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Dueling Review: Lovefire by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)

Posted on November 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

In this edition of Dueling Reviews, Blue Falcon reviews Lovefire by Deana James. It tells the story of Princess Joanna’s forbidden love and is set against a backdrop of royal machinations. 2 Stars

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Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #2 (IntrovertReader)

Posted on February 27, 2023January 9, 2024 by IntrovertReader

We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews where our reviewers have two very different opinions on Texas Star by Deana James. Here is IntrovertReaders’ take. 5 stars

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Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)

Posted on February 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews. Here is Blue Falcon’s take. Texas Star a Zebra western romance by Deana James is not the worst book I’ve read, but it does rank in my list of top ten worst ever. .5 star

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Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James

Posted on April 18, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

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

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Historical Romance Review: Captive Angel by Deana James

Posted on February 24, 2022January 15, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Deana James’ romance Captive Angel was an emotional, turbulent Zebra Lovegram romance with a heroine who was forged in fire and a hero not worthy to lick her boots. One of the best non-romance romances 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Crimson Obsession by Deana James

Posted on November 11, 2021November 3, 2023 by IntrovertReader

In Crimson Obsession by Deana James, set in Victorian-era England, Cassandra seeks revenge against Edward Sandron for her family’s financial ruin. The story features a secondary romance and humorous elements. 3.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Speak Only Love by Deana James

Posted on August 3, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Speak Only Love is yet another Deana James treat. This Zebra romance takes us to Regency Era England and the story of tumultuous love between two uniquely original characters. 3 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Texas Storm by Deana James

Posted on July 1, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

It’s the mid-1830’s and Scottish immigrant Reiver MacPherson has been granted lands by the new Texas government…So begins Deana James’ Texas Storm.

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Historical Romance Review: Texas Tempest by Deana James

Posted on April 21, 2021December 17, 2023 by IntrovertReader

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

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