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Link-O-Rama #2: Blogs, Sites, Podcasts & More

Posted on May 25, 2021March 31, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Blogs and Sites That Are Bodice Ripper or Old-School Historical Romance Friendly

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Historical Romance Review: Tender Feud by Nicole Jordan

Posted on May 25, 2021October 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Tender Feud by Nicole Jordan is one of the better Scottish clan feuding & kidnapping love stories I’ve read. 4 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Heart Remembers by Barbara Hazard

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

The Heart Remembers is Barbara Hazard’s sequel to one of the more poignant and beloved romance novels I’ve had the pleasure to read: Call Back the Dream. 4 stars

Category Romance Review: Game Plan by Rosemary Hammond

Posted on May 20, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Romance #3026 Game Plan Rosemary Hammond An ultra-macho football coach pursues a buttoned-down young, college professor. 3 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: Surrender to Love by Rosemary Rogers

Posted on May 17, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

In Surrender to Love by Rosemary Rogers an independent woman from Ceylon travels the world looking for love. 2 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Call Back the Dream by Barbara Hazard

Posted on May 17, 2021December 17, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Barbara Hazard’s Call Back the Dream is an excellent tearjerker of a Georgian romance. 5 stars

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Gothic Romance Review: The Curse of Kenton by Janet Louise Roberts

Posted on May 16, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

In the Gothic historical romance, The Curse of Kenton by Janet Louise Roberts, a young woman falls into a whirlwind marriage to a Lord with a secret family curse.

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Category Romance Review: Arafura Pirate by Victoria Gordon

Posted on May 16, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Romance #3025 Arafura Pirate by Victoria Gordon A spunky marine biologist butts head with the captain of the ship she and her crew are sailing on to tag sharks in the Australian ocean. 31/2 stars

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Category Romance Review: Show Me by Janet Dailey

Posted on May 15, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #200 Show Me Janet Dailey An embittered husband returns back home to face the wife and child he never wanted. 2 stars

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