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Gretna or Bust: A guest post by KJ Charles (and a giveaway)

Gretna or Bust: A guest post by KJ Charles (and a giveaway)

January 9, 2017

If there’s one journey that defines the Regency romance, it’s the flight to Gretna Green. This is a staple of many a m/f historical, and my latest m/m romance, Wanted,…

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The Best of 2016: LinnieGayl’s List

The Best of 2016: LinnieGayl’s List

January 4, 2017

When 2016 started I was in the midst of a nearly three-year long reading slump, and close to quitting as a reviewer here. For the first time this lifelong reader…

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Serena Bell talks about her new book, women in sports, and making passes

Serena Bell talks about her new book, women in sports, and making passes

January 3, 2017

Thank you, All About Romance, for the chance to guest blog on the release day for Getting Inside. It’s always so much fun to talk about a new book when readers…

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Best of 2016: Anne’s List

Best of 2016: Anne’s List

December 26, 2016

My reading year in 2016 was more of a blast to the past than most years, but that wasn’t for a lack of trying. Still, I read some 2016 books….

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Three authors share: What gift would you like for Christmas?

Three authors share: What gift would you like for Christmas?

December 23, 2016

Samantha Chase I am the WORST with this sort of thing.  I can never figure out what I want.  Or maybe I’m just a control-freak who is afraid that no…

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The Holiday Ever After Box Review

The Holiday Ever After Box Review

December 14, 2016

Is there anything better to get in the mail than a box of goodies? Especially one that celebrates one of my favorite things? The Holiday Ever After Box, sent to…

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How I became a Tigress (plus a free book) by Jade Lee

How I became a Tigress (plus a free book) by Jade Lee

December 11, 2016

Growing up, everyone knew that I was half Chinese, half Caucasian. They could see it in my face, and if they didn’t, my mother was always there with her accent…

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Being Swedish but Writing in English by Asa Maria Bradley

Being Swedish but Writing in English by Asa Maria Bradley

December 8, 2016

When people hear that English is not my native language, they often ask me why I decided to write in English instead of Swedish. I don’t really have a clear…

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Horror and Romance: The Evil Twin by KJ Charles (plus a giveaway!)

Horror and Romance: The Evil Twin by KJ Charles (plus a giveaway!)

December 6, 2016

Want something a bit different for the holidays? Horror has never looked this enticing! All in Fear is a gorgeous collection of horror tales from some of the hottest names in…

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Chatting with Julie Anne Long

Chatting with Julie Anne Long

November 23, 2016

Today we’re talking with Julie Anne Long. Wild at Whiskey Creek, the second book in her contemporary series Hellcat Canyon, releases on the 29th of this month. Here’s the blurb: Everyone…

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What should we buy at the huge Harlequin sale?

What should we buy at the huge Harlequin sale?

October 20, 2016

Harlequin is having their biggest sale ever.From October 18-25, all Harlequin category romance eBooks will be on-sale for just $1.99 each! There are over 18,000+ titles on sale. That’s a lot of…

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Jane Austen in Vine Street: A guest post by Myretta Robens

Jane Austen in Vine Street: A guest post by Myretta Robens

October 12, 2016

Heroines (and some of the heroes) of Dressed to Kiss are deeply involved in the world of Regency Fashion What member of high society in early 19th century England wasn’t?…

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