FAQs ❤️
What's in a smut&sip box?
Each month, you'll get a romance book, a themed mocktail to match the mood of the book, and 1-2 bookish goodies (like SFW art, NSFW art, stickers, bookmarks, pins and coasters).
Our books will have something that makes it feel a touch more special, like one (or more) of the following:
✨ Exclusive special edition cover
✨ Character art endpapers
✨ Interior formatting
✨ Sprayed edges
✨ Signed editions, digitally signed or signed bookplates by the author
We work with incredibly talented artists to bring a truly special edition. Please note, not every edition will have the same features and may be dependent on our author & publisher wishes.
Our book only option comes with our special edition book and a mocktail recipe card so you can recreate it at home!
What kind of books do you include?
At S&S we focus on all things romance (with a bit of spice)! Expect everything from contemporary romance to romantasy and beyond. If it’s hot, it’s on our radar. Sometimes it's slow burn with a touch of spice and other times it's smut with a sprinkle of plot 😉
Are the books special editions?
Yep! We want our box and you the reader feel special so all of our featured books will be an exclusive special edition in collaboration with authors and publishers✨
How much does it cost?
The smut&sip full box subscription is £32.99 + shipping:
✨ Special edition romance book
✨ Mocktail
✨ 1-2 bookish goodies (e.g. exclusive art print, stickers, coasters, pins or bookmarks)
The smut&sip book only subscription is £24.99 + shipping
✨ Special edition romance book only
✨ Mocktail recipe card to DIY
Is your packaging discreet?
Yes! We know not everyone is comfortable with smut&sip on show. Your subscription will come with an extra carrier bag on the outside so no confessions to your neighbour needed 😉
How do the mocktails work? And why mocktails?
For full box subbies, each month's box includes a mocktail lovingly made, exclusively by the lovely people at The Prohibition Collection.
Why mocktails?
We’re all about inclusivity! And if you're like us, alcohol + reading means barely absorbing the words on the page (but hey, that’s a perfect excuse to re-read). But want to add a splash of your favorite alcohol? Go for it!
How will I know what books?
The month before each box, we’ll tease the book and give you a full reveal on our Instagram.
When will I get billed?
Your first payment to sign up to our subscription can be any day, just depends when you receive your invitation! From then on, all renewals are the 1st of each month e.g., 1st September for September's box and so on.
Where do you ship?
Our book only subscription can be sent to most countries.
Our full box subscription can only be sent to addresses within the UK (excluding NI).
While we strive to keep shipping rates up-to-date, they may be subject to change based on carrier adjustments or other factors! Final shipping rates will always be calculated at checkout.
Please note that you may be charged customs duties and/or taxes upon arrival, depending where you are. This is the responsibility of the recipient. Unfortunately, we cannot be held liable for any additional fees incurred.
When do the boxes usually ship?
We aim to ship each month's subscription at the end of each month. So for e.g. January's book by the end of January, February's by the end of February and so on. Of course, if there are any delays we'll keep you updated and you can also keep up to date on our Shipping Updates page ❤️
Will I have to pay VAT or custom duty taxes?
If you're ordering from outside the UK (including the EU), your package may be subject to local VAT or customs fees when it arrive- this depends on the rules in your country. Unfortunately, we cannot control or estimate these fees and they may vary by location. These charges, if any, are the responsibility of the customer.
How do I manage my subscription?
You can manage your subscription using the 'Manage my subscription' button on our menu. This will send a link to your email, so you can manage your sub without a password.
How do I change my address?
You can easily change your address for future renewals in your sub account.
It's important to note that address changes will only apply for boxes not yet paid for. For boxes that have already been paid for, we'll need to update this for you manually so please email us as soon as possible to do this. If a box has already been sent out or the label has been made unfortunately, there's nothing we can do to change the address.
It is your responsibility to ensure your address is correct on your monthly orders.
Can I skip a month or cancel my subscription?
Yes! You’ll have full control of your subscription through your smut&sip account. You can skip a box or cancel at any time. Our skip policy is listed below.
Please note: To ensure your skip is processed, it must be submitted before your renewal goes through. Skips requested after renewal will not be accepted.
What's your skip policy?
We know not every book will be to everyone's taste (even though we hope you'll love each and every pick, we get it!).
For the time being, we don't limit the number of skips however, we’re a small business and frequent skips can affect our ability to operate smoothly. If you skip a significant number of consecutive boxes (5 or more), we will review your subscription and reserve the right to cancel your subscription at our discretion without notice. Please refer to our terms of service for more info.
Please note: To ensure your skip is processed, it must be submitted before your renewal goes through. Skips requested after renewal will not be accepted.
What's your refund policy?
Due to the nature of our subscription boxes, we’re unable to offer refunds for orders or subscription renewals once they’ve been placed. Here's why:
✨ Each box is carefully curated and custom prepared in advance, meaning that all orders and renewals are final once processed.
✨ For preorders, in general we can't cancel or refund any orders once the preorder window has closed. This is because books go into production based on the number of books ordered. We appreciate your understanding.
My book arrived damaged, what do I do?
We do our best to wrap our books well but because of the nature of shipping, transit can be a bit rough on the books sadly!
If your book arrives damaged, please refer to our Damage Criteria for info on next steps.
Who's behind smut&sip?
Oh hey fellow reader. I’m Nat, the reader who dreamed up smut&sip. When I'm not deep in the pages of a spicy romance, I'll be organising beautiful special editions for our subs or thinking of a fun mocktail to match. I started smut&sip to give fellow romance readers a unique reading experience, where the heat of the story is paired with an equally exciting drink and special bookish goodies. Basically, I wanted to make the ultimate cozy night in and now I get to share it with you!
My favourite genre?
Dark Romance and Romantasy for sure 🐉💖
I've got more questions! How can I contact you?
No problem! Shoot us a message at hello@smutandsip.com and we'll get back to you asap ❤️