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Steamy Novels of Summer

written by: silverqueen
 
In the days before 'Desperate Housewives’ and 'Grindhouse’, novels were the main story source of lust, betrayal and forbidden love. How many of these authors and their works can you identify in the days when S-E-X was a four-letter word?

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In 1956 Grace Metalious wrote a book that had it all: adultery, murder, abortion, and incest.
Today the title of her book is used to describe a white picket suburban town that mask over its citizens dirty little secrets. What is the name of this emblematic novel by Grace Metalious?  (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements)



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This novelist wrote a screenplay based on her novel 'The Stud’ that starred her sister in the leading role. She is better known in the U.S. for her character, Lucky Santangelo, introduced in her novel 'Chances'. Who is the best selling novelist, author of 'Hollywood Wives', 'Hollywood Husbands' and ‘Lovers & Players‘?
Rosemary Rogers
Joan Collins
Danielle Steele
Jackie Collins

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Since first appearing on the cover of ‘Hearts Aflame’ this Italian male model has made the cover of hundreds of romance novels. What is the name of this cover boy who appeared in a Nationwide Insurance's 'Life Comes at You Fast’ commercial?
Julio
Leather
Fabio
Sterno

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One of the best selling authors of all times, this perennial best seller list author's real life story is as compelling as any of her fiction. She has been married to a banker, a drug addict, a convicted rapist and a vintner. Her rock musician son committed suicide. Who is this author of best sellers 'Palomino', 'Crossings' and 'Toxic Bachelors'?
Rosemary Rogers
Jacqueline Susann
Shirley Conran
Danielle Steel

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Question 5:


What is the slang term used for romance novels in literature?
Moonlighters
Chick Lit
Torrid Teasers
Bodice Rippers

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Jacqueline Susann's novel that follows the lives of three young women trying to succeed in Hollywood sold over thirty million copies and remains one of the best selling novels of all times. What is the name of the novel that was made into a movie starring Sharon Tate and Patty Duke?
Valley of the Dolls
The Carpetbaggers
Love with a Proper Stranger
Fear of Flying

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Harold Robbins wrote sexually graphic roman à clef novels that became best sellers in the 1960's. His novel 'The Carpetbaggers' is based on the life of the designer of the 'Spruce Goose'. Who was the aviation pioneer and Hollywood mogul on which Harold Robbins based his character Jonas McCord?
Louis Meyer
William Paley
Howard Hughes
Paul Bern

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This small publishing company is noted for its defence for freedom of speech. Can you name the publishing company that took on the United States Postal Service for the right to publish 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'?
Doubleday
Simon & Schuster
Random House
Grove Press

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In 1972 Kathleen Woodiwiss published a historical romance that took a historical romantic couple actually into the bedroom. Can you name the book that begins the saga of the Birmingham Family?
The Wiz of Fifth Avenue
Rebecca's
The Sword and Shield
The Flame and the Flower

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With what book did Erica Jong debut in 1973 that introduced the character Isadora Zelda White Strollerman Wing and Isadora's search for emotional and sexual fulfilment?
Coffee Tea or Me
Wings of a Dove
' J '
Fear of Flying

 
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