A new sub-genre of romance novel, the "bonnet-ripper", is sweeping the industry and racking up impressive sales, despite its characters' ignorance of women's rights. Just goes to show that there's a niche market for anything!

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/sexist/2009/09/09/amish-romance-novels-provide-stolen-kisses-but-not-womens-rights/

bonnet-ripper, hahaha --gmm, Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:39:20 -0700 reply

some highlights: "Woodsmall then “mails her manuscripts to Mrs. Flaud, who, as a favor, checks them for mistakes.” "baby-making hotness" and ""Amish" babes"