Sweet 16 Colonial Romances to Read During the Fourth of July

by Alexandria // July 4, 2020 // No Comments

If you’re a romance junkie, the Fourth of July may remind you of the colonial romance novels you could be reading. You’re in the mood for dashing British spies, handsome American captains, and rooting for strong colonial women who’ll fight... Continue reading →

10 LGBT Romance Novels You Can Read Today (Not Just During Pride Month)

by Alexandria // June 30, 2020 // No Comments

Do you know what’s terribly cliché? A happy gay couple who must hide their love in secrecy. If they expose their relationship out in the open, one of them dies a tragic death. What the f**k? What is this Brokeback... Continue reading →

WTF Is Up Lately with Sherrilyn Kenyon?

by Alexandria // August 28, 2019 // No Comments

Still waiting for Sherrilyn Kenyon’s latest book? If you haven’t heard, this is why: One question: WTF? Of all of the things, why does this have to happen to her? Kenyon has been through so many obstacles all of her... Continue reading →

Book vs. Movie: “Fifty Shades of Grey”

by Alexandria // May 14, 2019 // No Comments

I’ve hinted I’d watch the Fifty Shades of Grey movie. Here we are. The 2015 movie came out just in time for Valentine’s Day (what a coincidence). Dakota Johnson starred as Anastasia Steele and Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey. Fun... Continue reading →

Bigfoot Erotica: An Unexpected Trend

by Alexandria // April 9, 2019 // No Comments

Like your men hairy? Enjoy long walks in the woods with your hairy mate? Roaring at the full moon? Perhaps you might be into bigfoot erotica. Does such genre exist? Of course. Where the heck can you find it? Bigfoot... Continue reading →

17 Romance Genre Vocab Words You Need to Know

by Alexandria // March 28, 2019 // No Comments

Romance writers and readers speak in a secret language. How good is your romance genre vocab? Do you know the best MC novels starring a BBW character with a HEA? What the heck does that all mean? I feel your... Continue reading →

Get Lucky with These Irish Romance Novels

by Alexandria // March 13, 2019 // No Comments

Don’t you just love March? Weather’s warming up, the flowers are blooming, and it’s time scramble through your closet for something green to wear for St. Patrick’s Day! You want something to read to get into the holiday spirit too.... Continue reading →

What the Heck Happened to Ellora’s Cave?

by Alexandria // March 11, 2019 // 2 Comments

I was introduced to Ellora’s Cave erotica world when I was a teen reading the Romantic Times magazine. They always had the most interesting books advertised in their glossy pages. Fever Hot Dreams was one of my must-read books from... Continue reading →

70 Romance Novels Set in Louisiana for the Bon Temp Mood

by Alexandria // March 5, 2019 // No Comments

Right now, you’d rather be in New Orleans celebrating Mardi Gras. You’re probably stuck at home or your cubicle dungeon at work. You’d do anything to get away. No worries, here are 70 romance novels set in Louisiana for the... Continue reading →

Who’s Who: Paranormal Romance Authors

by Alexandria // February 6, 2019 // No Comments

What is paranormal romance? Think of an ordinary couple, but one of them is either a werewolf or a vampire. You might as well call The Beauty and the Beast a classic paranormal romance. These stories include love interests who... Continue reading →

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