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tender feud

Historical Romance Review: Tender Feud by Nicole Jordan

Posted on May 25, 2021October 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Tender Feud by Nicole Jordan is one of the better Scottish clan feuding & kidnapping love stories I’ve read. 4 1/2 stars

emmies love

Historical Romance Review: Emmie’s Love by Janette Seymour

Posted on May 24, 2021October 20, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Emmie’s Love by Janette Seymour is a saucy romance novel from 1980 with some entertaining elements but minor gripes. 3.5 Stars

race for revenge

Covers of the Week #7

Posted on May 24, 2021October 14, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Romance is in the air! For the week of May 24 to May 30, here are some lovely Frank Kalan covers painted for the Harlequin Romance line. Enjoy!

uncommon vows

Historical Romance Review: Uncommon Vows by Mary Jo Putney

Posted on May 24, 2021October 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

I’ve read Mary Jo Putney’s Uncommon Vows several times and have always loved this passionate medieval story about obsessive love.

dedicated man

Category Romance Review: The Dedicated Man by Lass Small

Posted on May 23, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Dedicated Man by Lass Small is a sweet romance between a slightly older man and a young girl just starting to grow her wings.

Lovespell

Historical Romance Review: Lovespell by Deana James

Posted on May 23, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Lovespell is yet another great romance by the eclectic Deana James. Gillian is an English fletcher who poses as twins, the male Gil & female Gillian. 4 1/2 stars

Historical Romance Review: Sweet Stolen Passion by Jolene Prewit-Parker

Posted on May 21, 2021October 20, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Sweet Stolen Passion by Jolene Prewit-Parker is a Zebra historical Lovegram Romance that is, unfortunately, a disappointing read.

the heart remembers

Historical Romance Review: The Heart Remembers by Barbara Hazard

Posted on May 20, 2021April 19, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Heart Remembers is Barbara Hazard’s sequel to one of the more poignant and beloved romance novels I’ve had the pleasure to read: Call Back the Dream. 4 stars

Category Romance Review: Game Plan by Rosemary Hammond

Posted on May 20, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Romance #3026 Game Plan Rosemary Hammond An ultra-macho football coach pursues a buttoned-down young, college professor. 3 1/2 Stars

JOHANNA LINDSEY

Author Spotlight: Johanna Lindsey

Posted on May 19, 2021September 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Johanna Lindsey was one of my favorite romance authors. Her books had defiant heroines, heroes in pursuit, laughter, and love. Lindsey’s covers were beautiful. Her romance novels deserve to be remembered for the fun, thrilling stories they were!

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