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The Millionaire's Mistress by Miranda Lee

Category Romance Review: The Millionaire’s Mistress by Miranda Lee

Posted on April 29, 2021January 19, 2024 by IntrovertReader

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

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Category Romance Review: Night Shift by Nora Roberts

Posted on April 28, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Silhouette Intimate Moments #365 Nora Roberts Night Shift Cilla is a radio host with a stalker. Boyd is the police officer determined to stop him from hurting the woman he loves. 4 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Wicked Loving Lies by Rosemary Rogers

Posted on April 28, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Wicked Loving Lies is “The Queen of Historical Romance” Rosemary Roger’s best book! It’s a bodice ripper classic, not for the faint of heart.

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Updates #4

Posted on April 26, 2021September 10, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s hard to believe this vintage romance blog is only a month old, as it’s taken up so much of my time trying to put it together. Besides researching authors, publishing houses, and cover artists, I’ve been reviewing books and tweaking the site to make it more user-friendly with plenty of links and additions to the menu.

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Link: The Washington Post Reports How the Romance Genre Found Its Happily Ever After

Posted on April 25, 2021September 29, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Washington Post journalist Angela Haupt spoke with a dozen major players in the romance novel industry to write this engaging article about the evolution of the romance genre:

carnival by jenna ryan

Category Romance Review: Carnival by Jenna Ryan

Posted on April 25, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The setting of Carnival, a Harlequin Intrigue by Jenna Ryan, is the dark, dreary English moors. It’s a well-plotted romantic suspense book that will keep you on your toes. 3 stars

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Category Romance Review: Tiger, Tiger by Robyn Donald

Posted on April 22, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #1931 Tiger Tiger by Robyn Donald two people who look alike are attracted to each other. 3.5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Terms of Surrender by Mollie Ashton

Posted on April 22, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Mollie Ashton’s Terms of Surrender was my first Harlequin Historical, and it got me hooked on the series for a long time! It’s a wonderful gem of a book. 4 stars

Different Worlds

Category Romance Review: Different Worlds by Elaine K. Stirling

Posted on April 21, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

In Different Worlds by Elaine K. Stirling, can an American and a Canadian who meet and fall in love in Costa Rica have a long distance romance? 4 stars

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Category Romance Review: Beware of the Stranger by Janet Dailey

Posted on April 20, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #256 Beware of the Stranger Janet Dailey A stranger arrives demanding Samantha see her father immediately, then kidnaps her! 2 1/2 stars

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