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Historical Romance Review: Silken Rapture by Cassie Edwards

Posted on June 22, 2026September 26, 2026 by Blue Falcon

In Silken Rapture by Cassie Edwards, Glenda Galvez escapes her past in Honduras and finds love with Read de Beaulieu in New Orleans. This historical romance has unrealistic elements and lacks character depth.1 Star

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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: Destiny’s Splendor by Kathleen Drymon

Posted on May 30, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Destiny’s Splendor published in December 1988. This Zebra romance is book #2 in an unofficial Native American “series” by Kathleen Drymon. 3.5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Savage Surrender by Cassie Edwards

Posted on January 18, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Savage Surrender, book #1 in the “Savage Secrets” series by Cassie Edwards. Savage Surrender is not a great start to Mrs. Edwards’ “Savage Secrets” series. 2.24 stars

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