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.
This review is of Passion’s Treasure (later republished and retitled as Just Say Yes), a standalone from March 1989 by Betina Krahn. The book begins in the town of Culpepper, Maryland Colony, 1748. We meet Treasure Barrett, one of 10 children born to Aniss and Buck Barrett. 3 stars
This review is of Midnight Captive, a standalone Zebra historical romance from March 1989 by Penelope Neri. The book begins ominously. A man finds a cache of gold and wishes everything he touches would turn into it. 5 stars
This review is of Tangled Web a Zebra Regency romance by Janice Bennett from 1988 that unfortunately, fails to have any charm. 1 Star
Sea Jewel by Penelope Neri is a bodice-ripper Viking romance with a resilient heroine. While it also has some troubling problematic plot elements, it ultimately deserves a five-star rating. 5 Stars
Dakota Dreams is a good romance by Constance O’Banyon for the Zebra Lovegram line. But it could have been so much more. 3 Stars
This review is of Sweet Prairie Passion, book #1 in the “Savage Destiny” series by Rosanne Bittner. If you love books that will stir your emotions-good and bad-and leave one feeling as you’ve been on a roller coaster, books like Ms. Bittner’s Sweet Prairie Passion will be your jam. 5 stars
This review is based on the Zebra print version of the book published back in 1983. Kathleen’s Surrender by Nancy Henderson Ryan–known better these days as Nan Ryan–is without question one of the best, most emotional romance novels I’ve ever read. 5 stars
Savage Conquest, the 9th and final book—although the 6th published—in the Ecstasy/Gray Eagle series by Janelle Taylor is a solid Native American romance. 4 stars
Janelle Taylor’s Sweet Savage Heart, a Zebra Lovegram historical romance, begins in Dakota Territory, May 1867. It is here that an Oglala Indian maiden, Wild Wind, the heroine of the book, is troubled, for she is arguing with her brother, Lone Wolf, over her future. Bottom Line: Sweet Savage Heart is one of Janelle Taylor’s best books. 5 stars
This review is of Passion’s Web by Cassie Edwards. There are books I’m glad I got through because I paid for them and can now resign them to the dustbin of history-literally and figuratively. Passion’s Web is one such book. 2 stars
