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The Princess and the Pauper by Alexandra Benedict

The Princess and the Pauper by Alexandra Benedict

January 23, 2016 | 1 Oogie, Book Reviews, Genre: Historical

The hero is inconsistent and jerk-ish, but the heroine can give Mary Balogh’s heroines masterclasses in being useless wastes of flesh.

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The Notorious Scoundrel by Alexandra Benedict

The Notorious Scoundrel by Alexandra Benedict

May 11, 2010 | 2 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Historical

It’s notorious how addled this story is.

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The Infamous Rogue by Alexandra Benedict

The Infamous Rogue by Alexandra Benedict

July 28, 2009 | 2 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Historical

Warning: huge asshole hero ahead. Have pepper spray ready.

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Too Dangerous to Desire by Alexandra Benedict

Too Dangerous to Desire by Alexandra Benedict

July 29, 2008 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Historical

Too overwrought and melodramatic to be enjoyable.

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Too Scandalous to Wed by Alexandra Benedict

Too Scandalous to Wed by Alexandra Benedict

April 28, 2007 | 4 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Historical

Stalking is never this fun or sexy.

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Too Great a Temptation by Alexandra Benedict

Too Great a Temptation by Alexandra Benedict

October 31, 2006 | 4 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Historical

Oh good, a fun seafaring romance!

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A Forbidden Love by Alexandra Benedict

A Forbidden Love by Alexandra Benedict

January 9, 2006 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Historical

Coincidences, annoying feisty heroines, hackneyed dialogues – yes, this is definitely someone’s first book.

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