Yup you read that right folks! The wonderful and talented Emily Rath graced us (virtually) with her presence for this week's episode. Listen in to hear her talk about her upcoming books, where Ilmari's name comes from, and some other exclusive surprises.

Katie and Bethany review Blood Moon on this week’s episode of The Sumtty Sanctuary. This short romp of a novella was such a fun experience, and we both recommend you read it. Or maybe leave it in your back pocket for your reading goal at the end of the year.

Katie and Bethany review Opal Reyne's Duskwalker Brides series! Books 1 through 3 are currently available on Kindle Unlimited. We were not given these book as ARCs or as a part of any PR campaigns in exchanges for reviews. We do however accept and welcome ARCS, suggestions, and feedback at thesmuttysanctuarygmail.com.

Please go read this fantastic bodyguard romance novel! Jackie did a fantastic job and Katie I believe has read the rest of the series now. Forbidden Hero by Jackie Walker Review.

Go check out our new Facebook group and C. Rochelle's Little Sinners.

Fleeing Fate was a 5 star read for Katie and Bethany! Bethany here saying I did not go back and record my reaction to the book here but be on the lookout for a TikTok if you'd like to see my mini review of the cliffhanger. And if you are here from that TikTok, hello! Welcome! Leave some suggestions in our inbox and we will might read them! Also join our new Facebook group: The Smutty Sanctuary.

A review of Winter Fae Queen by Lexi C Moss and J.R. Thorn. We had so much fun with this episode, and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

We promise the next book we read won't have tentacles....maybe.

Please don't actually do this or if you do drink responsibly and film a TikTok and tag us. Just kidding. But I would like more space pirate recs please and thank you.

This week we reviewed Scream for Us by Molly Doyle and as all always sidetrack with the other things we are consuming/reading lately. (Also sorry for posting late, went on vacation -Bethany)

A review of Tentacles and Teeth by Rowan Merrick. Holy moly, please go read this book and follow Rowan on all her social medias.

What do get when a former party princess meets a king on a foreign planet and is his fated mate? Stolen by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill is the first in the Warrior Kings of Alioth series. This book was not only filled with beautifully written spicy scenes but an entire political system and well fleshed out religious lore. We will definitely will be following Hill for her other works.

TW: Unexpected Pregnancy This episode we explore the wonderful Dad Bod series by review Dad Bod Rockstar. This book can be read as a standalone so drop in the middle of this wild ride of daddies, age gaps, and surprise babies.

We are so excited to have Becca Saylor to talk about her series Her Every and what got her into romance!

In Death We Part by Maggie Bonnet is out now on Amazon, and book two is up for pre-order! Be sure to follow Maggie on all the socials.

So sorry about the audio. Next week's episode is already recorded and does not have the same issues. Also. sending lots of love to our fellow women and people who can become pregnant. We address Roe v. Wade's overturning in next week's episode because that is when we found out. If you know of any organizations we can shout out I will gladly edit them into the next week's episode at the beginning. We will not go silently.

This week we review Deceived by the Gargoyles! Spoiler alert: we're a big fan.

He can't be stopped.

This week Katie and Bethany review the dual authored novel, Siren's Seduction, by MK Robert and Maggie Bonnet. Spoiler alert: we need way more mermaid smut in our lives! We will definitely be reading the second book in this series and can't wait to see what these authors bring to the table next. We have our eyes set on the novel releasing June 1st, The Shield and the Axe by MK Robert.

It never feels good to shit on a book. That's why we have 3 books in one episode for you! Let us know, do you like two books unspoiled at the end? Too much?