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Apache-Colton #6
Apache Flame
Known as Fire Seeker to the Apaches, Chiricahua half-breed Pace Colton is on a mission. His step-brother’s daughter has gone missing in Mexico, and Pace is determined to rescue her from the evil murderer known as El Carnicero—the Butcher. Even if it kills him.
But Joanna is not completely helpless. High-spirited and strong willed, she manages to free herself from captivity and flees. But freedom is short-lived—El Carnicero’s henchmen are after her, and closing in. Then, out of nowhere, rides her childhood hero, Pace, to the rescue! Together they race toward the Sierra Madres on a terrifying, thrilling adventure. To their amazement, they both learn that love burns bright in the Mexican desert. Joanna prays that if she can love him enough to hold him, she can heal his tortured soul. As Pace fights for their very lives with blazing guns and his defiant, Apache heart, he will be able to claim his destiny. For he knows that his destiny is Joanna.
But Joanna is not completely helpless. High-spirited and strong willed, she manages to free herself from captivity and flees. But freedom is short-lived—El Carnicero’s henchmen are after her, and closing in. Then, out of nowhere, rides her childhood hero, Pace, to the rescue! Together they race toward the Sierra Madres on a terrifying, thrilling adventure. To their amazement, they both learn that love burns bright in the Mexican desert. Joanna prays that if she can love him enough to hold him, she can heal his tortured soul. As Pace fights for their very lives with blazing guns and his defiant, Apache heart, he will be able to claim his destiny. For he knows that his destiny is Joanna.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 1996
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Janis Reams Hudson
84 books39 followersRomance novelist Janis Reams Hudson was born in California, grew up in Colorado, lived in Texas, but has called central Oklahoma home for most of her adult life. What little time she does not spend writing and researching her next book Janis spends helping other writers and volunteering her time to various writers' organizations. Janis lives in Choctaw, Oklahoma, with her husband Ron, and various cats, ducks, and sheep.
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May 11, 2025
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!!!
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!!!
October 28, 2014
WOW!!! What a series
read all six books and could not put them down. full of all emotions and Intriguing interest one reads a book for. The Colton family,dysfunctional as they may be, was brave in a time the West was in a great turmoil, they fought for their beliefs and surrounded family with love even though at odds. Author did a lot of research to include a little historical knowledge with family and love. Romance throughout series brought forth the knowledge that the West was dangerous and lives could be short, also to continue the Colton heritage. I would recommend this series to anyone that enjoys historical romances and adventures of the Old West.
read all six books and could not put them down. full of all emotions and Intriguing interest one reads a book for. The Colton family,dysfunctional as they may be, was brave in a time the West was in a great turmoil, they fought for their beliefs and surrounded family with love even though at odds. Author did a lot of research to include a little historical knowledge with family and love. Romance throughout series brought forth the knowledge that the West was dangerous and lives could be short, also to continue the Colton heritage. I would recommend this series to anyone that enjoys historical romances and adventures of the Old West.
October 13, 2014
One of my very first romances! Oh, how I cried. I cursed fate, I contemplated chucking the book at the wall, I was tormented and loved every minute.
I don't know how well it would hold up for me these some 15 years or so later, so I think I'll just bask in the memory.
I don't know how well it would hold up for me these some 15 years or so later, so I think I'll just bask in the memory.
August 16, 2017
Very good read
Another great story..I enjoyed this one from start to finish..As always the Colton women were both passionate and strong. Loved the story taking us back to the Apache home in the mountain's.
Another great story..I enjoyed this one from start to finish..As always the Colton women were both passionate and strong. Loved the story taking us back to the Apache home in the mountain's.
August 30, 2017
Wonderful confusion to epic tale
This family have to get out more- there's people to marry beyond their immediate family group, honestly !
Apart from this minor gripe I loved this series inspite of misunderstandings and pig headedness from both the heroes and heroines .
This family have to get out more- there's people to marry beyond their immediate family group, honestly !
Apart from this minor gripe I loved this series inspite of misunderstandings and pig headedness from both the heroes and heroines .
September 5, 2022
Good story although in a few places it was boring. The hero is a half bred that had been sort of adopted into the Colton family. She was his stepsister. He set out to rescue her and at the end they fell in love. HEA ending
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