In fiction and in real life, romantic love and
marriage are packaged and marketed to girls and women as essential components to having a
fulfilling life, while romantic love and marriage are treated as optional for
boys and men. [ex. media coverage of Jennifer Aniston and Taylor Swift as
bachelorettes versus George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio as bachelors] How do
these opposing ideas impact hetero and QUILTBAG monogamous relationships?
Redemption of the Heart by Moni Boyce contemporary romance Love Snacks Publishing 8 January 2019 Despite addressing heavy themes of domestic violence, incarceration, and grief, Redemption of the Heart is a charming and sweet spicy read in the tradition of a 21st-century interracial homage to Janet Dailey’s monthly romance era. Gemma’s open-hearted ingénue contrasts starkly with Alex’s jaded workaholic. They struggle with a variety of challenges, but ethnicity isn’t one of them—a spin that feels particularly modern. Once readers commit to their suspension of disbelief regarding the cascading impact of lacks in due diligence by several characters, it’s easy to settle in to enjoy this love story. The recent public debate about the pros and cons of Gillette’s “We believe the best man can be” campaign ties in with the contradictory messages in the story threads about toxic masculinity. There’s a scene in which Alex apologizes to someone who was openly bragging among cowork...
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