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ArecRain (8 KP) rated Bad Romance in Books

Jan 18, 2018  
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Bad Romance
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6.0 (1 Ratings)
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Well rounded and in-depth, Bad Romance feels like a true novel and not just an excuse to write a stepbrother romance. That is a trope that can go wrong very quickly but that author managed to juggle it well along with the rest of the novel’s drama.

It is easy to get caught up in the passion and emotions of Bad Romance. I found myself burning with rage at the useless parents, especially since they felt realistic. At first, the lead couple’s personalities annoyed me, but it was rewarding to watch their story unfold.

If you are looking for a romance filled with passion, both in and out of the bedroom, Bad Romance is definitely for you. If the stepbrother trope puts you off, don’t be. Their parents were barely married before he left so there was no creepy of gross factor attached.
  
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Zoe Saldana recommended The Hunger (1983) in Movies (curated)

 
The Hunger (1983)
The Hunger (1983)
1983 | Horror

"I loved it. I thought it was such a sensual movie. I’ve always been a very curious person when it comes to sensuality and sexuality. I was raised by a mother that always taught my sisters and I that the body is not what’s tainted, it’s the mind. Therefore there was a lot flexibility; she gave us a lot of responsibility. She trusted us with things that kids aren’t supposed to be watching. My mom has a version of what censorship is, and it’s quite different to what censorship means to a lot of societies and cultures. I was very grateful for that because it taught me so much passion, and it taught me to feel okay with the human body and wanting passion and love. And The Hunger was an amazing love story. I loved the performances by Catherine Deneuve and Susan Sarandon and David Bowie."

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Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
Erik Larson | 2015 | History & Politics
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8.5 (4 Ratings)
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[Eric Larson] does it again with [Dead Wake] by making non fiction read like fiction all the while providing a great amount of information. The research that he does before writing a book shows his deep passion fro the topics. In [Dead Wake] he informs the reader not only what is was like being on the Lusitania, but also the political intrigue that seemed to surround the voyage and it's demise.
  
Dagger's Edge (Brute Force #2)
Dagger's Edge (Brute Force #2)
Lora Leigh | 2018
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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This is the second book in this series by this author. Amazing well written characters you just fall in love with as you read. This book is packed full with action, suspense and passion. This is a classic love story with added extras such as betrayal and feud. I can't wait to read more from this amazing author.



Highly recommended

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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LA
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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An utterly captivating story of finding love when you least expect.Lily is a fiery,compulsive vixen and Daniel is a devishly handsome rogue.But when put together they create a story of passion,fiery lust and overwhelming feeling unlike anything youve ever seen before..my only issue is the language.It wasnt really accurate for the time in history the book is set in.i love the plot,storyline and the characters personalities!