In Rapture’s Angel by Sylvie F. Sommerfield, star-crossed lovers face challenges, including an evil man, a marriage of convenience turned to love, and efforts to destroy their relationship. 4 Stars
Line-Series: Zebra Historical Romance
Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Dawn by Rochelle Wayne
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
Historical Romance Review: Golden Gypsy by Wanda Owen
Golden Gypsy is the first in a trilogy by Wanda Owen. Lamentably, this Zebra historical romance series is off to a mediocre start. 3 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Treasure by Jean Haught
Ecstasy’s Treasure by Jean Haught gets better in the second half after a lackluster first, but the ending is too rushed to create a satisfying narrative. 1 Star
Historical Romance Review: Erin’s Ecstasy by Sylvie F. Sommerfield
Erin’s Ecstasy by Sylvie F. Sommerfield’s first published book, is a solid start, but not up to par with the author’s later romance novels. 3 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Amber Fire by Elaine Barbieri
Amber Fire by Elaine Barbieri is the first in a trilogy of Zebra historical romances where the heroine is in love with or married to a rotating stable of heroes. 2.5 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Dream by Carol Finch
Rapture’s Dream is a solid Zebra historical romance by Carol Finch, starring a heroic heroine who disguises herself as a boy and a ship captain hero tormented by nightmares. 4 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards
From the start, Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards is a disaster with a hapless fool for a heroine and a cheating slimeball hero. However, it does end with a surprising Sapphic twist. 1 Star
Historical Romance Review: Eagle’s Song by Rosanne Bittner
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
Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Promise by Constance O’Banyon
Ecstasy’s Promise is a historical romance where two lovers come together during the final days of the US Civil War. It’s a decent first book for author Constance O’Banyon. 3.5 Stars