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Genre: Native American Romance

Savage Desire, Constace O'Banyon, Zebra, 1983, Ray Kursar art

Romance Review: Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon

Posted on January 22, 2024January 23, 2024 by Blue Falcon

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

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Historical Romance Review: Cheyenne Princess by Georgina Gentry

Posted on December 4, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Cheyenne Princess by Georgina Gentry is a tumultuous historical romance set in 1864 Texas, featuring a complex web of relationships, power struggles, and intense emotions in the Old West. 3 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Cheyenne Captive by Georgina Gentry

Posted on October 30, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Cheyenne Captive by Georgina Gentry is the first book in her very long-running Panorama of the Old West series. It’s a strong romance with a well-researched portrayal of the Cheyenne tribe. 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Prairie Embrace By Rosanne Bittner

Posted on September 11, 2023January 23, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Prairie Embrace by Rosanne Bittner is a Western and Native American Zebra historical romance involving abuse, love, and resilience. 4 stars

Historical Romance Review: Eagle’s Song by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on July 3, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Eagle’s Song, the seventh book and conclusion to Rosanne Bittner’s western historical romance epic “Savage Destiny” series, is another stellar example of Bittner’s unparalleled storytelling abilities. 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Captive Ecstasy by Elaine Barbieri

Posted on May 22, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Captive Ecstasy, Elaine Barbieri’s first book, is unique in that it features four possible love interests for the heroine, and all the men are written with strong emotions.

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Historical Romance Review: Sun Woman by Lindsay McKenna

Posted on May 3, 2023May 8, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Sun Woman, a Harlequin Historical by Lindsay McKenna, features a wonderful Native American heroine and an equally excellent American soldier who come together despite a world that seems determined to keep them apart. 4.5 Stars

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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: Savage Innocence by Cassie Edwards

Posted on February 20, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Savage Innocence by Cassie Edwards features one her strongest heroines. Unfortunately, she’s paired with an unlikeable hero.

Historical Romance Review: Autumn Dove by Sylvie F. Sommerfield

Posted on January 2, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Autumn Dove, a standalone from January 1989 by Sylvie F. Sommerfield. Starting in 1865, on the Kansas/Colorado border, readers meet Zachary Hale Windwalker. 2 Stars

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