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Love's Masquerade Kindle Edition

by Radclyffe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Plunged into the often indistinguishable realms of fiction, fantasy, and hidden desires, Auden Frost discovers a shifting landscape that will force her to question everything she has believed to be true about herself and the nature of love. It began one winter morning when Auden set out to interview for a much-needed position as an editor in the nonfiction division of Palmer Publishing. Haydon Palmer, however, the powerful young head of the company, offers Auden something far different—something that ultimately forces them both to confront their deepest fears and utmost desires. Unable to resist Hays's challenge and unaware of the charismatic woman's closely-guarded secrets, Auden soon finds herself on a journey that will transform both their lives.
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Radclyffe has written fifty-eight lesbian romances and has edited fifteen anthologies, including six volumes of the annual Best Lesbian Romance. Her romances have won three Lambda Literary, twelve Golden C rown, and six RWA chapter awards. A member of the Saints and Sinners Hall of Fame, she is also the recipient of the Dr. James Duggins Outstanding Mid-C areer Novelist Award from the Lambda Literary Foundation. She is a featured author in the 2015 award-winning documentary film Love Between the Covers, from Blueberry Hill Productions and director Laurie Kahn, which focuses on the power of romance fiction to empower women and create community. Find her on Facebook @Radclyffe.BSB, follow her on Twitter @RadclyffeBSB, and visit her website at Radfic.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0041D8F5O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bold Strokes Books (November 1, 2004)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2004
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 555 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 357 pages
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Radclyffe, a retired surgeon and full time author-publisher, has published over thirty-five novels as well as dozens of short stories, has edited numerous anthologies, and, writing as L. L. Raand, has authored a paranormal romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She is a eight time Lambda Literary Award finalist in romance, mystery and erotica--winning in both romance (Distant Shores, Silent Thunder) and erotica (Erotic Interludes 2: Stolen Moments edited with Stacia Seaman and In Deep Waters 2: Cruising the Strip written with Karin Kallmaker). A member of the Saints and Sinners Literary Hall of Fame, she is also a 2010 RWA/FF&P Prism Award Winner for Secrets in the Stone, an Independent Publisher's award winner (IPPY), an Alice B. Readers' award Winner, and a finalist for the Benjamin Franklin award, the ForeWord Review Book of the Year award, and the 2010 Heart of Excellence Readers' Choice award. She is also the president of Bold Strokes Books, one of the world's largest independent LGBT publishing companies.

She states, "I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon's Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that the celebrate LGBTQ experience."

You can visit Radclyffe at http://www.facebook.com/Radclyffe.BSB?ref=ts

Or buy her books direct from the publisher at www.boldstrokesbooks.com

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P.B.Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars No Maquerade About This - It's the Best
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2006
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The plot of this book is as described elsewhere. It is a complicated plot and several books within this book. What a wonderful story and only a writer like Radclyffe could pull this off.

Whether you read Radclyffe's series books, like the Justice series or the Honor series or the Provincetown series, or you read one of her stand-alone romances, you can not go wrong.

I have been reading lesbian fiction for many years, and can honestly say that I have never come across a writer that has so affected me. Her characters are strong, intelligent, and romantic. Naysayers will say that Radclyffe's characters are too perfect almost never flawed - either in looks or character. That may be true, but aren't you tired of the genre's penchant for ordinary? Radclyffe's characters are always enchanting, intoxicating, enticing, and intense. The stories, particularly in the series books, are all first class. Most of her series books are page-turners. And in two of the books, I actually turned to the last page to make sure that the main characters survived - something I never do.

Radclyffe let us believe, at least for the duration of each of her books, that the grand passion, the true love, the happy-ever-after are all possible. She lets us believe that being a strong, intelligent woman does not mean that we will be alone and/or isolated.

