Blog Archive
Behind the Review #2 – a vlog by Liz Donatelli
Pour yourself a cup of dandelion tea and gather around the pianoforte! In episode two of Behind the Review video blog, I spotlight my time reading Regency romance A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby by…
Desperately Seeking Medievals
Have you noticed that medievals, once a staple of the historical category, have become thin on the ground? Yesterday, I re-read Dark Champion by Jo Beverley off my keeper shelf. I expected it to have some…
the ask@AAR: What should AAR’s sensuality ratings look like in 2020?
For as long as AAR’s been reviewing, we’ve rated romances for how spicy/sexy/hot or not a love story is. (Our current sensuality ratings may be found here.) Currently, our standards are: Kisses: Kisses only. Many of…
Coming Soon – The Romances We’re Looking Forward to Reading in July 2020
As the days get warmer – in the Northern Hemisphere at least – most of us are probably having to think in terms of Staycations rather than Vacations, but regardless of where we’re going to be,…
Behind the Review – a vlog by Liz Donatelli
Has your bookishly curious mind ever wondered how I prepare and write my book reviews? Even if your answer is “nope,” I invite you to humor me. Welcome to my vlog (video blog), Behind the Review,…
the ask@AAR: What’s the best book you’ve read this year?
Happy Juneteenth! OK, peeps. We’re halfway through 2020–a year I’ll be thrilled to see the back of–and I want to know: What’s the best book you’ve read this year? And why? Go!
Second Chances Can Happen: A Guest Post by Leigh Fleming
You’ve heard the headlines on your favorite morning news show: Divorced Couple Finds Love Again After Thirty Years. The perky anchorwoman then spouts the exciting details of a couple who married hastily as he was shipped…
