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Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom

Posted on March 26, 2022May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom
Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom
In Dana Ransom's Zebra Heartfire romance, Rebel Vixen a Southern woman and Northern soldier find love during the Civil War. As the Civil War rages throughout the United States, Miss Savannah Russell is on a ship in the Caribbean where she saves a Yankee sailor's life. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom”
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Historical Romance Review: Texas Triumph by Victoria Thompson

Posted on March 14, 2022May 21, 2022 By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Texas Triumph by Victoria Thompson
Historical Romance Review: Texas Triumph by Victoria Thompson
This review is of Texas Triumph, #2 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson. This is the follow-up to her book, Texas Treasure. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Texas Triumph by Victoria Thompson”
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Category Romance Review: Woman Hater by Diana Palmer

Posted on January 22, 2022May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Category Romance Review: Woman Hater by Diana Palmer
Category Romance Review: Woman Hater by Diana Palmer
Woman Hater (what a title!) by Diana Palmer is a 1987 Silhouette romance that seems to be typical of the author's style. The heroine is young, virginal, and escaping from a tragic past. The hero is a macho, Alpha male, who is also burned by the past, which makes him a "woman-hater." 3 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Woman Hater by Diana Palmer”
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Historical Romance Review: Savage Surrender by Cassie Edwards

Posted on January 18, 2022May 21, 2022 By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Savage Surrender by Cassie Edwards
Historical Romance Review: Savage Surrender by Cassie Edwards
This review is of Savage Surrender, book #1 in the “Savage Secrets” series by Cassie Edwards. Savage Surrender is not a great start to Mrs. Edwards’ "Savage Secrets" series. 2.24 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Savage Surrender by Cassie Edwards”
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Historical Romance Review: Texas Blonde by Victoria Thompson

Posted on December 27, 2021May 21, 2022 By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Texas Blonde by Victoria Thompson
Historical Romance Review: Texas Blonde by Victoria Thompson
This review is of Texas Blonde, book #3 in the “The Lady and the Cowboy” series by Victoria Thompson. (Zebra/Kensington, October 1987). This review is of the ebook version. 4.87 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Texas Blonde by Victoria Thompson”
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Historical Romance Review: Lady of Fire by Anita Mills

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The action-packed and romantic medieval Lady of Fire by Anita Mills features one of the greatest villains ever in a historical romance novel. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Lady of Fire by Anita Mills”
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Historical Romance Review: Beloved Enemy by Jane Feather

Posted on May 12, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Beloved Enemy by Jane Feather
Historical Romance Review: Beloved Enemy by Jane Feather
When my cat destroyed the cover of my edition of Jane Feather's Beloved Enemy, chewing it to shreds, I lamented the loss. It was a pretty cover, although I cared nothing for the book. Beloved Enemy begins with an intriguing premise, then about 20 pages in, the annoying "insta-luv" trope rears its head. Everything goes downhill from there. 2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Beloved Enemy by Jane Feather”
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