue reading The Rec League: It’s Always Been You →

This Rec League was sent in by Kim: I’m looking for male/female romances where the H is an alpha in the bedroom, but not elsewhere. Like, he is dominant or kinky or likes to tie the h up, etc., but he is also a nice guy. Or at least, like, a normal guy. Also, preferably he’s not a cop or military or security, or anything like that. I feel like every dominant-in-bed hero is (a) … Continue reading The Rec League: Kinky Cinnamon Rolls →