battle of the sexes

REVIEW:  The World is a Stage by Tamara Morgan

REVIEW: The World is a Stage by Tamara Morgan

Dear Ms. Morgan: I was thrilled to request this book for review after Jayne wrote so lovingly about the first Highland games book which was another battle of the sexes. Many times those types of stories will deter me because often times the heroine is presented as a ball busting bitch that has to be(…)

REVIEW: Under His Influence by Justine Elyot

REVIEW: Under His Influence by Justine Elyot

Dear Ms. Elyot: I passed this book over several times on NetGalley because the blurb seemed to imply a two girl one guy menage.  I am not usually a fan of those but curiosity got the better of me. I figured that access to a free copy should be utilized to try books that I(…)

REVIEW: Shut Out by Kody Keplinger

REVIEW: Shut Out by Kody Keplinger

Dear Ms. Keplinger, I read your debut novel, The DUFF, earlier this year. While I didn’t think it was as mindblowing as I was led to believe, I liked it enough to look out for your future books. When I learned your sophomore effort was a retelling of Lysistrata, my interest was piqued. How would(…)

REVIEW: A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare

REVIEW: A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare

Dear Ms. Dare: You are well known for your cute toy filled book trailers (Stud Club Trilogy / Maya Banks’ Highlander Trilogy) and I was tempted to do a lego review for this book. After all, I have a castle. I bought some canons. I have minifigs where the girl’s boobs look like they are busting out(…)

Friday Film Review: The Closer You Get (aka American Women)

Friday Film Review: The Closer You Get (aka American Women)

The Closer You Get (aka American Women [US title]) 2000 Genre: Comedy/Romance Grade: Not a bad way to spent 95 minutes. I liked “The Full Monty” and “Waking Ned Devine” which are two films, along with the “Ballykissangel” series, which are mentioned in the “if you like these you’ll like “The Closer You Get” lists.(…)