Blaze (Braddock Black)

I read this book when the first paperback came out back in the 80's. Loved it then and have read all of Susan Johnsons historical books. So of course, they were added to my kindle as well. This book is awesome Me - not one complaint. Who can complain with such a gorgeous Native American to read about and the love of his life. She was only 19 and may have been oversexed but I would guess most women stuck in a one room cabin with that awesome male would be. Hazard and Blaze have a love for all time. Blaze was a young, headstrong, spoiled heiress and Hazard was chief of his Clan. Two heads butting until Hazard fell in love and would do anything for Blaze. There were, of course, the villain's who they ran from as well. The scenery descriptions were so well done I could picture them as I read. This is a not to be missed - exciting, sexy and well written.

one of my all time favorite books. you will love both lead characters. they were perfect for each other. lots of hot romance, excitement and suspense. this book grabs you from the first page on, and holds on to you, until you don't want to put it down at all. I even had to take this one to the bathroom with me. didn't want the book to end. If you like historical romance like I do, you will absolutely love this book. strong proud Indian male, white redheaded spoiled female. story takes place In Colorado, around the 1860's. this book will NOT disappoint you.

3.5 stars. After all these years of being a huge Susan Johnson fan, I finally read Blaze!! To tell you the truth, the reason why I didn't read this book before is because I was never really a big fan of the Native American Indian romance. The storyline just never appealed to me. I hate reading historical settings in which a set of ignorant people feel like they are superior to others because of the color of their skins. I know it's never really the hero or heroine, but it still annoys. That's why I stayed away from American historicals for so long. I just recently got a backbone and started venturing in that territory. I still can't deal with slavery being involved in my romance though. I know it's naive but I read to get away from all the crap that goes on in this world and that's one period I hate reading about. I have a tendency to sympathize with the injustice of the secondary characters in that setting more than the leads and it takes away from the romance for me. Anywho, this is SJ we are talking about here, so I knew no one was gonna make my hero feel like he was less than. And Hazard certainly lived up to the expectations! He was magnificent! I said this before and I'll say it again, no one writes a hero like SJ! Talk about a drop dead gorgeous hero! This was a nice read. Not a five star read for me, but it kept my interest. I loved Hazard and I loved Blaze and the chemistry between them was scorching hot, but 500 pages was a bit much and the storyline was a little unrealistic. I never really understood how keeping Blaze captive helped him with his claim and I especially didn't buy that her father and all his male companions, in that day and age would have let her go up into an Indian's cabin alone to negotiate a deal. Puleeze! Also, I wished that the hero didn't have other kids because he never saw them or mentioned them much, so it seemed like he didn't care about them, and it only put him in a bad light in my eyes. I wanted to smack him! What about your 3 other kids dude?! And did anyone else notice that him and Blaze didn't get married for real! Tell me if I missed something, but It was only in the Indian custom that they were married and all he had to do was say she was his wife! No ceremony, no paper signing, no nothing! Get the heck outa here! I want a real wedding my friend! All in all though, I'm glad that I gave this book a try and I loved seeing the old SJ in action once again and it reminded me why I loved her.

By far one of my favorite books. I have read it several times. This is my first story that is about the West. People as strong as Jon and Blaze made a great story, fighting greed and the entitlement that still exists to this very day. Well done Miss Johnson!!!!

The historical setting of the gold rush era and wild west held my interest. The love scene descriptions were very sensual and well written. It was a wonderful blending of lust, history and true love. Anyone who enjoys a very well written romance story will truly enjoy this book.

Final Susan Johnson book (in a group) I purchased from this Seller. I desired to re-establish my Susan Johnson Collection for My Library. Each has the same Cover Art of those I originally owned (highly desired). All books are as described. Would do business with this Seller again.

If you can get through the first hundred pages of really bad writing, I think you'll enjoy this book. I agree with a previous reviewer that it takes quite a leap to believe a woman of 'good' breeding would behave as Blaze does, but if one chalks it up to the folly of the first 6 chapters, one can get over it. Eventually BLAZE setled down into a good read with a sensible plot, villainous villain, heroic hero and a really enjoyable romance. Ms. Johnson has the ability to write sizzling sex, but oddly the most passionate scenes in this book happened when the h & h were angry with each other or when there was very little emotional commitment. If I was recommending this book to a friend I'd say skim the first 75 pages until Blaze agrees to negotiate with Hazard and then settle in for the read. It's worth it.

Love this whole series!! Susan Johnson never lets me down, I can always depend on a good read!!!

A good book. The "crisp" white shirts have mercifully been omitted but instead crisp sheets turn up 3/4 s of the way through. Susan seems to lose the plot around this area and the story line falls away but does pick up again. Half way through it would have been unequivocal 5 stars.