Category: Elaine Duillo

Historical Romance Review: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey

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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

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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: And Gold Was Ours by Rebecca Brandewyne

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And Gold Was Ours is a sequel of sorts to Rebecca Brandewyne‘s Love, Cherish Me. I’d consider this more of a companion piece. While both novels have Brandewyne’s hallmark baroque-gothic atmosphere, And Gold Was Ours is not as dark and emotional as its predecessor. 3.63 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: And Gold Was Ours by Rebecca Brandewyne”
3 stars and a half, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Paranormal Romance, Rebecca Brandewyne, Romance, year 1984

Historical Romance Review: Angel in Scarlet by Jennifer Wilde

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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”
4 stars, Avon, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Jennifer Wilde, Romance

Covers of the Week #35

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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 #29

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Gothic romances hold an important place in the annals of the romance genre, with dark brooding heroes, strong-willed heroines, and gorgeous covers illustrated by the master artists. For the week of Monday, October 25, 2021, culminating on Halloween Day, Sunday 31, 2021, let's delight and take fright in these creepy Gothic romance covers! Read more “Covers of the Week #29”
Cover Artists, Covers of the Week, Elaine Duillo, Gothic Romance, Harry Bennett, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Passions Wild and Free by Janelle Taylor

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This review is of Passions Wild and Free, book #2 in the “Western Wind” series by Janelle Taylor. Randee Hollis, the heroine of the book, has plans to go after the Epson Gang, a ruthless band of killers who killed her aunt and uncle... 3 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Passions Wild and Free by Janelle Taylor”
3 stars, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Janelle Taylor, Kensington, Romance, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey

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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”
5 stars, Avon, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Johanna Lindsey, Romance

Covers of the Week #22

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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”
Category romance, Cover Artists, Covers of the Week, Elaine Duillo, Elaine Gignilliat, Pino, Romance

Covers of the Week #19

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Elaine Duillo was the undisputed "Queen of Historical Romance" covers. She was a giant in the competitive field of pulp fiction artwork, where women were few and far between. Duillo painted hundreds of book covers, was inducted into the Illustrators Hall of fame, and was the matriarch of a talented artistic family. She passed away on July 30, 2021, at the age of 93. Read more “Covers of the Week #19”
Cover Artists, Covers of the Week, Elaine Duillo

Covers of the Week #15

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In the 1980s - 1990s, Melissa Duillo, later Melissa Gallo after her marriage, was a prolific historical romance cover artist, creating works for publishers such as Avon, Dell, Warner, Zebra, and more. While she and her mother no longer illustrate romance covers, Melissa Duillo Gallo is still involved in the art field as a painter. For the week starting Monday, July 19 to Sunday, July, 25, here are some lovely romance covers created by Melissa Duillo-Gallo. Read more “Covers of the Week #15”
Cover Artists, Covers of the Week, Elaine Duillo, John Ennis, Robert McGinnis, Romance, Tom Hall

Historical Romance Review: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey

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Once a Princess was not one of my favorites by Johanna Lindsey. I'd put this in the unremarkable category with books like Glorious Angel and Tender is the Storm. Not her worst, by any means, but not her best either. 2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey”
2 stars, Avon, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Johanna Lindsey, Romance, year 1991

Historical Romance Review: Savage Conquest by Janelle Taylor

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This review is of Savage Conquest, the 9th and final book--although the 6th published--in the “Ecstasy/Gray Eagle” series by Janelle Taylor. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Savage Conquest by Janelle Taylor”
4 stars, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Janelle Taylor, Kensington, Romance, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: The Heir by Johanna Lindsey

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Was this tepid, dull romance actually penned by Johanna Lindsey? The Heir was Lindsey's first book where I noticed a weird change. Previously, if there was a Lindsey I didn't like, it was due to a meandering plot or excessive fighting between the leads. There is friendship for sure in this one, but romantic isn't what I'd call the relationship between Duncan and Sabrina. 2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Heir by Johanna Lindsey”
2 stars, Avon, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Johanna Lindsey