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A Quick Hook or a Slow Burn Romance?

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

When it comes to getting together in romance, there are two speeds: the quick hook and the slow burn. How fast would you like the relationship to evolve?

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Historical Romance Review: Captive Innocence by Fern Michaels

Posted on July 26, 2023August 7, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Captive Innocence is a fairly unexciting Fern Michaels historical from 1981. This romance shares no association with Michael’s far more entertaining “Captive” series. 2 stars

Category Romance Review: Fantasy by Emma Darcy

Posted on June 7, 2023January 9, 2024 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #840 Fantasy by Emma Darcy Heroine finds her fiancé in bed with another man. She tries to drown herself but the hero saves her. 5 stars

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Category Romance Review: Having Faith by Barbara Delinsky

Posted on May 3, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Temptation #297 Despite this category romance getting the Award of Excellence, I wasn’t impressed with Having Faith by Barbara Delinsky. 2 1/2 stars

Category Romance Review: Simply Irresistible by Miranda Lee

Posted on April 18, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Simply Irresistible Miranda Lee The Australians Vivien and Ross’s one night stand turns into more than they bargained for!

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Category Romance Review: Escape From Desire by Penny Jordan

Posted on April 12, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #569 Escape From Desire Penny Jordan Tamara survives a harrowing jungle experience with a stranger and passion ensues. 3 1/2 stars

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