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Scoundrel of My Heart Scoundrel of My Heart by Lorraine Heath is $1.99! It’s book one in the Once Upon a Dukedom series, which is great news if you don’t like reading out of order.s Lorraine Heath begins an exciting new series with a breathtaking romance about a young woman who must marry a titled gentleman to obtain her inheritance and the usuitable man she begins to fall madly in love with… She is desperate to wed a duke… Lady Kathryn Lambert must marry a titled gentleman to claim her inheritance and has finally gained the attention of a duke. Yet she is unable to…
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This HaBO is from Kathrin, who wants to find this historical romance: Please can you help me! The book might have been a Harlequin historical romance. I read it a good 20 years ago. The heroine is in the modern day and travels to Scotland to a castle, which has a portrait of an unknown woman. She somehow travels back in time, where she’s discovered by the hero who thinks she’s a spy (?). He takes her back to the castle and puts her in the oubliette (this I remember distinctly), but he feels bad and gets her out in the middle of the night. They stay together and she doesn’t go back to the present day. The epilogue is a modern day tour of the castle and the guide then ex…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/themes/smartbitches/images/posts/hide-your-wallet.jpg Welcome back to a new week of new releases! We’ve switched Hide Your Wallet to a weekly basis in an effort to cover more books in a more digestible format. There’s some scifi, fantasy, horror, and even non-fiction. Also, a lot of interesting covers! Which books do you want to pick up or put on hold this week? Let us know in the comments! A Study in Drowning Author: Ava Reid Released: September 19, 2023 by HarperTeen Genre: Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Y…
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Sailor’s Delight Sailor’s Delight by Rose Lerner is $1.99! I remember this was mentioned on a Hide Your Wallet post and many of the Bitchery were excited about it. I believe this sale is good for the entire week if you’re unable to grab it today. Did you read it? Self-effacing, overworked bookkeeper Elie Benezet doesn’t have time to be in love. Too bad he already is—with his favorite client, Augustus Brine. The Royal Navy sailing master is kind, handsome, and breathtakingly competent. He’s also engaged to his childhood sweetheart. And now that his prize money is comin…
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A- A Nobleman’s Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel by KJ Charles September 19, 2023 · Sourcebooks Casablanca Historical: European Let’s start with the fact that I adore KJ Charles’ books. All of them. So I was well-positioned to love this one, especially as I had adored the first book in this series, which Carrie reviewed. Book two didn’t quite have the complexity of that first book, but I still loved this story and devoured it quickly. Rufus, a major in the army, has found out that he is in fact an earl,…
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We’ve hit fifty posts! Can you believe it?! This one is full of book recommendations I’ve found from other people or recommendations given to me personally. There’s some oceanic horror, pop culture deep dives, supervillains, and Arthurian legends. Have you picked up anything based on a recommendation lately? Have a rec you want to pass along? Let us know! Assistant to the Villain Shout out to EC Spurlock who sent an email and put this on the Bitchery’s radar. I immediately bought a copy from my local indie bookstore and it seems like a great companion read to Hench, but with more romance. …
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Here at SBTB HQ, we hope the site remains a bright spot of hilarity and recommendation in your day. Blogs and free websites in general are a slowly disappearing medium, and we’re very proud to still be here, hanging out with y’all. Building a robust newsletter list of people who want to read everything (Hi!) is part of staying alive. Sorry that song is stuck in your head now. Anypoodle, we post ebook sales every day, along with weekly features like cover snark, recommendations, HaBOs, and more. We just posted our latest and because these collections of new releases are so popular, we’ve made them a weekly feature every Tuesday! If you don’t want to miss a single editi…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/themes/smartbitches/images/posts/hide-your-wallet.jpg Welcome to Book Beat! Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster. The Golden Girls Cookbook Author: Christopher Styler Released: September 20, 2022 by Hyperion Avenue Genre: Cookbook …
