Category: Bodice Ripper

Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton

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Passion's Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton is a wonderfully terrible book. However, it was oddly entertaining, like a terrible movie you watch just to shout inanities at the screen. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton”
3 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1981, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

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In 1977 Kathleen E. Woodiwiss’ long-awaited third novel made romance history as Avon released Shanna in trade paperback edition. I've long had a tenuous relationship with Woodiwiss' romances., but I am glad I read Shanna. 3.74 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss”
3 stars and a half, Avon, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, Romance, Tom Hall, year 1977

Historical Romance Review: Bold Texas Embrace by Victoria Thompson

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This review is of Bold Texas Embrace, #4 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson (Zebra/Kensington December 1989). It is my least favorite book in the series. 2.66 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Bold Texas Embrace by Victoria Thompson”
2 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: These Golden Pleasures by Valerie Sherwood

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What can I say about Valerie Sherwood's These Golden Pleasures? Well, this 512 page epic starts out wonderfully but then falters then lags in the middle, and is rushed at the end. Read more “Historical Romance Review: These Golden Pleasures by Valerie Sherwood”
3 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Valerie Sherwood, Warner Books

Contemporary Romance Review: The Sheik by Edith M. Hull

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The Sheik by Edith M. Hull, published in 1919, is as influential to the modern romance genre as Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Perhaps, even more so. It was a blockbuster of a success, despite its many detractors. While some modern readers may cringe at its depiction of women, sexual roles, and racial attitudes, The Sheik remains a compelling read one hundred years after its publication. 5 stars Read more “Contemporary Romance Review: The Sheik by Edith M. Hull”
5 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Vintage romance, year 1919

Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James

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This review is of Angel’s Caress, book #4 in the “Texas” series by Deana James. (Zebra/Kensington July 1989). The book begins on a farm in Tennessee during the Civil War. 1 star Read more “Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James”
1 star, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Deana James, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: A Lady Bought with Rifles by Jeanne Williams

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A Lady Bought with Rifles by Jeanne Williams is a woman's tale of being torn between two men during a Mexican war. 3 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: A Lady Bought with Rifles by Jeanne Williams”
3 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Pocket Books

Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom

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In Dana Ransom's Zebra Heartfire romance, Rebel Vixen a Southern woman and Northern soldier find love during the Civil War. As the Civil War rages throughout the United States, Miss Savannah Russell is on a ship in the Caribbean where she saves a Yankee sailor's life. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom”
5 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Dana Ransom, Historical Romance, Kensington, year 1987, Zebra Heartfire

Historical Romance Review: Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small

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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”
4 stars, Ballantine, Bertrice Small, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, year 1980

Historical Romance Review: Raven by Shana Carrol

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Raven by Shana Carol (aka Christina Savage, aka Mr. Kerry Newcomb & Mr. Frank Schaeffer) is a riveting bodice-ripper. It's a pirate adventure that features a kickass, resilient heroine whom I adore. It also stars a hero who isn't worthy to lick the underside of her shoes. This is one of those books I both hate and love and wavered for a long time what rating to give it. 3.49 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Raven by Shana Carrol”
3 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Jove/ Pyramid, Ray Kursar, Romance, year 1979

Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings

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Harlequin Historical #90 Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings is a book I've read many times, and I love it more today than ever. Absolute perfection. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings”
5 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Historical Romance, Sylvia Halliday, year 1991

Historical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Love by Rosemary Rogers

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Ooh boy, where to begin with this review? Sweet Savage Love by the great Rosemary Rogers is--along with The Flame and the Flower--the blockbuster historical that launched a new genre: the modern romance novel. Published in 1974, this doorstopper epic was a monumental game-changer in an era of social transformation. 4.24 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Love by Rosemary Rogers”
4 stars, Avon, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Romance, Rosemary Rogers, year 1974

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”
4 stars and a half, Ballantine, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Gothic Romance, Historical Romance, Romance, Teresa Denys, Tom Hall

Historical Romance Review: Paradise and More by Shirl Henke

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Paradise & More by Shirl Henke is memorable to me for having one of the most eye-catching covers in romance. A dazzling beauty by Pino Daeni, it features a fully naked couple in a glorious clinch, their nudity covered by some strategically placed flowers and the book's title. Lamentably, I have a later reissue, the stepback version, where their nakedness is hidden under a respectable-looking cover. This is the first book in the House of Torres duo that takes place in late 1400s Spain. 3 & 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Paradise and More by Shirl Henke”
3 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Dorchester, Historical Romance, Leisure, Pino, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Sarina by Francine Rivers

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Sarina is a bodice ripper-lite written by Francine Rivers, the best-known and most successful author of Christian-centered, or "inspirational" romances. If you can read get your hands on this hard-to-find book, give it a chance. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Sarina by Francine Rivers”
4 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Jove/ Pyramid, Romance, year 1983

Historical Romance Review: The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter

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In The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter Mirana is a young, unmarried woman who lives with her brother in a massive fortress. When he's away, their home is attacked by Viking raiders seeking vengeance against him, as the Viking leader Rorik blames him for the death of his wife and child. Usually, a hero grieving over his lost love is grounds for me to dislike a historical romance, but thanks to Rurik, I had plenty of other reasons to despise this "love story." 2 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter”
2 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Catherine Coulter, Historical Romance, Jove/ Pyramid, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Hearts of Fire by Anita Mills

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Hearts of Fire is a more satisfying sequel to the first installment of Anita Mills' medieval romance series, Lady of Fire, than its second outing, Fire and Steel was. The forbidden romance between Richard and Gilliane de Lacey is stellar. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Hearts of Fire by Anita Mills”
4 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Gregg Gulbronson, Historical Romance, Onyx, Romance

Free Vintage or Old School Romance Books on Amazon #2

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There are so many books listed on Amazon for free to read, that we had to post some more freebies! If you have an Amazon Prime account you can borrow up to 10 books for free at a time. If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, there are many books you can read for a fixed monthly fee. Enjoy more old school and classical romances available on Amazon. Read more “Free Vintage or Old School Romance Books on Amazon #2”
Bodice Ripper, Discussion, Historical Romance, Romance, Vintage romance