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Blaze

Book 1 in the series:Braddock-Black

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Blaze by Susan Johnson is a historical romance set during the gold rush era in the wild west. The story follows the passionate relationship between Blaze, a headstrong and spoiled heiress, and Hazard, a proud Native American chief. The book is praised for its sensual love scenes, well-written historical setting, and the intense chemistry between the main characters. Despite some initial skepticism about the portrayal of the native American hero, readers found the romance to be captivating and engaging once the story delves into the plot involving greed, entitlement, and true love.

Characters:

The characters are dynamic, with Blaze as a strong-willed heiress and Hazard as a heroic Native American chief, showcasing deep chemistry.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is steamy, character-driven, and vividly descriptive, enhancing the romance and setting.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a romance between a young heiress and a Native American chief, filled with adventure, societal challenges, and adversaries.

Setting:

The setting is in Colorado during the 1860s gold rush, richly illustrating the historical context and scenery.

Pacing:

The pacing varies, with a slow start that becomes more engaging as the story progresses, maintaining reader interest.
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Notes:

Susan Johnson is known for writing steamy and sexy romances with strong characters.
The book 'Blaze' features a love story between a Native American hero named Hazard and a young heiress named Blaze.
The story is set in the wild west during the gold rush era in Colorado around the 1860s.
Blaze is described as headstrong and spoiled, while Hazard is the chief of his clan with a gorgeous demeanor.
Readers found the chemistry between Hazard and Blaze to be very passionate and engaging.
The book includes historical details and sometimes references real people.
Some readers noted the story took time to build, suggesting to skim the first few chapters.
The romance contains elements of danger and conflict with a villain's presence, making it exciting and suspenseful.
Despite some criticisms of unrealistic elements, many fans appreciate Johnson's ability to write great characters and plots.
The novel demonstrates Jack's character depth, showcasing the male perspective along with the female.
The readers enjoyed the vivid descriptions of the scenery, making it easy to visualize the story setting.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of cultural appropriation, captivity, and social hierarchies that may be uncomfortable for some readers.

Has Romance?

The romance is a central focus of the story, characterized by intense chemistry and emotional connection between the two primary characters.

From The Publisher:

For the first time in her life she was facing a man she couldn't handle. He knew the white man's ways-and every woman's secrets. . . .

Boston heiress Blaze Braddock, known more for her daring than her discretion, had insisted on trying to persuade the mysterious Absarokee Indian to sell his land claim to her father. But the moment she felt the impact of his tall, rangy body, the heat of his seductive dark eyes, and the drugging warmth that stole through her sense at his skilled touch, she knew she'd been more than reckless to put herself in his hands.

Jon Hazard Black was no savage barbarian but the Harvard-educated son of an Absarokee chief. He knew the value of his land; the gold that ran beneath it would be the salvation of his people. And not even this dangerously tempting beauty could convince him to sell. Held captive by a man who was her sworn enemy, Blaze was swept up in a storm of passions she had never imagined-possessed by a man who vowed he would keep forever what was his. . . .

"Susan Johnson's love scenes sparkle, sizzle and burn!" - Affaire de Coeur

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