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Historical Romance Review: Eagle’s Song by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on July 3, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

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

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Historical Romance Review: Wild Western Bride by Rosalyn Alsobrook

Posted on May 8, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Wild Western Bride by Rosalyn Alsobrook features an unconventional couple who form an unconventional family. It’s not a great romance, but Alsobrook fans should find it enjoyable. 2.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Sun Woman by Lindsay McKenna

Posted on May 3, 2023May 8, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Sun Woman, a Harlequin Historical by Lindsay McKenna, features a wonderful Native American heroine and an equally excellent American soldier who come together despite a world that seems determined to keep them apart. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Meet the New Dawn by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on May 1, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

In Meet the New Dawn, the penultimate book of her “Savage Destiny” Western historical romance series, author Rosanne Bittner brings the reader to tears with lots of love, drama, and deaths. 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Bold Montana Bride by Karen A. Bale

Posted on April 24, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

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

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Historical Romance Review: Love’s Reckless Rebel by Gina Robins

Posted on April 17, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

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

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Historical Romance Review: Beloved Betrayal by Carol Finch

Posted on April 3, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Beloved Betrayal, a standalone Zebra Lovegram historical, by Carol Finch is for readers who like humor to go with their romance novels. 4 Stars

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Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #2 (IntrovertReader)

Posted on February 27, 2023January 9, 2024 by 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

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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: Climb the Highest Mountain by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on January 30, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Frequent readers of Rosanne Bittner’s books know what they’re getting from her work. It’s all here in Climb the Highest Mountain (Savage Destiny Series Book #5): exceptional emotionalism, and rawness. 5 Stars

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