Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon, a 1983 Zebra historical romance, marks the point where the author began to find her voice. 4.5 Stars
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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Heaven by Cyndy Carpenter
Rapture’s Heaven by Cyndy Carpenter features a heroine who navigates through betrayal, love, and adversity, ultimately finding love despite numerous challenges.
Historical Romance Review: The Bargain by Jane Ashford
The Bargain by Jane Ashford is Regency with a supernatural twist. If you’re in the mood for a romance with a touch of mystery but don’t mind a slower pace, this book may be just what you’re looking for. 4 Stars
Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys
The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys is a legendary and expensive out-of-print collector’s bodice-ripper romance novel with a cruel alpha hero. Find out how to read The Silver Devil for free online in the review. 4.5 Stars
Covers of the Week #117: Covers from 1977
It’s my birthday, and for my “birthday week,” our Covers of the Week #117 features romance covers from 1977, the year I was born.
Historical Romance Review: Starlit Surrender by Judy Cuevas
Starlit Surrender by Judy Cuevas is so bad that the author had to republish it using her alias, Judith Ivory. At least the rest of her backlist is much better. It can’t be worse. .5 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Reckless Heart (aka Elusive Love) by Lois Arvin Walker
Readers who like “sweet, clean romances” may find something to like in Lois Arvin Walker’s Reckless Heart. Those of us who like a lot more will have to look elsewhere. 2 Stars
Historical Romance Review: The Captain’s Vixen by Wanda Owen
Sometimes one can tell when a book is the first an author has written. Such is the case with The Captain’s Vixen the debut by Wanda Owen. This was not a great first book. 2 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Hearts Enchanted by Penelope Neri
Penelope Neri is a versatile authors from Kensington’s Zebra imprint. Her fourth, book Hearts Enchanted, takes place in Medieval England. 4 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Midnight Angel by Lisa Kleypas
Lisa Kleypas’ Midnight Angel is a solid romance. A Russian noblewoman assumes a fake identity as governess to an English lord’s daughter. 3.5 stars