Eloisa James writes historical romance novels with a contemporary perspective on sex . Author : ` ` Who really knew what sex was like in Spain ? '' ` ` Bodice - rippers '' : Historical romance novels where the males rip women 's blouses .
Eloisa James writes historical romance novels with a contemporary perspective on sex . Author : `` Who really knows what sex was like in 1600 ? '' `` Bodice-rippers '' : 1980s romance novels where lusty males tore women 's blouses .