In Silken Rapture by Cassie Edwards, Glenda Galvez escapes her past in Honduras and finds love with Read de Beaulieu in New Orleans. This historical romance has unrealistic elements and lacks character depth.1 Star
Reviewer: Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon is an avid reader of old-school romance novels. His focus is mainly on Zebra historical romance novels published during the 1980s and 1990s. However, he also enjoys reviewing Harlequin Temptation category romance novels.
At Sweet Savage Flame, he shares his thoughts on the characters, plot, and overall quality of the books he reads.
With his keen eye for detail and deep appreciation for the genre, Blue Falcon is a respected critic whose insights are valued by many romance readers.
Historical Romance Review: Bandit’s Embrace by Georgina Gentry
Bandit’s Embrace by Georgina Gentry is part of “The Durango Family” sub-series and the “Panorama of the Old West” series. 3.5 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Comanche Cowboy by Georgina Gentry
Comanche Cowboy by Georgina Gentry follows the captivating journey of a man and a woman against the backdrop of the Old West. With its well-developed characters, sensual love scenes, and typical genre action, fans of Western romance will want to read this one. 4.5 Stars
Romance Review: Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon
Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon, a 1983 Zebra historical romance, marks the point where the author began to find her voice. 4.5 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Pleasure by Valerie Giscard
Passion’s Pleasure by Valerie Giscard is a 1982 historical romance novel featuring a turbulent love story, marked by violence and dramatic twists, set in Paris and Louisiana. 1 Star
Historical Romance Review: Frontier Flame by Rochelle Wayne
Frontier Flame by Rochelle Wayne is a Zebra historical romance that tells the tale of two love stories, each filled with danger, conflict, and rescue. 4.5 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Heaven by Cyndy Carpenter
Rapture’s Heaven by Cyndy Carpenter features a heroine who navigates through betrayal, love, and adversity, ultimately finding love despite numerous challenges.
Historical Romance Review: Christie’s Rapture by Veronica Sattler
In Christie’s Rapture by Veronica Sattler, a young woman seeks revenge on a womanizing scoundrel who took her innocence and kidnapped her. However, her feelings change after they share a passionate night. 3 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Fury by Linda Benjamin
Ecstasy’s Fury by Linda Benjamin is a historical romance novel set during and after the Civil War, featuring a strong female protagonist determined to become a doctor and her tumultuous relationship with a Union captain. 2 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Endless Passion by Carol Finch
Sadly Carol Finch’s Zebra Lovegram Endless Passion is not up to par to her usual historical romances due to a “forced seduction” element by the hero on the heroine. 2 Stars