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The Hero Kidnaps the Heroine: List of 100+ Bodice Ripper Romances with this Plot

Posted on July 27, 2023August 6, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We explore the controversial romance trope of the “hero kidnapping heroine.” This element was a staple of bodice ripper novels. Enjoy this list of 100+ books with this plot.

at long last love

Covers of the Week #103: June Weddings

Posted on June 4, 2023October 12, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Since June is the traditional month for weddings, Our Covers of the Week #103 edition is dedicated to romance covers featuring brides and grooms for June weddings.

betray the night

Covers of the Week #63 June Brides Historical

Posted on June 19, 2022June 19, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re wrapping up our month-long feature on weddings and brides on covers. For the week of Monday, June 20 to Sunday, June 26, 2022, let’s hear it for historical brides!

lord carews bride

Covers of the Week #62

Posted on June 12, 2022September 15, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

This week from Monday, June 13, 2022, to Sunday, June 19, 2022, we’re celebrating weddings. Here are some Regency-era romance covers featuring brides and grooms.

accidental wife

Covers of the Week #61 – June Brides Category Romance

Posted on June 5, 2022June 5, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For the week of Monday, June 6, 2022, to Sunday, June 12, 2022, we’re highlighting contemporary series romance covers with beautiful June brides.

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