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Belated Farewell to Emma Darcy

Posted on May 2, 2021October 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Emma Darcy passed away four months ago, on December 21, 2020, at the age of 80. Darcy was a pseudonym for Wendy Brennan.

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Contemporary Romance Review: Gypsy by Carole Mortimer

Posted on April 30, 2021November 1, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Widowed and pregnant Shay returns to the home of her former lover, her dead husband’s brother, Lyon Falconer. Lyon’s still married, though. Will Shay and Lyon reignite their affair?

The Millionaire's Mistress by Miranda Lee

Category Romance Review: The Millionaire’s Mistress by Miranda Lee

Posted on April 29, 2021January 19, 2024 by IntrovertReader

The Millionaire’s Mistress by Miranda Lee is a passionate modern category romance that explores the complex dynamics between a wealthy man and a woman in need of financial help. 3.5 Stars

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Category Romance Review: Night Shift by Nora Roberts

Posted on April 28, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Silhouette Intimate Moments #365 Nora Roberts Night Shift Cilla is a radio host with a stalker. Boyd is the police officer determined to stop him from hurting the woman he loves. 4 stars

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Category Romance Review: Love Unspoken by Carole Mortimer

Posted on April 24, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #636 Carole Mortimer’s Love Unspoken is one of those infamously controversial Harlequin Presents where readers can’t stop talking about it. 4 1/2 stars

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Category Romance Review: Knight to the Rescue by Miranda Lee

Posted on April 24, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Knight to the Rescue is a cute, enjoyable Miranda Lee romance about a stranger who comes to mousy young Audrey’s aid when her boyfriend cruelly dumps her.

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Category Romance Review: Tiger, Tiger by Robyn Donald

Posted on April 22, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #1931 Tiger Tiger by Robyn Donald two people who look alike are attracted to each other. 3.5 stars

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Contemporary Romance Review: Stormspell by Anne Mather

Posted on April 19, 2021January 26, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Written in 1983, Anne Mather’s Stormspell was anachronistic even for its day. A sheltered heroine rescues an engaged shipwrecked Englishman. 4 1/2 stars

Category Romance Review: Simply Irresistible by Miranda Lee

Posted on April 18, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Simply Irresistible Miranda Lee The Australians Vivien and Ross’s one night stand turns into more than they bargained for!

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Category Romance Review: Palace of the Peacocks by Violet Winspear

Posted on April 16, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Romance #1318 Palace of the Peacocks by Violet Winspear A British woman works for a one-eyed Dutchman in Java in order to earn money to travel home. 3 1/2 stars

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