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Historical Romance Review: Brazen Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor

Posted on February 6, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Brazen Ecstasy is the best of Janelle Taylor’s first four books in the “Ecstasy/Gray Eagle” series so far; not flawless, but very, very good. 5 Stars

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Covers of the Week #89: Ron Lesser

Posted on February 5, 2023March 4, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Our February 6 to February 12, 2023 Covers of the Week focuses on stunning romance covers in the photorealistic stylings of artist Ron Lesser.

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Category Romance Review: Smoke in the Wind by Robyn Donald

Posted on February 3, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Smoke in the Wind by Robyn Donald features one of her trademark piggishly cruel heroes. However, it’s one of her better books. 4.5 Stars

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January 2023: Sweet Savage Flame Wrap-Up

Posted on February 1, 2023October 13, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’ve created a wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts in January 2023 for your convenience.

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24 Super Sweet Valentine’s Day Ideas for Couples & Friends to Enjoy

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day can be a fun day (or night). Here are 12 ways couples and 12 ways friends can appreciate this day dedicated to love together.

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Historical Romance Review: Climb the Highest Mountain by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on January 30, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Frequent readers of Rosanne Bittner’s books know what they’re getting from her work. It’s all here in Climb the Highest Mountain (Savage Destiny Series Book #5): exceptional emotionalism, and rawness. 5 Stars

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Pre-Historical Romance Review: Transcendence by Shay Savage

Posted on January 25, 2023January 9, 2024 by IntrovertReader

It’s Opposite Day today, January 25, 2023. So instead of a review for an old-school retro romance novel, we’re talking about something more modern, Transcendence by Shay Savage from 2014! 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Velvet Night by Jo Goodman

Posted on January 23, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Velvet Night is a very pale sequel to Passion’s Bride/ The Captain’s Lady. Jo Goodman’s previous Zebra historical was far superior to this lukewarm romance novel. 2 Stars

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Covers of the Week #88: The Moon and Lunar New Year

Posted on January 22, 2023January 31, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For this Covers of the Week for Monday, January 23, 2023, to Sunday, January 29, we’re showing off some of our favorite romance covers with moons in the night sky in honor of the Lunar New Year.

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Link: 40+ Romance Novel Sales Statistics [2023]

Posted on January 21, 2023August 23, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In this article, we’ll look at the latest romance book genre sales statistics and insights into the world of romance novels. Learn about the average reader, the bestselling romance novels of all time, and the evolving trends in the genre.

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