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Our Romantic Heritage: The Guardian/Ward Trope
Author Jill Kemerer talks about how the classic guardian/ward trope has dated, and how it affected her as a young reader of romance.
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Consistency is the Key to Balanced Living
Join Jill Kemerer as she explains how the last year has brought change through consistency...
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Ways to Cope With Stress
Join Liam Livings as he shares with us some top tips on combatting stress for the New Year...
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WIN A COPY of The Rancher's Mistletoe Bride and I'll Be Home for Christmas
It's #GiveawayTime at the PHS and we have loads of fabulous stories for you to win courtesy of the lovely Jill Kremerer.
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From Vikings to Flappers
This month's PHS Poll looks at historical settings, from the traditionally popular regency, to vikings, flappers and the early 20th cent
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A Mile in Her Shoes: Jill Kemerer
This month we're walking a mile in Jill Kemerer's shoes as she takes us through a day full of projects, plotting and the wonders of