In this edition of Dueling Reviews, Blue Falcon reviews Lovefire by Deana James. It tells the story of Princess Joanna’s forbidden love and is set against a backdrop of royal machinations. 2 Stars
Line-Series: Zebra Lovegram
Historical Romance Review: Violet Fire by Jo Goodman
Violet Fire by Jo Goodman has got a gorgeous cover. It’s a Zebra masterpiece with purple and orange hues. Alas, this historical romance fails to live up to the G. A. Bush artwork. 2 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Fortune’s Choice by Michalann Perry
Fortune’s Choice by Michalann Perry is a historical romance featuring two very diverse sisters who make for an intriguing character study. 4 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Bold Montana Bride by Karen A. Bale
Bold Montana Bride is set in western Zebra romance set in Montana. It is a paint-by-numbers effort for Karen A. Bale. 3 stars
Historical Romance Review: Love’s Reckless Rebel by Gina Robins
Love’s Reckless Rebel is yet another hilarious and wonderful romance by Gina Robins–aka Connie Finch. It’s one of Blue Falcon’s favorites! 5 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Beloved Betrayal by Carol Finch
Beloved Betrayal, a standalone Zebra Lovegram historical, by Carol Finch is for readers who like humor to go with their romance novels. 4 Stars
Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #2 (IntrovertReader)
We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews where our reviewers have two very different opinions on Texas Star by Deana James. Here is IntrovertReaders’ take. 5 stars
Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)
We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews. Here is Blue Falcon’s take. Texas Star a Zebra western romance by Deana James is not the worst book I’ve read, but it does rank in my list of top ten worst ever. .5 star
Historical Romance Review: Velvet Night by Jo Goodman
Velvet Night is a very pale sequel to Passion’s Bride/ The Captain’s Lady. Jo Goodman’s previous Zebra historical was far superior to this lukewarm romance novel. 2 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Angel Heart (aka Texas Angel) by Victoria Thompson
This review is of Angel Heart, aka Texas Angel, book #1 in the “A Hired Gunslinger” series by Victoria Thompson. Originally this was a Zebra Lovegram. This book is also connected to Texas Triumph book #2 in Ms. Thompson’s “The Cowboy and the Lady” series. 4 Stars