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An Author on Triple Secret Probation Redeems Herself

June 8, 2016 by Emmalita 9 Comments

3.5 stars, but rounded down to 3 because of past bad behavior. It was with great trepidation and a whole lot of “this is a bad idea” that I purchased Penny Reid’s Grin and Beard It. I had read books of hers I liked, books I really disliked, and a series that took me hostage.  Reid is good at witty banter and female friendships, but has written some dubious, or outright abusive, male protagonists and is overly fond of big misunderstandings and high drama fuckery. […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: Contemporary Romance, Grin and Beard It, Penny Reid, Winston Brothers

Emmalita's CBR8 Review No:20 · Genres: Romance · Tags: Contemporary Romance, Grin and Beard It, Penny Reid, Winston Brothers ·
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“You Can’t Just Make a Unilateral Statement That the Sky Is Blue”

July 25, 2015 by Mrs. Julien 4 Comments

Truth or Beard is the first book in the Winston Brothers contemporary romance series, but the Winston sister already had her turn in a book I liked better, Beauty and the Mustache. Jessica: If I said the sky was blue you would say it was purple. Duane: Sometimes the sky is purple. Right now it’s indigo, almost black. You can’t just make a unilateral statement that the sky is blue. Ah, that’s the stuff. Banter gives me life. Penny Reid writes great banter, friendships, and […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: CBR7, Contemporary Romance, Penny Reid, Prolixity Julien, Winston Brothers

Mrs. Julien's CBR7 Review No:70 · Genres: Romance · Tags: CBR7, Contemporary Romance, Penny Reid, Prolixity Julien, Winston Brothers ·
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