Tag: Holly Says

Retro Post: Are You A Glommer?

Holly: It’s been 9 years since I originally posted this. I still glom authors, but now I do it digitally. I’ve culled my print collection down to just old favorites. What about you? This post was originally published May 22, 2008 Work has been kicking my butt lately, so I haven’t had time to write […]

Retro Post: Fifty Shades of Grey is Not Romance

Retro Post: Fifty Shades of Grey is Not Romance

I (Casee) love this post. I have these books in my TBR pile. This is the second time this post has been reposted, but I feel that it is deserving. This post was originally posted in 2012 (when the books were published) and again in 2015 (when the movies were released). It seems everyone is […]

Retro Post: The Chin Affliction

This month I had to share with you Holly’s Chin Affliction. If anything, I think the Chin Affliction is even more prevalent today. This was originally posted on November 17, 2009. Have you noticed how active chins are? “She thrust her chin out” “Her chin came up” “She lifted her chin” You notice all the […]

Retro Post: Forced Seduction or Rape?

A lot has changed in publishing since 2008, but forced seduction and rape haven’t gone away. If anything, I think we’ve seen even more of this in contemporary novels. This was originally posted February 25, 2008.Casee: The other night, Holly and I started talking about the ever controversial topic–rape in romance novels. The topic came […]

Retro Review: Shadow Music by Julie Garwood

Retro Review: Shadow Music by Julie Garwood

******As part of our 10 year anniversary celebration, we’ll be re-posting old reviews that make us cringe, laugh or sigh all over again. Man, I love me some early Julie Garwood historicals. She lost me with her romantic suspense. I remember being so excited when she announced she was releasing a new historical. I’m still […]