The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by KJ Charles is 99c! Thanks to everyone who let us know about this sale. Take note that it has a new cover and a new ISBN, so double check if you have this already. This book was almost recommend in two Rec Leagues: Papa Bears and No Bleak Moment. Robin Loxleigh and his sister Marianne are the hit of the Season, so attractive and delightful that nobody looks behind their pretty faces. Until Robin sets his sights on Sir John Hartlebury’s heiress niece. The notoriously graceless baronet isn’t impressed by good looks, or fooled ..read more

This HaBO comes from Jane, who wants to find this contemporary romance: My white whale of book is this: In a contemporary romance set in Seattle, it opens with a man in the ER/urgent care for an erection that won’t go down. He is treated by a female nurse. Later, they meet again because they know people in common. The man is determined to win over/wear down the woman and there is a HEA/HFN. It was light reading and I read it on my phone, so it was available in Apple Books or Kindle format. I have no idea when I read it. Can we HaBO ..read more

Happy Tuesday! Lots of interesting picks from the SBTB team this week. There is a short story collection, Mediterranean-inspired fantasy, and series continuations. Which new releases are on your to-read list? Let us know in the comments! A Deceptive Composition Author: Anna Lee Huber Released: June 18, 2024 by Berkley Genre: Historical: European, Mystery/Thriller Series: Lady Darby Mysteries #12 Lady Kiera Darby and her dashing husband, Sebastian Gage, hope they’ve finally found peace after a tumultuous summer, but long-buried family secrets soon threaten to unravel their lives . . . Octobe ..read more

Jana Goes Wild Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron is $2.99! This is Heron’s latest and was recommended on Hide Your Wallet. I remember Sarah being curious about the setting. Have any of you read this one? The highly acclaimed author of Accidentally Engaged delivers a delightful rom-com of one woman trying to shed her perfect image at a destination wedding with hilarious — and moving — results, perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory . Jana Suleiman has never really fit in—everyone always sees her as too aloof, too cool, too perfect. The one time she stepped out of her comfort zo ..read more

Our latest bestseller list is brought to you by sunscreen, a shady spot by the pool, and our affiliate sales data. A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft Amazon | B&N | Kobo How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang Amazon | B&N | Kobo What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher Amazon | B&N | Kobo Ebony Gate by Julia Vee, Ken Rebelle Amazon | B&N | Kobo Books and Broadswords, Volume One by Jessie Mihalik Amazon | B&N | Kobo The Viscount Made Me Do It by Diana Quincy Amazon | B&N | Kobo Forged by Magic by Jenna Woflhart Amazon | B&N The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jem ..read more

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. Barely Even Friends Author: Mae Bennett Released: June 4, 2024 by Alcove Press Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance A grumpy, rich recluse meets his match in this steamy Beauty and the Beast retelling—with a Succession twist. Fans of fairy t ..read more

The transcript for Podcast 619. RT Rewind: September 2002 Reviews has been posted! This podcast transcript was handcrafted with meticulous skill by Garlic Knitter. Many thanks. ❤ Click here to subscribe to The Podcast ..read more

Forged by Magic Forged by Magic by Jenna Wolfhart is $3.99! We mentioned this one in Hide Your Wallet and on Cover Awe. I definitely purchased this one based on the cover. Did any of you pick it up for that reason? A heartwarming, feel-good fantasy romance…with a helping of spice and only a pinch of danger. Trapped in a tower by the emperor who conquered her homeland, Daella yearns for an escape. But as one of the few half-orcs left in the world, she knows she’ll never be free, much less find her own happily ever after. Destiny takes an unexpected turn when the emperor offers her a deal ..read more

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the book reviews for the September 2002 issue of RT Magazine. Thank you to Mari, the Romance Girl for this issue! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind.  And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but you can click play and listen and read and absorb all the visual goodness: Ok, let’s get started! This issue was voted the winner by our podcast Patreon community, and can you guess why? Rrrrrrrrromantasy by any other nam ..read more

We asked our Patreon community to vote on this month’s issue, and September 2002 won by a wide margin. So let’s dive into the book reviews, shall we? There are strange subcategories and overlapping genres, and also color-conscious aliens and amnesia, too. Plus, we talk a bit about one of the best lines Avon ever produced. Don’t miss the visual aids, because some of the covers are something. Listen to the podcast → Read the transcript → Here are the books we discuss in this podcast: We also mentioned: Avon True Romances A thread from Ashia Monet on the shift away from story arc ..read more