Funny reviews of romances

Innocent Fire by Brenda Joyce

1 star review titled: Warning this is a steaming bowl ringer of epic proportions (catchy!)

Iron Cowboy by Diane Palmer

review on smartbitchestrashybooks link

The review in part said "goofy people with goofy names, doing goofy things." Huh? If she disliked A. Quick so much why did she read so many
of her books? 

This review was posted (1 star) for a Sarah MacLean book called The Rogue not Taken

Whether or not you agree with this reviewers assessment of the book, the review is very funny.


I did it again. I fell for the cover.
A lovely young lass and her bare-chested lover.

So slick, well-produced, in hues of deep blue.
With lush gold foil accents that beckon to you.

I did not consider the name on the flap.
Or whether inside was a big pile of… pap.

I sat down to read with anticipation,
But soon served myself with recrimination.

For I’d previously read a MacLean book or two,
Something I’d vowed never again to do.

From the first scene and sadly, the next and the next,
Her story plays out in the most hackneyed text.

In situations most jarring for Georgian times,
The unlikely tale of Sophie and King unwinds.

In dialogue ponderous, anachronistic, not witty.
With characters boring, insipid, and sh… dull.

MacLean’s prose spins out in endless threes.
He loathed her. He liked her. He loved her. I see!

And so I skimmed. Skimmed faster and faster.
To reach the last page of this endless disaster.

I can’t recommend this book. Not a bit. Not at all.
And with luck, next time MacLean’s name I’ll recall.

Agreed! That was very amusing, even if I do enjoy MacLean's books more than the reviewer does.