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Historical Romance Review: Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards

Posted on July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 by Blue Falcon

From the start, Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards is a disaster with a hapless fool for a heroine and a cheating slimeball hero. However, it does end with a surprising Sapphic twist. 1 Star

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Category Romance Review: Smoke in the Wind by Robyn Donald

Posted on February 3, 2023February 3, 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: Love’s Fiery Jewel by Elaine Barbieri

Posted on July 18, 2022November 10, 2022 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Love’s Fiery Jewel by Elaine Barbieri, a bodice ripper that Zebra books published in 1982. Right after I finish posting this review, this “romance novel” is going into my trash bin. 0.75 stars

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Category Romance Review: The Marriage War by Charlotte Lamb

Posted on June 16, 2022January 20, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Marriage War by Charlotte Lamb may not have the worst hero in Harlequin Presents history, but he certainly ranks up there in the top. .5 stars

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Category Romance Review: Mansion for My Love by Robyn Donald

Posted on June 4, 2022November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #567 Mansion for My Love is one of those Robyn Donald books where you can’t believe what the supposed hero does to the heroine. 3 stars

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Category Romance Review: The Honey Is Bitter by Violet Winspear

Posted on December 8, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Violet Winspear’s bestseller, The Honey is Bitter, was originally published in 1967 by Mills & Boon. Paul, a Greek tycoon, blackmails Domini into marriage. 4 stars

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Category Romance Review: Falling Angel by Anne Stuart

Posted on November 24, 2021June 11, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Anne Stuart’s Falling Angel is yet another paranormal from the American Romance line. Read it during the Christmas Holiday season, and it will get you in a merry mood
3 1/2 stars

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6 Horrifying Villainous Heroes in Harlequin Presents

Posted on October 16, 2021September 24, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Since Halloween is just around the corner it’s time to take a look at the scary side of romance. The Harlequin Presents line was notorious for the cruelty some male protagonists could inflict upon their heroines. Some of these books are surprisingly well-written. Yet the horrific truth is that these heroes were villains.

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Historical Romance Review: While Passion Sleeps by Shirlee Busbee

Posted on April 6, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

While Passion Sleeps was an enjoyable ride. It is a bodice ripper that spans continents and years, has lots of steamy love scenes and plenty of violence.

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