Violet Fire by Jo Goodman has got a gorgeous cover. It’s a Zebra masterpiece with purple and orange hues. Alas, this historical romance fails to live up to the G. A. Bush artwork. 2 Stars
Original Publication Year
Master category designing the year a romance book was originally published.
Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Dawn by Rochelle Wayne
Rochelle Wayne, author of Ecstasy’s Dawn, which Blue Falcon reviews here, is known for her emotional writing style and well-developed supporting characters. 4 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Fortune’s Choice by Michalann Perry
Fortune’s Choice by Michalann Perry is a historical romance featuring two very diverse sisters who make for an intriguing character study. 4 Stars
Covers of the Week #117: Covers from 1977
It’s my birthday, and for my “birthday week,” our Covers of the Week #117 features romance covers from 1977, the year I was born.
Category Romance Review: The Shining of Love by Emma Darcy
The Shining of Love by Emma Darcy is an emotionally charged and captivating Harlequin that explores forbidden love and the pursuit of happiness. 5 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Golden Gypsy by Wanda Owen
Golden Gypsy is the first in a trilogy by Wanda Owen. Lamentably, this Zebra historical romance series is off to a mediocre start. 3 Stars
Flashback Friday: Class of 1998
What were the most notable or popular events from 1998? This Flashback Friday, we go back 25 years in the past to reminisce about pop culture, news, and romance books.
Category Romance Review: Love Conquers All by Roseanne Williams
Love Conquers All by Roseanne Williams, stars a heroine with an exotic career and an Asian-American hero–rare in a retro romance from 1991. 4 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Prairie Embrace By Rosanne Bittner
Prairie Embrace by Rosanne Bittner is a Western and Native American Zebra historical romance involving abuse, love, and resilience. 4 stars
Category Romance Review: The Passionate Sinner by Violet Winspear
The Passionate Sinner by Violet Winspear is a vintage Harlequin Presents romance novel that follows the story of Merlin, a nurse who accidentally blinds Dr. Paul van Setan, a brilliant surgeon. 5 Stars