Review: Under the Italian’s Command by Susan Stephens

July 25, 2008

Book CoverDevon's review of Under the Italian's Command by Susan Stephens
Contemporary Romance released by Harlequin Presents 1 Jul 08

One definitely has certain expectations when reading a Harlequin Presents. Larger than life, super wealthy, super gorgeous, super domineering hero, overwhelming a less wealthy, less powerful, less gorgeous heroine with his desires. At their best, they can be fabulously escapist Cinderella fantasy, at worst obnoxious drivel. The blurb for Under the Italian's Command seems par for the course for this line, but it left quite a bit out. This book was surprising, sometimes in delightful ways, sometimes in jaw-dropping ones. A mixed bag indeed. Read more

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Michelle Styles: Mills & Boon and the UK’s National Year of Reading

May 24, 2008

bibliophilia-by-kathianta.png2008 is the National Year of Reading in the UK.

It is about celebrating reading in all its forms and highlighting the importance of libraries. It is about encouraging parents to read to their children, and people in general just to read.
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