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Review: Come Again No More by Jack Todd

by Zarabeth Golden 03.19.2011

by Zarabeth, guest reviewer This is the first “romance” novel I’ve read that was written by a man (well at least the first one I know about, pseudonyms might have been involved with other male authors). And he didn’t do a half-bad job of it. Obviously, it is written a bit differently with fewer insights [...]

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Review: The Mistress of Nothing by Kate Pullinger

by Zarabeth Golden 03.16.2011

by Zarabeth, guest reviewer This is a wonderfully woven book written from our heroine’s perspective. The story follows Sally’s adventures around the Mediterranean and the Nile as Lady’s Maid to Lady Duff Gordon, a progressively ill woman who must leave her home and family for the good of her health. For the majority of Sally’s [...]

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Review: Lily of the Nile (Cleopatra’s Daughter, Book 1) by Stephanie Dray

by Zarabeth Golden 01.05.2011

by Zarabeth, guest reviewer Lily of the Nile follows the story of Cleopatra’s daughter in her new life as a Roman captive. She is a child who is forced to grow up fast and really examine her beliefs. With the death of her family and the capture of Egypt under Roman control her faith and [...]

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Review: Dark Moon of Avalon by Anna Elliott

by Zarabeth Golden 12.16.2010

by Zarabeth, guest reviewer This novel is set just after the Arthurian Legend, when the progeny of those great thinkers and warriors are attempting to mend their shattered world. I am a particular fan of this period and therefore had some great expectations. I absolutely must give credit to the author for her story-telling and [...]

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Get into Bed with Stephanie Dray (Author Interview)

by Zarabeth Golden 12.14.2010

This author interview with Stephanie Dray is conducted by Zarabeth. Zarabeth: What was it about Cleopatra Selene’s story that inspired you? Stephanie: This was a little girl who lost both her parents and her older brothers–who was ripped away from Egypt, the only home she’d ever known. A little girl who was held hostage in [...]

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10 Reasons to Love Georgette Heyer

by Keira 10.06.2010

This post is a counter post to 10 Reasons Why I Can’t Read Georgette Heyer by Zarabeth. I was surprised but not upset with Zarabeth’s reaction to Georgette Heyer’s writing style. It does take a little getting used to and in my opinion the hardest Heyer to read is your first. This will probably not [...]

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10 Reasons Why I Can’t Read Georgette Heyer

by Zarabeth Golden 10.02.2010

By Zarabeth, guest blogger I know a lot of people like Georgette Heyer and this post isn’t meant to step on your toes in any way if you do, but I really can’t read her! I am a huge fan of historical romance novels and was excited to try the genuine article. I tried, I [...]

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The Most Romantic Broadway Songs

by Zarabeth Golden 06.15.2010

by Zarabeth, guest blogger Here is a list of my favorite romantic Broadway songs. They are not ranked as that would be too hard to do – narrowing it down to 15 was hard enough! The Youtube videos provided are either my favorite version or a movie version so you have something to watch as [...]