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Category Romance Review: Lovers and Strangers by Candace Schuler

Posted on October 5, 2021November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

I don’t have a favorite books list, but if I did–and I may start one–Candace Schuler’s Lovers and Strangers would definitely be on it! 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Hearts of Fire by Anita Mills

Posted on September 19, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Hearts of Fire is a more satisfying sequel to the first installment of Anita Mills’ medieval romance series, Lady of Fire, than its second outing, Fire and Steel was. The forbidden romance between Richard and Gilliane de Lacey is stellar. 4 stars

Contemporary Romance Review: Tonight and Forever by Brenda Jackson

Posted on September 14, 2021August 24, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Brenda Jackson’s Tonight and Forever is her first published book and the first in her long-running series of the Madaris family. It’s a Pinnacle Arabesque romance from 1995, which are category romances but are not numbered, at least not to my knowledge. What propels Tonight and Forever into a “better than good” zone is that it isn’t just a romance about the healing power of love, it’s a book about the power of love itself. 3 1/2 stars

Category Romance Review: The Strong, Silent Type by Kate Hoffmann

Posted on September 9, 2021November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of The Strong, Silent Type,  book #2 in the “Bachelor Arms” series and the 2nd of 3 books in the series written by Kate Hoffmann. The book begins with Josh Banks, the hero of the book and a tax accountant (yes, you read that correctly), meeting with one of his clients, actress Olivia Wilde (NOT the current actress using the stage name, this Olivia Wilde is a 75-year-old octogenarian actress). Olivia asks Josh for a favor; to keep her granddaughter, Taryn, out of Los Angeles for a few weeks… 3 1/2 stars

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Category Romance Review: Bachelor Husband by Kate Hoffmann

Posted on September 3, 2021November 11, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

This review is of Bachelor Husband, book #1 of 11 in the “Bachelor Arms” Harlequin Temptation series from February 1995 by Kate Hoffmann. Bachelor Husband begins with Harry Truman “Tru” Hallihan, the hero of the book and a private investigator, working a case.

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Historical Romance Review: Highland Fire by Ruth Langan

Posted on August 27, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Highland Fire is the third of Ruth Langan’s MacAlpin clan Highland series originally published as Harlequin Historicals. The first two books were Highland Barbarian, about sister Meredith, and Highland Heather was middle sister’s Brenna’s tale. This book tells the story of the youngest MacAlpin sister, Megan, and her romance with an Irish renegade, Kieran O’Mara. 3 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Virginia Vixen by Kay McMahon

Posted on August 26, 2021November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Virginia Vixen by Kay McMahon. Published in May 1989, this book is part of a series connected to four other books by Ms. McMahon. The book begins in Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1774. Rebecca Wilde, a reporter for the Virginia Gazette and the heroine of the book, is investigating the murder of a slave who was a childhood friend of hers. Arriving at the same time is Alec Stone, the hero of the book, who has come to Virginia from England for two purposes; to find his father’s identity and to investigate the disappearance of one of his employees. 2 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Speak Only Love by Deana James

Posted on August 3, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Speak Only Love is yet another Deana James treat. This Zebra romance takes us to Regency Era England and the story of tumultuous love between two uniquely original characters. 3 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas

Posted on July 11, 2021November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The heroine of Lisa Kleypas’ Then Came You was, at the time of the book’s initial release, a unique female protagonist. Today, Romancelandia is replete with hoydenish, unmarried non-virgins who thumb their nose at society’s rules. Back in 1993, the wild Lily Lawson was, for the most part, unusual for a historical romance heroine. 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Texas Storm by Deana James

Posted on July 1, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

It’s the mid-1830’s and Scottish immigrant Reiver MacPherson has been granted lands by the new Texas government…So begins Deana James’ Texas Storm.

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