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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Dueling Review: Lovefire by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)
In this edition of Dueling Reviews, Blue Falcon reviews Lovefire by Deana James. It tells the story of Princess Joanna’s forbidden love and is set against a backdrop of royal machinations. 2 Stars
Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #2 (IntrovertReader)
We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews where our reviewers have two very different opinions on Texas Star by Deana James. Here is IntrovertReaders’ take. 5 stars
Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)
We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews. Here is Blue Falcon’s take. Texas Star a Zebra western romance by Deana James is not the worst book I’ve read, but it does rank in my list of top ten worst ever. .5 star
Historical Romance Review: Love’s Fiery Jewel by Elaine Barbieri
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
Neo-Bodice Rippers: What They Are and Where to Find Them
What is a neo-bodice ripper? It is a historical romance with tropes of dominance or forced seduction. It is a modern bodice ripper. Let’s check some of them out.