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The transcript for Podcast 580. Stop and Look at the Stars, with Jennifer L. Armentrout 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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The Belle of Belgrave Square The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! Lara reviewed this and gave it a B-: If you’re looking for a Victorian historical with a heroine who is brave despite herself, in a book that won’t rip your heart out or drag you through rivers of angst and misery, then I think you’ll enjoy this romance. A London heiress rides out to the wilds of the English countryside to honor a marriage of convenience with a mysterious and reclusive stranger. Tall, dark, and dour, the notorious Captain Jasper Blunt was onc…
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A | BN | K I had a whopping good time talking with Jennifer Armentrout about her new book, Fall of Ruin and Wrath, about ApollyCon – which is now almost 10 years old! We’re going to talk about the behind the scenes of ApollyCon, her launch title for the new Bramble imprint of fantasy romance, plus she takes questions from some of you about disability advocacy, living with a visual impairment, and what changes she’s seen in publishing. Music: Purple-planet.com Listen to the podcast → Read the transcript → Here are the books we discuss in this podcast: …
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The Fiancée Farce The Fiancée Farce by Alexandra Bellefleur is $1.99! This is a fake relationship romance with two women who are tied to the book world. One has a bookshop and the other is from a publishing dynasty. Tansy Adams’ greatest love is her family’s bookstore, passed down from her late father. But when it comes to actual romance… Tansy can’t get past the first chapter. Tired of her stepfamily’s questions about her love life, Tansy invents Gemma, a fake girlfriend inspired by the stunning cover model on a bestselling book. They’ll never actually meet, so what’…
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A The Good Ally by Nova Reid September 16, 2021 · HQ Nonfiction Do not fear the page length of The Good Ally, which, in paperback form, is enormous. The book has a generous font size, it’s easy to read in terms of language, and the author, Nova Reid, is firm but empathetic in her approach to those of us who want to be actively and effectively anti-racist but may find ourselves sidelined by ignorance, fear, shame, and our own internalized White supremacy. Even if you’ve done a lot of allyship work previously, you wil…
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Welcome back, everyone! How are we all doing? I can’t stop thinking about this Smitten Kitchen recipe for Pizza Beans. We ate almost all of it in one go and have been mourning the loss of leftovers. Do y’all have any recent recipes that you’re loving? I’m also hoping we’re slowly sliding into fall soon in New England. I’m a sucker for “soup season” and big, oversized sweaters. … Sarah: I was the guest this past week on She Wore Black podcast talking about ‘romantasy’ and how it’s a new term for a flavor of romance we’ve been enjoying for a long time. … For The X-Files‘ 30th anniversary, Rolling Stone ranked every episode. How do you feel about the rankings? I’ve als…
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A Splindle Splintered RECOMMENDED: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow is $2.99! This is a Kindle Daily deal today. Tara gave this one an A-: I’m a gigantic sucker for retellings, whether they’re of fairy tales, myths, or classic novels, and A Spindle Splintered might be my favourite so far. Its take on a multiverse feels fresh because there are no superheroes, only badass girls saving themselves. USA Today bestselling author Alix E. Harrow’s A Spindle Splintered brings her patented charm to a new version of a classic story. It’s Zinnia Gray’s twenty-first birthd…
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B Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland September 12, 2023 · Berkley RomanceScience Fiction/FantasyUrban Fantasy The Witch of Wild Things has a romance, but it’s less of a romance novel and more a novel about familial bonds and trauma. It reminded me a lot of Practical Magic, but has its own vibe due to the personalities and histories of the characters, the setting, and the Latinx history of the family. I liked the overall atmosphere of the book and its prickly protagonist, but I thought events near the e…
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Ten Things I Hate About the Duke RECOMMENDED: Ten Things I Hate About the Duke by Loretta Chase is $1.99! Catherine loved this one and wrote a Squee review for it: Ten Things I Hate About The Duke was a joy to read. The humour and banter was delightful, but this was also a book with a lot of heart. USA Today bestselling author Loretta Chase continues her Difficult Dukes series with this delightful spin on Shakespeare’s classic, The Taming of the Shrew. This time, who’s taming whom… Cassandra Pomfret holds strong opinions she isn’t shy about voicing. But her extreme…
