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Genre: Western Romance

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Historical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Surrender by Kathryn Hockett

Posted on September 7, 2022November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Sweet Savage Surrender, a Zebra Lovegram that was written by mother-daughter duo Marcia Hockett and Kathryn Kramer, aka Kathryn Hockett, is a romance between two star-crossed lovers from different worlds. .5 star

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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: Ride the Free Wind by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on July 11, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Ride the Free Wind book #2 in the “Savage Destiny” series by Rosanne Bittner. Ride the Free Wind begins shortly after the first book, Sweet Prairie Passion, ended. Abigail “Abbie” Trent Monroe and her husband, “Cheyenne” Zeke Monroe, are traveling to find Zeke’s Cheyenne mother and three Cheyenne half-brothers. 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Comanche Love Song by Cheryl Black

Posted on July 4, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Comanche Love Song a standalone Zebra Heartfire from June 1989 by Cheryl Black. Comanche Love Song by Cheryl Black has now passed Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards as the worst book I’ve ever read. .5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Comanche Bride by Emma Merritt

Posted on June 20, 2022January 18, 2024 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Comanche Bride, a standalone January Zebra Lovegram from 1989 by Emma Merritt. There are things to like about this book. But there are also enough negatives that bring the book’s final grade down. 3 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Tender Savage by Phoebe Conn

Posted on June 6, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Tender Savage, a standalone Zebra Lovegram by Phoebe Conn. Tender Savage starts in Wilmington, Delaware, in June 1862. The book spans from June 1862 to September 1863 during the American Civil War. 3 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Savage Rapture by Sylvie F. Sommerfield

Posted on May 23, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Savage Rapture by Sylvie F. Sommerfield. It begins with two lovers parting company and ends with three couples having a HEA. 4.5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Bold Texas Embrace by Victoria Thompson

Posted on May 2, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Bold Texas Embrace, #4 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson (Zebra/Kensington December 1989).
It is my least favorite book in the series. 2.66 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Texas Temptation by Gina Robins

Posted on April 25, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Texas Temptation a standalone by Gina Robins (a pseudonym for author Connie Feddersen, aka Connie Finch) published by Zebra/Kensington, October 1989. 4 stars

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Historical Romance Review: A Lady Bought with Rifles by Jeanne Williams

Posted on April 13, 2022November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

A Lady Bought with Rifles by Jeanne Williams is a woman’s tale of being torn between two men during a Mexican war. 3 1/2 stars

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