The only caveat I have is to read the series books in order. And if you enjoy watching a writer grow, then read the non-series books in the order they were written and watch Radclyffe's talent grow before your very eyes.
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Talon James - Author
5.0 out of 5 stars Why did I wait??
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018
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One of my favorite Radclyffe books... and I've read all 59 (soon to be 60) romance novels. It must have slipped through the cracks in my earlier reading days because it was originally published in 2004. This story left me crying at times, frustrated and ready to throw my kindle away at times and finished with me wanting to put pen to paper and write my own novel. The characters have a beautifully reverent connection that carries through the story. The writing within the writing is amazingly good and adds another dimension to the story. Words are so powerful and meaningful. Radclyffe uses that to the full extent here.
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BePresent
4.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014
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I tried reading Radclyffe books before but I didn't feel like I was able to connect with the characters. I comes down more about my personal preference than the author ability to write. This book is an exception though. I was able to get into the main characters and found myself rooting for their happiness. The storyline was touching and delivered well. I would recommend this book.
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Mary Harwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013
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This book has it all: sweet love story, incredibly sexy descriptions of interactions between Auden and Hays that really got my blood flowing (especially the make out session in the middle of Chapter 11--I still have it bookmarked!), and intense anxiety that makes you fearful about the fate of their relationship. I love many of Radclyffe's books; she has great timing, beautifully erotic sex scenes, and characters that you can really connect with.

I'm more attracted to femme/femme fictional relationships than butch/femme, so this book has skyrocketed into one of my favs. Woo! Even thinking about it is making my heart beat faster! I think I'll go read some certain sections again. ;)
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G-Rogue
5.0 out of 5 stars Gawd!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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I don’t know who I fell hardest for…Auden or Haydon! I was so invested in these two MC. I never wanted a HEA as much as I wanted it in this story. I was filled with angst, happiness, grief, worry, sadness, and joy all wrapped up in one. And this is one of Radclyffe’s earlier works and it is just as good as all of her latter books. She was already amazing from the beginning.
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WiredToLive
5.0 out of 5 stars Will make you cry, laugh, cheer and ache in your chest!! Loved it.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2015
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This is one of my favorite's by Radclyffe, a classic. One of her earlier writings. Love the characters, sub characters, storyline. It flowed well for me and had everything I wanted in a lesbian romance. Great read anytime. Highly recommend, be prepared though you may shed a tear or two. But, for me as a reader, being made to feel many emotions is just good writing.
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Walter J Wallace
3.0 out of 5 stars interesting and a sexy love story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017
Ok read! passionate,interesting and a sexy love story...
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lori snow
4.0 out of 5 stars Was pleasantly suprised
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013
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I didn't think I'd like this novel as much as Radclyffe's other books but I was wrong. This book was hard to put down once I started reading it. Don't let the book jacket (description) deter you from reading this book.
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Lilian
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotions ran high
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2019
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Although it followed one of Radclyffe's themes of medical jargon, where you learn new medical terms and diseases and what have you, this book was so much more. The pace was incredible. When it started it was calm whilst introducing the story, it read like a stroll in the park. Then the mystery and you sit a bit straight paying close attention. Then tension between the four characters. Then Radclyffe calms things down and you feel the love. Next thing you know your heart clenches with sadness as the characters experience pain. Tensions rise again and your heart beats fast along with the pace of the story. Then you calm when all is right. It was like I was all four characters and I felt everything they felt. And that's some good writing.
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Invitée
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in France on June 19, 2017
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Très très bon livre, du début à la fin. J'ai lu plusieurs livres de Radclyffe et je pense que celui-ci est le meilleur.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on March 28, 2017
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Joy comes at the end, it's a wonderful sad love story that's worth the stars given.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clever Radclyffe strikes it hot again!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2016
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If some amongst us feel slightly embarrassed, and others mystified, by the popularity of this genre you may find your justification and your answers here! For the rest of us, who can't be bothered with didactic scholasticism and just want to read something sexy, please note its a 'twofer' love story, two couples-double value- in one volume. Twice the passion, twice the pathos, double the frolics (feel free to substitute 'sex' for frolics!). This multi-layered story weaves together beautifully with not a wasted word or character. Mood, tone and feelings are beautifully crafted. A Clever and enjoyable read and don't forget double frolics!
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cat thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars amazing... love the book , the characters, just everything
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2015
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A great read. Written with passion and detail. Can't wait to start the next radclyffe book. Love this author !
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