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Historical Romance Review: Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

Posted on May 7, 2022May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader
Historical Romance Review: Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
In 1977 Kathleen E. Woodiwiss’ long-awaited third novel made romance history as Avon released Shanna in trade paperback edition. I've long had a tenuous relationship with Woodiwiss' romances., but I am glad I read Shanna. 3.74 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss”
3 stars and a half, Avon, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, Romance, Tom Hall, year 1977

Historical Romance Review: These Golden Pleasures by Valerie Sherwood

Posted on April 22, 2022May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: These Golden Pleasures by Valerie Sherwood
Historical Romance Review: These Golden Pleasures by Valerie Sherwood
What can I say about Valerie Sherwood's These Golden Pleasures? Well, this 512 page epic starts out wonderfully but then falters then lags in the middle, and is rushed at the end. Read more “Historical Romance Review: These Golden Pleasures by Valerie Sherwood”
3 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Valerie Sherwood, Warner Books

Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James

Posted on April 18, 2022May 21, 2022 By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James
Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James
This review is of Angel’s Caress, book #4 in the “Texas” series by Deana James. (Zebra/Kensington July 1989). The book begins on a farm in Tennessee during the Civil War. 1 star Read more “Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James”
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Historical Romance Review: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on March 16, 2022May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey
Historical Romance Review: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey
Defy Not the Heart is a favorite of mine. It's a wonderful, funny, and romantic medieval historical romance by the late, great Johanna Lindsey. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey”
5 stars, Avon, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Johanna Lindsey, year 1989

Historical Romance Review: Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on March 9, 2022May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 2 Comments on Historical Romance Review: Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey
Historical Romance Review: Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey
In Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey, her popular Malory series romance, ex-pirate James Malory meets his match in Georgina, an American girl disguised as his cabin boy! 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey”
5 stars, Avon, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Johanna Lindsey, year 1990

Historical Romance Review: Captive Angel by Deana James

Posted on February 24, 2022May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 3 Comments on Historical Romance Review: Captive Angel by Deana James
Historical Romance Review: Captive Angel by Deana James
Deana James' romance Captive Angel was an emotional, turbulent Zebra Lovegram romance with a heroine who was forged in fire and a hero not worthy to lick her boots. One of the best non-romance romances 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Captive Angel by Deana James”
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Author Spotlight: Jennifer Wilde (aka Thomas E. Huff)

Posted on February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 By jacquelinediaz 2 Comments on Author Spotlight: Jennifer Wilde (aka Thomas E. Huff)
Author Spotlight: Jennifer Wilde (aka Thomas E. Huff)
Of all the men who have written romance novels, “Jennifer Wilde” stands out, and not only as the first male to garner blockbuster success in the post-Woodiwiss era. He was also an advocate of the genre and a fierce supporter of women’s liberty. Hence, he earned the right to bear the moniker of one of “Love’s Leading Ladies.” Read more “Author Spotlight: Jennifer Wilde (aka Thomas E. Huff)”
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Historical Romance Review: Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small

Posted on February 12, 2022May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small
Historical Romance Review: Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small
In Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small a beautiful Irish woman in the Elizabethan Tudor era experiences adventures and love with many men. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small”
4 stars, Ballantine, Bertrice Small, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, year 1980

Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings

Posted on January 23, 2022May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings
Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings
Harlequin Historical #90 Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings is a book I've read many times, and I love it more today than ever. Absolute perfection. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings”
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Historical Romance Review: Angel in Scarlet by Jennifer Wilde

Posted on December 28, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Angel in Scarlet by Jennifer Wilde
Historical Romance Review: Angel in Scarlet by Jennifer Wilde
Angel In Scarlet isn't a bodice ripper. It's a Georgian-Era chick-lit. This is a hard one to categorize. It's not just a romance, but more of a heroine's journey through life and her relationships with several men she meets along the way. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Angel in Scarlet by Jennifer Wilde”
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Historical Romance Review: The Present by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on December 23, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: The Present by Johanna Lindsey
Historical Romance Review: The Present by Johanna Lindsey
Over 22 years and under two different publishers, Johanna Lindsey wrote 12 romances about the Malory & Anderson clans. These books were massive hits with her many fans. Her novel, The Present, is moderately short at just over 300 pages. It tells two parallel love stories set in different eras in England, portraying the Malory clan in the past and the "present." For no matter how time changes, the love lives of the family remain the same. 3 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Present by Johanna Lindsey”
3 stars and a half, Avon, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Johanna Lindsey, Romance

Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys

Posted on November 29, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 2 Comments on Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys
Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys
I've put off posting an analysis of Teresa Denys' first book, The Silver Devil, for a long time because I didn't quite know how to critique it. If you're a hard-core lover of old-school romance or bodice rippers, you might be familiar with this legendary novel. 4 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys”
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Historical Romance Review: Crimson Obsession by Deana James

Posted on November 11, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Crimson Obsession by Deana James
Historical Romance Review: Crimson Obsession by Deana James
I've read about half of the romances Deana James published and I must say Crimson Obsession is probably my least favorite of her works. It's not a bad romance, but it pales in comparison to her other books. Due to my high expectations of James' writing, Crimson Obsession was a bit of a disappointment, although if penned by another author, I daresay I might not have been so critical. 3 & 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Crimson Obsession by Deana James”
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Historical Romance Review: Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on October 8, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey
Historical Romance Review: Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey
Secret Fire was, I think, the second Johanna Lindsey romance I read which cemented her works among my favorites. Published in 1987, this book was written during Lindsey's peak years of output. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey”
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Sweet Savage Flame Podcast Old School Historical Romance Book Review: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on September 27, 2021May 2, 2022 By jacquelinediaz No Comments on Sweet Savage Flame Podcast Old School Historical Romance Book Review: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey
Sweet Savage Flame Podcast Old School Historical Romance Book Review: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey

For a while–except for maybe Jude Deveraux–there was no other mass-market romance author in the 1980s to 1990s whose prolific writing achieved such commercial success than Johanna Lindsey. Lindsey reached #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list with Defy Not the Heart.

Here we at Sweet Savage Flame we review Defy Not the Heart, which we happily rate a 5 star read!... Read more “Sweet Savage Flame Podcast Old School Historical Romance Book Review: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey”

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Historical Romance Review: Tender is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on September 22, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Tender is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey
Historical Romance Review: Tender is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey
So... Johanna Lindsey's Tender Is the Storm. If you're familiar with your romance history, then you must know of this book, even if you haven't read it. The cover is the infamous one designed by Robert McGinnis with the naked hero standing tall as the heroine kneels before him, her ample breasts pressed firmly against his--er...dongle. 3 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Tender is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey”
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Historical Romance Review: Rangoon by Christine Monson

Posted on August 22, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Rangoon by Christine Monson
Historical Romance Review: Rangoon by Christine Monson
Christine Monson was best known for her infamous, shocking bodice-ripper Stormfire, which is legendary for the protagonists' extremely abusive revenge-based romance. Her second book Rangoon significantly turns down the crazy factor, but still retains the sensitive writing that made Stormfire so haunting and memorable. 3 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Rangoon by Christine Monson”
3 stars and a half, Avon, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Christine Monson, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Pino, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Speak Only Love by Deana James

Posted on August 3, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Historical Romance Review: Speak Only Love by Deana James
Historical Romance Review: Speak Only Love by Deana James
Speak Only Love is yet another Deana James treat. This Zebra romance takes us to Regency Era England and the story of tumultuous love between two uniquely original characters. 3 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Speak Only Love by Deana James”
3 stars and a half, Book Review, Deana James, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Kensington, Romance, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Chance the Winds of Fortune by Laurie McBain

Posted on July 25, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 2 Comments on Historical Romance Review: Chance the Winds of Fortune by Laurie McBain
Historical Romance Review: Chance the Winds of Fortune by Laurie McBain
Chance the Winds of Fortune is the sequel to Laurie McBain's Moonstruck Madness, a romance about a gender-bending highwayman (girl) who falls for an arrogant, scarred Duke, notorious for his dueling skills. I LOVED Moonstruck Madness... The follow-ups to that wonderful book about their daughter, Rhea Claire, Chance the Winds of Fortune & Dark Before the Rising Sun, though...ugh. 2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Chance the Winds of Fortune by Laurie McBain”
2 stars, Avon, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Laurie McBain, Romance

Historical Romance Review: So Speaks the Heart by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on July 17, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 3 Comments on Historical Romance Review: So Speaks the Heart by Johanna Lindsey
Historical Romance Review: So Speaks the Heart by Johanna Lindsey
It's fair to compare So Speaks the Heart (which should be subtitled: Medieval Norman Psychopath Falls for French Co-Dependent and Fellow Anger Management Classmate) to another of Johanna Lindsey's works, A Pirate's Love, which had a similar captor/captive trope. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: So Speaks the Heart by Johanna Lindsey”
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