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It’s Not the Size of the Boat, It’s the Motion in the Ocean: Bad Sex in Romance from Balogh, James, and Grant "Awkward sex is so much fun for the reader, if not the characters. There's potential for comedy, tragedy,..." on It’s Not the Size of the Boat, It’s the Motion in the Ocean: Bad Sex in Romance from Balogh, James, and Grant at Thu Jan 10, 2013 18:02pm
Playing with a Joystick: Bioware, Mass Effect, and the Romance of Video Games "The FemShep/Garrus pairing is one of the best video-game romances I've ever seen, and one of the better..." on Playing with a Joystick: Bioware, Mass Effect, and the Romance of Video Games at Thu Jan 03, 2013 16:10pm
In Like Flynn: Errol Flynn, My First Swashbuckler "The Sea Hawk was also my first proto-crush on a movie dude! Nice to see that one mentioned. :)" on In Like Flynn: Errol Flynn, My First Swashbuckler at Sun Dec 11, 2011 13:56pm
When Adult Authors Take a Walk on the YA Side: Richelle Mead, Kady Cross, and More "I remember a great piece in the New York Times by Sherman Alexie -- he talked about how he'd won one..." on When Adult Authors Take a Walk on the YA Side: Richelle Mead, Kady Cross, and More at Tue Aug 23, 2011 18:52pm
Top 5: Twisting the Tropes in Historical Romance "Oh, did I ever love Goddess of the Hunt. I'm going to have to check out some of the others on this list!" on Top 5: Twisting the Tropes in Historical Romance at Sat Aug 20, 2011 15:52pm
Out-of-the-Ordinary Proposals of Marriage "My husband and I met at karaoke, and we knew we were getting married nearly right away. After a year..." on Out-of-the-Ordinary Proposals of Marriage at Mon Jul 18, 2011 18:20pm
5 Things Harry & Hermione Taught Me about Love (Even Though J.K. Rowling Never Meant Them to) "This is marvelous and touching -- I always hoped Hermione and Harry would end up together, too, even..." on 5 Things Harry & Hermione Taught Me about Love (Even Though J.K. Rowling Never Meant Them to) at Thu Jul 14, 2011 17:46pm
Isn’t It Romantic?: Romantic Fiction vs. Traditional Romance "There was a time in my youth when I only read canonical, classic works of well-reputed fancy literature...." on Isn’t It Romantic?: Romantic Fiction vs. Traditional Romance at Mon Jul 11, 2011 13:09pm
<i>Stitch in Snow</i> by Anne McCaffrey: A Forgotten Classic "Sometimes I still stare distantly out the window, yearning to be as awesome as Menolly from Dragonsong/Dragonsinger. And..." on Stitch in Snow by Anne McCaffrey: A Forgotten Classic at Tue Jun 21, 2011 16:04pm
Most Hardcore Geek Heroines in Romance Novels "This list doubles as an excellent recommendation list for someone of geeky persuasions (i.e., me) who's..." on Most Hardcore Geek Heroines in Romance Novels at Tue Jun 14, 2011 20:26pm
“I Never Asked You to Give Me Your Heart”: The Quotes That Slay Me "DS -- I've had Just Like Heaven waiting until I'd gotten through this week and earned it. :) Lime..." on “I Never Asked You to Give Me Your Heart”: The Quotes That Slay Me at Sat Jun 11, 2011 01:25am
“I Never Asked You to Give Me Your Heart”: The Quotes That Slay Me "My number one gut-wrenching declaration scene is Wentworth's letter in Persuasion. I tear up every time! But..." on “I Never Asked You to Give Me Your Heart”: The Quotes That Slay Me at Tue Jun 07, 2011 17:25pm
Team Heathcliff or Team Rochester?: Choose Your Favorite Bronte Hero "Team Rochester -- because for all his faults, he would A) happily agree those faults existed, and B)..." on Team Heathcliff or Team Rochester?: Choose Your Favorite Bronte Hero at Thu Jun 02, 2011 17:26pm
Cassandra Clare’s <i>Clockwork Prince</i> Cover Revealed! "Well this sounds all kinds of fun. To the library for the first book!" on Cassandra Clare’s Clockwork Prince Cover Revealed! at Thu May 26, 2011 17:26pm
The 11 Most Dashingly Romantic Ship Captains! "@lynnec: Oooh, Captain Peter Blood! Good call. :)" on The 11 Most Dashingly Romantic Ship Captains! at Wed May 25, 2011 17:00pm
The 11 Most Dashingly Romantic Ship Captains! "I'm a Wentworth girl all the way and have been for years -- especially once I found the film version..." on The 11 Most Dashingly Romantic Ship Captains! at Sun May 22, 2011 20:52pm
Princess Catherine’s Wedding Dress: Discuss! "I thought the day dress was pretty, but have you seen the satin wedding dress she wore later that evening?..." on Princess Catherine’s Wedding Dress: Discuss! at Thu May 05, 2011 20:54pm
Who Needs Phone Sex?: The Kiss Transmission Device "Anything that furthers the cause of transcontinental making out is just fine by me. :)" on Who Needs Phone Sex?: The Kiss Transmission Device at Wed May 04, 2011 21:03pm
For the Love of...the Cutest, Bestest Marriage Proposal Ever! "Mu husband proposed on the same karaoke stage where we saw each other for the first time. He'd told a..." on For the Love of...the Cutest, Bestest Marriage Proposal Ever! at Tue May 03, 2011 17:31pm
A Billion Wicked Thoughts About Romance Hero Professions "I would disagree with Evil Reads, much as I love them: lawyer is a pretty common hero job, imho. As..." on A Billion Wicked Thoughts About Romance Hero Professions at Mon May 02, 2011 18:14pm