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Category: year 1988

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Historical Romance Review: Love’s Reckless Rebel by Gina Robins

Posted on April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Love’s Reckless Rebel is yet another hilarious and wonderful romance by Gina Robins–aka Connie Finch. It’s one of Blue Falcon’s favorites! 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Beloved Betrayal by Carol Finch

Posted on April 3, 2023May 27, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Beloved Betrayal, a standalone Zebra Lovegram historical, by Carol Finch is for readers who like humor to go with their romance novels. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Secret Rapture by Gloria Jones-Wolf

Posted on February 13, 2023February 12, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Secret Rapture by Gloria Jones-Wolf, a Zebra Heartfire romance that takes us from France to New Orleans. 3 stars

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Category Romance Review: Smoke in the Wind by Robyn Donald

Posted on February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Smoke in the Wind by Robyn Donald features one of her trademark piggishly cruel heroes. However, it’s one of her better books. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Angel Heart (aka Texas Angel) by Victoria Thompson

Posted on December 26, 2022February 16, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Angel Heart, aka Texas Angel, book #1 in the “A Hired Gunslinger” series by Victoria Thompson. Originally this was a Zebra Lovegram. This book is also connected to Texas Triumph book #2 in Ms. Thompson’s “The Cowboy and the Lady” series. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Texas Wildcat by Linda Benjamin

Posted on November 2, 2022April 19, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Texas Wildcat by Linda Benjamin, a 1988 Zebra Lovegram historical romance. It’s definitely a solid 4-star book.

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Historical Romance Review: Lone Star Surrender by Carol Finch

Posted on October 3, 2022May 27, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Readers who like humor and romance with high-spirited heroines and strong heroes will find lots to like in Carol Finch’s Lone Star Surrender. 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Night Fire by Catherine Coulter

Posted on July 9, 2022November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Night Fire by Catherine Coulter features one of her few truly nice guy heroes. This romance was a pleasant surprise–despite it dark themes–due to charming Burke Drummond. 4 stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Lion’s Lady by Julie Garwood

Posted on June 17, 2022November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The Lion’s Lady by Julie Garwood takes us to Regency Era England where we meet two firm-willed yet evenly matched partners in love. One is a lady of mystery from the former colonies raised among the Native people. The other is an English nobleman turned soldier and spy, now retiring from duty. 4.15 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Destiny’s Splendor by Kathleen Drymon

Posted on May 30, 2022November 11, 2022 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Destiny’s Splendor published in December 1988. This Zebra romance is book #2 in an unofficial Native American “series” by Kathleen Drymon. 3.5 stars

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Category Romance Review: Dark Fire by Elizabeth Lowell

Posted on May 20, 2022March 6, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Dark Fire by Elizabeth Lowell, a 1988 Silhouette Desire takes us on a trek through the jungles of Peru. 4 stars

Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Fire by Rosalyn Alsobrook

Posted on April 11, 2022November 11, 2022 by Blue Falcon

When a book begins with a typo, that’s not a good sign, and Ecstasy’s Fire by Rosalyn Alsobrook begins with one. On the back cover of the book, the heroine is identified as Victoria Connors. In the book, she’s named VIRGINIA Connors. Not a good beginning. 3.5 stars

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Category Romance Review: Beloved Deceiver by Flora Kidd

Posted on March 29, 2022November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Flora Kidd’s Beloved Deceiver still sticks out in my mind for one big reason. It’s the only Harlequin/Mills-and-Boon I’ve read to feature a hero from the Dominican Republic, which is my parents’ birth country. 3.45 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Captive Angel by Deana James

Posted on February 24, 2022January 15, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Deana James’ romance Captive Angel was an emotional, turbulent Zebra Lovegram romance with a heroine who was forged in fire and a hero not worthy to lick her boots. One of the best non-romance romances 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Tangled Web by Janice Bennett

Posted on July 6, 2021November 10, 2022 by Jacqueline Diaz

This review is of Tangled Web a Zebra Regency romance by Janice Bennett.At the beginning of the book, Miss Celia Marcombe, the heroine, is informed by her grandfather, Roderick, that he has arranged a marriage between Celia and his godson, Lord Trevor Ryde, the hero.

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