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Historical Romance Review: Christie’s Rapture by Veronica Sattler

Posted on December 25, 2023January 22, 2024 by Blue Falcon

In Christie’s Rapture by Veronica Sattler, a young woman seeks revenge on a womanizing scoundrel who took her innocence and kidnapped her. However, her feelings change after they share a passionate night. 3 Stars

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Category Romance Review: The Snow Garden by Bethany Campbell

Posted on December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Snow Garden by Bethany Campbell is an enchanting Christmas romance set on Holly Street, where the holiday spirit is strong. This sweet Harlequin Romance promises to warm the iciest of hearts. 4.5 Stars

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Category Romance Review: Love at First Sight by Sandra Field

Posted on December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Love at First Sight by Sandra Field is a Harlequin Presents romance that tells the story of a blind mathematician and guide dog trainer whose relationship develops amidst misunderstandings and a unique setting. 3.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Fury by Linda Benjamin

Posted on December 18, 2023December 27, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Ecstasy’s Fury by Linda Benjamin is a historical romance novel set during and after the Civil War, featuring a strong female protagonist determined to become a doctor and her tumultuous relationship with a Union captain. 2 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Endless Passion by Carol Finch

Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Sadly Carol Finch’s Zebra Lovegram Endless Passion is not up to par to her usual historical romances due to a “forced seduction” element by the hero on the heroine. 2 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Cheyenne Princess by Georgina Gentry

Posted on December 4, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Cheyenne Princess by Georgina Gentry is a tumultuous historical romance set in 1864 Texas, featuring a complex web of relationships, power struggles, and intense emotions in the Old West. 3 Stars

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Dueling Review: Lovefire by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)

Posted on November 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

In this edition of Dueling Reviews, Blue Falcon reviews Lovefire by Deana James. It tells the story of Princess Joanna’s forbidden love and is set against a backdrop of royal machinations. 2 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Angel by Sylvie F. Sommerfield

Posted on November 20, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

In Rapture’s Angel by Sylvie F. Sommerfield, star-crossed lovers face challenges, including an evil man, a marriage of convenience turned to love, and efforts to destroy their relationship. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Prize by Barbara Ankrum

Posted on November 13, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Passion’s Prize is a Zebra Heartfire romance from 1990, later republished as Holt’s Gamble, the first in the “Wild Western Hearts” series by Barbara Ankrum. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Bargain by Jane Ashford

Posted on November 6, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

The Bargain by Jane Ashford is Regency with a supernatural twist. If you’re in the mood for a romance with a touch of mystery but don’t mind a slower pace, this book may be just what you’re looking for. 4 Stars

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