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It’s the Good Time Book Club! What did you think of Manhunting?

It’s the Good Time Book Club! What did you think of Manhunting?

May 10, 2020

It’s time to discuss our first book club choice,  Jennifer Crusie’s Manhunting. Here’s our DIK review from 1999 and here’s a readers’ guide from Crusie. This is the first novel…

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the ask@AAR: What romance novel/author makes you laugh?

the ask@AAR: What romance novel/author makes you laugh?

May 8, 2020

My husband adores stand up comedy. I do not. My siblings all rave about Curb Your Enthusiasm. I think it’s mean and unfunny. Others in my book club–the less fun…

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You spoke… we’re listening!

You spoke… we’re listening!

May 7, 2020

Thank you to the hundreds of you who filled out our survey. You’ve given us lots to consider. You had many many great suggestions. Here are a few things we’ve…

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the Wayback on Wednesday: the 2000 Reviews Parody Contest

the Wayback on Wednesday: the 2000 Reviews Parody Contest

May 6, 2020

Reviews Parody Contest 2000 January 1, 2001 Happy New Year, everyone! Today we announce the winner in our second annual Reviews Parody Contest. I got a tremendous kick out of…

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You picked these six as your favorite historical romance novelists… now tell us which is your favorite book by each!

You picked these six as your favorite historical romance novelists… now tell us which is your favorite book by each!

May 5, 2020

On Sunday, just for fun, we polled our readers and asked who is your favorite historical romance author and your favorite non-Regency historical romance author. 296 people voted–woo hoo!

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Author Josi S. Kilpack Talks about her latest novel, Rakes and Roses

Author Josi S. Kilpack Talks about her latest novel, Rakes and Roses

May 4, 2020

Hello All About Romance readers. I am thrilled to join you today to chat about my latest novel, Rakes and Roses, and share insights on my Mayfield Family series.

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A Sunday poll: Who is your favorite historical romance author?

A Sunday poll: Who is your favorite historical romance author?

May 3, 2020

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An almost DIKlassic review: By Possession by Madeline Hunter

An almost DIKlassic review: By Possession by Madeline Hunter

May 2, 2020

Several of you have asked we bring back our DIKlassic reviews. Great idea! I am currently reading Hunter’s By Possession and it is SO. GOOD. (This review first ran in…

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the ask@AAR: How are we doing?

the ask@AAR: How are we doing?

May 1, 2020

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The Wayback on Wednesday: Chatting with Jennifer Crusie in 2004

The Wayback on Wednesday: Chatting with Jennifer Crusie in 2004

April 29, 2020

Since we have our Good Time Book Club coming up on May 10th and are reading Crusie’s Manhunting, I thought this interview with her from 2004 would be a fun…

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Author Megan Walker muses on what makes a real-life hero.

Author Megan Walker muses on what makes a real-life hero.

April 28, 2020

My husband and I recently celebrated our ninth anniversary of marriage, and as he and I reflected on our courtship and especially our early married days, including starting a family…

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Talking with Julia Bennett… plus a giveway!

Talking with Julia Bennett… plus a giveway!

April 26, 2020

Alex Stanton just inherited a dukedom but his true passion is uncovering charlatans and frauds wherever he finds them. Spiritualist and medium Evangeline “Evie” Jones is the biggest fake of…

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