Let us review the formula of this novel: a sexually repressed widow hires a disreputable rake (as opposed, I suppose, a reputable one) to help her find her kidnapped brother. Along the way, she discovers there’s more to the rake than people realize. Also that she’s one lusty lady. They find the brother, vanquish the [...]
Jennifer Crusie’s beloved Anyone But You was originally released in 1996. HQN has re-released this classic title in hardcover this month. I fell madly in love with the book when I first read it, and was pleased to know that my memory didn’t fail me. It is a rare romance that stands the test of [...]
HelenKay: There are a never-ending series of lits out there – chick lit, hen lit and glam lit, just to name a few. What separates one offering from another is a smart premise or an interesting voice. If a reader is lucky, the author provides both. In this light chick lit/glam lit hybrid, Gruenenfelder succeeds [...]