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Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton

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Passion's Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton is a wonderfully terrible book. However, it was oddly entertaining, like a terrible movie you watch just to shout inanities at the screen. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton”
3 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1981, Zebra Historical Romance

Contemporary Romance Review: The Sheik by Edith M. Hull

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The Sheik by Edith M. Hull, published in 1919, is as influential to the modern romance genre as Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Perhaps, even more so. It was a blockbuster of a success, despite its many detractors. While some modern readers may cringe at its depiction of women, sexual roles, and racial attitudes, The Sheik remains a compelling read one hundred years after its publication. 5 stars Read more “Contemporary Romance Review: The Sheik by Edith M. Hull”
5 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Vintage romance, year 1919

Historical Romance Review: Dakota Flame by Sonya T. Pelton

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This review is of Dakota Flame, a standalone novel from July 1989 by Sonya T. Pelton. (Published by Zebra/Kensington). The book begins in Mankato, Minnesota, December 1862. 2.52 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Dakota Flame by Sonya T. Pelton”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Pino, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Desert Slave by Miranda North

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This review is of Desert Slave, a standalone novel by Miranda North. On the trip Juliette is kidnapped by Bedouin pirates. She is later given to Deric Raleigh. (Zebra Heartfire, May 1989). 2.71 stars. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Desert Slave by Miranda North”
3 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Heartfire

Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys

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I've put off posting an analysis of Teresa Denys' first book, The Silver Devil, for a long time because I didn't quite know how to critique it. If you're a hard-core lover of old-school romance or bodice rippers, you might be familiar with this legendary novel. 4 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys”
4 stars and a half, Ballantine, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Gothic Romance, Historical Romance, Romance, Teresa Denys, Tom Hall

Historical Romance Review: Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey

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Secret Fire was, I think, the second Johanna Lindsey romance I read which cemented her works among my favorites. Published in 1987, this book was written during Lindsey's peak years of output. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey”
5 stars, Avon, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Johanna Lindsey, Romance

Historical Romance Review: The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter

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In The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter Mirana is a young, unmarried woman who lives with her brother in a massive fortress. When he's away, their home is attacked by Viking raiders seeking vengeance against him, as the Viking leader Rorik blames him for the death of his wife and child. Usually, a hero grieving over his lost love is grounds for me to dislike a historical romance, but thanks to Rurik, I had plenty of other reasons to despise this "love story." 2 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter”
2 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Catherine Coulter, Historical Romance, Jove/ Pyramid, Romance

Historical Romance Review: An Offer of Marriage by Jo Ann Ferguson Review

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Books like Jo Ann Ferguson’s An Offer of Marriage suffer from being published during a time of change. When Kensington’s Zebra historical romances died, they didn’t go quickly (actually, Zebras are still around, but they’re not the same as they used to be in the 1980s and 1990s). 1 star Read more “Historical Romance Review: An Offer of Marriage by Jo Ann Ferguson Review”
1 star, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, Zebra Precious Gem Historical

Historical Romance Review: Rangoon by Christine Monson

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Christine Monson was best known for her infamous, shocking bodice-ripper Stormfire, which is legendary for the protagonists' extremely abusive revenge-based romance. Her second book Rangoon significantly turns down the crazy factor, but still retains the sensitive writing that made Stormfire so haunting and memorable. 3 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Rangoon by Christine Monson”
3 stars and a half, Avon, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Christine Monson, Historical Romance, Pino, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Highland Heather by Ruth Langan

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Ruth Langan's Highland Heather is the sequel to her previous Scottish romance, Highland Barbarian. I liked this Harlequin Historical much more than its predecessor. Why? I enjoyed the conflict between the hero and the heroine and the English setting, plus introducing Queen Elizabeth I to a story always makes things interesting. 4 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Highland Heather by Ruth Langan”
4 stars and a half, Book Review, Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Historical Romance, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Captive Melody by Nadine Crenshaw

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This review is of Captive Melody, a standalone Zebra from January 1989 by Nadine Crenshaw. If it were possible to give less than one star to a book, Captive Melody would be the one. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Captive Melody by Nadine Crenshaw”
1 star, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, Zebra Lovegram

Category Romance Review: Seduction by Charlotte Lamb

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Harlequin Presents #428 Seduction Charlotte Lamb features a ridiculously innocent and sheltered heroine and a hero that is so crazy and obsessed, he kidnaps her! 5 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Seduction by Charlotte Lamb”
5 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Charlotte Lamb, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Pirate’s Angel by Marsha Bauer

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Pirate’s Angel, Marsha Bauer, Zebra, 1991, Pino cover art

SPOILER ALERT ⚠

5 Stars

Rating: 5 out of 5.

The Book

First of all, I love the original Pirate’s Angel Zebra Heartfire cover, but man-oh-man, have you taken a look at the e-book version? Authors, why are you doing this to your books?... Read more “Historical Romance Review: Pirate’s Angel by Marsha Bauer”

5 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Pino, Romance, year 1991, Zebra Heartfire

Historical Romance Review: Desert Hostage by Diane Dunaway

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In Diane Dunaway's sheik romance, Desert Hostage, Karim kidnaps Juliette after he finds out she's his enemy's daughter. The swoon-worthy hero makes the book a keeper. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Desert Hostage by Diane Dunaway”
4 stars, Book Review, Dell, Elaine Gignilliat, Historical Romance, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Sea Fires by Christine Dorsey

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Sea Fires, a Zebra Lovegram by Christine Dorsey, features bookish yet feisty Miranda Chadwick as the heroine, who's embarking on an ocean voyage home to the colonies. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Sea Fires by Christine Dorsey”
4 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, year 1992, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Storm Maiden by Mary Gilgannon

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Mary Gilgannon's Storm Maiden is a Viking historical romance novel about a captor and his captive set in medieval Ireland & Norway. It features a strong heroine, but the injured hero is too beta for my tastes. A 2 1/2 star read. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Storm Maiden by Mary Gilgannon”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Pinnacle

Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Chains by Catherine Creel

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Passion's Chains by Catherine Creel was a crazy book that in 1990 could only have been published by the Zebra romance lines. 4 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Chains by Catherine Creel”
4 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1991, Zebra Lovegram