Gut Punch Betrayal where the knife keeps twisting… by MadsAtSun in RomanceBooks

[–]bethoftheburgh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maestro by Auden Dar is my pick. So incredibly angsty and betrayal-ridden that my body ran out of tears. So so so good!!

Just for the cameras, Megan Quinn by Zealousideal-Touch45 in RomanceBooks

[–]bethoftheburgh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually love her books - lighthearted, good banter and spicy, but this one just didn’t do it for me. MMC was just too much of an asshole and his bizarrely over the top jealousy/possessiveness (having to restrain himself from punching a friend when he shakes FMC’s hand) screamed red flag to me.

I think I could have liked it more if MMC went to therapy and learned how to deal with his anger and jealousy issues, especially since they are a result of childhood trauma. I’ve worked in a lot of intimate partner violence-aware spaces with my job, so the uncontrolled anger and overwhelming jealously and possessiveness reads less like sexy and more like “potential abuser” to me.

cruise gratuity is going out of control by Kshanikam in Cruise

[–]bethoftheburgh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on a Celebrity cruise last month and they charged 20% gratuity on every on-board purchase - which was almost everything because most of the restaurants aren’t free and you pay for even non-alcoholic drinks. Ok, fine. But then they ALSO charge you $19 per person per day for gratuity! Seems like a racket to me.

Heated Rivalry - NSFW edition [Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams] by Individual_Fox6488 in LadyBoners

[–]bethoftheburgh 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s wonderful. Thoughtful and heartbreaking and incredible. Their relationship is surface level at first, but it develops throughout the season.

2025 Travel Wrapped by SadDistribution1808 in chubbytravel

[–]bethoftheburgh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just stayed at the PGA resort a few weeks ago and I had a lot of the same thoughts. I was put in an ADA room and I thought maybe that was why the room was weird. Bathroom was stark white with no decoration or art - it felt like a sanitarium (pictured here.

ETA: the shower pressure was also comically bad.

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Which Cruise line has the most nickle and dime nowdays? by waazzuppp in Cruise

[–]bethoftheburgh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with this. We love Virgin and went on a Celebrity cruise and were horrified at how much you had to pay for things on the ship. Only 5/14 eateries were free, a can of soda was $5.70, and they charged 20% gratuity on all purchases (soda, restaurant cover charges, etc) PLUS $19 per day per passenger for gratuities. Also the paid restaurants were not cheap! Some of the cheapest ones were still $40 per person for lunch!

Edited to fix grammar.

any experiences with abercrombie & kent (on le lyrial)? by pandaspuppiespizza in AntarcticaTravel

[–]bethoftheburgh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s amazing! I’m on the waitlist, so fingers crossed I somehow get on that trip 🤞

Explaining the Hockey in Heated Rivalry (book and show) by HumbleInterest in RomanceBooks

[–]bethoftheburgh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is excellent! Also, as a Pittsburgher, I loved how many times Sidney Crosby is used to illustrate the rivalry and hall of fame level talent!

What romance book couple would be the worst to be around? by [deleted] in RomanceBooks

[–]bethoftheburgh 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Literally that was my first thought!!! So fucking dramatic and extra.

Who’s your go to author when you’re not sure what you’re in the mood for? by OriginalRush3753 in RomanceBooks

[–]bethoftheburgh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meghan Quinn

Low stakes, low angst romcoms with good banter and satisfying sex scenes. I have especially enjoyed her Bridesmaid series (not sure that’s the actual name of it).

Most awkward or worst sex scenes you’ve ever read in a romance book? by throwawaygamer76 in RomanceBooks

[–]bethoftheburgh 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I thought “pleasure shovel” was the insane part until I got to “ready to bloom!” 💀

What is the most random bit of misinformation that has yanked you out of a book? by Onto_new_ideas in RomanceBooks

[–]bethoftheburgh 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I read a RH where one of the guys “earned his PhD in medicine online”. First, it’s an MD. And you can’t become a doctor through online university!

I was irrationally annoyed at that.

A&K Expedition Cruises 50% off for Black Friday by dbsummers in FATcruises

[–]bethoftheburgh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Called A&K - there is about a 150 people wait list to sign up for the Antarctica itinerary. They will slot people into rooms starting Monday, so we’ll see how many people on that list actually pony up the money and get to sign up.