Tag Archives: First Love

Love At First Sight (First Love From Silhouette #9) By Elaine Harper

Posted on June 20, 2022 by mondomolly

How could nature have produced such virile perfection? Background: I am on the record about how I’ve turned around my opinion on Silhouette’s First Love romances (“AMERICA’S publisher of Contemporary Romance”), at least when it comes to Elaine Harper’s terminally … Continue reading →

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Light Of My Life (First Love From Silhouette #53) By Elaine Harper

Posted on January 26, 2020 by mondomolly

Now real life would be an electrifying experience! Background: I am on the record about how I’ve turned around my opinion on Silhoutte’s First Love romances (“AMERICA’S publisher of Contemporary Romance”), especially Elaine Harper’s loopy Blossom Valley adventures, especially when they … Continue reading →

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Going To Camp Part 1: Fireworks (First Love From Silhouette #101) By Elaine Harper

Posted on July 2, 2019 by mondomolly

Patti was a serious student; Spencer was an irresponsible playboy! Background: Is it a major holiday? You can bet that Elaine Harper and First Love From Silhouette have got us covered with another appropriately-themed teen romance set in the northern California … Continue reading →

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Promised Kiss (First Love From Silhouette #14) By Veronica Ladd

Posted on June 30, 2017 by mondomolly

All her friends think Roger is weird, but Karen knows better… Background: 236 First Love titles were published between 1981 and 1987 by Silhouette, “AMERICA’S publisher of Contemporary Romance” (distinguishing itself from its main competitor, the Canadian-based Harlequin, which would fold Silhouette … Continue reading →

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Be My Valentine (First Love From Silhouette #39) By Elaine Harper

Posted on February 12, 2016 by mondomolly

Whatever happened to the old Todd Roberts, cutup and clown of the junior class? Background: Is it a major holiday? You can bet that Elaine Harper and First Love From Silhouette have got us covered with another appropriately-themed teen romance! 236 … Continue reading →

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Under The Mistletoe By Michelle Mathews

Posted on December 11, 2015 by mondomolly

Why had she ever thought that only kids enjoyed Christmas? First Love From Silhouette (“America’s Publisher of Contemporary Romance”) can always be counted on to provide a holiday-themed title! And hey! This one doesn’t even deal with the incredibly meddling … Continue reading →

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Bunny Hug (First Love From Silhouette #89) By Elaine Harper

Posted on April 2, 2015 by mondomolly

She was leading a double life! Background: Is it a major holiday? You can bet that Elaine Harper and First Love From Silhouette have got us covered with another teen romance featuring bizarre gender politics, absurd plot twists and highly detailed … Continue reading →

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Someone Else (First Love From Silhouette #173) By Becky Stuart

Posted on December 11, 2014 by mondomolly

“No matter how happy you are, you always want to be someone else.” First Love From Silhouette (“America’s Publisher of Contemporary Romance”) can always be counted on to provide a holiday-themed title… Dammit, is this one of the ones with … Continue reading →

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Turkey Trot (First Love From Silhouette #117) By Elaine Harper

Posted on November 26, 2014 by mondomolly

Martha would have to wing it! Another holiday, another seasonally appropriate title from First Love from Silhouette author Elaine Harper! Background: 236 First Love titles were published between 1981 and 1987 by Silhouette, “AMERICA’S publisher of Contemporary Romance” (distinguishing itself from … Continue reading →

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Christmas Date (First Love From Silhouette #121) By Elaine Harper

Posted on December 11, 2013 by mondomolly

I have commented before that Silhouette’s First Love imprint tends to scrape the bottom of the barrel, even adjusting one’s expectations for YA mass-market paperback romances. Background:  236 First Love titles were published between 1981 and 1987 by Silhouette, “AMERICA’S publisher … Continue reading →

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