Apache Flame (1996) got better as it went along but I was bored at times … over heavy with the heroine’s anguish, the hero’s anguish, and harrowing episodes.
I really love HRs that feature a MC who’s a NA or of mixed heritage NA and white but this story was a bit disappointing. For me there was way too much emphasis on Pace’s emotional challenges … he always seemed to be in agony about something and kept leaving Johanna. I actually felt sorry for him … I’ve read loads of HRs with NAs over the past 40+ years and can’t ever remember feeling this way about a hero. He was likable, strong, gorgeous but I think the author over did his “woe is me” storyline.
Just not my cup of tea. But I did love the book cover by the legendary artist Pino … it’s fabulous!!!