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Category: Elaine Gignilliat

Covers of the Week #35

Posted on December 5, 2021May 1, 2022 By jacquelinediaz 2 Comments on Covers of the Week #35
Covers of the Week #35
For years this face on romance novels has mesmerized me. For the week Monday, December 6, 2021, to Sunday, December 12, 2021, I've chosen a selection of category and historical romances illustrated by big-name authors, featuring a mysterious male cover model whose name I've yet to discover. If any of our readers have any idea who he is, I would love to know! Read more “Covers of the Week #35”
Cover Artists, Covers of the Week, Elaine Duillo, Elaine Gignilliat

Covers of the Week #22

Posted on September 5, 2021January 12, 2022 By jacquelinediaz 2 Comments on Covers of the Week #22
Covers of the Week #22
For the week of Monday, September 6, 2021, to Sunday, September 12, we're looking at gorgeous category romance covers painted by some of the greatest artists of romance novels. Below are a few category romances illustrated by the legendary Elaine Duillo, Robert Maguire, Elaine Gignilliat, and Pino. Enjoy! Read more “Covers of the Week #22”
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Covers of the Week #17

Posted on August 1, 2021January 30, 2022 By jacquelinediaz 4 Comments on Covers of the Week #17
Covers of the Week #17
I enjoy playing the game of "I Spy" with my vintage book romance covers. Can you guess this week's theme? For the week of Aug 2 to Aug 6, here are some contemporary and historical covers for you to look over and play "I Spy." Read more “Covers of the Week #17”
Anne Mather, Catherine Coulter, Cover Artists, Covers of the Week, Don Sinclair, Elaine Gignilliat, Will Davies

Historical Romance Review: The Treacherous Heart by Angela Alexie

Posted on July 2, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader 4 Comments on Historical Romance Review: The Treacherous Heart by Angela Alexie
Historical Romance Review: The Treacherous Heart by Angela Alexie
The Treacherous Heart by Angela Alexie is a tale of a Gaelic, black-haired, fiery-spirited lass forced by circumstances to become a thief to provide for her family, only to be thwarted by an arrogant, scar-faced, golden-haired Duke Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Treacherous Heart by Angela Alexie”
1 star and a half, Book Review, Elaine Gignilliat, Fawcett, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Desert Hostage by Diane Dunaway

Posted on May 4, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on 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. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Desert Hostage by Diane Dunaway”
4 stars, Book Review, Dell, Elaine Gignilliat, Historical Romance, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Highland Tryst by Jean Canavan

Posted on April 11, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Highland Tryst by Jean Canavan
Historical Romance Review: Highland Tryst by Jean Canavan
Highland Tryst by Jean Canavan was not a very fun romance to read. 1 star Read more “Historical Romance Review: Highland Tryst by Jean Canavan”
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Historical Romance Review: The Masquers, aka Splendid Torment, by Natasha Peters

Posted on April 3, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: The Masquers, aka Splendid Torment, by Natasha Peters
Historical Romance Review: The Masquers, aka Splendid Torment, by Natasha Peters
Natasha Peter’s Splendid Torment--originally published as The Masquers-- takes us to late 18th century Venice, to the world of Fosca Loredan, a titian-haired young noblewoman trapped in a loveless marriage to a much older nobleman. Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Masquers, aka Splendid Torment, by Natasha Peters”
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