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Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch

May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

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

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

May 9, 2022May 7, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

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

3 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Pino, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Bold Texas Embrace by Victoria Thompson

May 2, 2022May 6, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Bold Texas Embrace, #4 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson (Zebra/Kensington December 1989). It is my least favorite book in the series. 2.66 stars Read more

2 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Texas Temptation by Gina Robins

April 25, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Texas Temptation a standalone by Gina Robins (a pseudonym for author Connie Feddersen, aka Connie Finch) published by Zebra/Kensington, October 1989. 4 stars Read more

4 stars, Book Review, Diane Sivavec, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James

April 18, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Angel’s Caress, book #4 in the “Texas” series by Deana James. (Zebra/Kensington July 1989). The book begins on a farm in Tennessee during the Civil War. 1 star Read more

1 star, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Deana James, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Historical Romance

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April 11, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

When a book begins with a typo, that’s not a good sign, and Ecstasy’s Fire by Rosalyn Alsobrook begins with one. On the back cover of the book, the heroine is identified as Victoria Connors. In the book, she’s named VIRGINIA Connors. Not a good beginning. 3.5 stars Read more

3 stars and a half, Book Review, Kensington, Romance, year 1988, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Dakota Flame by Sonya T. Pelton

April 6, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Dakota Flame, a standalone novel from July 1989 by Sonya T. Pelton. (Published by Zebra/Kensington). The book begins in Mankato, Minnesota, December 1862. 2.52 stars Read more

2 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Pino, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Nebraska Fire by Lauren Wilde

March 28, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Nebraska Fire by Lauren Wilde, a Zebra Lovegram romance. Nebraska Fire is not a flawless book, but it is good enough to warrant a 4-star grade. Read more

4 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Yankee Mistress by Ashley Snow

March 21, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Yankee Mistress a standalone from May 1989 by Ashley Snow, published by Zebra/Kensington as a Zebra Heartfire. 1 star Read more

1 star, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Heartfire

Cassie Edwards: A Formula For Success (and Controversy)

March 15, 2022March 22, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

In a previous post, I wrote about one of my favorite authors, Cassie Edwards. Before plagiarism allegations ended her career, she was billed as the "Queen of Indian Romance." In this post, I will write about the formula Mrs. Edwards used to become a New York Times bestselling author of Native American romances. Read more

Discussion, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Texas Triumph by Victoria Thompson

March 14, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Texas Triumph, #2 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson. This is the follow-up to her book, Texas Treasure. Read more

3 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, John Ennis, Kensington, Romance, year 1987, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Savage Obsession by Cassie Edwards

February 28, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Savage Obsession, book #1 in the “Chippewa” series by Cassie Edwards. From what I read of others' reviews of her books, there is no middle ground with Mrs. Edwards' work. Some love her, and others absolutely hate her. I’m kind of in the middle. Savage Obsession won’t make anyone a fan of Mrs. Edwards’ work who wasn’t already one. 2 stars Read more

2 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1983, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Nobility Ranch (aka To Love a Lady) by Cynthia Stirling

February 21, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Nobility Ranch (ebook title To Love a Lady), book #1 of 3 in the “Titled Texans” series from July 2000 by Cynthia Sterling. Ms. Sterling gets her “Titled Texans” series off to a great start with Nobility Ranch/To Love a Lady. It’s not a 5-star book, but it is a very good one. 4.44 stars Read more

4 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 2000, Zebra Ballad

Historical Romance Review: My Steadfast Heart by Jo Goodman

February 14, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

There are some good elements in My Steadfast Heart, but the laborious writing style Ms. Goodman uses and the overall complexity of the story brings the grade down a bit. 2.57 stars. Read more

2 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1997, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Texas Treasure by Victoria Thompson

January 31, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Texas Treasure, book #1 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson. It is not a bad book, but it is also not a dynamic one, with too many issues to keep it from being a very good book. 3 stars Read more

Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1985, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Colorado Jewel by Cate Brandt

January 24, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Colorado Jewel, a standalone by Cate Brandt. (Zebra Heartfire, April 1989). The book opens in Colorado, early September 1878 1.11 stars. Read more

1 star, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Heartfire

Author Spotlight: Cassie Edwards

January 19, 2022March 23, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

For Blue Falcon's first author spotlight for Sweet Savage Flame, we want to focus on the prolific, but controversial author Cassie Edwards. Read more

Discussion, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Savage Surrender by Cassie Edwards

January 18, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Savage Surrender, book #1 in the “Savage Secrets” series by Cassie Edwards. Savage Surrender is not a great start to Mrs. Edwards’ "Savage Secrets" series. 2.24 stars Read more

2 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Jove/ Pyramid, Romance, year 1987

Category Romance Review: The Other Woman by Candace Schuler

January 10, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of The Other Woman, book #1 in the “Hollywood Dynasty” series by Candace Schuler. “Hollywood Dynasty” focuses on three siblings, children of a legendary Hollywood couple, as they make their names in the same industry that made their parents famous. (Harlequin Temptation #451, July 1993). 2.84 stars. Read more

3 stars, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation, Romance, year 1993

Historical Romance Review: Desert Slave by Miranda North

January 3, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Desert Slave, a standalone novel by Miranda North. On the trip Juliette is kidnapped by Bedouin pirates. She is later given to Deric Raleigh. (Zebra Heartfire, May 1989). 2.71 stars. Read more

3 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Heartfire

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