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Whatcha Reading? September 2026, Part Two
Welcome back! It’s time for our second Whatcha Reading of the month. Here’s a peek at what we’re reading right now: Lara: I’m trying romance adjacent non-fiction. It’s the first non-fiction book I’ve...
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Omegaverse, Figure Skating, & More
I’ll Have What He’s Having I’ll Have What He’s Having by Adib Khorram is $2.99 and a KDD! Dahlia mentioned this one in her Queer Romance Roundup. Carrie also gave it a B-: This was a lovely read that...
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Friday Videos are Really Pretty Badass
CW/TW – carnivore being a carnivore on camera in this video with gore, blood, hunting, dead animals. I can’t look at this video without thinking of Shelly Laurenston, honestly. I already love how, if...
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737. RT Rewind: February 2012 Ads & Features
We’re back in the time machine to check out the ads and features from the February 2012 issue of Romantic Times. We’re talking about Anastasia, Madame Toussauds, and how close some cover models get to...
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Shifters, Bridesmaids, & More
How to Fake It in Society How to Fake It in Society by KJ Charles is $2.99! This is Charles’s latest historical romance and released earlier this year. I also had the honor of interviewing Charles...
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First to Finish by Rebecca J. Caffery
D First to Finish by Rebecca Caffery March 20, 2026 · One More Chapter Contemporary RomanceLGBTQIARomance This guest review comes from Lisa! A longtime romance aficionado and frequent commenter to...
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Mary Balogh, a KDD, & More
Silver & Blood Silver & Blood by Jessie Mihalik is $2.99! This fantasy romance released in January. It’s book one in a duology with book two releasing in December. On a deadly mission to kill...
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Links: It’s Fat Bear Week!
Happy Wednesday! It’s almost October, which mean my neck of the woods is about to enter peak tourist season. Commuting home is already starting to be packed. Not looking forward to that as I continue...
View ArticleAfter Dark at the Movies: I Am Frankelda
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Cocktails, Cara Bastone, & More
Wolf Worm Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher is $1.99! Kingfisher is a site favorite and an autobuy author for a lot of you. This gothic horror came out in March! Something darker than the devil stalks the...
View ArticleHaBO: Historical with Older, Widowed Main Characters
This HaBO is from Anna, who wants to track down this historical romance: I’m trying to find a historical romance, but I don’t remember the title or author. What I remember: The heroine and hero are...
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Hide Your Wallet: September 22nd Release Week
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Just a handful of books on our radar this week. They lean heavily toward paranormal, fantasy, and mystery. What new releases are you excited for? Drop them in the comments! A...
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Steampunk, Fantasy Romance, & More
The Hellion’s Waltz The Hellion’s Waltz by Olivia Waite is $1.99! This is part of the Feminine Pursuits series. Carrie read this one and gave it a B-: I never thought I’d say this, but The Hellion’s...
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We Want Book Girlfriends
The term book boyfriend is a merch magnet, the topic of much conversation, and a perennial discussion on social media. But what about book girlfriends? The characters – of any and all genders – who...
View ArticleThanks for Playing the 2026 SBTB Summer Romance Bingo!
We wanted to thank you all for another summer of bingo! So far, we have over 100 submissions this year, with around 15% of you getting five bingos. That’s a hell of a lot of reading. The form will be...
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The Transcript for Episode 736 is Here!
The transcript for Podcast 736. The Romances that Inspired Dylan Allen and Lucy Wilson-Tagoe has been posted! This podcast transcript was handcrafted with meticulous skill by Garlic Knitter. Many...
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SBTB Bestsellers: September 5 – September 18
The latest bestseller list is brought to you by candles, hot beverages, and our affiliate sales data. Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase Amazon | B&N | Kobo | GooglePlay Next of Kin by Hannah...
View ArticleSunday Sale Digest!
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Book Beat: Friends to Lovers, Beauty and the Beast, & More
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!...
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A Mystery, Cathy Yardley, & More
One Night on the Island One Night on the Island by Josie Silver is $1.99! This is a standalone contemporary romance where two people wind up renting the same cabin on an Irish island. Are you a fan of...
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