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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: 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: The Forever Tree by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on January 18, 2024January 25, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The Forever Tree by Rosanne Bittner is a gut-wrenching historical romance and yet another excellent book by an author who rarely disappoints. This heartbreaking read will leave you in tears despite its happy ending. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Angel by Sylvie F. Sommerfield

Posted on November 20, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

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

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Historical Romance Review: Tazia’s Torment by Sylvie F. Sommerfield

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

Sylvie F. Sommerfield’s California-set bodice ripper Tazia’s Torment is not a bad book, but it’s not as good as it could have been. 3 Stars

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Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)

Posted on February 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by 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

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Historical Romance Review: Sarina by Francine Rivers

Posted on October 19, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Sarina is a bodice ripper-lite written by Francine Rivers, the best-known and most successful author of Christian-centered, or “inspirational” romances. If you can read get your hands on this hard-to-find book, give it a chance. 4 stars

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