C Reviews
C.A. Belmond, Contemporary, cornwall, England, mystery, Penguin
Dear Ms. Belmond, Before I started this book, I hoped that my reading experience wouldn’t continue the pattern of the previous three books – loved “Inheritance,” thought “Engagement” was just okay, enjoyed “Invitation.” In other words, up then down then… more
Film Reviews
Friday Film Review, pirates, swashbuckler
The Crimson Pirate (1952) Genre: Action/Adventure/Romance Grade: B- I’ve wanted to review this one for a while but after it was taken down off of youtube, finding it turned out to be an issue. Part circus, part slapstick, part swashbuckler… more
C+ Reviews
Contemporary, dysfunctional family, England
Dear Ms. Moorcroft, What caught my attention about this book is that you, and English author, are writing an American heroine. I’m so used to the reverse – especially historicals – that I wanted to see how well you’d pull… more
Misc/ Need A Rec!
Author Promotion, Misc, Open Thread, promotions
Welcome to the October Promotional Thread for Authors. What’s this you say? I read quite a few blogs outside the romance blogosphere and many of the big ones have a daily open thread where the commenters drive the bus. The… more
Misc/ Need A Rec!
book-pimp, Open Thread, promotions
Got a book you want to talk about? Frustrated with a book or series? In love with a new one? Found a buried treasure? An issue that keeps popping up in the books you are reading? Just want to chat… more
Film Reviews
beauty-pageant, criminal, Friday Film Review, gay romance, texas
Happy, Texas (1999) Genre: Comedy/Crime/Romance Grade: B- The bonus features on the DVD show that this film played well at the Sundance Festival but honestly, I don’t remember hearing about it when it was released. Nor much about it since… more