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Historical Romance Review: River of Love by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on October 10, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

The Book This review is of River of Love, book #3 in the “Savage Destiny” series by Rosanne Bittner. River of Love begins in 1853. Abigail Trent Monroe, her husband “Cheyenne” Zeke Monroe, and their three children, son Little Rock, and daughters Blue Sky and Young Girl, are living in Colorado. Abbie is also expecting…

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Historical Romance Review: The Golden Sovereigns by Jocelyn Carew

Posted on September 29, 2022November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The Golden Sovereigns is unlike any bodice ripper I’ve ever read. It’s very difficult to rate or categorize as it defies genre conventions. Jocelyn Carew is an absolutely skillful writer to make me enjoy a book where the heroine, Carmody, doesn’t meet her hero until page 270 of this 404-page epic. This is the kind of bodice ripper where the heroine’s journey is the real tale, however, the hero is not a mere prize she wins at the end; he’s a balm to heal her damaged soul. 4 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: White Lion’s Lady by Lara Adrian (aka Tina St. John)

Posted on September 26, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

For anyone who loves historical or medieval romance, White Lion’s Lady by Lara Adrian (aka Tina St. John) is an absolute keeper. I highly recommend it. 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Surrender by Kathryn Hockett

Posted on September 7, 2022November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Sweet Savage Surrender, a Zebra Lovegram that was written by mother-daughter duo Marcia Hockett and Kathryn Kramer, aka Kathryn Hockett, is a romance between two star-crossed lovers from different worlds. .5 star

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Historical Romance Review: Defiant Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor

Posted on August 22, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Defiant Ecstasy Book #2 in the “Ecstasy/Gray Eagle” series by Janelle Taylor. Defiant Ecstasy begins by filling in details of what occurred at the end of the first book, Savage Ecstasy. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Ride the Free Wind by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on July 11, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Ride the Free Wind book #2 in the “Savage Destiny” series by Rosanne Bittner. Ride the Free Wind begins shortly after the first book, Sweet Prairie Passion, ended. Abigail “Abbie” Trent Monroe and her husband, “Cheyenne” Zeke Monroe, are traveling to find Zeke’s Cheyenne mother and three Cheyenne half-brothers. 5 Stars

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Category Romance Review: Mansion for My Love by Robyn Donald

Posted on June 4, 2022November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #567 Mansion for My Love is one of those Robyn Donald books where you can’t believe what the supposed hero does to the heroine. 3 stars

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Category Romance Review: Dark Fire by Elizabeth Lowell

Posted on May 20, 2022November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Dark Fire by Elizabeth Lowell, a 1988 Silhouette Desire takes us on a trek through the jungles of Peru. 4 stars

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Category Romance Review: Could It Be Magic by Gina Wilkins

Posted on March 23, 2022November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Gina Wilkins’ Could It Be Magic is a comfy romance read. 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

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Historical Romance Review: Texas Triumph by Victoria Thompson

Posted on March 14, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Texas Triumph, #2 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson. This is the follow-up to her book, Texas Treasure.

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