Covers of the Week #58
For the week of Monday, May 16, to Sunday, May 22, 2022, we're trying not to laugh at these heroes who are attempting to put the moves on their heroines who aren't having any of it! Read more “Covers of the Week #58”
Author: jacquelinediaz
A Closer Look At Dell Publishing
Dell used to be a huge publisher of fiction and in particular romance. They hopped on the romance market when many other publishers ignored the genre. At one point, they were in direct competition with Harlequin. Read more “A Closer Look At Dell Publishing”
Celebrities on Romance Book Covers
Before they were famous, their faces were on book covers. While these celebrities appeared in various genres, we're limiting our focus to romance. It's always fun to track the career of the rich and famous to their humble beginnings, especially if they posed for clinches! Read more “Celebrities on Romance Book Covers”
Covers of the Week #57
For the week of Monday, May 9, 2022, to Sunday, May 15, 2022, here are some gorgeous romance covers illustrated by Gordon Johnson. Read more “Covers of the Week #57”
April Wrap-Up of Sweet Savage Flame
It's a new month, and we've created this wrap-up of last month's postings. The following list consists of the romance novels we've reviewed in the last month. Read more “April Wrap-Up of Sweet Savage Flame”
Covers of the Week #56
Heidi Oberheide's covers express a soft sensuality, often displaying a glorious abundance of bright flowers. From Monday, May 1, 2022, to Sunday, May 6, 2022, Covers of the Week spotlights the romantic illustrations of Heidi Oberheide. Read more “Covers of the Week #56”
Romance Cover Model: Fabio Lanzoni
Like bodice rippers and vintage romances of yesteryear, model Fabio Lanzoni has been unfairly maligned and mocked by many modern-day romance readers.
There's a sentiment of contempt displayed at the old-school clinch covers, with some people going as far as declaring that Fabio represented a low point in the genre.
How mean-spirited and wrong these detractors are. Read more “Romance Cover Model: Fabio Lanzoni”
Thank You For 50,000 Views
Sweet Savage Flame has been up and running for over a year now. Thanks to you readers, we almost achieved those 50,000 views within that time! Read more “Thank You For 50,000 Views”
Romance Cover Model: Michael O’Hearn
Romance novel enthusiasts may recognize Mike O'Hearn's form--or face--as one of the cover models for Topaz books back in the mid to late 1990s. Fabio was the most famous of them all, but even his muscular physique seems slight when compared to O' Hearn's massive proportions. Read more “Romance Cover Model: Michael O’Hearn”
Covers of the Week #55
For the week of Monday, April 25, 2022, to Sunday, May 1, 2022, Covers of the Week highlights Elaine Duillo's silver-blonde heroines! Read more “Covers of the Week #55”
World Book Day 2022
It's World Book Day today April 23, 2002! What is World Book Day? It's a day commemorating the importance of the published word. Let's celebrate by talking about books! Read more “World Book Day 2022”
One Book: Multiple Covers #2: Highland Velvet
A few weeks ago, we highlighted the many covers for the alternate and foreign editions of Jude Deveraux's The Velvet Promise. As a result, we decided to continue displaying the multiple covers for the book's sequels. Today, we focus on Highland Velvet which we previously reviewed It is one of our favorite books. Read more “One Book: Multiple Covers #2: Highland Velvet”
Covers of the Week #54 – Renato Aime
Renato Aime was among the many talented artists of Italian heritage who entered the romance novel illustration field during the 1980s. For the week of Monday, April 18, 2022, to Sunday, April 24, 2022, our Covers of the Week focuses on the romance novel covers by Renato Aime. Read more “Covers of the Week #54 – Renato Aime”
Vintage and Retro Romance on Kindle Unlimited #1
If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, no doubt you already take advantage of the many books you can read for a fixed monthly fee. These old-school, vintage, and retro romances are available at Kindle Unlimted. Read more “Vintage and Retro Romance on Kindle Unlimited #1”
Movies Based on Romance Novels, Part I: Barbara Cartland
Considering the many romance novels published in the 20th century, it's surprising how few of them were adapted for film or television. One exception is Barbara Cartland. Read more “Movies Based on Romance Novels, Part I: Barbara Cartland”
Covers of the Week #53
This week every day is Caturday! For Monday, April 11, 2022, to Sunday, April 17, 2022, here are some adorable romance covers with sweet little kitty cats. Read more “Covers of the Week #53”
Covers of the Week #52
For the week of Monday, April 4, 2022, to Sunday, April 10, 2022, we'll be looking at the sweetly romantic stylings of the covers illustrated by Jean Monti. Read more “Covers of the Week #52”
Happy One Year Birthday to Sweet Savage Flame
It's March 30, 2022! As always, Sweet Savage Flame is a little late to the party, even our own. We're night owls so days don't start until late morning for us. One year ago today, we uploaded our first post to this blog/ website, Welcome to Sweet Savage Flame. We had modest ideas for what we'd be doing, and now we're branching out to be amateur historical record keepers of the romance genre. Read more “Happy One Year Birthday to Sweet Savage Flame”
Covers of the Week #51
For the week of Monday, March 28, 2022, to Sunday, April 3, 2022, we're ending the month of March with the theme of green romance covers. Read more “Covers of the Week #51”
Real-Life Romance: 60 Cheap Dates To Enjoy With Your Partner
In this new segment, we'll be discussing romance--in real life. There are so many things you can do with the one you love. Here are 60 cheap date ideas that you can spend both indoors and out. Read more “Real-Life Romance: 60 Cheap Dates To Enjoy With Your Partner”