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Passion's Proud Captive

Historical Romance: Passion’s Proud Captive by Melissa Hepburne

Posted on April 8, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Passion’s Proud Captive by Melissa Hepburne is not a book for modern readers, but it’s tailor-made to suit my tastes. A hilarious bodice ripper! 4 stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Black Lyon by Jude Deveraux

Posted on April 6, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The Black Lyon was my first Jude Deveraux read. I loved the first half, but the second half faltered a bit as a devious woman’s scheming separates the two protagonists.

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Historical Romance Review: The Wildest Heart by Rosemary Rogers

Posted on April 6, 2021November 12, 2022 by IntrovertReader

In Rosemary Rogers’ The Wildest Heart Lady Rowena Dangerfield is a beautiful woman who’s valued by many men for her beauty or her wealth, or both. 3 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: While Passion Sleeps by Shirlee Busbee

Posted on April 6, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

While Passion Sleeps was an enjoyable ride. It is a bodice ripper that spans continents and years, has lots of steamy love scenes and plenty of violence.

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Historical Romance Review: The Jacaranda Tree by Rebecca Brandewyne

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

The Jacaranda Tree was my least favorite of Rebecca Brandewyne’s historicals, mainly because it was almost a verbatim regurgitation of conversations, plot points, and love scenes from other book. 3 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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Historical Romance Review: The Taming by Jude Deveraux

Posted on April 2, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The Taming Jude Deveraux Medieval romance where Lady Liana marries Sir Rogan and gets more than she bargained for!

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Historical Romance Review: Escape Not My Love by Elaine Coffman

Posted on April 2, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Elaine Coffman’s Escape Not My Love is a fantastic old school romance with a dominant hero and spunky, defiant heroine. This western historical is set in Mexico & Texas.

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Historical Romance Review: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on March 31, 2021November 16, 2022 by IntrovertReader

In A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey Courtney hires Chandos to help her trek across the west to find her father and instead she and Chandos find love. 4.5 stars

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