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Taylor, Janelle

Janelle Taylor was a pioneer in the early years of the historical romance for the Zebra romance imprint. Her Native American romances sold millions and made her a superstar in the genre.

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Historical Romance Review: Tender Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor

Posted on April 10, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Tender Ecstasy, the fifth book in Janelle Taylor’s Ecstasy series published by Zebra, is not as fun as its predecessor, but still a worthy entry in the series. 4 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Forbidden Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor

Posted on November 14, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Forbidden Ecstasy (“Ecstasy/Gray Eagle Series #3″) by Janelle Taylor. The “Stockholm Syndrome romance” between Gray Eagle and Alisha keeps me from giving Janelle Taylor’s Forbidden Ecstasy a five-star rating. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Defiant Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor

Posted on August 22, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Defiant Ecstasy Book #2 in the “Ecstasy/Gray Eagle” series by Janelle Taylor. Defiant Ecstasy begins by filling in details of what occurred at the end of the first book, Savage Ecstasy. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Kiss of the Night Wind by Janelle Taylor

Posted on October 27, 2021November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Kiss of the Night Wind, #3 in the “Western Wind” series by Janelle Taylor. Kiss of the Night Wind is a good book, but has too many issues to be great. 3.72 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Passions Wild and Free by Janelle Taylor

Posted on October 14, 2021November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Passions Wild and Free, book #2 in the “Western Wind” series by Janelle Taylor. 3 tars

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Historical Romance Review: First Love, Wild Love by Janelle Taylor

Posted on September 29, 2021November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of First Love, Wild Love by Janelle Taylor. The book begins begins in Texas, where Calinda Braxton, the heroine, has come from England to investigate the disappearance of her father… 4 1/2 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Savage Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor

Posted on July 30, 2021November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Savage Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor. The year is 1776, and English expatriate Alisha Williams, 20, has journeyed west to find happiness with her only surviving relative. One day, the “men” in her settlement bring a captured Oglala Lakota Indian brave into their camp, named Gray Eagle. Gray Eagle and Alisha develop romantic feelings for each other. 3 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Savage Conquest by Janelle Taylor

Posted on June 5, 2021November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Savage Conquest, the 9th and final book–although the 6th published–in the “Ecstasy/Gray Eagle” series by Janelle Taylor. 4 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Heart by Janelle Taylor

Posted on June 3, 2021November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

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

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