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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Heaven by Cyndy Carpenter

Posted on January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Rapture’s Heaven by Cyndy Carpenter features a heroine who navigates through betrayal, love, and adversity, ultimately finding love despite numerous challenges.

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Historical Romance Review: Cheyenne Princess by Georgina Gentry

Posted on December 4, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Cheyenne Princess by Georgina Gentry is a tumultuous historical romance set in 1864 Texas, featuring a complex web of relationships, power struggles, and intense emotions in the Old West. 3 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Fortune’s Choice by Michalann Perry

Posted on October 2, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Fortune’s Choice by Michalann Perry is a historical romance featuring two very diverse sisters who make for an intriguing character study. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Conquest by Kay McMahon

Posted on May 15, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Ecstasy’s Conquest, the second Zebra historical romance by Kay McMahon, is not the best book ever. It is, however, a far more enjoyable read than its prequel, McMahon’s first novel, Passion’s Slave. 3.5 stars

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Category Romance Review: Shadows on the Moon by Peggy Gaddis

Posted on August 10, 2021October 2, 2023 by arkansasannie

Shadows on the Moon by Peggy Gaddis is a vintage category romance novel that has been reprinted several times—and for good reason. 4 stars

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