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Historical Romance Review: Comanche Bride by Emma Merritt
This review is of Comanche Bride, a standalone January Zebra Lovegram from 1989 by Emma Merritt. There are things to like about this book. But there are also enough negatives that bring the book’s final grade down. 3 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Comanche Bride by Emma Merritt”
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Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch

Posted on May 16, 2022May 21, 2022 By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch
Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch
This review is of Midnight Fires by Carol Finch. This Zebra historical romance set during the war of 1812 is a typical Carol Finch book. It's very good, but lacking the dynamic qualities to make it great. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch”
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Historical Romance Review: The Silver Link by Patricia Potter

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Harlequin Historical #63 In Patricia Potter's The Silver Link, Antonia and Tristan are from two different worlds, but their love unites them in a link that can never be severed Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Silver Link by Patricia Potter”
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Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom

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Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom
In Dana Ransom's Zebra Heartfire romance, Rebel Vixen a Southern woman and Northern soldier find love during the Civil War. As the Civil War rages throughout the United States, Miss Savannah Russell is on a ship in the Caribbean where she saves a Yankee sailor's life. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom”
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Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings

Posted on January 23, 2022May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings
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Harlequin Historical #90 Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings is a book I've read many times, and I love it more today than ever. Absolute perfection. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings”
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Historical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Love by Rosemary Rogers

Posted on January 20, 2022May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 2 Comments on Historical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Love by Rosemary Rogers
Historical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Love by Rosemary Rogers
Ooh boy, where to begin with this review? Sweet Savage Love by the great Rosemary Rogers is--along with The Flame and the Flower--the blockbuster historical that launched a new genre: the modern romance novel. Published in 1974, this doorstopper epic was a monumental game-changer in an era of social transformation. 4.24 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Love by Rosemary Rogers”
4 stars, Avon, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Romance, Rosemary Rogers, year 1974

Historical Romance Review: Speak Only Love by Deana James

Posted on August 3, 2021May 21, 2022 By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Historical Romance Review: Speak Only Love by Deana James
Historical Romance Review: Speak Only Love by Deana James
Speak Only Love is yet another Deana James treat. This Zebra romance takes us to Regency Era England and the story of tumultuous love between two uniquely original characters. 3 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Speak Only Love by Deana James”
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Category Romance: The Perfect Couple by Maura Seger

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Silhouette Intimate Moments #775 The Perfect Couple by Maura Seger was perfectly…boring. 2 stars Read more “Category Romance: The Perfect Couple by Maura Seger”
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Historical Romance Review: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on March 31, 2021May 30, 2022 By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Historical Romance Review: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey
Historical Romance Review: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey
In A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey Courtney hires Chandos to help her trek across the west to find her father and instead she and Chandos find love. 4.5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey”
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