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Historical Romance Review: Dawn of Desire by Joyce Verrette

Posted on May 19, 2023September 1, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Dawn of Desire by Joyce Verette was written in 1976 when sensual historicals and bodice rippers were the hottest books in romance. Alas, this book qualifies as neither. 3 stars

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Gothic Romance Review: My Name is Clary Brown by Charlotte Keppel

Posted on October 31, 2022January 1, 2023 by IntrovertReader

My Name is Clary Brown by Charlotte Keppel (nee Ursula Torday) was first published in 1976 under the title When I Say Goodbye, I’m Clary Brown. Diamond is an actress of little renown and loses her “protector’s” patronage. She returns to her home village where she finds many of her childhood friends have died. There are dark forces that seem directed at her. Could she be the next victim in a long string of murders? 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Wicked Loving Lies by Rosemary Rogers

Posted on April 28, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Wicked Loving Lies is “The Queen of Historical Romance” Rosemary Roger’s best book! It’s a bodice ripper classic, not for the faint of heart.

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