This HaBO was sent in by Barney, who is looking for this romance. Major triggers for the description below for graphic abuse: I can’t remember the name of a book I read like 12 years ago… This is what I remember- The heroine marries a man who initially seems sweet, shy, timid, and intelligent — possibly a psychologist or psychiatrist. After marriage he becomes controlling and abusive. He uses a medical injection/drug that temporarily paralyzes … Continue reading HaBO: She Married a Controlling Psychiatrist →

This HaBO was sent in by Meg, who wants to find this romance: It’s a recent book. Contemporary, possibly set in NYC or Boston. He’s a tech genius or businessman with a speech impediment that he feels makes him unlovable. She’s the charming barista/waitress he’s pining for. She’s injured in a hit and run (possibly?) or ill and he takes her to the hospital and says they’re either engaged or married. Help a bitch out, … Continue reading HaBO: Tech Genius with a Speech Impediment →

This HaBO is from Gillian, who wants to find this romance: There is a book that I read a while ago and cannot remember the name of but really want to reread it. Here’s everything I remember: There is a set of female twins in college. One of the twins goes on a date or two with this guy (think he’s an athlete) but doesn’t want to keep dating him so she has her twin … Continue reading HaBO: Twins in College →

This HaBO is from Mary, who wants to find this historical romance: I cannot remember the title/author of one of my favorite historical romance novels. Lead female was supposed to marry an older man and then he was murdered. She was accused and they were about to hang her, walking her through a courtyard, people throwing rotting food at her etc. Highland warrior and his clan save her, take her to his castle. She is … Continue reading HaBO: He Saves Her from the Hangman’s Noose →

This HaBO comes from Andrea. Trigger warnings for the description below: Okay, this has been driving me crazy for a decade! Pretty sure it came out in the 90s. Main character is an American woman living in England with her husband, Griffon. He had an affair with Claire. She thought it was over, but no, she runs into a very pregnant Claire at (Barnaby’s?) Claire loses the baby. Griffon comes home super drunk and rapes … Continue reading HaBO: She Sells Her Jewelry to Repair the Roof →

This HaBO is from Eddie, who is hoping to find this romance: I am losing my mind trying to remember the title of a romantic suspense book I read sometime in the 2010s. I have a very clear picture of the physical book and some wildly specific plot points, but the title and author completely escape me. The Physical Book & Publisher Clues: I am almost positive it was a category romance maybe Silhouette/Harlequin. It … Continue reading HaBO: Harlequin Where the Hero is Being Hunted →

This HaBO is from Miglena, who wants to find this romance: Hi all, I’ve tried everything and can’t seem to find this book that I read about three years ago. It’s a contemporary romance, set in NYC, high steam and some kinks involved, decently written and on the lengthier side. The hero is filthy rich and in his 30s; heroine is 18/19 but acts rather mature for her age. She is working in his office … Continue reading HaBO: Age Gap Romance But They’re Both Wealthy →

This HaBO is from Christelle, who wants to find this romance: I’m looking for the title of a book, the second in a series. The story takes place in a small town. A military hero returns home with a back injruy. A night in a bar, he meet a beautiful woman named Charlotte but refuses to go home with her. Later, he meets his nurse Charlie, assumes she’s a man, but her real name is … Continue reading HaBO: The Ol’ Charlotte/Charlie Mix Up →

This HaBO comes from Chioma, who wants to find this romance: I read this African-American romance novel as a kid, and I am trying to find the title and author. It was likely published between 1995 and 2005. It is a standalone book set in the USA, and the cover was definitely an illustrated style—not a real photo. I vaguely remember it having a rose on it, but I could be wrong about that part. … Continue reading HaBO: Her Parents Were Activists in the 70s →

This HaBO is from Farah, who wants to find this historical romance: I have been scratching my mind for years and can’t seem to be able to find this one book I read ages ago. I’m hoping you can help me figure it out: -Historical romance published before 2010/ -Heroine is staying over at her friend’s house (I think because she is sponsoring her for the season or possibly the heroine is helping her friend … Continue reading HaBO: Diana Does Calisthenics →