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West with the Wind by Cindi Myers

**posted on our sister site, Got Historical Romance Reviews**

Title: West with the Wind

Author: Cindi Myers

Publisher: Musa Publishing

Publication Date: October 2011

ISBN: 978-I-6I97-000-5

Genre: Historical Romance

Length: 243 pages

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Mariah Tate is not exactly who she says she is. Running from something in her past, she is hell bent on getting to California to start a new life. An unwelcome member on the train of pioneers heading west, she proves herself calm and useful time and time again. It’s not long before Camp, their guide, takes a personal interest in her. Through the dangers both on and off the trail an unlikely bond is formed between them. As their grudging friendship and respect grows, so do the feelings Camp has for Mariah, if only he could understand her refusal to pursue something more. Feeling the pressures of the past she left behind, Mariah is forced to ignore her growing feelings. Can Camp figure out this puzzle of a woman before their journey ends and he loses her forever?
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After finishing this book in one day, I can tell you firsthand that Cindi Myers has written a story that will grip you from start to finish. This story flawlessly transports you back to the days of the California Gold Rush and the dangerous cross-country trek faced by all who sought the promise of a new life in the west. Filled with danger, suspense and romance this book is one fast paced read you will not want to put down!
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Reviewer: Desireé Frazier
Date: 10/23/11

Categories: 5 quills, Cindi Myers, DesireÃ© Frazier

Title: The End of Night

Author: BL Bonita

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Publication Date: Jan. 31, 2011

ISBN: 978-1-59578-806-1

Genre: Historical 1910, Suspense

Length: 44 pages

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“Can a woman cursed find true love?

Liv Erichsen is destined to become a spinster. After the body of her second fiancé is discovered on the jagged rocks below her cliff-dwelling estate, she's labeled The Black Bride. No man would dare fall in love with her again and risk being her next victim until a mysterious and arousing gentleman arrives at her door.

A liar and a womanizer, Mason Davidson's reasons for being at Valhalla Estate are not to redeem himself. Then again, he's never met a woman quite like Liv before. She's strong, passionate, and fit to drive him crazy with lust. But how can he make her accept him for more than a casual fling when he arrived for the wrong reasons and a crazed killer is watching?”

If a reader is looking for a quick romantic suspense with a historical element to it, then this one will fit the bill. Although the beginning was confusing, if the reader sticks with the story they won’t be sorry, as toward the middle the book takes off like a rocket. Mason is a hero who is brought in under dubious means to help Liv discover what or who her curse is. Liv at first came across as a spoiled brat, but later grows on the reader. The large group of secondary Characters are interesting and help add depth to the mystery as a whole.

As a historical book, this one though did have a feeling of being contemporary both in feel and in the speech of the characters. I had to go back and double check that this was indeed a historical at least once while reading. So for those who aren’t really into the Historical genre there is no reason not to read this one as you will find it easy to forget we are in story that is a century old. But true historical nuts might find issue with the laid back feel of the characters.

Over all the story was enjoyable and a fast read. The characters grow on you and I was genuinely wondering who the killer was. I have to say pleasantly surprised. I would recommend this to friends who were looking for something to read in a single evening.

**original posting on sister site, Got Historical Romance Reviews**

Rapunzel's Release by Nichelle Gregory

**From our sister site, Got Historical Romance Reviews**

Title: Rapunzel's Release

Author Nichelle Gregory

Publisher Noble Romance Publishing, LLC

Genre Fantasy Romance

Time Period: Once upon a Time

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Lost in the heart of Africa, Filipe is shocked to discover a beautiful maiden locked away in a stone tower prison. Taken with her innocent beauty and desperate plight, he vows to help Rapunzel but is soon trapped by his own unrelenting desire to have her. His fiery desire gives way to guilty pleasures, but Filipe can't accept Rapunzel's innocent declaration of love. Heartbroken, Rapunzel follows Filipe's plan for escape but nothing goes as predicted. Can Rapunzel convince Filipe her love is true and their destinies are intertwined?

In Ms. Gregory's retelling of the Classic children's fantasy, we get a story that is enjoyable, quick to read and only for the adults. Ms. Gregory does a wonderful job giving us the background as to how Repunzel ends up with the witch. She tells the story in a fairy tale format with the feel of the old fairy tales and as this wasn't erotica it didn't bother this reviewer in the least. When I am reading an erotic fairy tale, having it sound like my children's books disturbs me. But as I said, this one flowed and I found it equally enjoyable.

The story is placed in Africa and I loved the descriptive feel of the story. Our heroine is as she should be--a damsel in distress. But the hero, Filipe, is more. He wants Rapunzel, but wards off her attentions because he does not wish to take advantage--he is a hero both in deed and action.

If you are a lover of the adult fairy tale, this one will not disappoint. At 60 pages, it is short but the reader is left feeling it was just the right length. This book is worth your money and your time.