It’s a new month! For your convenience, we’ve created a wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for last month, May 2023.
Author: Jacqueline Diaz
Old-School, retro, and vintage romance reads are my jam, baby! The good, the bad, the cheesy, and the sleazy! I have no shame about it; I love ’em!
An auto-didact, amateur historian, and reader of romance novels since 1990, I hope to offer a unique perspective on the genre.
As a blogger, you may know me by several names; here, I’m Jacqueline Diaz. I’m also the aspiring author of two works-in-progress, historical romances, The Savage Noble and What She Says with Her Eyes, which hopefully will be released in 2023.
Covers of the Week #102: Cover Model Alain Jarry
The #102 edition of our Covers of the Week spotlights some romance covers featuring the handsome looks of French model/actor Alain Jarry.
Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Make Me Instantly Want to Read a Book
It’s Top Ten Tuesday! We’re listing the ten things that make us instantly want to read a book. As usual, we’re limiting this list to romance.
Top Ten Tuesday: Things Getting in the Way of Reading
Reading? Who has time for that? So many factors in life lead to ignoring our favorite hobby. For this week’s Top Ten Tuesday, here are ten reasons we are reading fewer books than before.
Covers of the Week #101: Francis Marshall and Barbara Cartland
For Covers of the Week #101, we look at the beautiful cover art Francis Marshall designed for Barbara Cartland’s romance novels. These iconic images showcase the fashion and historical context of her captivating stories.
Covers of the Week #100: Mother’s Day
We delayed our 100th edition of Covers of the Week due to a few factors. We hope these lovely covers honoring the upcoming Mother’s Day will serve as a proper way to honor this occasion.
April 2023: Sweet Savage Flame Monthly Wrap-Up
We’ve created a monthly wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for April 2023 for your convenience.
Author Spotlight: Rebecca Paisley
Between 1990 and 1997, Rebecca Paisley released eight full-length historical novels and five short stories/novellas. Each of her books featured her characteristic fantastic sense of humor and quirky heroines that you’d unlikely come across anyplace else.
Why Do People Read Romance Novels? They’re Good for You!
Discover the positive benefits of reading romance novels. From providing an escape from reality to improving cognitive function, romance novels have much to offer.
Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Movies
This Top Ten Tuesday, we list our top ten favorite films. We have a rather eclectic list, and we think they’re amazing and entertaining movies.
We Promise to Do Better
Lately, you may have noticed a few hiccups here at Sweet Savage Flame. For that we owe our readers an apology and sincerest gratitude for your patience.
10 International Romances to Read This World Book Day
Celebrate World Book Day 2023 in style by reading some passionate and emotional romance novels set all over the world. We’ve got 10 great recommendations.
The New Status Symbol for Bookworms: Collectible Paperbacks
Romance book collecting is not just about the words on the page but appreciating the genre’s history and cover art. For bibliophiles looking to elevate their library and show off their love of books, collecting paperbacks is the way to go.
Covers of the Week #99: Funny Covers with Animals
These hilarious-looking romance covers featuring animals are will tickle your funny bone. Our 99th installment of Covers of the Week is bound to make you smile.
7 Reasons Why Sweet Savage Flame Can’t Get Enough of Old School Romance
We’re listing seven reasons why we love retro and vintage romance novels. Modern romances have much to offer readers, but for us at Sweet Savage Flame, nothing beats old-school.