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BANDITS EMBRACE GEORGINA GENTRY ZEBRA

Historical Romance Review: Bandit’s Embrace by Georgina Gentry

Posted on March 11, 2024November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Bandit’s Embrace by Georgina Gentry is part of “The Durango Family” sub-series and the “Panorama of the Old West” series. 3.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Heaven by Cyndy Carpenter

Posted on January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Rapture’s Heaven by Cyndy Carpenter features a heroine who navigates through betrayal, love, and adversity, ultimately finding love despite numerous challenges.

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Category Romance Review: Love at First Sight by Sandra Field

Posted on December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Love at First Sight by Sandra Field is a Harlequin Presents romance that tells the story of a blind mathematician and guide dog trainer whose relationship develops amidst misunderstandings and a unique setting. 3.5 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: Passion’s Prize by Barbara Ankrum

Posted on November 13, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Passion’s Prize is a Zebra Heartfire romance from 1990, later republished as Holt’s Gamble, the first in the “Wild Western Hearts” series by Barbara Ankrum. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Bargain by Jane Ashford

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

The Bargain by Jane Ashford is Regency with a supernatural twist. If you’re in the mood for a romance with a touch of mystery but don’t mind a slower pace, this book may be just what you’re looking for. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Dawn by Rochelle Wayne

Posted on October 16, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Rochelle Wayne, author of Ecstasy’s Dawn, which Blue Falcon reviews here, is known for her emotional writing style and well-developed supporting characters. 4 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Louisiana Dawn by Jennifer Blake

Posted on August 30, 2023August 31, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Louisiana Dawn is a decent entry in Jennifer Blake’s Louisiana History Series but falls short of her better romance novels. 2.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Starlit Surrender by Judy Cuevas

Posted on July 31, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Starlit Surrender by Judy Cuevas is so bad that the author had to republish it using her alias, Judith Ivory. At least the rest of her backlist is much better. It can’t be worse. .5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Captive Innocence by Fern Michaels

Posted on July 26, 2023August 7, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Captive Innocence is a fairly unexciting Fern Michaels historical from 1981. This romance shares no association with Michael’s far more entertaining “Captive” series. 2 stars

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