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Bringing you the famous and cheeky SBTB blog for romance enthusiasts. If you're into the romance genre, this is where you want to be. If you're not, avoid at all costs to preserve your sanity. Ha ha. We're just kidding. There are some good things happening in the genre. Stay Golden, Horny Girl!
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Let’s look at covers that have caught our eye! http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/image-86.png Cover design by James T. Egan & Bookfly Design From Pam: Do y’all accept suggestions for Cover Awe? Because the following cover just grabbed my eyeballs and won’t let them go. Elyse: Oh that is lovely Sarah: This use of cutouts and shadow is a brilliant design. http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Image-from-iOS-47-672x1024.jpg Cover art and design by Will Staehle Elyse: These are all of my favorite colors Sneezy: Ooooh that PATTERN! And I love how it’s woven through the words and interacting with the silhou…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ElyseBachelorette-300x251.pngIt’s time for this week’s Bachelorette. A friend of mine said she had it on at her house and it was so boring she didn’t look up at the TV, so I have even lower expectations than usual. This week the final four guys will bring their families to Minneapolis to meet Michelle. First up is Brandon, who is from Portland. He takes her to an indoor skate park because everyone in his family skateboards. He gets nervous and falls a lot. He says he’s fine on his own, but in front of Michelle his “legs don’t work.” http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/511859…
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An Improper Arrangement An Improper Arrangement by Kasey Michaels is $1.99! This is the first book in The Little Season series and features a romance between an American heiress and her chaperone in London. Readers warn that the book starts slowly, but many loved the banter between the hero and heroine. Experience the drama of the Little Season in the first of a new series by USA TODAY bestselling author Kasey Michaels, in which three dashing war heroes have finally met their matches… Gabriel Sinclair has returned from battle as reluctant heir to a dukedom. As if hi…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hanukkah2021.jpg Happy Eighth Night of Hanukkah! We made it! The smoke alarm is giving me the side-eye treatment and it’s rather warm in here, but gosh is it beautiful. Ready for our final night of Hanukkah giveaway? I hope so! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Mulberry Street Lise in Dusty Blue! http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-10-at-10.10.16-AM-300x283.png http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-10-at-10.10.37-AM-250x300.png I love this color so much. And the compartments! Want some specs? The bag measure…
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The Beautiful RECOMMENDED: The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh is $2.99 and a KDD! Kiki gave this one a B+: Many readers WILL be enthralled with the emotion of Bastien and Celine and for them the final sections of the book will be as thrilling as they were surely meant to be. Think that might be you? Go out and get yourself some Victorian era New Orleans vampires. New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with a sumptuous, sultry and romantic new series set in 19th century New Orleans where vampires hide in plain sight. In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hanukkah2021.jpg Happy Seventh Night of Hanukkah! We’re almost done! There’s wax everywhere over here. Everywhere. Ready for our seventh night of Hanukkah giveaway before I have to go clean the menorot? Let’s do this! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Chelsea Large Tote in Cranberry Cocktail! http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-10-at-10.06.12-AM-218x300.png http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-10-at-10.06.37-AM-225x300.png I love this color – deep ruby reds are so lovely. Want some specs? The bag measures a…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/themes/smartbitches/images/podcast/header_05c.jpg The transcript for Podcast 487. The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton with Julia Quinn has been posted! This podcast transcript was handcrafted with meticulous skill by Garlic Knitter. Many thanks. ❤ Click here to subscribe to The Podcast → View the full article
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Breaking Badger Breaking Badger by Shelly Laurenston is $1.99! This is book four in the Honey Badger Chronicles series. This one came out at the end of August and was mentioned on Hide Your Wallet. What do we think of the new covers? Fans of Thea Harrison and Nalini Singh won’t want to miss this exciting, funny, and sexy novel in the mega-popular series. It’s instinct that drives Finn Malone to rescue a bunch of hard battling honey badgers. The Siberian tiger shifter just can’t bear to see his fellow shifters harmed. But no way can Finn have a houseful of honey badge…
