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Category Romance Review: Fantasy by Emma Darcy

Posted on June 7, 2023January 9, 2024 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #840 Fantasy by Emma Darcy Heroine finds her fiancé in bed with another man. She tries to drown herself but the hero saves her. 5 stars

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Category Romance Review: Night Light by Jennifer Greene

Posted on April 26, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

In Night Light by Jennifer Greene, a surly man opens his home to a stranded woman during a thunderstorm. She stays for the night. That’s when things get weird. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Rendezvous by Cassie Edwards

Posted on November 28, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Rapture’s Rendezvous is not one of Cassie Edwards’ bests. The characters vacillate between whiny and likable in this historical romance. 2.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Wild Island Sands by Sonya T. Pelton

Posted on November 7, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Wild Island Sands by Sonya T. Pelton. It is a hot mess of tens of thousands of words–over 526 pages–yet saying absolutely nothing. 1 Star

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Category Romance Review: The Italian’s Wife by Lynne Graham

Posted on June 29, 2022November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Lynne Graham’s The Italian’s Bride is unusual from her other books I’ve read in the past.

Holly Samson is the first Graham heroine I can recall who was not a virgin, and who’s borne another man’s child. The hero is typical of her heroes: dark-haired, ultra-masculine, ridiculously wealthy, smitten with the heroine, and of Italian descent. 3.62 Stars

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Category Romance Review: The Marriage War by Charlotte Lamb

Posted on June 16, 2022November 28, 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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Historical Romance Review: Colorado Jewel by Cate Brandt

Posted on January 24, 2022December 17, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Colorado Jewel by Cate Brandt is a historical Western romance novel where the couple faces perils and must marry after being caught in a compromising position. 1 Star

Contemporary Romance Review: Sometimes a Stranger by Angela Alexie

Posted on September 20, 2021June 3, 2025 by arkansasannie

Like big, dramatic contemporary romances set in glamorous, exciting milieus? With dynamic characters and lots of plot? Then I recommend Sometimes a Stranger. 4 1/2 stars

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Category Romance Review: Out of the Shadows by Stella March

Posted on June 23, 2021October 20, 2023 by arkansasannie

Out of the Shadows by Stella March was first published in 1967 and has been reprinted several times. I heartily recommend Out of the Shadows. 5 Stars

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Category Romance Review: Forever Mine, Valentine by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Posted on June 1, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Temptation #288 Forever Mine, Valentine by Vicki Lewis Thompson, sequel to Be Mine, Valentine, and St Valentine weilds Cupid’s bow and arrow to great success. 4 1/2 stars

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