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Genre: Georgian Era Romance

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

call back the dream

Historical Romance Review: Call Back the Dream by Barbara Hazard

Posted on May 17, 2021December 17, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Barbara Hazard’s Call Back the Dream is an excellent tearjerker of a Georgian romance. 5 stars

the coach to hell

Gothic Romance Review: The Coach to Hell by Rachel Cosgrove Payes

Posted on May 6, 2021October 20, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Coach to Hell by Rachel Cosgrove Payes is a Gothic bodice ripper romance. Georgina falls for a coachman who drives her across England to her new home, a manor filled with secrets. 2 1/2 stars

moment of desire

Historical Book Review: Moment of Desire by Rachel Cosgrove Payes

Posted on April 12, 2021June 3, 2023 by IntrovertReader

In Moment of Desire the heroine Mellie Wilton is forced to sell her body. When true love goes awry, she plots revenge against those who brought her down. 5 Stars

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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