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Contemporary Romance Review

Category Romance Review: One Husband Too Many by Jacqueline Diamond

Posted on April 30, 2021January 19, 2024 by IntrovertReader

One Husband, Too Many by Jacqueline Diamond is a light-hearted Harlequin American Romance about a divorced woman who is magically propelled back in time to get a second chance at love with her ex-husband.

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Category Romance Review: Surrender, Baby by Suzanne Forster

Posted on April 29, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Loveswept #604 Book Review of Suzanne Forster’s Loveswept romance Surrender, Baby. Final analysis: this book is a 5 star read!

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: A Convenient Bridegroom by Helen Bianchin

Posted on April 27, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #2067 A Convenient Bridegroom Helen Bianchin Boring wedding porn 1 star

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Category Romance Review: Crescendo by Charlotte Lamb

Posted on April 26, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #451 Crescendo by Charlotte Lamb A mysterious man enters a young woman’s life, but does she know him already? 5 stars

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Category Romance Review: My Heart’s Undoing by Phyllis Halldorson

Posted on April 26, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

My Heart’s Undoing by Phyllis Halldorson follows Colleen’s unrequited love for Erik, who becomes engaged to her cousin. After a twist of events, they marry but face challenges when her cousin returns. 3 stars

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Category Romance Review: Carnival by Jenna Ryan

Posted on April 25, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The setting of Carnival, a Harlequin Intrigue by Jenna Ryan, is the dark, dreary English moors. It’s a well-plotted romantic suspense book that will keep you on your toes. 3 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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