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Once you've been torn so thoroughly from the world of the story by a failure in the world-building, it's impossible to read further. I understand that the world of romance novels is supposed to be idealized, but unless I'm reading a fantasy I expect the world of the romance to reflect at some level, the WARNING: I understand that the world of romance novels is supposed to be idealized, but unless I'm reading a fantasy I expect the world of the romance to reflect at some level, the reality of its chosen world whether that's medicine, law, or publishing.

Radclyffe is particularly strong when her books center on the world of medicine, which makes me how she ended up so far from what she knows. Apr 14, Fin rated it really liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Overall I liked the book but couldn't help but think that the author took the easy way out at the end when Hays survived.

Auden and Hays's story was well done but there was a second romance short story woven into the plot that, while not bad, seemed out of place to me. Thane and Gayle deserved their own book IMO, but seemed to be used here as more of a filler. I think the author did this so she didn't have to delve too deeply into Hays's illness. How many readers want their romance novel to be abo Overall I liked the book but couldn't help but think that the author took the easy way out at the end when Hays survived.

How many readers want their romance novel to be about the declining health of one of the main characters and her eventual death? I would guess not many. And so the author avoids the whole thing. She has a secondary romance to add filler to the book, the illness doesn't really become critical till the very end and then Hays beats the odds and survives. Solid and enjoyable, but not overly courageous by the author. The story was very emotional and dealt with terminal illness. It is a bit of a roller coaster ride emotionally and there are plenty of sensual scenes in the story.

I really liked Thane, one of the side characters and an author at the publishing line Auden works at. She came off at first as flirty and cocky. But, there was a lot of heart to her and vulnerability at the end of the day. She might be my favorite character of the book. I liked her relationship with Gayle, Auden's tenant and best frie The story was very emotional and dealt with terminal illness. I liked her relationship with Gayle, Auden's tenant and best friend and one supporter. Gayle too was interesting. Gayle is a doctor and seeing her balance being a physician and being a good friend was cool.

She couldn't always tell everything she knew and yet she would try her best to be there for Auden. Overall, the book wasn't bad. It's my first Raclyffe book. It didn't bowl me over, but it wasn't a waste of time.

May 31, Carolyn McBride rated it liked it. There were parts I was not impressed with, let's get those out of the way first. The sex was unremarkable. Didn't do a thing for me and after I had closed the book, I barely remembered the sex, even though two characters were writing it. What did impress me and stayed with me after the book was closed was the secret between the two main characters.

It was unique and believable, and the way their relationship flared and developed made an impression on me as well. Nov 09, Svetlana Wesley rated it it was amazing Shelves: I liked Radclyffe's interesting idea of "books in the book", but was most impressed, of course, with the storyline itself. Once again, I did not think that I would be captured as much.

The strength of the experiences on the approach to the end of the book made me feel emotional as well as physical pain. It was perfect and unbearable at the same time! I like the book very much, but I find it hard to think to re-read it even though I really want it. Jul 16, Kirsty rated it it was amazing. I loved this book!

I couldn't put it down and read it within 3 days! I loved the tension between Auden and Hays before they got together, and could really feel the love between them. My only issue with this book is that it was too short, there could have been so much more added to the end, I didn't expect it to end the way it did!

I have only read a few of her books, and can't wait to read more! Sep 23, Simone rated it really liked it Shelves: As with most of Radclyffe's books, I was pulled into caring for these characters. I enjoyed the plot overall.

Love's Masquerade

However I had a few issues. A few moments here and there to me did not add up to an undying romance. Also the ending, which was arguably the most dramatic time for these two ladies, was abrupt and not well developed. This book does pull on the heart strings and is a good read overall.

Fabulous read not to be missed A wonderful story of fiction and fantasy meeting real life. Definitely worthy of at least 5 stars the emotion leaps from the pages and pulls you into the story. The clever way the book combines the world of lesbian fiction with the story of the interaction between the main characters is amazing one of Radclyffe's finest. Jan 04, Sheila rated it liked it Shelves: It's a book about publishing and lesbian romance novelists. From the notes, it's clear it was challenging to write--there are bits and pieces of other books and sex scenes scattered throughout it--and it was sometimes challenging to read, too.

