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Book Review

A Beastly Kind of Earl by Mia Vincy

A Beastly Kind of Earl

This is a joint review by Aarya and Claudia. Sometimes reviews here are in the form of a dialogue, and sometimes they are rather longform; this one is both, and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Claudia: I have a confession to make: I was today years old when I discovered what is really my favorite romance trope. Oh, for years I was pretty sure it was marriage-of-convenience. For me, a reader of (mainly) historical … Continue reading A Beastly Kind of Earl by Mia Vincy

The Rec League: Slytherins Falling for Hufflepuffs

The Rec League - heart shaped chocolate resting on the edge of a very old book

Based on today’s Dreaming of You review and motivated by my own selfish need for more of my own catnip, we’re after romances that can be interpreted as a Slytherin-esque character falling in love with a Hufflepuff! There is also some debate on how certain romance heroes and heroines would be sorted. Elyse: Oh boy. Sarah: Act Like It, for sure. Richard is a Slytherin and Lainie is a Hufflepuff. Elyse: Devil in Winter? Sarah: Grumpy Fake … Continue reading The Rec League: Slytherins Falling for Hufflepuffs

Book Review

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas

Dreaming of You

Lisa Kleypas was one of the first romance authors I read, way back when I was a little baby teenage Amanda. Her Wallflowers series will always hold a special place in my heart. But since then, I’ve become estranged from historical romances. Now, I’m dipping my toe back in thanks to this encouraging thread on Twitter. When several passionate romance readers start espousing the swooniness of a romance hero, I take notice. Dreaming of You … Continue reading Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas