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Quickie Post: Dungeons and Dragons Romances from the 1980s

Posted on August 3, 2023August 11, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In the 1980s, Dungeons & Dragons created a short-lived series of romance novels in a “Choose Your Own Adventure” style to reach a more female audience.

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Covers of the Week #109: Harlequin Presents from the 1980s

Posted on August 2, 2023October 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

As we celebrate 50 years of the most popular category romance series, our Covers of the week #109 showcases four beautiful Harlequin Presents covers from the 1980s.

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July 2023: Sweet Savage Flame Monthly Wrap-Up

Posted on August 1, 2023July 23, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s the beginning of a new month! We’ve compiled a list of all the content Sweet Savage Flame published in July 2023 for your convenience.

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Historical Romance Review: Starlit Surrender by Judy Cuevas

Posted on July 31, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Starlit Surrender by Judy Cuevas is so bad that the author had to republish it using her alias, Judith Ivory. At least the rest of her backlist is much better. It can’t be worse. .5 Stars

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The Hero Kidnaps the Heroine: List of 100+ Bodice Ripper Romances with this Plot

Posted on July 27, 2023August 6, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We explore the controversial romance trope of the “hero kidnapping heroine.” This element was a staple of bodice ripper novels. Enjoy this list of 100+ books with this plot.

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Historical Romance Review: Captive Innocence by Fern Michaels

Posted on July 26, 2023August 7, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Captive Innocence is a fairly unexciting Fern Michaels historical from 1981. This romance shares no association with Michael’s far more entertaining “Captive” series. 2 stars

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Top Ten Tuesday: Books With One-Word Titles (Charlotte Lamb Edition)

Posted on July 25, 2023October 13, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s another Top Ten Tuesday. In honor of 50 years of Harlequin Presents, we’re posting our top ten Charlotte Lamb books with one-word titles.

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Historical Romance Review: Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards

Posted on July 24, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

From the start, Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards is a disaster with a hapless fool for a heroine and a cheating slimeball hero. However, it does end with a surprising Sapphic twist. 1 Star

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Covers of the Week #108: Enric Torres-Prat

Posted on July 23, 2023October 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

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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Happy Belated Canada Day: 10 Great Romances In the Great White North

Posted on July 4, 2023July 5, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

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!

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