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Historical Romance Review: The Heir by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on June 5, 2021November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

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

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Covers of the Week #8

Posted on May 31, 2021October 14, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For the week of May 31 to June 6, can you spy the birds on these Elaine Duillo and John Ennis illustrated historical romance novel covers? Enjoy!

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Historical Romance Review: Halfway to Paradise by Emily Bradshaw

Posted on May 29, 2021October 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Halfway to Paradise by Emily Bradshaw wasn’t the worst book ever, but it was exceptionally dull. Only the stunning Elaine Duillo artwork for the cover saves this book from the garbage pile. 1.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Call Back the Dream by Barbara Hazard

Posted on May 17, 2021December 17, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Barbara Hazard’s Call Back the Dream is an excellent tearjerker of a Georgian romance. 5 stars

Historical Romance Review: Enchantress Mine by Bertrice Small

Posted on May 5, 2021November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Despite some crazy scenes, the Bertrice Small Medieval Romance, Enchantress Mine, suffers from a too-perfect heroine and a dull hero. 2 1 /2 stars

Winter Roses gregg gulbronson

Covers of the Week #4: Medieval Romance

Posted on May 3, 2021June 15, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

May is upon us! May your days be full of love and joy! Here are some beautiful May-deval romance covers to enjoy for the week of May 3 to May 9. (Groan) That’s an awful pun!

the magic of you

Historical Romance Review: The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on May 1, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The Magic of You, Johanna Lindsey’s 4th novel in her Malory series, is a wonderful romance about a vixenish heroine in pursuit of her family’s hated enemy. 5 stars

the secret rose mcginnis

Covers of the Week #2

Posted on April 18, 2021June 7, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Happy April! For the week of April 19 to April 25, these are my picks for stunning covers to gaze upon!

the innocent

Historical Romance Review: The Innocent by Bertrice Small

Posted on April 9, 2021November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

It was a bad sign that Bertrice Small’s The Innocent features one of her dullest covers ever. The lone positive was that it was designed as one last created by legendary artist Elaine Duillo for her dear friend Bertrice. 1 star

Born to Love

Historical Romance Review: Born to Love by Valerie Sherwood

Posted on April 4, 2021November 12, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Born to Love by Valerie Sherwood was a book about four generations of women hat reached great highs and very middling lows. 4 stars

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