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Why every man MUST read a romance – and every woman a thriller

In college, wise men with Einstein hair stood in front of lecture halls to tell you literature isn’t really about verbs, adverbs and dangling modifiers. No. Beneath the surface, lit-rah-sure asks a fundamental question that some believe is just as … Continue reading

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The best Fabio romance cover OF ALL TIME

What is the most amazing, over-the-top Fabio romance cover OF ALL TIME? We are talking about Fabio here, so there is an embarrassment of riches. How can we pick one masterpiece when everything the Italian Master of Romance has done … Continue reading

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The Red Pen of Doom whips SWITCH by Camryn Rhys

SWITCH by Camryn Rhys Alexandra popped a steaming potsticker into her mouth and bit down. The crisp bottom skin gave way and thick, salty pork stuffing spilled (“thick, salty pork stuffing spilled” is a whole lotta modifiers and alliteration) salty … Continue reading

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Romance novelists are secret, epic army of man boosters

A classic post from my old blog. For new folks, enjoy. Let it be known: we men must rethink our natural manly instinct that romance novelists are something to avoid, like SEX AND THE CITY 2, which is indeed worthy … Continue reading

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The Red Pen of Doom guts THE NOTEBOOK

THE NOTEBOOK (The title makes sense, since the story turns on an actual notebook.) by Nicholas Sparks Chapter One: Miracles Who am I? And how,I wonder, will this story end? The sun has come up and I am sitting by … Continue reading

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