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Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch

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This review is of Midnight Fires by Carol Finch. This Zebra historical romance set during the war of 1812 is a typical Carol Finch book. It's very good, but lacking the dynamic qualities to make it great. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch”
4 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, Walter Popp, year 1984, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Pirate’s Wild Paradise by Kate Douglas

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This review is of Pirate’s Wild Paradise a standalone Zebra romance from February 1989 by Kate Douglas. The book starts in Port Royale, Jamaica, with the heroine about to get married. However, her ceremony is interrupted by our hero and Jamie’s former lover. 3 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Pirate’s Wild Paradise by Kate Douglas”
3 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Pino, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

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In 1977 Kathleen E. Woodiwiss’ long-awaited third novel made romance history as Avon released Shanna in trade paperback edition. I've long had a tenuous relationship with Woodiwiss' romances., but I am glad I read Shanna. 3.74 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss”
3 stars and a half, Avon, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, Romance, Tom Hall, year 1977

Historical Romance Review: Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey

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In Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey, her popular Malory series romance, ex-pirate James Malory meets his match in Georgina, an American girl disguised as his cabin boy! 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey”
5 stars, Avon, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Johanna Lindsey, year 1990

Historical Romance Review: Captive Angel by Deana James

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Deana James' romance Captive Angel was an emotional, turbulent Zebra Lovegram romance with a heroine who was forged in fire and a hero not worthy to lick her boots. One of the best non-romance romances 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Captive Angel by Deana James”
5 stars, Book Review, Deana James, Historical Romance, Kensington, Pino, Romance, year 1988, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Raven by Shana Carrol

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Raven by Shana Carol (aka Christina Savage, aka Mr. Kerry Newcomb & Mr. Frank Schaeffer) is a riveting bodice-ripper. It's a pirate adventure that features a kickass, resilient heroine whom I adore. It also stars a hero who isn't worthy to lick the underside of her shoes. This is one of those books I both hate and love and wavered for a long time what rating to give it. 3.49 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Raven by Shana Carrol”
3 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Jove/ Pyramid, Ray Kursar, Romance, year 1979

Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Bride (aka The Captain’s Lady) by Jo Goodman

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This review is of Passion’s Bride, aka The Captain’s Lady by Jo Goodman. The book begins in 1809, where the fledgling American navy hopes to enlist the services of the pirate Alex Danty to help sink British ships. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Bride (aka The Captain’s Lady) by Jo Goodman”
4 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Ray Kursar, Romance, Zebra Historical Romance

Category Romance Review: The Pirate and His Lady by Margaret St. George

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Margaret St. George's The Pirate and His Lady isn't a historical romance, but a time-traveling adventure published through Harlequin's American Romance line. The romance here is bittersweet, as most time travels romances are. 4 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: The Pirate and His Lady by Margaret St. George”
4 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin American Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Time Travel Romance

Historical Romance Review: Pirate’s Angel by Marsha Bauer

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Pirate’s Angel, Marsha Bauer, Zebra, 1991, Pino cover art

SPOILER ALERT ⚠

5 Stars

Rating: 5 out of 5.

The Book

First of all, I love the original Pirate’s Angel Zebra Heartfire cover, but man-oh-man, have you taken a look at the e-book version? Authors, why are you doing this to your books?... Read more “Historical Romance Review: Pirate’s Angel by Marsha Bauer”

5 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Pino, Romance, year 1991, Zebra Heartfire

Historical Romance Review: Sea Fires by Christine Dorsey

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Sea Fires, a Zebra Lovegram by Christine Dorsey, features bookish yet feisty Miranda Chadwick as the heroine, who's embarking on an ocean voyage home to the colonies. 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Sea Fires by Christine Dorsey”
4 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, year 1992, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review Silver Storm by Cynthia Wright

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I started reading Cynthia Wright's Silver Storm, then put it down. It was sweet, but sometimes too sweet and I have enough cavities. Then halfway through it changes in tone. Our previously gentlemanly hero does a 180 and turns into a lecherous jerk. It was great and I wanted more! 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review Silver Storm by Cynthia Wright”
3 stars and a half, Ballantine, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, year 1979

Historical Romance Review: Purity’s Ecstasy by Janette Seymour

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Michael Butterworth's (aka Janette Seymour) second entry into his Purity trilogy, Purity's Ecstasy, is a tawdry, rollicking ride filled with just about every 'ripper trope and then some. 3 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Purity’s Ecstasy by Janette Seymour”
3 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Harry Bennett, Historical Romance, Pocket Books, year 1978

Historical Romance Review: A Pirate’s Love by Johanna Lindsey

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In a Pirate's Love by Johanna Lindsey Bettina Verlaine travels across the sea to an unwanted fiance when she is captured by the pirate Tristan Matisse. 1 star Read more “Historical Romance Review: A Pirate’s Love by Johanna Lindsey”
1 star, Avon, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Johanna Lindsey, Robert McGinnis

Historical Romance: Passion’s Proud Captive by Melissa Hepburne

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Passion's Proud Captive by Melissa Hepburne is not a book for modern readers, but it's tailor-made to suit my tastes. A hilarious bodice ripper! 4 stars Read more “Historical Romance: Passion’s Proud Captive by Melissa Hepburne”
4 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Pinnacle, year 1978