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Historical Romance Review: Uncommon Vows by Mary Jo Putney

Posted on May 24, 2021October 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

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

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Historical Romance Review: Lovespell by Deana James

Posted on May 23, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Lovespell is yet another great romance by the eclectic Deana James. Gillian is an English fletcher who poses as twins, the male Gil & female Gillian. 4 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Lady of Fire by Anita Mills

Posted on May 18, 2021November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The action-packed and romantic medieval Lady of Fire by Anita Mills features one of the greatest villains ever in a historical romance novel. 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Winter’s Heat by Denise Domning

Posted on April 20, 2021April 19, 2023 by IntrovertReader

A medieval romance that takes medieval life seriously is usually one I enjoy, but Denise Domning’s Winter’s Heat fell a bit flat for me. 2.5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: To Touch the Sun by Barbara Leigh

Posted on April 19, 2021March 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

To Touch the Sun is a Harlequin Historical by Barbara Leigh. This unique tale is about a woman in Medieval England raised alongside her brother as a boy and eventually becomes a knight. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Innocent by Bertrice Small

Posted on April 9, 2021November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

It was a bad sign that Bertrice Small’s The Innocent features one of her dullest covers ever. The lone positive was that it was designed as one last created by legendary artist Elaine Duillo for her dear friend Bertrice. 1 star

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Historical Romance Review: The Black Lyon by Jude Deveraux

Posted on April 6, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The Black Lyon was my first Jude Deveraux read. I loved the first half, but the second half faltered a bit as a devious woman’s scheming separates the two protagonists.

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