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love in the afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

REVIEW: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

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Dear Ms. Kleypas: I’ve never fully understood the phrase “two sides of the same coin”, but my feelings toward Love in the Afternoon perhaps gives new meaning to the saying. This is two books in one which could be a boon except I liked the first book (the first half) ... more >

REVIEW: Captive of Sin by Anna Campbell

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Dear Ms. Campbell: I read your controversial debut and while I appreciated the chances you took, it didn’t inspire me to read your other books. When Captive of Sin arrived on my doorstep, I thought I would give the book a chance. Sir Gideon Trevithick  finds a woman cowering in the ... more >

REVIEW: Outcast by Joan Johnston

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Dear Ms. Johnston: I know I haven’t read you in a long time, but when I got an ARC of this book I confess that I just had to read it. Tall, dark, and gorgeous always does it for me.   Thankfully, the characters lived up to the cover and despite ... more >

REVIEW: Whistling in the Dark by Tamara Allen

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Dear Ms Allen, I had heard high praise for your novel, “Whistling in the Dark,” after my initial foray into m/m stories. And I’d actually bought a copy of the book in its previous form though I hadn’t read it yet. So, when you offered the new and improved version ... more >

Romance’s Trivialization of Issues

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see more crazy cat pics A legitimate criticism of romance as serious literature is it’s often cavalier treatment of important life topics. Too often, war, separation, human indignity, are treated as plot devices, conflict mechanisms, and not given the attention and treatment those important issues deserve. How many romance books ... more >

REVIEW: A Reason to Live by Maureen McKade

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Recommended Read

Dear Ms. McKade, As other reviews have stated, it’s hard to sell a Western romance today. Everyone wanted Regencies and now they want paranormals with vampires, werewolves and whatnot. I’ve always had a special love for Westerns and am glad to see such a nice addition to the genre. The ... more >

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