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The Pursuit of Pleasure
The Pursuit of Pleasure is an interesting historical romance. Its author, Ms. Essex, who has an undergraduate degree in Classical Studies and Art History and a Masters degree in Nautical…
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Rules of an Engagement
The most interesting thing about Suzanne Enoch’s latest novel, the third in her Adventure Club series, is its setting in the South Sea Islands. The islands, with their blood-thirsty natives,…
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How to Woo a Reluctant Lady
How to Woo at Reluctant Lady is the third book in Sabrina Jeffries’ Hellions of Halstead Hall series and it does not function well as a stand-alone book. That is…
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April 5, 2026
Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner: a review
there is little to love in this lauded tome
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April 2, 2026
The Invisible Circus by Jennifer Egan: a review
it was very much like this
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March 29, 2026
Uncommon Passion by Anne Calhoun: a review
warning: neither the book–fabulous–or this review is SFW
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