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This is a delightful old school romance, Beauty & the Beast retelling. It has obviously influenced many romances that came after it, with its independent blue stocking heroine and tough beast like hero with the heart of gold. This is a great pick if you want to try an old school (90‘s) romance without the heavy triggers. There is a mild one in comments. 4.5⭐️
+10 #mistletoemaniacs #wintergames2021
+20 bingo #littenlistenbingo

My first Jayne Ann Krentz! Honestly that's the most exciting part for me, ticking off a Romancelandia milestone. The book itself was fine. I enjoyed the bluestocking heroine who was fiercely protective of her hero though.

The usual formula but it was the usual fun too. Hariett is an enthusiastic fossil hunter and Gideon is the wealthy scarred aristocrat she calls upon to capture a band of thieves hiding loot in the cave she explores. Romance, misunderstanding and danger ensues before they find their happily ever after. 3🌟

Me: Now that I‘m home all the time, I‘m gonna be saving some dough!

After browsing eBay:

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I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed Amanda Quick's characters! Smart, witty women and surly men who realize how lucky they are to have those women. Harriet was sharp, tenacious and caring. Gideon, honorable but alone. They work it out. I'd for Harriet's sister, Felicity, to have her own story!

Not my favourite romance, that's for sure. The dialogue was stilted, the smut lukewarm, and the fat shaming unforgivable. The premise was interesting, however, and the heroine—an amateur archaeologist—was delightful. As a "Beauty and the Beast" retelling, it was a little too on the nose.
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Ugh, what is with the unnecessary fat shaming, Amanda Quick?

Not sure what's going on with my library's copy of this (wtf is this cover???), but time for something fun!

Thought my Littens could appreciate this! Found on FB, it's written by a famous book binder, William Matthews.📚📚

Ahhhh! What to say? Ravished is such a sweet retelling of Beauty and the Beast. I loved the heroine Harriet. She never failed to make me smile or laugh. I believe I smiled the whole time reading this book. The hero, Gideon is definitely getting added to my favorites list. 10 out of 10, most definitely.

I've been on a fairy tale kick lately, just reread this little gem!!! ❤❤❤ #romantsy #osrbc