The Smut Report
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We are three crones who have been swapping smut since we were maidens and therefore spend a lot of time yelling about romance books.
Primarily managed by Holly.
Blog at smutreport.com
Primarily managed by Holly.
Blog at smutreport.com
Don't worry, they also clearly state that romances are about centering women's pleasure on the page. Pretty sure they don't know that gay romances are even a thing.
November 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Don't worry, they also clearly state that romances are about centering women's pleasure on the page. Pretty sure they don't know that gay romances are even a thing.
The subscription service! Do they not know about Harlequin's entire business model?
November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The subscription service! Do they not know about Harlequin's entire business model?
I think it was her choice? It's self-pubbed and she's coming from primarily a non-fiction space, where it seems like print is somewhat more viable
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I think it was her choice? It's self-pubbed and she's coming from primarily a non-fiction space, where it seems like print is somewhat more viable
An acquaintance has just pubbed her first romance book and there is no ebook option and I'm trying to get a sense if I'm right in thinking this is a bad business decision…and whether I should say something.
November 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
An acquaintance has just pubbed her first romance book and there is no ebook option and I'm trying to get a sense if I'm right in thinking this is a bad business decision…and whether I should say something.
*incoherent screaming*
the hand! the eyes! the dancing! the hands on the hips!
the hand! the eyes! the dancing! the hands on the hips!
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
*incoherent screaming*
the hand! the eyes! the dancing! the hands on the hips!
the hand! the eyes! the dancing! the hands on the hips!
lol that seems to be how the trope is going
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
lol that seems to be how the trope is going
I mean, my favorites are f/f and historical (or even better, f/f historicals) so I feel you
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I mean, my favorites are f/f and historical (or even better, f/f historicals) so I feel you
I am very impressed with your level of plugged-in!
I've heard great things about the Abby Jimenez, but it also sounds suuuuuper heavy and that's just not where I'm at right now. Maybe someday.
(and if you do actually read 11, lmk if any are good!)
I've heard great things about the Abby Jimenez, but it also sounds suuuuuper heavy and that's just not where I'm at right now. Maybe someday.
(and if you do actually read 11, lmk if any are good!)
November 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I am very impressed with your level of plugged-in!
I've heard great things about the Abby Jimenez, but it also sounds suuuuuper heavy and that's just not where I'm at right now. Maybe someday.
(and if you do actually read 11, lmk if any are good!)
I've heard great things about the Abby Jimenez, but it also sounds suuuuuper heavy and that's just not where I'm at right now. Maybe someday.
(and if you do actually read 11, lmk if any are good!)
I wasn't the person who read/reviewed this one for our site, didn't realize it was a Thanksgiving book! Adding it to the list.
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I wasn't the person who read/reviewed this one for our site, didn't realize it was a Thanksgiving book! Adding it to the list.
Nothing Good by RJ Piper had hilarious chapter titles all in "Florida Man" style that really highlighted how bonkers everything was and elevated the Catch-22 vibes (in a romance novel about dueling assassins)
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Nothing Good by RJ Piper had hilarious chapter titles all in "Florida Man" style that really highlighted how bonkers everything was and elevated the Catch-22 vibes (in a romance novel about dueling assassins)
So I run a book review site that doesn't do ads, BUT we do have a regularly scheduled feature where we invite people to talk about reading smut (and do a bit of self-promo).
If you're interested: smutreport.com/my-first-smu...
If you're interested: smutreport.com/my-first-smu...
My First Smut Questionnaire
My First Smut is a recurring feature where we talk about our formative smut experiences. These short confessionals may include such details as: What book did you read? How old were you? Were there …
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November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
So I run a book review site that doesn't do ads, BUT we do have a regularly scheduled feature where we invite people to talk about reading smut (and do a bit of self-promo).
If you're interested: smutreport.com/my-first-smu...
If you're interested: smutreport.com/my-first-smu...
I also wonder this. I love romance BUT I ALSO love difficult texts and when I find the gems that are both…
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I also wonder this. I love romance BUT I ALSO love difficult texts and when I find the gems that are both…
I edit self-help books for my day job, and the number of authors I have worked with who are shocked that I haven't read every single self-help book that inspired them is very high. Can't even fathom that I would want to read anything else.
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I edit self-help books for my day job, and the number of authors I have worked with who are shocked that I haven't read every single self-help book that inspired them is very high. Can't even fathom that I would want to read anything else.
But seriously, if you ever find a zombie romance (or any romance with creative use of removable appendages) PLEASE let me know
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
But seriously, if you ever find a zombie romance (or any romance with creative use of removable appendages) PLEASE let me know