Cinderella

Review: Bewitching by Jill Barnett

by Keira 10.02.2011

There are a bunch of novels by Jill Barnett that are being released specifically for ebook format this year and Bewitching was one of them. I found out later after accepting a review copy that Bewitching is considered one of the all time best romances written and I can certainly see why. It’s the story [...]

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Movie Review: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Starring Brandy Norwood and Paolo Montalban

by Keira 04.06.2011

I love Cinderella. I don’t really know anybody who doesn’t adore this type of character. Her story is one of rags to riches; poor in money but rich in love. Take her story, a timeless classic, and add Rodgers and Hammerstein to the mix and you have a hit musical. I love all versions of [...]

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Review: The Glass Stiletto by Rachel Kenley

by Keira 03.30.2011

Once upon a time, in a land far far away a beautiful girl by the name of Mariella decides to find herself a husband. Not just any husband mind you – but one that will be rich enough to provide her with a sense of freedom. She would love to wake up in the morning [...]

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Review: No Man’s Bride by Shana Galen

by Keira 02.26.2011

This sweet and ultimately upbeat story has elements of abuse that form the background of the heroine. Catherine Fullbright, the eldest daughter of Edmund Fullbright, is the Cinderella to this tale. Treated abysmally all her life, Catherine has determined she will never marry, never put herself in the power of another man. Catherine’s sister Elizabeth [...]

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So What Does A Man Want In A Woman…

by Guest Blogger 01.11.2011

by Tessa Radley, guest blogger and author of Millionaire Under the Mistletoe. I’ve been thinking a lot about heroines lately. About the careers they have, the jobs they do, and the effect their career, earning ability and self-esteem have on their relationship with the hero. I write romance for Silhouette Desire. Romance novels have always—as [...]

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Review: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James

by Keira 09.24.2010

In Eloisa James’ author note she mentions that this story is more Cinderella fairytale than historical romance. It explains the improbabilities, irregularities, and absurdities found within the pages of the story set somewhere in the Regency period. If you’re looking for a quick light Cinderella based read you will enjoy this book. If you’re looking [...]

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When Characters Just Won’t Shut Up!

by Guest Blogger 02.25.2010

by Judi Fennell, guest blogger Back in 2004 when I joined Romance Writers of America, I had one manuscript (in sore need of craft workshops!) and the dream. I had nothing else. Not a clue how to do this, not another story idea, no industry knowledge. Nothing. How could I ever expect to get a [...]