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1970s Romance Novels: When Romance Got Messy, Sexy, and Mass-Market - Under the Covers

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September 2025 Book Releases for Every Zodiac Sign - Under the Covers

History of 1980s Romance Novels: Glamour, Drama, Alphas - Under the Covers

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