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Dark Before the Rising Sun

Historical Romance Review: Dark Before the Rising Sun by Laurie McBain

Posted on November 6, 2021May 3, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Dark Before the Rising Sun, is the last installment in the Laurie McBain trilogy that began with Moonstruck Madness. It is a direct continuation of its sequel, Chance the Winds of Fortune. 1 1/2 stars

chance winds of fortune

Historical Romance Review: Chance the Winds of Fortune by Laurie McBain

Posted on July 25, 2021January 20, 2024 by IntrovertReader

Chance the Winds of Fortune is the sequel to Laurie McBain’s Moonstruck Madness, a romance about a gender-bending highwayman (girl) who falls for an arrogant, scarred Duke, notorious for his dueling skills. I LOVED Moonstruck Madness… The follow-ups to that wonderful book about their daughter, Rhea Claire, Chance the Winds of Fortune & Dark Before the Rising Sun, though…ugh. 2 stars

Moonstruck madness

Historical Romance Review: Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain

Posted on July 9, 2021May 2, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Moonstruck Madness was Laurie McBain’s second and, in my opinion, her best book. It is a thrilling read. 4.5 Stars

DEVIL'S DESIRE

Historical Romance Review: Devil’s Desire by Laurie McBain

Posted on April 3, 2021June 4, 2023 by IntrovertReader

For me, Devil’s Desire was a bland Regency romance written by Laurie McBain. 2 1/2 stars

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