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Category Romance Review: The Shining of Love by Emma Darcy

Posted on September 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Shining of Love by Emma Darcy is an emotionally charged and captivating Harlequin that explores forbidden love and the pursuit of happiness. 5 Stars

TH EPASSIONATE SINNER WINSPEAR

Category Romance Review: The Passionate Sinner by Violet Winspear

Posted on September 6, 2023January 9, 2024 by IntrovertReader

The Passionate Sinner by Violet Winspear is a vintage Harlequin Presents romance novel that follows the story of Merlin, a nurse who accidentally blinds Dr. Paul van Setan, a brilliant surgeon. 5 Stars

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Gothic Romance Review: My Name is Clary Brown by Charlotte Keppel

Posted on October 31, 2022January 1, 2023 by IntrovertReader

My Name is Clary Brown by Charlotte Keppel (nee Ursula Torday) was first published in 1976 under the title When I Say Goodbye, I’m Clary Brown. Diamond is an actress of little renown and loses her “protector’s” patronage. She returns to her home village where she finds many of her childhood friends have died. There are dark forces that seem directed at her. Could she be the next victim in a long string of murders? 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: River of Love by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on October 10, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

The Book This review is of River of Love, book #3 in the “Savage Destiny” series by Rosanne Bittner. River of Love begins in 1853. Abigail Trent Monroe, her husband “Cheyenne” Zeke Monroe, and their three children, son Little Rock, and daughters Blue Sky and Young Girl, are living in Colorado. Abbie is also expecting…

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Historical Romance Review: Lone Star Surrender by Carol Finch

Posted on October 3, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Readers who like humor and romance with high-spirited heroines and strong heroes will find lots to like in Carol Finch’s Lone Star Surrender. 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Golden Sovereigns by Jocelyn Carew

Posted on September 29, 2022November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The Golden Sovereigns is unlike any bodice ripper I’ve ever read. It’s very difficult to rate or categorize as it defies genre conventions. Jocelyn Carew is an absolutely skillful writer to make me enjoy a book where the heroine, Carmody, doesn’t meet her hero until page 270 of this 404-page epic. This is the kind of bodice ripper where the heroine’s journey is the real tale, however, the hero is not a mere prize she wins at the end; he’s a balm to heal her damaged soul. 4 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: White Lion’s Lady by Lara Adrian (aka Tina St. John)

Posted on September 26, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

For anyone who loves historical or medieval romance, White Lion’s Lady by Lara Adrian (aka Tina St. John) is an absolute keeper. I highly recommend it. 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Ride the Free Wind by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on July 11, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Ride the Free Wind book #2 in the “Savage Destiny” series by Rosanne Bittner. Ride the Free Wind begins shortly after the first book, Sweet Prairie Passion, ended. Abigail “Abbie” Trent Monroe and her husband, “Cheyenne” Zeke Monroe, are traveling to find Zeke’s Cheyenne mother and three Cheyenne half-brothers. 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Cherish Me, Embrace Me by Sylvie F. Sommerfield

Posted on June 27, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Cherish Me, Embrace Me by Sylvie F. Sommerfield. The book begins in 1851 in France. The coming revolution forces Jules Dubonne, his wife Marie, and their three children, sons Alexander and Dante, and daughter, Celeste, to leave France. They journey to a new home they believe will be free from war and violence, America. They will soon discover the fallacy of that belief. 4.80 stars

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Category Romance Review: Rumor Has It by Celia Scott

Posted on June 24, 2022November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Celia Scott’s Rumor Has It is a modern-day Cinderella story where the fairy godmother is not an actual person but a false rumor that transforms a frumpy heroine into a glamorous new woman who finds her prince. 5 stars

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