This week we shine the spotlight on some romance covers illustrated by Spanish artist Enric-Torres Prat, best known for his work in science fiction, fantasy, and Vampirella comics.
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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.
Happy Belated Canada Day: 10 Great Romances In the Great White North
In honor of Canada Day, we’re (belatedly) celebrating with a list of 10 great old-school/ vintage romances set in the Great White North sure to heat you up!
Covers of the Week #107: Celebrating Romance on the 4th of July
Celebrate the 4th of July with our Covers of the Week #107. These eye-catching covers feature the US Flag waving in the breeze as couples embrace in romantic clinches.
June 2023: Sweet Savage Flame Wrap-Up
We’ve created a wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts in June 2023 for your convenience.
10 Historical Western Romances: A List of the Best Retro Reads
We’ve compiled a list of ten retro Western romances that we hope you’ll enjoy. These passionate tales set in the Wild West featured sexy cowboys, rugged outlaws, and courageous women who loved them.
Covers of the Week #106: Summer of Romance 2023
Summer has arrived! This Covers of the Week features four exquisite romance covers that capture the steamy sensuality of the season of the sun.
Victor Gadino Covers for Gordon Merrick’s Gay Romantic Books
Victor Gadino’s covers were the ideal complement to Gordon Merrick’s groundbreaking gay romance novels, capturing the passion of the stories and contributing to their success as classics.
Top Ten Tuesday: My Summer 2023 To-Read List
It’s Top Ten Tuesday. This week, we’re posting the “Books on Our Summer 2023 To-Read List.” We’re limiting the list to old school romances.
Covers of the Week #105: Harlequin Presents 1970s
For this Covers of the Week, we’re celebrating 50 years of Harlequin Presents, the world’s most popular category romance line. Here we go back to the 1970s to feature covers by artist Don Sinclair.
In Memoriam: Author Julie Garwood
Beloved romance novelist Julie Garwood passed away at the age of 78. Our hearts are heavy with sadness as all will deeply miss her.