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Dueling Reviews: Passion Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton, #1 (Introvert Reader)

Posted on June 19, 2023November 18, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton is a wonderfully terrible book. However, it was oddly entertaining, like a terrible movie you watch just to shout inanities at the screen.

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Historical Romance Review: Forbidden Embrace by Cassie Edwards

Posted on June 12, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

The Civil War-era romance Forbidden Embrace by Cassie Edwards is a horrendous read where all the characters are unlikable and behave weakly or selfishly. 0.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Bounty by Wanda Owen

Posted on June 5, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Rapture’s Bounty by Wanda Owen is not the passionate and exciting romance that the blurb on the back cover makes it out to be. 2 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Captive Ecstasy by Elaine Barbieri

Posted on May 22, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Captive Ecstasy, Elaine Barbieri’s first book, is unique in that it features four possible love interests for the heroine, and all the men are written with strong emotions.

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Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Conquest by Kay McMahon

Posted on May 15, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Ecstasy’s Conquest, the second Zebra historical romance by Kay McMahon, is not the best book ever. It is, however, a far more enjoyable read than its prequel, McMahon’s first novel, Passion’s Slave. 3.5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Wild Western Bride by Rosalyn Alsobrook

Posted on May 8, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Wild Western Bride by Rosalyn Alsobrook features an unconventional couple who form an unconventional family. It’s not a great romance, but Alsobrook fans should find it enjoyable. 2.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Meet the New Dawn by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on May 1, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

In Meet the New Dawn, the penultimate book of her “Savage Destiny” Western historical romance series, author Rosanne Bittner brings the reader to tears with lots of love, drama, and deaths. 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Bold Montana Bride by Karen A. Bale

Posted on April 24, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Bold Montana Bride is set in western Zebra romance set in Montana. It is a paint-by-numbers effort for Karen A. Bale. 3 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Love’s Reckless Rebel by Gina Robins

Posted on April 17, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Love’s Reckless Rebel is yet another hilarious and wonderful romance by Gina Robins–aka Connie Finch. It’s one of Blue Falcon’s favorites! 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Tender Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor

Posted on April 10, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Tender Ecstasy, the fifth book in Janelle Taylor’s Ecstasy series published by Zebra, is not as fun as its predecessor, but still a worthy entry in the series. 4 stars

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