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Historical Romance Review: Silken Rapture by Cassie Edwards

Posted on June 22, 2026July 18, 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

Historical Romance Review: Comanche Cowboy by Georgina Gentry

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Comanche Cowboy by Georgina Gentry follows the captivating journey of a man and a woman against the backdrop of the Old West. With its well-developed characters, sensual love scenes, and typical genre action, fans of Western romance will want to read this one. 4.5 Stars

Savage Desire, Constace O'Banyon, Zebra, 1983, Ray Kursar art

Romance Review: Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon

Posted on January 22, 2024January 23, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon, a 1983 Zebra historical romance, marks the point where the author began to find her voice. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Pleasure by Valerie Giscard

Posted on January 15, 2024January 16, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Passion’s Pleasure by Valerie Giscard is a 1982 historical romance novel featuring a turbulent love story, marked by violence and dramatic twists, set in Paris and Louisiana. 1 Star

Historical Romance Review: Endless Passion by Carol Finch

Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Sadly Carol Finch’s Zebra Lovegram Endless Passion is not up to par to her usual historical romances due to a “forced seduction” element by the hero on the heroine. 2 Stars

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

Posted on November 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

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

Historical Romance Review: Cheyenne Captive by Georgina Gentry

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

Cheyenne Captive by Georgina Gentry is the first book in her very long-running Panorama of the Old West series. It’s a strong romance with a well-researched portrayal of the Cheyenne tribe. 5 Stars

Historical Romance Review: Violet Fire by Jo Goodman

Posted on October 18, 2023October 30, 2023 by IntrovertReader

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