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
Genre: Antebellum Southern Romance
Historical Romance Review: Violet Fire by Jo Goodman
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
Historical Romance Review: Louisiana Dawn by Jennifer Blake
Louisiana Dawn is a decent entry in Jennifer Blake’s Louisiana History Series but falls short of her better romance novels. 2.5 Stars
Dueling Review: Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton, #2 (Blue Falcon)
In this Dueling Review segment, Blue Falcon gives a big thumbs down to Sonya T. Pelton’s Passion’s Paradise, where big misunderstandings drive the plot of this romance. 1 Star
Historical Romance Review: Shameless Ecstasy by Thea Devine
This review is of Shameless Ecstasy, a standalone Zebra romance from May 1989 by Thea Devine. It’s a sensual book, but not very romantic. 1 Star





