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Historical Romance Review: The Lion’s Lady by Julie Garwood

June 17, 2022June 16, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood takes us to Regency Era England where we meet two firm-willed yet evenly matched partners in love. One is a lady of mystery from the former colonies raised among the Native people. The other is an English nobleman turned soldier and spy, now retiring from duty. 4.15 stars Read more

4 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Pocket Books, Romance, year 1988

Historical Romance Review: Traitor’s Kiss by Terri Valentine

June 13, 2022June 12, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Traitor’s Kiss, a standalone by historical romance Terri Valentine. Traitor’s Kiss is a good book. It simply lacks the passion and juice to be a great book. 3 stars Read more

3 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Heartfire

Historical Romance Review: Dangerous Obsession by Natasha Peters

June 11, 2022June 9, 2022 IntrovertReader 2 Comments

Dangerous Obsession is the sequel to Natasha Peters' first book, Savage Surrender, although the relation between the books is not revealed until midway through this 630 page epic. 5 stars Read more

5 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Natasha Peters, year 1978

Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Chains by Catherine Creel

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

Passion's Chains was the first romance novel I read after subscribing to the Lovegram line many, many years ago. The plot description on the back of the book sounded like this would be a riot. And it was! 4.5 stars Read more

4 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Kensington, Romance, year 1991, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Nobility Ranch (aka To Love a Lady) by Cynthia Stirling

February 21, 2022May 21, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Nobility Ranch (ebook title To Love a Lady), book #1 of 3 in the “Titled Texans” series from July 2000 by Cynthia Sterling. Ms. Sterling gets her “Titled Texans” series off to a great start with Nobility Ranch/To Love a Lady. It’s not a 5-star book, but it is a very good one. 4.44 stars Read more

4 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Kensington, Romance, year 2000, Zebra Ballad

Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Louisa Rawlings

January 23, 2022May 21, 2022 IntrovertReader 1 Comment

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

5 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Sylvia Halliday, year 1991

Historical Romance Review: Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey

October 8, 2021May 21, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

Secret Fire was, I think, the second Johanna Lindsey romance I read which cemented her works among my favorites. Published in 1987, this book was written during Lindsey's peak years of output. 5 stars Read more

5 stars, Avon, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Johanna Lindsey, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Uncommon Vows by Mary Jo Putney

May 24, 2021May 21, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

I've read Mary Jo Putney's Uncommon Vows several times and have always loved this passionate medieval story about obsessive love. Read more

5 stars, Book Review, Gregg Gulbronson, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, New American Library, Onyx, year 1991

Historical Romance Review: Highland Velvet by Jude Deveraux

May 17, 2021May 21, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

Highland Velvet by Jude Deveraux is the second in the Montgomery brothers series featuring a Highland lass forced to wed Stephen Montgomery. 5 stars Read more

5 stars, Book Review, Harry Bennett, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Jude Deveraux, Pocket Books, year 1982

Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas

May 5, 2021May 21, 2022 IntrovertReader 1 Comment

Stranger in My Arms is a wonderful historical romance by Lisa Kleypas about a widow whose husband reappears from the dead. Does he have a secret identity? 4 1/2 stars Read more

4 stars and a half, Avon, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Max Ginsburg, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Stolen Spring by Louisa Rawlings

April 17, 2021May 21, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

France and Versailles under the reign of Louis XIV was a decadent, lavish era, and Louisa Rawlings captures it perfectly in Stolen Spring. 4 1/2 stars Read more

4 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Popular Library, Sylvia Halliday, Warner Books, year 1988

Historical Romance Review: While Passion Sleeps by Shirlee Busbee

April 6, 2021May 21, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

While Passion Sleeps was an enjoyable ride. It is a bodice ripper that spans continents and years, has lots of steamy love scenes and plenty of violence. Read more

4 stars, Avon, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Harry Bennett, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Review, Shirlee Busbee, year 1983

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