Month: June 2008

Book Watch: Lessons from a Courtesan by Jenna Petersen.

Book Watch: Lessons from a Courtesan by Jenna Petersen.

Lesson #1: Every man loves a mystery. A scandalous siren called “Ria” has electrified the ton. Every gentleman in London desires her; every woman envies her. And they are all desperate to know the secrets of the tantalizing, seductively beautiful courtesan. All except Justin, the Earl of Baybary. He knows all about Ria. He learned […]

MSNBC Poll: Do You Read "Bodice Rippers"?

MSNBC Poll: Do You Read "Bodice Rippers"?

So I’m not sure if we should all be offended, or if we should just take the wording with a grain of salt. Either way, we should probably vote and show that we’re proud to love those “bodice rippers” huh? TODAY’s Question Do you read romance novels? * 7053 responses Yes, yes, yes! Bodice-rippers are […]

Review: Once and Always by Judith McNaught

Review: Once and Always by Judith McNaught

Across the vast ocean sailed Victoria Seaton, a free-spirited American beauty left suddenly orphaned and alone. Eager to claim her long-lost heritage, she was amazed at the formal elegance of Wakefield, the sumptuous English estate of her distant cousin…the notorious Lord Jason Fielding. Sought after at plays, operas, and balls by London’s most fashionable ladies, […]