Good Girls Read Smut

 Welcome back bookish friends! It's been a little while since I've paused my reading in order to give you guys a proper life update, so grab a cup of coffee (or whatever your favorite cozy drink of choice is!) and let's catch up on what's been happening behind the scenes here at Good Girls Read Smut. Fall Reading & My ACOTAR Re-Read Between celebrating weddings, my one year anniversary, and trying to embrace the cozy autumn weather, I quickly found my TBR stack put on pause in order to prepare for the newest addition to the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. With A Court of Splintered Harmony dropping on October 27th, I've been fully locked into my series re-read in order to get ready.  Right now, I'm currently wrapping up my re-read of A Court of Silver Flames , and loving every minute of it. Getting lost back in Velaris with the Inner Circle has been worth all the tears along the way, and I am super excited to see what small details I've forgotten a...

Do you ever finish binge watching an incredible TV show and immediately feel that post show void where you have no clue what to watch (or read) next? If your favorite TV series lives rent free in your mind, then I have some good news: your next favorite book might be just around the corner! Whether you are obsessed with sports drama, cozy small town vibes, or chaotic reality TV, there's a romance book out there that is sure to capture that exact same energy. Today, I'm sharing five fantastic book recommendations that I've paired with five popular TV shows, including a few personal favorites that my husband and I love to watch together. So grab a cozy blanket, put your phone on "do not disturb", and let's dive into your next binge worthy read! The Bombshell Effect by Karla Sorensen Allie Sutton just inherited a professional football team from her estranged father, a job she never wanted, and feels completely unprepared for. Enter Luke Pierson, the teams star qu...

As someone who reads my fair share of romance books, I'm always on the lookout for tropes that truly pull at your heartstrings, and the single parent trope gets me every single time. Throw in a heartfelt, unexpected way that they come into the kids lives, and I'm completely sold! There's just something so special about watching characters navigate instant parenthood, build makeshift families, all while falling in love along the way. If you love this trope as much as I do, here are 10 fantastic reads you should definitely add to your TBR! The Godparent Trap by Rachel Van Dyken Food blogger Colby loves her free-spirited globetrotting life, while Rip is an organized accountant who lives strictly by the rules. The two have never gotten along, but when a tragic accident unexpectedly leaves them co-guardians of two young kids, they're forced to move under one roof. Colby thinks Rip is far too rigid, and Rip thinks Colby is too irresponsible to raise the kids. But as these tot...

Now, let me begin by saying that as book lovers, obviously our favorite hobby is going to be reading. But as you may have noticed, I've been personally taking a bit of an unintended reading hiatus over the last month. Between a hectic schedule and a few short trips, life has been moving quick! During this busy season, I've found my brain isn't always on board to just sit around and read all day. I know, I know... I'm a book blogger! But even the most dedicated bookworms need a little bit of a break sometimes. Instead of forcing myself to read, I decided to use some of this time to reconnect with some hobbies I used to love, as well as pick up a few new ones I've been seeing everywhere lately. I'm still trying to focus on my reading goal for the year to scroll less and read more, which is something I am very much struggling with at the moment. It's just way too easy to accidentally swap a book for a mindless phone scroll when your brain is tired. To combat th...

If your "To Be Read" pile is growing faster than your budget can keep up with, then you are definitely in the right place. Kindle Unlimited has easily become one of my absolute favorite ways to save both money and my very limited shelf space. For one flat monthly fee, you get to borrow as many books as your heart desires, with some even offering the audiobook version for free! This is my ultimate hack to read more and buy less. But let's be real for a second. When most people hear "Kindle Unlimited" they may think it's strictly limited to contemporary romances, thrillers, or maybe even some lower budget indie reads. While those are still part of it, that's not entirely the full picture. In reality, Kindle Unlimited is packed with incredibly popular, high quality titles that would cost quite a bit if you bought them all individually at the bookstore. Especially when it comes to the world of fantasy romance where we have lengthy series. If you are ready to...

Do you ever look at your phone and realize that forty-five minutes of perfectly good reading time has vanished into the void of mindless scrolling? You aren't alone. Believe me, I've been there more times than I care to admit.  There was a time when I could easily breeze through over 100 books a year, but lately I've found myself landing at about half that. In today's world it is so incredibly easy to get distracted by the constant noise of notifications and the general chaos of daily life. We are all navigating the same digital noise, but I've found that finding your way back to your favorite stories doesn't have to require a total life makeover. Instead, it just takes a little bit of gentle focus and a cozy place to crack open your book. I've put together a list of some simple swaps that have helped me carve out more time for doing more of what I love, reading. These small shifts in your daily routine are sure to help tackle that TBR pile and turn your rea...

One thing that you can always count on as a reader is that there will always be more book releases to look forward to. Rain or shine they continue to come, and honestly my list of must-reads for the rest of the year is already growing faster than me or my TBR can keep up with. Let me begin by saying that I am so beyond excited for the titles on this list, as these are the ones I'm personally counting down the days for as we slowly make our way into the second half of 2026. From sports romances to moody, atmospheric reads for the fall season, these are the stories I can't wait to get my hands on. Hart's Landing by Melanie Harlow Ten years ago, Mila Ferguson left Hart's Landing under a cloud of secrets and a devastating fire. Now, a crisis has brought her back to the one place she never wanted to see again, and right into the path of her former crush Everett McKean. Everette is now the town's charming mayor, and he's not about to let Mila slip away a second time. ...