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
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Dueling Reviews: Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton, #1 (Introvert Reader)
Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton is a wonderfully terrible book. However, it was oddly entertaining, like a terrible movie you watch just to shout inanities at the screen.
Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Conquest by Kay McMahon
Ecstasy’s Conquest, the second Zebra historical romance by Kay McMahon, is not the best book ever. It is, however, a far more enjoyable read than its prequel, McMahon’s first novel, Passion’s Slave. 3.5 stars
Historical Romance Review: Secret Rapture by Gloria Jones-Wolf
This review is of Secret Rapture by Gloria Jones-Wolf, a Zebra Heartfire romance that takes us from France to New Orleans. 3 stars
Historical Romance Review: Hearts Enchanted by Penelope Neri
Penelope Neri is a versatile authors from Kensington’s Zebra imprint. Her fourth, book Hearts Enchanted, takes place in Medieval England. 4 Stars
Category Romance Review: Rumor Has It by Celia Scott
Celia Scott’s Rumor Has It is a modern-day Cinderella story where the fairy godmother is not an actual person but a false rumor that transforms a frumpy heroine into a glamorous new woman who finds her prince. 5 stars
Historical Romance Review: Traitor’s Kiss by Terri Valentine
This review is of Traitor’s Kiss, a standalone by historical romance Terri Valentine. Traitor’s Kiss is a good book. It simply lacks the passion and juice to be a great book. 3 stars
Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch
This review is of Midnight Fires by Carol Finch. This Zebra historical romance set during the war of 1812 is a typical Carol Finch book. It’s very good, but lacking the dynamic qualities to make it great. 4 stars
Historical Romance Review: Pirate’s Wild Paradise by Kate Douglas
This review is of Pirate’s Wild Paradise a standalone Zebra romance from February 1989 by Kate Douglas. The book starts in Port Royale, Jamaica, with the heroine about to get married. However, her ceremony is interrupted by our hero and Jamie’s former lover. 3 stars
Historical Romance Review: Nebraska Fire by Lauren Wilde
This review is of Nebraska Fire by Lauren Wilde, a Zebra Lovegram romance. Nebraska Fire is not a flawless book, but it is good enough to warrant a 4-star grade.