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Hide Your Wallet: January 13th Release Week

Happy Tuesday! Things are picking up for our TBR piles. Romantasy is still going strong, but we’re seeing some great mixes of romance and mystery coming down the pike. What new releases are you excited for? Let us know in the comments!

Book Review

Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl

I read this book in snatched moments and stolen hours and I adored it. It features tropes that I’m not all that interested in: single dad, nanny x boss, and small town romance, but the writing is so immersive and rich that these didn’t feel like familiar tropes. They felt original and fresh. Like this was the first nanny on the planet to fall in love with her boss. THAT original. But I’m getting ahead … Continue reading Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

Books On Sale

Witches, Holiday Romance, & More

Books on Sale: A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole & More

RECOMMENDED: A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole is $1.99! We read this for my book club and we all agreed there wasn’t enough blacksmithing and sword-making. Carrie enjoyed this one and gave it an A-:

This is such a solid book – it’s tear-jerking, it’s inspiring, it’s sexy and romantic, it’s interesting (sword history!) and it’s funny. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

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Books On Sale

Today Only – Jumbo Books on Sale!

Books on Sale: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett & More

RECOMMENDED: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett is $2.99! We had a guest squee review of this one:

Chilling, packed with lore, and a slow burn, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett is the type of book I’ve been looking for. Their adventure from faerie field research to two professors running like hell from a faerie nightmare kept me on the edge of my seat.

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Sunday Sale Digest!

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This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Sunday Sale Digest!

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Hide Your Wallet: September 24th Release Week!

Happy Tuesday! We’re closing out September with a handful of new books. How are we all feeling about the releases this month? I’m personally ready for some spooky, atmospheric coziness next month. What new releases are on your TBR pile today? Let us know in the comments!

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Hide Your Wallet: October 10th Release Week

Welcome back to Hide Your Wallet! We’re doing these things weekly now to stay on top of new releases and hopefully provide even more coverage of more books. This time, we have some a holiday romance, a spicy series continuation, a sapphic foodie romance set on a reality show, and more! This might be the lightest release week for us at SBTB HQ, so get ready for some packed Hide Your Wallets ahead. Which books … Continue reading Hide Your Wallet: October 10th Release Week

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September 2023 Queer Romances

Whether you’re riding out the last days of warmth or jumping straight into curling up under a cozy blanket, there’s no greater September accessory than a great romance novel, and this month runneth over with excellent queer options. Treat yourself!