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Posted on October 17, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader 3 Comments on Category Romance Review: A Love to Last Forever by Linda Randall Wisdom
Category Romance Review: A Love to Last Forever by Linda Randall Wisdom
A Love to Last Forever by Linda Randall Wisdom is a fine romance between two former high school classmates, Stacy McAllister and Clarence "Mike" Harper. It's 1986 and a 20-year class reunion brings the protagonists together. While Stacy was a popular cheerleader and prom queen who dated the captain/ quarterback of the football team, Mike had been a chubby, pimple-faced nerd who'd been picked on by students like Stacy's boyfriend. 3 1/2 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: A Love to Last Forever by Linda Randall Wisdom”
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Category Romance Review: Man in Control by Alice Morgan

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Man in Control by Alice Morgan features a unique heroine, an avaricious young woman who openly acknowledges that she's looking to settle down with a man, not for love but money. Read more “Category Romance Review: Man in Control by Alice Morgan”
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Historical Romance Review: Halfway to Paradise by Emily Bradshaw

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The best thing about Emily Bradshaw's Halfway to Paradise is its stunning cover, 2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Halfway to Paradise by Emily Bradshaw”
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Category Romance Review: The Dedicated Man by Lass Small

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The Dedicated Man by Lass Small is a sweet romance between a slightly older man and a young girl just starting to grow her wings. Read more “Category Romance Review: The Dedicated Man by Lass Small”
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Historical Romance Review: Desert Hostage by Diane Dunaway

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In Diane Dunaway's sheik romance, Desert Hostage, Karim kidnaps Juliette after he finds out she's his enemy's daughter. The swoon-worthy hero makes the book a keeper. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Desert Hostage by Diane Dunaway”
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Historical Romance Review: Escape Not My Love by Elaine Coffman

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Elaine Coffman's Escape Not My Love is a fantastic old school romance with a dominant hero and spunky, defiant heroine. This western historical is set in Mexico & Texas. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Escape Not My Love by Elaine Coffman”
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