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In Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small a beautiful Irish woman in the Elizabethan Tudor era experiences adventures and love with many men. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small”
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Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys

Posted on November 29, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 2 Comments on Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys
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I've put off posting an analysis of Teresa Denys' first book, The Silver Devil, for a long time because I didn't quite know how to critique it. If you're a hard-core lover of old-school romance or bodice rippers, you might be familiar with this legendary novel. 4 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys”
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Historical Romance Review Silver Storm by Cynthia Wright

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I started reading Cynthia Wright's Silver Storm, then put it down. It was sweet, but sometimes too sweet and I have enough cavities. Then halfway through it changes in tone. Our previously gentlemanly hero does a 180 and turns into a lecherous jerk. It was great and I wanted more! 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review Silver Storm by Cynthia Wright”
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Historical Romance Review: The Innocent by Bertrice Small

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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 Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Innocent by Bertrice Small”
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Historical Book Review: Tender Warrior by Fern Michaels

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In Tender Warrior by Fern Michaels, Mirjana, a Muslim princess, seeks protection, only to be captured by her enemy, the warrior El Cid. Read more “Historical Book Review: Tender Warrior by Fern Michaels”
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