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This HaBO comes from Toni-Rose, who is hoping to identify this romance: I read a book last year, or at least I think I did, because I can’t remember the name and I can’t find it. The premise of the story is that a shifter rejected her mate and then was locked up in a cell as she was to be executed. The executioner sent to kill her ends up changing his mind and sparing her life. He takes her out of the prison and they travel to another shifter village where they meet a griffon shifter. Then they travel to a fae land where a prince tried to kidnap the shifter female and trap her in his zoo. The fae prince ends up getting killed by the executioner. It turns out the execu…
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http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/themes/smartbitches/images/posts/hide-your-wallet.jpg Welcome back to Hide Your Wallet, where we discuss this week’s new releases! There are lots of fantasy and witch-themed books on this list. There are also some contemporaries and an eerie anthology. Seems like the perfect lead up to October to me! Which titles are on your list for this week? We want to hear all about what you’re excited to get into your hands, on your e-reader, or in your headphones! Fall of Wrath and Ruin Author: Jennifer Armentrout Released: Septe…
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Marry Me By Midnight RECOMMENDED: Marry Me By Midnight by Felicia Grossman is $2.99! I believe this is a one-day only sale. Lara read this and gave it an A: If you need a truly immersive story that will keep you rapt from the word go, then this is the book for you. I loved this story, and I cannot wait for news of book two. Author Felicia Grossman—whose “books are powerful and passionate and swoon-inducing!” (Eva Leigh, USA Today bestselling author)—kicks off her new series with an enchanting twist on in which a charming heiress must marry to save her family’s busine…
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Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Lisa: I feel bad nominating this cover for Cover Snark because the artwork is actually pretty good. There are no disembodied heads, intimidating nipples or concerning skin conditions. But! Why that font? Ever since I spotted it, I keep reading it as “Mated to Meh.” I cannot let that go. Elyse: Mek is the sound I’m making looking at the cover. Sarah: This sounds like a reddit post: “AITA for thinking my spouse is Meh?” When Bad Fonts Happen to Otherwise Solid Covers Elyse: Mek is like that sound cats make when they chatter at birds Mek-mek-mek-mek-mek Tara: Wait, that’s a K?! Sarah: Apparently? From Carole: Another OMG OMG wha…
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Our latest bestseller list is brought to you by lazy day naps, drinks with lots of ice, and our affiliate sales data. The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks Amazon | B&N | Kobo Someone in Time by Jonathan Strahan Amazon | B&N | Kobo To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis Amazon | B&N | Kobo All Systems Red by Martha Wells Amazon | B&N | Kobo A Lady in the Smoke by Karen Odden Amazon | B&N | Kobo | GooglePlay The New Guy by Sarina Bowen Amazon | B&N | Kobo The Othe…
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September is here and that means it’s time for a new Whatcha Reading! We want to hear how you’re kicking off this month, reading-wise. Lara: I’ve returned to old habits and am reading multiple books at once. I’m about halfway through Therese Beharrie’s Ghost in Shining Armor ( A | BN | K | AB ) and it’s charming! And then coming in hot, I’m starting Book Lovers by Emily Henry ( A | BN | K | AB ) for my book club. It’ll be my first Emily Henry book! Shana: I just finished The Second You’re Single by Cara Tanamachi. It’s a cute rom-com but had some weird diet culture stuff. And now I’ve started Kyr by Nikki Clarke, ( A ) which is a sci fi romance about a woman stranded on…
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Someone in Time RECOMMENDED: Someone in Time edited by Jonathan Strahan is 99c! Thank you to everyone who let us know about this one. Carrie gave this one an A: I can’t remember the last time I read an anthology in which every story touched me so much. Some have happy endings and some do not, but all of them are deeply affirming of the idea that human relationships, specifically romantic ones, are important. Anthology of inclusive tales of people through time looking for one another and for ways for the world to be better. Love brought together or torn apart by time…
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