Krahn has written a superb romance, even more, she has developed winning characters, people you would…
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Danelle Harmon’s LORD OF THE SEA –American Privateers in the War of 1812!
Set during the War of 1812 in the Caribbean, this is the story of Capt. Connor…
Judith E. French’s WINDSONG –Wonderful Tale of the Irish in America, and Adventure in the French and Indian War
I love French’s stories and was pleased to find this one set in America at the…
Lauren Laviolette’s LOVE AMONG THE RABBLE – Wonderful Love Story Spanning America’s War of Independence
July is Patriotic Historical Month where I feature love stories from America’s fight to be a…
Sally Platt’s CLYDE CONNOR – Mail Order Brides in Montana Find Their Prospective Husbands Dead… and so begins the adventure!
The first thing you might notice about this story is the author’s unique “voice”. Platt…
Dorothy Dunnett’s GEMINI – A Fitting End to a Great Series
I’m taking time out from my Western reviews to review the last book in a great…
Ellen O’Connell’s DANCING ON COALS – Heartrending Story of an Apache Warrior and the Woman who Loved Him—Simply superb!
Set in Arizona Territory and Northern Mexico in 1881 (late in the time of the Apache…
Elizabeth Stuart’s HEARTSTORM – A Keeper of a Love Story set in Scotland!
Set in late 17th century Scotland during the reign of King James II, it tells the…
Jayne Castel’s BLOOD FEUD – Intriguing Isle of Skye Love Story set in the 4th Century
Set in the Dark Ages of Scotland on the Isle of Skye, this is the story…
How We God To Where We Are Today in Historical Romance, a Recommended Reading List for the Uninitiated
April is Classics month on Historical Romance Review. For those who love the genre, a review…
Laurie McBain’s MOONSTRUCK MADNESS – A Classic Keeper with a Scottish Heroine Masquerading as a Highwayman and a Scarred English Duke!
Another truly wonderful classic by a great author. Written in 1977, it sold a million copies.…
Dorothy Dunnett’s THE UNICORN HUNT – From Scotland to Egypt to Venice, Nicholas seeks revenge and the truth—a fast-paced read!
April is Classics month and Dunnett is one of my favorites. Her stories are complex, stunningly…
Ana Seymour’s MAID OF KILARNEY – Great Follow-on to the Irish Trilogy
While not strictly a part of Seymour’s Irish historical trilogy (The Black Swan, Rose In…
Ashley York’s EYES OF THE SEER – Love Amidst Warring Clans in Medieval Ireland
Set in 1095 in Eire (Ireland), this is the story of Astrid and Marcán of Clonascra,…
Virginia Henley’s DREAM LOVER – Captivating Tale of Irish Revenge!
With her meticulous detail, Henley captures the feelings of a man whose family was destroyed due…
Brenda Joyce’s THE GAME – Abducted on the High Seas by the Notorious Golden-haired Pirate… A Keeper!
Brenda Joyce has delivered a sweeping historical saga replete with the characters of the day who…
Sally Malcolm’s THE LEGEND OF THE GYPSY HAWK – Pirate Saga with a Compelling Hero and an Exotic Locale
Originally published in 2012 as BEYOND THE FAR HORIZON (the Historical Note at the end presumes…
Celeste de Blasis’ A WILD HOPE – Great Storytelling & Love Among Smugglers in Devon & Racehorses in America
This is Pirate and Privateer month. I’m beginning with one set in the first part of…
Kathleen Kirkwood’s THE VALIANT HEART – A Great Viking romance!
Set in 912AD in Valseme, France, part of Duke Rollo’s Normandy where the Norsemen have settled,…
Betina Krahn’s THE ENCHANTMENT– Simply Wonderful Viking Tale!
I have come to appreciate Krahn’s attention to detail in her well told romances…it’s excellence in…
Sabrina Jarema’s LORD OF THE RUNES – Rune Warrior Meets Shield Maiden
It’s Viking Romance month! This one is set in Norway in winter 850 AD. It tells…
My Favorite Heroes & Heroine!
It’s that time of year when I share my favorite heroes and heroines from the…
Anita Mills; LADY OF FIRE – A Keeper of a Medieval Romance!
This is one for the keeper shelf. I loved it. Set in 11th Century Normandy and…
Dorothy Dunnett’s THE SPRING OF THE RAM – Nicholas Strives to Overcome in Trebizond
This second in The House of Niccolò is set in the 15thcentury at the edge of…
Alexandra Ripley’s SCARLETT – If You Only Saw the Movie…you must read this sequel to Gone With The Wind. It’s a great love story!
After seeing the movie Gone With The Wind for the umpteenth time and once again being…