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Category Romance Review: Could It Be Magic by Gina Wilkins

March 23, 2022May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

Gina Wilkins' Could It Be Magic is a comfy romance read. It's a sensually-charged Harlequin Temptation from the early 1990s. Gwen DeClerck is a staid, young widow, who had been married to a man twice her age. When Jeremy Kane, a famous magician moves next door, he turns her stable world upside down with excitement and passion. 4 stars Read more

4 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance, year 1989

Category Romance Review: Guarded Moments by JoAnn Ross

January 18, 2022May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

JoAnn Ross's Harlequin Temptation, Guarded Moments, introduces us to the princess Montcroix, the haughty Chantal Giraudeau. It's up to Special Agent Caine O'Bannion to be on call as Chantal's bodyguard. 3.59 stars Read more

3 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance, year 1990

Category Romance Review: The Other Woman by Candace Schuler

January 10, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of The Other Woman, book #1 in the “Hollywood Dynasty” series by Candace Schuler. “Hollywood Dynasty” focuses on three siblings, children of a legendary Hollywood couple, as they make their names in the same industry that made their parents famous. (Harlequin Temptation #451, July 1993). 2.84 stars. Read more

3 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance, year 1993

Category Romance Review: Too Many Husbands by Elise Title

December 15, 2021May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

There are Christmas tales that inspire, ones that make us cry, and others that make us laugh with the joy of being alive. Too Many Husbands by Elise Title falls into the latter category. It's a zany romp of a romance that could have been an old-fashioned screwball comedy on the live screen. 4 1/2 stars Read more

4 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: Timeless Love by Judith Arnold

December 13, 2021May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Timeless Love, book #11, and the final book in the “Bachelor Arms” series. It is the second of two written by Judith Arnold, a pseudonym for Barbara Keiler. (Harlequin Temptation #565, published December 1995) Read more

4 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: The Lady in the Mirror by Judith Arnold

December 7, 2021May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon 1 Comment

This review is of The Lady in the Mirror, book #10 in the “Bachelor Arms” series, and the first of two books in the series written by Judith Arnold, a pseudonym for Barbara Keiler. (Harlequin Temptation #561, November 1995). 2.77 stars. Read more

3 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Covers of the Week #33

November 21, 2021January 12, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

It's time to appreciate category romance covers again! For this edition of Covers of the Week, we're focusing on Harlequin publishing in the 1980s. For the week of Monday, November 22, 2021, to Sunday, November 28, 2021 (boy did November fly by, or what?), let's look upon these passionate category romance covers from Harlequin. Read more

Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Covers of the Week, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Harlequin Romance, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: The Jade Affair by Madeline Harper

November 10, 2021May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

Madeline Harper's The Jade Affair happens to be one of my top Harlequin Temptations due to its engaging reunited lovers' plotline. The chemistry between the protagonists is fantastic as they play detectives to find some missing jade artifacts. 4 1/2 stars Read more

4 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance, year 1990

Category Romance Review: Seduced and Betrayed by Candace Schuler

October 21, 2021May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of "Seduced and Betrayed”, #8 in the “Bachelor Arms” series, and book #2 of 3 in the series written by Candace Schuler. The book begins in 1970. A woman finds her boyfriend, naked, in bed with another woman, who is also naked. Their relationship isn’t the only thing that ends that night. 4 & 1/2 stars Read more

4 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: Lovers and Strangers (aka Hollywood Nights) by Candace Schuler

October 5, 2021May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon 5 Comments

This review is of Lovers and Strangers, book #7 in the “Bachelor Arms” series by Candace Schuler. It's a Harlequin Temptation, from August 1995. I don’t have a favorite books list, but if I did--and I may start one--Candace Schuler’s Lovers and Strangers would definitely be on it! 4.95 stars Read more

5 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: The Strong, Silent Type by Kate Hoffmann

September 9, 2021May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon 1 Comment

This review is of The Strong, Silent Type, book #2 in the “Bachelor Arms” series and the 2nd of 3 books in the series written by Kate Hoffmann. The book begins with Josh Banks, the hero of the book and a tax accountant (yes, you read that correctly), meeting with one of his clients, actress Olivia Wilde (NOT the current actress using the stage name, this Olivia Wilde is a 75-year-old octogenarian actress). Olivia asks Josh for a favor; to keep her granddaughter, Taryn, out of Los Angeles for a few weeks... 3 1/2 stars Read more

3 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: A Happily Unmarried Man by Kate Hoffmann

September 6, 2021May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon 2 Comments

This review is of A Happily Unmarried Man, #3 in the “Bachelor Arms” series published in April 1995 by Kate Hoffmann. The story begins at a mall in Los Angeles... 4 stars Read more

4 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: Bachelor Husband by Kate Hoffmann

September 3, 2021May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon 4 Comments

This review is of Bachelor Husband, book #1 of 11 in the “Bachelor Arms” Harlequin Temptation series from February 1995 by Kate Hoffmann. Bachelor Husband begins with Harry Truman “Tru” Hallihan, the hero of the book and a private investigator, working a case. Read more

4 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: Dillon After Dark by Leandra Logan

July 27, 2021May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader 2 Comments

Dillon After Dark, Harlequin Temptation #362, is a cute, fun romance by Leandra Logan. Dillon Danvers is a laid-back California DJ who airs a talk/ music show where he discusses many fun subjects to delight in. Dr. Kristina Jordan is a psychologist and single mother with no time for relaxation. Together these two opposites could make for an exciting couple. However, Kristina needs major convincing to be part of it. 3 stars Read more

3 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: Cheap Thrills by Tiffany White

July 22, 2021May 5, 2022 IntrovertReader 2 Comments

At the beginning of Tiffany White's category romance Cheap Thrills, the hero Crew Harper is working this side gig as a window-washer when he becomes an accidental peeping Tom. A woman enters an office, she undresses... 3 1/2 stars Read more

3 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance, year 1990

Category Romance Review: Forbidden Fantasy by Tiffany White

July 13, 2021May 5, 2022 IntrovertReader 2 Comments

As long as I have memory, Tiffany White's Forbidden Fantasy is a book I will never forget reading. Hopefully, if you pick it up, you'll feel the same way, just for a slightly different reason. 4 stars Read more

4 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance, year 1991

Category Romance Review: Tangled Hearts by JoAnn Ross

June 17, 2021May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader 2 Comments

Harlequin Temptation #333 I have to give it JoAnn Ross for her book Tangled Hearts, in that she tried to do something unique in a category romance novel. It's just unfortunate for me that I didn't like where she went with it. Read more

1 star, 1 star and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: Easy Lovin’ by Candace Schuler

June 6, 2021May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader 1 Comment

Harlequin Temptation #331 Candace Schuler Easy Lovin' is slow romance written by an author who's produced much better books. Kate Hightower is a prim and proper miss who's always done what's expected of her. Except now, she's running away from her life, having left her fiance at the altar. She's not sure what she wants, but it's definitely a drastic change. So she goes to New Orleans to find herself. 1 star Read more

1 star, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: Forever Mine, Valentine by Vicki Lewis Thompson

June 1, 2021May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader 2 Comments

Harlequin Temptation #288 Forever Mine, Valentine by Vicki Lewis Thompson, sequel to Be Mine, Valentine, and St Valentine weilds Cupid's bow and arrow to great success. 4 1/2 stars Read more

4 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance

Category Romance Review: Having Faith by Barbara Delinsky

May 3, 2021May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

Harlequin Temptation #297 Despite this category romance getting the Award of Excellence, I wasn't impressed with Having Faith by Barbara Delinsky. 2 1/2 stars Read more

2 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation

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