National Tell a Joke Day: Romance Jokes

Posted on By jacquelinediaz No Comments on National Tell a Joke Day: Romance Jokes
We all could use a good joke to cheer us up when we're down in the dumps. Sometimes we take life--and romance--too seriously. We know the romance genre can get a bit ridiculous at times. So it's perfect that today, August 16, is National Tell a Joke Day here in the United States. It's a great opportunity to laugh about love and relationships and romance novels. Read more “National Tell a Joke Day: Romance Jokes”
Discussion, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Love’s Fiery Jewel by Elaine Barbieri

Posted on By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Love’s Fiery Jewel by Elaine Barbieri
This review is of Love’s Fiery Jewel by Elaine Barbieri, a bodice ripper that Zebra books published in 1982. Right after I finish posting this review, this "romance novel" is going into my trash bin. 0.75 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Love’s Fiery Jewel by Elaine Barbieri”
1 star, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Kensington, Romance, year 1982, Zebra Historical Romance

Category Romance Review: Once More With Feeling by Nora Roberts

Posted on By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Category Romance Review: Once More With Feeling by Nora Roberts
Once More With Feeling is the second outing from the Silhouette Intimate Moments line. Nora Roberts' category romance tells the love story between two musicians, one a rising star and the other an established musician, who knew each other in the past. Now they must try to make beautiful music together again--literally. Only later does the situation take a turn for the metaphorical. 3.5 Stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Once More With Feeling by Nora Roberts”
3 stars and a half, Authors, Book Review, Category romance, Category Romance Review, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Romance Review, Contemporary/Category Romance Authors, Nora Roberts, Romance, Silhouette, Silhouette Intimate Moments, year 1983

Category Romance Authors Who Made It Big

Posted on By jacquelinediaz No Comments on Category Romance Authors Who Made It Big
Many famous and popular authors of mainstream fiction got their start writing series or category romance. Category romances are a staple of the industry. The following 7 authors got their start with Silhouette, Harlequin, Loveswept, or Dell Candlelight romances. Read more “Category Romance Authors Who Made It Big”
Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Discussion, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Ride the Free Wind by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on By Blue Falcon 1 Comment on Historical Romance Review: Ride the Free Wind by Rosanne Bittner
This review is of Ride the Free Wind book #2 in the “Savage Destiny” series by Rosanne Bittner. Ride the Free Wind begins shortly after the first book, Sweet Prairie Passion, ended. Abigail “Abbie” Trent Monroe and her husband, “Cheyenne” Zeke Monroe, are traveling to find Zeke’s Cheyenne mother and three Cheyenne half-brothers. 5 Stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Ride the Free Wind by Rosanne Bittner”
5 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Kensington, Romance, year 1984, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Night Fire by Catherine Coulter

Posted on By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Night Fire by Catherine Coulter
Night Fire by Catherine Coulter features one of her few truly nice guy heroes. This romance was a pleasant surprise--despite it dark themes--due to charming Burke Drummond. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Night Fire by Catherine Coulter”
4 stars, Avon, Book Review, Catherine Coulter, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Romance, year 1988

Category Romance Review: Savage Possession by Margaret Pargeter

Posted on By IntrovertReader No Comments on Category Romance Review: Savage Possession by Margaret Pargeter
Harlequin Presents #366 Savage Possession by Margaret Pargeter Ryan is Melissa's parents' landlord. He demands Melissa pay up! 4 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Savage Possession by Margaret Pargeter”
4 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents

Historical Romance Review: Comanche Love Song by Cheryl Black

Posted on By Blue Falcon 1 Comment on Historical Romance Review: Comanche Love Song by Cheryl Black
This review is of Comanche Love Song a standalone Zebra Heartfire from June 1989 by Cheryl Black. Comanche Love Song by Cheryl Black has now passed Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards as the worst book I’ve ever read. .5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Comanche Love Song by Cheryl Black”
1 star, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Heartfire

Poll: Favorite Romance Author (Contemporary or Series)

Posted on By jacquelinediaz 2 Comments on Poll: Favorite Romance Author (Contemporary or Series)
Who is your favorite author of old-school, vintage, or retro-contemporary romances? Whether series or full-length romance, we want to hear your choice! Read more “Poll: Favorite Romance Author (Contemporary or Series)”
Authors, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary/Category Romance Authors, Discussion, Poll, Romance

Category Romance Review: Glory Days by Marilynne Rudick

Posted on By IntrovertReader No Comments on Category Romance Review: Glory Days by Marilynne Rudick
Glory Days by Marilynne Rudick is a Harlequin Temptation from the early 1990s. It's one of the few books from that line that I truly disliked. Why? Because it was so dreadfully dull. 1 star Read more “Category Romance Review: Glory Days by Marilynne Rudick”
1 star, Book Review, Category romance, Category Romance Review, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Romance Review, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance, year 1991

Category Romance Review: The Italian’s Wife by Lynne Graham

Posted on By jacquelinediaz No Comments on Category Romance Review: The Italian’s Wife by Lynne Graham
Lynne Graham’s The Italian’s Bride is unusual from her other books I’ve read in the past. Holly Samson is the first Graham heroine I can recall who was not a virgin, and who’s borne another man’s child. The hero is typical of her heroes: dark-haired, ultra-masculine, ridiculously wealthy, smitten with the heroine, and of Italian descent. 3.62 Stars Read more “Category Romance Review: The Italian’s Wife by Lynne Graham”
3 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Category Romance Review, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Romance Review, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Romance, year 2001

Historical Romance Review: Cherish Me, Embrace Me by Sylvie F. Sommerfield

Posted on By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Cherish Me, Embrace Me by Sylvie F. Sommerfield
This review is of Cherish Me, Embrace Me by Sylvie F. Sommerfield. The book begins in 1851 in France. The coming revolution forces Jules Dubonne, his wife Marie, and their three children, sons Alexander and Dante, and daughter, Celeste, to leave France. They journey to a new home they believe will be free from war and violence, America. They will soon discover the fallacy of that belief. 4.80 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Cherish Me, Embrace Me by Sylvie F. Sommerfield”
5 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Kensington, Romance, year 1983, Zebra Historical Romance