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HaBO: He Saves Her from the Hangman’s Noose

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

HaBO: She Sells Her Jewelry to Repair the Roof

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

HaBO: Harlequin Where the Hero is Being Hunted

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

HaBO: Age Gap Romance But They’re Both Wealthy

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

HaBO: The Ol’ Charlotte/Charlie Mix Up

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

HaBO: Her Parents Were Activists in the 70s

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

HaBO: Diana Does Calisthenics

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

HaBO: Never Been Kissed Romance from the 80s or 90s

This HaBO is from Amelia in the podcast Patreon discord: This was a 1980s/90s vintage romance with a heroine undercover as a high school student a la Never Been Kissed??? The hero is a teacher who thinks she’s 17 for most of the book. It’s a yikes but I’m in a Fast Times at Ridgemont High cultural deep dive and it’s driving me insane trying to find when this came out. Sending up the bat … Continue reading HaBO: Never Been Kissed Romance from the 80s or 90s

HaBO: An Affair with the Mom of His Kid’s Classmate

This HaBO is from Kay, who wants to find this romance: Marriage in trouble with husband having an affair with the mother of one of his son’s classmates. There’s a graduation (high school) party for the son where the mistress attends with her daughter (the son’s classmate.) I think there may be the discovery of the affair or a confrontation of some sort at the party. At some point the husband leaves to live with … Continue reading HaBO: An Affair with the Mom of His Kid’s Classmate

HaBO: Steamy Steam Room Action

This HaBO comes from Andrea, who wants to find this romance: I’m looking for a book from Kindle, but I can’t remember the cover, title, or any of the character names. There’s this one scene that I remember very vividly, which is what sparked my interest in finding this book because I remember it being so hot. I can’t remember if this book was part of a series or not. But basically the heroine and … Continue reading HaBO: Steamy Steam Room Action

HaBO: Medical Romance Set in South India

This HaBO is from Annie, who wants to find this Harlequin/Mills & Boon title: I read this medical romance as a young and sheltered teenager in the 1980s(!), but can’t for the life of me recall the title or the author. It was a Harlequin or Mills & Boon romance set in south India, which was different enough that it stuck with me over the years. The nurse (can’t remember her name) was of Indian … Continue reading HaBO: Medical Romance Set in South India

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