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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: Tara’s Song by Barbara Ferry Johnson

Posted on April 14, 2021December 17, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Tara’s Song by Barbara Ferry Johnson is yet another middling Viking romance that disappoints. Written in the late ’70s at the height of the bodice ripper era, you’d expect this Viking romance to rapacious and fun, but I found it rather ho-hum. 2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Viking Rose by Ashland Price

Posted on April 9, 2021November 13, 2022 by IntrovertReader

In this Zebra Lovegram historical romance, Viking Rose by Ashland Price, Irishwoman Alanna is taken captive by a Viking.

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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 Book Review: Tender Warrior by Fern Michaels

Posted on April 8, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

In Tender Warrior by Fern Michaels, Mirjana, a Muslim princess, seeks protection, only to be captured by her enemy, the warrior El Cid.

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Historical Romance Review: Edin’s Embrace by Nadine Crenshaw

Posted on April 7, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Edin’s Embrace by Nadine Crenshaw is a Zebra Lovegram published in 1989. It’s a fabulous Viking romance. 5 stars

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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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Historical Romance Review: The Taming by Jude Deveraux

Posted on April 2, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The Taming Jude Deveraux Medieval romance where Lady Liana marries Sir Rogan and gets more than she bargained for!

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