Speak Only Love is yet another Deana James treat. This Zebra romance takes us to Regency Era England and the story of tumultuous love between two uniquely original characters. 3 1/2 stars
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Category Romance Review: Sirocco by Anne Mather
An Anne Mather Harlequin Presents is what I considered to be an “old reliable.” In this category romance, Sirocco, Anne Mather employs one of her commonly used tropes: a hero in pursuit of an already “attached” woman. 3.5 stars
Historical Romance Review: Texas Storm by Deana James
It’s the mid-1830’s and Scottish immigrant Reiver MacPherson has been granted lands by the new Texas government…So begins Deana James’ Texas Storm.
Category Romance Review: No Gentle Possession by Anne Mather
Anne Mather’s No Gentle Possession consists of two plot points: separated lovers and cheating. The hero and heroine briefly dated in the past and she broke it off when his relationship with his young stepmother was a bit too close for comfort and creepy. 4 Stars
Romance Review: The Waterfalls of the Moon by Anne Mather
In Anne Mather’s The Waterfalls of the Moon the teenaged heroine is in pursuit of a much older man, but the hero’s not taking what she’s offering so easily. 3.5 stars
Historical Romance Review: Emmie’s Love by Janette Seymour
Emmie’s Love by Janette Seymour is a saucy romance novel from 1980 with some entertaining elements but minor gripes. 3.5 Stars
Category Romance Review: Game Plan by Rosemary Hammond
Harlequin Romance #3026 Game Plan Rosemary Hammond An ultra-macho football coach pursues a buttoned-down young, college professor. 3 1/2 Stars
Category Romance Review: Darkness into Light by Carole Mortimer
Harlequin Presents #892 Darkness into Light by Carole Mortimer Freespirited Danny falls in love with Pierce, who’s been hurt by love before. 3 1/2 stars
Category Romance Review: The Millionaire’s Mistress by Miranda Lee
The Millionaire’s Mistress by Miranda Lee is a passionate modern category romance that explores the complex dynamics between a wealthy man and a woman in need of financial help. 3.5 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Heart of the Falcon by Suzanne Robinson
What a rarity in the romance genre was Heart of the Falcon, a historical about lovers in ancient Egypt. This is author Suzanne Robinson’s only romance set in Egypt. 3 1/2 stars