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I'm so stiff, I hurt. She stifled a groan as she stared transfixed at the stranger's body, so close to her and yet so completely untouchable. Why don't you go home for a few hours. Then, on legs that shook badly, Auden got to her feet and made her way carefully to the door. I love the characters, the relationships, passion, tenderness, brutally honest, and frightening with coming outta the closet. Auden had no choice but to follow and soon found herself looking once again into dark eyes flecked with bits of silver and gold.

But still very enjoyable. I can tell I'm going to lose a lot of money to this author. Oct 09, P. Another winner A great story. Clever writing with books within the books. Very hot and sexy as expected. Certainly, but so is Nora Roberts!

Like Roberts, good strong female characters. I'll keep reading her stuff! Wish it weren't so expensive. Jan 31, Margaret L. Thanks to Radclyffe for another great book. A plot to keep you turning the pages as fast as you can. Everybody wants someone to love them. I'll add this one to my wish list for Audible to record.

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Start by marking “Love's Masquerade” as Want to Read: Radclyffe has written over forty-five romance and romantic intrigue novels, dozens of short stories, and, writing as L.L. She has also edited Best Lesbian Romance through as well as multiple other anthologies. Love's Masquerade [Radclyffe] on www.farmersmarketmusic.com *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Plunged into the often indistinguishable realms of fiction, fantasy, and.

Oct 14, Milkiways rated it liked it Shelves: Well if you are really into erotica you would love it. In my opinion it is a well written erotica with good storyline. Jan 07, susan rated it really liked it. Oct 09, EPPS rated it it was amazing.

Oct 15, Daveia rated it it was amazing. This book touched me so deeply, on so many levels.

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I laughed, loved and cried with these characters. Natalie rated it it was amazing Sep 10, Md rated it really liked it Dec 13, Kelly m rated it liked it Dec 22, Grace rated it really liked it Jun 03, Ty rated it it was ok Aug 15, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Radclyffe has written over forty-five romance and romantic intrigue novels, dozens of short stories, and, writing as L.

Raand, has authored a paranormal romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She has also edited Best Lesbian Romance through as well as multiple other anthologies.

As far as Dara is concerned, evacuate is just another word for abandon. When a state of emergency becomes a state of siege waged by Leo, all she can do is hope the rising waters relent before she loses everyone, herself included. Radclyffe gives us the strong, dedicated women we love to read in a story that keeps us turning pages until the end. Sawyer and Dara butt heads in the beginning as each moves for some level of control during the storm's approach, and the interference of a lovely television reporter adds an engaging love triangle threat to the sexual tension brewing between them.

Kip Kensington owes four hundred hours of community service for a joyride gone wrong. Jordan Rice has no time for younger women with trouble written all over them no matter how sexy they might be, even if she is in desperate need of more hands—and more funds—to keep her community garden project alive. Together they discover the only way to build a future is to make peace with the past. Racecar enthusiast, high-flying, fast-living Derian Winfield is called home when the only family member she still cares about falls ill.

Now she only needs to convince Emily to marry her, a perfectly reasonable solution to all their troubles, or so she thinks. Flannery Rivers is content to let her sister Harper carry on the family dynasty—at the Rivers hospital where they both work and on the home front. Now that Harper is settled and soon to be happily married, Flannery can ease back into her life of casual flirtations and find all the excitement she needs in the ER.

She's even got her next playmate all lined up, or so she thinks. Abigail Remy is a city girl who accepts a position at the imperiled country hospital in the hope of finding a stable, safe community for her teenaged trans son. Unfortunately, when she arrives to work, she discovers the current ER chief is less than happy to be replaced by a fresh-out-of-residency newcomer. Add unexpected attraction to the incendiary mix of city and country, fire and ice, tradition and change—and the prescription is combustible. There'd been a Rivers at the helm of Argyle Community Hospital for six generations, and Harper Rivers was set to take her father's place whenever he decided to hang up his shingle.

Unfortunately, the board of directors had other ideas—they accepted a buyout offer from a health care conglomerate with plans to close the hospital's doors to the community that depended on it.