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A | BN | KJulia Quinn joins me to talk about The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton, a new release collecting quotes about the different characters, plus new commentary from Lady Whistledown. We talk about picking up Lady W’s pen after 20 years, looking back on the original series, her most embarrassing moment from high school, and the joyful romance fans in Brazil. At about 42:00 in, we talk about her recent loss of her father and sister. Thank you to Katerine, Crystal, Rhonda, Katherine, Agnes, Kelly, Laura, and Kate for the questions. … Music: purple-planet.com Listen to the podcast → Read the transcript → Here are the books we d…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hanukkah2021.jpg Happy Sixth Night of Hanukkah! Ready for our sixth night of Hanukkah giveaway? Let’s do this! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Greta Court Penny in Dusty Peony! http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-10-at-9.58.08-AM-261x300.png http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-10-at-9.36.43-AM-191x300.pnghttp://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-10-at-9.58.18-AM-232x300.png (Yes, there might be a theme with some of these, heh heh.) Want some specs? The bag measu…
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Rare Vigilance RECOMMENDED: Rare Vigilance by M.A. Grant is $1.99! Lara gave this one an A: If you need to escape from the world for a bit and revel in a dangerous paranormal, then this book will deliver. Everything has a price. Especially the truth. From the author of Prince of Air and Darkness comes the first in a thrilling new paranormal series. Former Marine Atlas Kinkaid knows not to ask questions about the clients he protects at the behest of the elite Whitethorn security agency. Just like he doesn’t like anyone asking about his scars—scars left by a mysteri…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hanukkah2021.jpg Happy Fifth Night of Hanukkah! It’s my turn to give away some goodies! Today’s prize is: a box of books + extras! http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Image-from-iOS-45-768x1024.jpg You will be getting all eight books shown, the socks, and candle. Plus, there are a few more surprises I’m including. I picked all of these up at the independent bookstore where I work, Belmont Books. Just a friendly reminder, as well, to shop local if you can! Bonus Linus outtake! http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Image-from-iOS-46-225x300.jpg H…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Depositphotos_52671211_original-300x200.jpgWelcome back to Wednesday Links! We are in December! Today is my dear brother’s birthday. He’s turning 28 and I get to visit him in Germany in March. Honestly, the only thing getting me through my holiday season right now. How was everyone’s Thanksgiving, if you celebrated? The food at my apartment was delicious. Seriously, the juiciest dang chicken I cooked with the crispiest skin. … It’s holiday season, which means holiday romance movies are here! There’s a great list of diverse holiday movies you can catch this year. … Ugh! This advertisement made me tear u…
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In a Holidaze In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren is $1.99! This is part of today’s Kindle Daily Deals. This is a holiday romance with a twist, a la Groundhog Day. I’m a huge CLo fan and they’re the only ones I’m willing to break my “no holiday romance” rule for. Have you read this one? Love Actually meets Groundhog Day in the quintessential holiday romance by the New York Times bestselling author of The Honey-Don’t List. It’s the most wonderful time of the year…but not for Maelyn Jones. She’s living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job, and has just made a ro…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/themes/smartbitches/images/posts/hide-your-wallet.jpg If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month. Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), and we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month. We also think this will help us feature books from smaller publishers who don’t have buy links up as early as the bigger trade houses. As always, if we missed any books that you’…
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It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! and our 2021 Gift Guide! http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CookBooksGG21.jpg This week, inspired by Elyse, we gather up some of our absolute favorite cookbooks to give…and receive! Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of our favorite items. View the full article
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hanukkah2021.jpg Happy Fourth Night of Hanukkah, and happy first of December! Right about now is the time that I realize that for us, the holidays are mid-way through, but for many people, the shopping is just beginning. Good luck out there! Ready for our fourth night of Hanukkah giveaway? Let me help you carry some things! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Chelsea Satchel in Pomegranate! http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-10-at-10.07.49-AM-300x275.png http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-10-at-10.07.57-AM-213…
