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Historical Romance Review: Purity’s Ecstasy by Janette Seymour

Posted on April 14, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

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

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

Posted on April 13, 2021November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

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

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Historical Romance: Passion’s Proud Captive by Melissa Hepburne

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

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

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