Or a deplorable, dependable trope. There are worse ones, though. At least "branding" is double-loaded, implying ownership as well as heat. I'm not big fan of the ownership concept in romance/erotica, but if it has to be there, branding beats "making you mine."
We can take this in a couple of ways:
ReplyDeleteBranding by kissing is a dependable trope.
Or, branding by kisses is overdone.
Or a deplorable, dependable trope. There are worse ones, though. At least "branding" is double-loaded, implying ownership as well as heat. I'm not big fan of the ownership concept in romance/erotica, but if it has to be there, branding beats "making you mine."
ReplyDeleteSigh.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I've never written that sentence, though.
Hahahaha. Suz, you are a master of the visual. That's incredible.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing. I've seen that line before, but not that many times!
ReplyDeleteThanks, all. Appreciate your comments.
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