What is Smut-tember Fest you say? It’s a chance for all those closet romance readers to let it all hang out. I used to be one of you until I got outed by the Vine. At the library I’d nonchalantly go from the regular fiction section to the romance section, the whole time looking around to see if anyone was looking at me. Then I hurriedly look at the romance books and try to pick one out that not only looked interesting, but that had a decent cover that wouldn’t reveal too much of my secret obsession. Even with a decent cover I would cringe going up to the library check-out counter. The titles alone would set my cheeks aflame with embarrassment (ex. Naked in Death, Seduce Me at Sunrise, Savage Pride). Now I don’t care so much thanks to self-checkout at the library. Taking my smut out of the house is another matter though. I’m just not ready for that yet. :P So in honor of smutty readers everywhere, I’ve declared the month of September as Smut-tember Fest. It’s time to dust off those old Harlequins and dig out the erotica and cheesy romance novels from your secret hiding place and have fun! The challenge is for all those romance readers or non-romance readers looking to expand their horizons to join me in reading at least 5 smutty books during September. If you want to do more you are more than welcomed too.
Here are the requirements:
- If you plan on joining in on the fun, register below and grab my button to display on your blog or website.
- Choose 5 smutty books you want to read for the month. If you are new to the genre feel free to do less. If you would like to do more that’s great too!
- Review the books you have read and let us know how steamy it is. I’ll be posting the best reviews on my blog for easy access.
- Have fun!!!
My 5 books will be the Lisa Kleypas Hathaway series:
The first four are re-reads, but I recently acquired the last two in the series prompting me to want to read them back to back. With cheesy titles like these, I don’t see how you cannot like this series.
So here’s to a smutty-licious month!!! Have fun everyone!!
A whole month dedicated to romance reading??? Count me in! I may need some advice when it comes to picking my smut, Jackie. So far, I have a Julie Garwood series in mind. If you have any other rec's, send 'em my way! :)
ReplyDeleteYou know I have plenty!! Just ask away.
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I was "snooping" around on Good Reads this morning in the wonderful and exciting Historical Fictionistas Group...and what do I find?! This wonderful Smut-tember Fest.
ReplyDeleteMay I join you, Jackie? Is it too late?
Your HF Friend,
Southpaw
No of course not!!! Join in the fun!!
ReplyDeleteHiya Southpaw! Glad you decided to join in! :)
ReplyDeleteOK, so I think I've found me a good piece of smut to enjoy...it's called A Hunger Like No Other and it's by Kresley Cole. I picked it up this afternoon just to see what it was like and have not wanted to put it down. STEAM-EEE, let me tell you! I've already read over a hundred pages :D
Oh yay Heather! I haven't read any Cole, but I've heard much about her. lol
ReplyDeleteHi Heather. Good to see you as well.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I've never read Kresley Cole. This maybe just the right time to check out a new-to-me author. It's not like my TBR pile is high enough books already.