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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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Contemporary Romance Bullsh*t

Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh

December 16, 2016 by Mrs. Julien 3 Comments

Inspiring a list of The Worst Romance Novels I Have Ever Read, I think sums up my opinion of the first book in Nalini Singh’s Rock Kiss series, but the long version is below anyway. From Amazon: Molly Webster has always followed the rules. After an ugly scandal tore apart her childhood and made her the focus of the media’s harsh spotlight, she vowed to live an ordinary life. No fame. No impropriety. No pain. Then she meets Zachary Fox, a tattooed bad boy rocker […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Nalini Singh, Prolixity Julien, Rock Kiss series, rock star romance, worst romance novel

Mrs. Julien's CBR8 Review No:63 · Genres: Romance · Tags: CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Nalini Singh, Prolixity Julien, Rock Kiss series, rock star romance, worst romance novel ·
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