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Misogyny Masquerading as Erotic Romance

December 30, 2016 by Mrs. Julien 8 Comments

Make no mistake, this western historical romance was the worst book I had the displeasure to read in 2016, has a place on my online list of The Worst Romance Novels I Have Ever Read, and Vanessa Vale is on the Avoid at All Costs list I maintain in my noggin. Emma James is sold to a brothel by her evil step-brother. Given a choice between paying off the cost of her purchase by working as a prostitute or being auctioned off as a bride, […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: Bridgewater Menage series, erotic romance, historical romance, Vanessa Vale, western romance, worst romance novel

Mrs. Julien's CBR8 Review No:66 · Genres: Romance · Tags: Bridgewater Menage series, erotic romance, historical romance, Vanessa Vale, western romance, worst romance novel ·
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