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When No One Is Watching When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole is $2.99! I thought we had both reviewed this one and featured it before on sale, but I couldn’t find anything. I know we were all excited about this one. Did you read it? Rear Window meets Get Out in this gripping thriller from a critically acclaimed and New York Times Notable author, in which the gentrification of a Brooklyn neighborhood takes on a sinister new meaning … Sydney Green is Brooklyn born and raised, but her beloved neighborhood seems to change every time she blinks. Condos are sprouting like weeds, FOR SALE signs are popping u…
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This HaBO is from Michelle, who wants to find this historical romance: There was this historical romance I read back in like 2006-07. This woman meets a guy who I think was either a gunslinger or an outlaw or something like that. They end up having to go on the run because his former posse or whatever wants to kill him and are chasing them. I think maybe because he stole money from them, but I’m not sure. There’s a really hot scene where they have sex on like a chaise lounge on a porch. In like the last chapter, she goes into labor while they’re in bed and she wakes him up from this funny nightmare he was having, (I definitely remember laughing about it). He runs arou…
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Squee After Dark with the Duke by Julie Anne Long November 30, 2021 · Avon Historical: European CW: discussions of sexual harrassment and an instance of non-graphic sexual assault. Friends, I stayed up all night reading this book. And this was no ordinary night…I had just had surgery (with great results!) but the after effects of anesthesia (which usually leaves me super sleepy) were powerless in the face of this tremendous romance. Two foolish peers have fought a duel over an opera singer. The outcome? The object…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hanukkah2021.jpg Happy Third Night of Hanukkah! This giveaway bundle comes from Elyse, who gathered some lovely, lovely knitting and crafting items! http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Image-from-iOS.jpg Here’s what’s inside, per Elyse: A project bag in Hanukkah fabric from Silver Bird Studios The mug is by Pawley Studios and sold by my favorite LYS, Fibre. I love these mugs because they keep stuff really hot or cold. I actually drink my iced coffee in them. The yarn is by Dye Mad yarns. It’s 2 skeins of worsted weight in their colorway Happy Challah Days and is a blend o…
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Devil in Disguise Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas is $2.99! This is the seventh book in the Ravenels series and Catherine gave it a B-: Devil in Disguise is a low-stakes, sexy romance, with cameos from some of my favourite characters from the other Wallflowers and Ravenel stories. It did suffer from one significant flaw (don’t play the Our Love Is Doomed card if it will be thrown away halfway through the story). New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas returns with an enthralling and steaming romance between a widowed lady and a Scot on the run—who may have connectio…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-bestof-textonly-badge-480x480-1.jpgAudiobook listeners and romance readers! We’re once again happy to announce AudioFile’s Best of Romance list for audiobook narration. For those who don’t know, AudioFile is a magazine available in print and online that reviews audiobooks. You can also check out the rest of their Best Of categories! Here’s what romances made AudioFile’s list, along with links to their reviews: PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION by Emily Henry, read by Julia Whelan THE PERKS OF LOVING A WALLFLOWER by Eric Ridley, read by Moira Quirk HEADLINERS by Lucy Parker, read by Billie Fulford-Brown R…
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We need to start this week with Cover Snark, don’t you think? http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/image-82.png From Emily: Submitting this for Cover Snark because of that hair. Sarah: How does he keep his hair so shiny and frizz-free in space? Amanda: His baby is his axe Sarah: is it named “Baby?” Amanda: Nobody puts baby in a corner Tara: Did he get that wig and horns set at Party City? Sneezy: Ugh pleh hurk – what the fuck is that wig???? Claudia: I’m fascinated by the horns that seem to be sprouting out of that wig. Susan: I’m trying to work out what’s going on with that harness Does it have a shoulder-spike? Is that his cape? h…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hanukkah2021.jpg Happy Second Night of Hanukkah! Yup, still feels early, but always looks beautiful and, if you’re eating sufganiyot, tastes delicious, too! Ready for today’s celebratory giveaway? Hope so! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Star zipper pouch, and a gift set from OSEA! http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pouch.jpg-300x260.png Want some specs? The bag measures approximately 10″w by 7.5″ tall It has a zip closure across the top It is perfect for essentials you don’t want to lose in the bottom of your bag! But wait, there’s more! You’ll receive a bottle of O…
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