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Historical Romance Review: Starlit Surrender by Judy Cuevas

Posted on July 31, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Starlit Surrender by Judy Cuevas is so bad that the author had to republish it using her alias, Judith Ivory. At least the rest of her backlist is much better. It can’t be worse. .5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards

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

From the start, Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards is a disaster with a hapless fool for a heroine and a cheating slimeball hero. However, it does end with a surprising Sapphic twist. 1 Star

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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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Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)

Posted on February 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews. Here is Blue Falcon’s take. Texas Star a Zebra western romance by Deana James is not the worst book I’ve read, but it does rank in my list of top ten worst ever. .5 star

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Category Romance Review: The Marriage War by Charlotte Lamb

Posted on June 16, 2022November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Marriage War by Charlotte Lamb may not have the worst hero in Harlequin Presents history, but he certainly ranks up there in the top. .5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Charlotte by Amanda Hart Douglass

Posted on February 23, 2022September 7, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Charlotte by Amanda Hart Douglass is a circa 1978 historical romance novel set during the American Civil War, but it lacks in romance and centers around the life of the heroine’s debauched brother. .5 Stars

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