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Master category designing the year a romance book was originally published.

Category Romance Review: Impulsive Butterfly by Kay Gregory

Posted on May 10, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Impulsive Butterfly by Kay Gregory features, quite frankly, a rather skeezy romance where an engaged owner of an employment agency tries to find work for a woman he’s attracted to. 3 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Wild Western Bride by Rosalyn Alsobrook

Posted on May 8, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Wild Western Bride by Rosalyn Alsobrook features an unconventional couple who form an unconventional family. It’s not a great romance, but Alsobrook fans should find it enjoyable. 2.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Sun Woman by Lindsay McKenna

Posted on May 3, 2023May 8, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Sun Woman, a Harlequin Historical by Lindsay McKenna, features a wonderful Native American heroine and an equally excellent American soldier who come together despite a world that seems determined to keep them apart. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Meet the New Dawn by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on May 1, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

In Meet the New Dawn, the penultimate book of her “Savage Destiny” Western historical romance series, author Rosanne Bittner brings the reader to tears with lots of love, drama, and deaths. 5 Stars

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Category Romance Review: Night Light by Jennifer Greene

Posted on April 26, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

In Night Light by Jennifer Greene, a surly man opens his home to a stranded woman during a thunderstorm. She stays for the night. That’s when things get weird. 4 Stars

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Category Romance Review: Wrong Address, Right Place by Lass Small

Posted on April 19, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Wrong Address, Right Place has a paper-thin plot that would be difficult to swallow if written by most writers. Thankfully, in the hands of seasoned funny-lady Lass Small, this romance is an entertaining and zany read. 4 Stars

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

Posted on April 17, 2023January 9, 2024 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 Book Review: When Calls the Heart by Janette Oke

Posted on April 13, 2023April 16, 2023 by IntrovertReader

When Calls the Heart by Janette Oke is a charming inspirational romance with an enjoyable love story for both genre fans and those new to it.

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Historical Romance Review: Tender Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor

Posted on April 10, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Tender Ecstasy, the fifth book in Janelle Taylor’s Ecstasy series published by Zebra, is not as fun as its predecessor, but still a worthy entry in the series. 4 stars

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Category Romance Review: The Reluctant Lark by Iris Johansen

Posted on April 5, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Reluctant Lark, a Bantam Loveswept romance by Iris Johansen, is so over the top with its possibly offensive 1980s themes that I had a blast reading it. 4 Stars

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