Mollie Ashton’s Terms of Surrender was my first Harlequin Historical, and it got me hooked on the series for a long time! It’s a wonderful gem of a book. 4 stars
Historical Romance
Historical Romance is a master category designation for romance novels/ books that are set in the past, prior to World War 2, and written after the period in which they are set.
Historical Romance Review: Texas Princess by Veronica Blake
Veronica Blake’s Texas Princess was a forgettable Zebra Heartfire. Tasmin is betrothed to the leader of her Roma tribe, a kind and handsome man. However, she falls for a gadjo cowboy drifter, Blayde and follows him across the West. 1 1/2 star
Link: Voluptuous Images by Ed Tadiello
Found the name of an artist whose romance covers I’ve admired, Ed Tadiello, at this great blog
Historical Romance Review: Texas Tempest by Deana James
Zebra Historical Romance Texas Tempest features yet another great, steel-willed Deana James heroine and a wonderful hero who is the only man to be her match. 4 stars
Historical Romance Review: Winter’s Heat by Denise Domning
A medieval romance that takes medieval life seriously is usually one I enjoy, but Denise Domning’s Winter’s Heat fell a bit flat for me. 2.5 stars
Historical Romance Review: To Touch the Sun by Barbara Leigh
To Touch the Sun is a Harlequin Historical by Barbara Leigh. This unique tale is about a woman in Medieval England raised alongside her brother as a boy and eventually becomes a knight. 4 Stars
Covers of the Week #2
Happy April! For the week of April 19 to April 25, these are my picks for stunning covers to gaze upon!
Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Rebel by Iris Bancroft
Rapture’s Rebel by Iris Bancroft is the first non-Viking historical romance set in Scandinavia that I’ve read. Sadly, it’s disappointing. 1 1/2 stars
Historical Romance Review: Stolen Spring by Louisa Rawlings
France and Versailles under the reign of Louis XIV was a decadent, lavish era, and Louisa Rawlings captures it perfectly in Stolen Spring. 4 1/2 stars
Historical Romance Review: Silver Storm by Cynthia Wright
Silver Storm by Cynthia Wright would have been excellent if not for the slow start. However, once it gets there… Oh my. 3.5 Stars