A couple days ago, an article appeared at Jezebel about a recent increase in dating abuse amongst teens, which referred to an article in the New York Times about the same subject. Both articles list recent cases in which young women were killed by their former romantic partners, and both describe attempts to counter the…
Have you had this experience? All your friends tell you that you must watch this movie, this TV show. It’s hilarious, it’s so romantic, it’s so gripping. It’s a must. Yet if too many people recommend a movie or a show – or a book – too warmly, there is a point at which I…
I’m thinking of calling it The Eric Factor. For those of you who don’t read Charlaine Harris’ Southern Vampire series, Eric is a 6’ 4” thousand year-old Viking vampire who – and I don’t think I’m giving away much here – isn’t likely to get the girl. Yep, it’s true. No matter how much I…
AAR Staff again weighs in with which coming February books they are dying to read. Title and Author Reviewer What I Did For Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Sandy, Jane, Rachel, Lea, LinnieGayl Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig Jane, LinnieGayl, Lee The Sins of Lord Easterbrook by Madeline Hunter Lea, Lee, Rike,…
They are a hot button for many romance readers. Rachel recently posted a thought-provoking entry here on foster children in romances. Over the years, I’ve seen numerous threads on AAR’s forums focusing on children in romances, with most posters solidly opposed to them. In many cases, I’ve agreed. I’m not a fan of babies in…
Imagine there was a Santa of Romance. He’ll need more time for preparation than Santa Claus, so his gifts probably won’t be in this year’s stockings. But you might stumble across them on a review site in May, on a bookstore’s shelves in August, or perhaps on a friend’s blog in November. Imagine he and…
In last week’s Die Zeit, arguably the most highly respected weekly paper in Germany, there was a review of Schwerelos, the latest chick lit novel by bestselling author Ildiko von Kuerthy. That in itself was amazing enough, as Die Zeit hardly ever reviews chick lit. The reviewer, Ursula Maerz, didn’t like the book, considering it…
The other day, AAR’s Ellen Micheletti dug up some new Harlequin Presents titles: The Ruthless Magnate’s Virgin Mistress, Bought for the Sicilian Billionaire’s Bed (I bought a new duvet the other day, does that count?), and Claimed by the Rogue Billionaire. She had me thinking titles couldn’t get much worse. At least those titles have a purpose. They help…
AAR staff once again got a sneak peek at the romances on sale for January 2009. This is what we are really looking forward to reading. What about you? Title and Author Reviewer Marrying the Captain by Carla Kelly Blythe Rachel Lynn Rike Lee Tempt the Devil by Anna Campbell Heather Lea Ransom My Heart…
It seems that everywhere you go, all anyone is talking about is the economy and how bleak the forecast is. I can’t speak for other people, but it doesn’t help my anxiety level any to hear or read this stuff anymore. Things are bad, yes, and they probably will get worse before they get better,…
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