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the ask@AAR: What series/book would you like to see adapted for TV?

While we had varying degrees of satisfaction around the latest season of Bridgerton, I think we all agree it’s excellent to see romance novels adapted for TV. Given how wildly successful Bridgerton has been, I have...

We have to ask: What did you think about the Oscars?

I didn’t watch the Oscars–I’m an NCAA basketball fan (The extraordinary event that will happen when, for the first time, Duke meets UNC in the tournament in Saturday’s Final Four game is all my state can...

Bridgerton Season Two has arrived!

It’s here! I’ve just watched episode one–I thought it was smashing. I love the Queen’s boredom, Kate’s chat with Lady Danbury, Penelope’s desire for Lady Whistledown to do more, Benedict’s humor. The tone is less frivolous...

the ask@AAR: What was your first paying job?

When I was 16, I wanted my own phone line–we were a family of six and my father had rules. My parents agreed that as long as I kept my grades up, I could get a...

Coming Soon – The Romances We’re Most Looking Forward to Reading in April 2022

Time for our regular look ahead to the new releases we’re most looking forward to reading over the next few weeks.  There’s a bumper crop of new books this April, although as usual, there’s no way...

the ask@AAR: Are you ready to travel?

Today, I, Dr. Feelgood, and our twins are going abroad. I can barely believe it. We’ve not left the country since Covid hit. But it’s our daughter’s spring break and our son can work from anywhere...

TBR Challenge March 2022 – Grumpy

This month’s TBR challenge prompt of “grumpy” yielded almost an embarrassment of riches. After all, grouchy heroes aren’t exactly a rare find in Romlandia. And grumpy/sunshine romances are having a bit of a moment now, too....

What are you watching?

My mother, who’s been staying with me for a bit, is watching The Gilded Age. She’d already started it before she came, so I’m not watching it with her although I’ve seen bits and pieces. Dr....

the ask@AAR: What do we think about all that butt stuff?

OK, it’s a thing. I’ve just read my third contemporary romance in a row in which fingers find their way into what is often referred to the back door. This is an equal opportunity experience–men and...

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