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Love Historical Romance? Write for AAR.
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the ask@AAR: Have you seen any of the Best Picture Nominees? What did you think?
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One Summer Night by Caridad Pinero
When I’m asked to describe the idea behind One Summer Night, I say that it’s a modern day Romeo and Juliet story, but with a happier ending. It is a romance after all! I was a teen when I discovered Shakespeare’s tale of woe and something about it appealed to me . . . until…
