This Hell Called Love is a remarkable example of the “such is the power of love” trope. It also deals with themes like mental illness and substance abuse. 4 stars
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Historical Romance Review: Savage Conquest by Janelle Taylor
Savage Conquest, the 9th and final book—although the 6th published—in the Ecstasy/Gray Eagle series by Janelle Taylor is a solid Native American romance. 4 stars
Historical Romance Review: Siren Song by Roberta Gellis
Siren Song, is the first in Roberta Gellis’ Medieval Song trilogy. Lady Elizabeth is heiress to vast lands and married to Mauger, a cruel, murderous lord. Elizabeth’s heart is for Sir William of Marlowe, her former love. 4 stars
Category Romance Review: Beyond Compare by Penny Jordan
Holly Witchell, the heroine of Penny Jordan’s Beyond Compare, suffers a bit from an overinflated ego combined with an oblivious nature. Thankfully, Drew, the wonderful hero of this book, sorts matters all out for her. 4 stars
Historical Romance Review: The Heart Remembers by Barbara Hazard
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
Historical Romance Review: Wicked Stranger by Louisa Rawlings
Harlequin Historical #157 Wicked Stranger by Louisa Rawlings is the sequel to my all-time favorite books, Stranger in My Arms, and features a great hero.
Historical Romance Review: This Towering Passion by Valerie Sherwood
Lovely red-gold-haired, violet-eyed Lenore is the female protagonist of Valerie Sherwood’s This Towering Passion and the primary heroine of its sequel, Her Shining Splendor, which tells the tale of both Lenore and her daughter, Lorena, from the English Civil War to the Restoration eras. 4 stars
Category Romance Review: Stay Through the Night by Flora Kidd
Stay Through the Night by Flora Kidd is a romance about big misunderstandings, adultery, & kidnapping. 4 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Desert Hostage by Diane Dunaway
In Diane Dunaway’s sheik romance, Desert Hostage, Karim kidnaps Juliette after he finds out she’s his enemy’s daughter. The swoon-worthy hero makes the book a keeper.
Category Romance Review: Spell of the Mountains by Rosalie Henaghan
Harlequin Romance #3027 Spell of the Mountains by Rosalie Henaghan is a sweet Harlequin Romance and the first romance I read. Recommended! 4 stars