Georgina Gentry

I wanted to like this more, because, damn, but Rosemary was one insecure, chubby, plain heroine. She was constantly doubting that any man could love her. Her family was awful. We were all set for a great mindless afternoon. But the book got a little silly. The dialog was over the top - every other comment a quaint colloquialism and the romantic confessions were so sugary the book should come with an insulin shot. The enemies-to-lovers plot line can be fun but they just seemed to randomly accept their feelings (and each others') in a way that was kind of anti-climactic. And even though they were supposedly “good” confederate soldiers, I just cannot overlook that a hero is fighting to preserve the institution of slavery. So close to being right up my alley but I couldn't help but roll my eyes from time to time. Oh well.… (mer)

Goofy but cute western romance. Not intended to be very realistic I don't think. The kidnapped girl was spoiled and demanding but charming with it. The hero was long suffering and heroic.

Not laugh out loud funny but amusing all the same. I felt like I was reading a vaudeville melodrama. Usually I don't like historical romances where the history is ignored and the plot is silly. But sometimes you just want a little amusement.

As a romance it wasn't so successful. The romance kind of seemed like an after thought. Read it as a melodrama and you'll be happier.
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Cimmarron escapes her home of Fandango, Texas after her uncle attempts to rape her. Fearing she killed him, she runs until she sees the Durango ranch. She stays to rest and figure out what to do next. She meets Trace, a foreman. They immediately clash and ignore the attraction between them.

Trace is strongly attracted to her but doesn't trust a woman. He tries to use her for her body but his emotions get in the way.

This is an old favorite of mine. I love the combination of history, romance, and mystery. The leads have amazing chemistry but cannot communicate their feelings. This is number two in a series of the old west. I do like the way the author intertwined characters from previous books. I also like the way Ms. Gentry gave the viewpoint of the protagonists and the antagonists explaining why they made the choices they made. I highly recommend Georgina Gentry's books if you are interested in historical romance.… (mer)

ReadingCheyenne Captive will really test your fortitude. The positive: there is a fair amount of background and historical information about the Cheyenne people. The middle of the book was fairly interesting and less comical, for awhile. You get glimpses of the hero's bittersweet childhood and his parents.
The cons: the first quarter of the book is so awful, I don't think most people would read past it. It is so cheesy and fantastical. The Boston raised, white, virginal heroine and half Indian(English speaking) hero fall for each other, almost instantly. She proceeds to give herself to him and they have mind-blowing smex. The next several pages are the two of them constantly humping like bunnies.
There is an Native American villainess and villain. The villainess does speak a little English, but the villain(who only speaks Cheyenne) delivers a lengthy monologue to the heroine(who does not speak or understand Cheyenne) as he is attempting to rape her and do her in. I've gotten the impression from other books that Native Americans were somewhat taciturn. Definitely not the case here. There is a habit of other villains too that deliver these monologues when attempting harm, I'm gonna do this and do that..., and then.... or maybe....yada yada...
This is not exactly a fluffy read. There is rape and violence but it is mitigated.
The villains do not get their comeuppance in this book, so I assume that will come down the road in this series.
There is much more, as it is 496 pages. It could have used much more editing. 2/5 stars.… (mer)