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Comanche Cowboy by Georgina Gentry

Historical Romance Review: Comanche Cowboy by Georgina Gentry

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Comanche Cowboy by Georgina Gentry follows the captivating journey of a man and a woman against the backdrop of the Old West. With its well-developed characters, sensual love scenes, and typical genre action, fans of Western romance will want to read this one. 4.5 Stars

Savage Desire, Constace O'Banyon, Zebra, 1983, Ray Kursar art

Romance Review: Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon

Posted on January 22, 2024January 23, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon, a 1983 Zebra historical romance, marks the point where the author began to find her voice. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Forever Tree by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on January 18, 2024January 25, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The Forever Tree by Rosanne Bittner is a gut-wrenching historical romance and yet another excellent book by an author who rarely disappoints. This heartbreaking read will leave you in tears despite its happy ending. 4.5 Stars

Frontier Flame, Rochelle Wayne, Zebra, 1987, Franco Accornero cover art

Historical Romance Review: Frontier Flame by Rochelle Wayne

Posted on January 8, 2024January 7, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Frontier Flame by Rochelle Wayne is a Zebra historical romance that tells the tale of two love stories, each filled with danger, conflict, and rescue. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Heart of Thunder by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Johanna Lindsey’s Heart of Thunder is a love story rife with fierce passion and controversial character dynamics, epitomized by the tumultuous relationship between Hank Chavez and Samantha Kingsley. 4.5 Stars

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Category Romance Review: The Snow Garden by Bethany Campbell

Posted on December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Snow Garden by Bethany Campbell is an enchanting Christmas romance set on Holly Street, where the holiday spirit is strong. This sweet Harlequin Romance promises to warm the iciest of hearts. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys

Posted on October 31, 2023November 4, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys is a legendary and expensive out-of-print collector’s bodice-ripper romance novel with a cruel alpha hero. Find out how to read The Silver Devil for free online in the review. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Lord Carew’s Bride by Mary Balogh

Posted on March 27, 2023March 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The heroine of Lord Carew’s Bride by Mary Balogh is a spinster who has put off romance but is searching for meaning in life. Through her chance encounter with the reclusive Lord Carew she finds friendship, love, and self-discovery. 4.5 Stars

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Category Romance Review: Smoke in the Wind by Robyn Donald

Posted on February 3, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Smoke in the Wind by Robyn Donald features one of her trademark piggishly cruel heroes. However, it’s one of her better books. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Chains by Catherine Creel

Posted on June 10, 2022November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Passion’s Chains was the first romance novel I read after subscribing to the Lovegram line many, many years ago. The plot description on the back of the book sounded like this would be a riot. And it was! 4.5 stars

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