These six commercials advertise the wonder of category romance novels. They look so tasteful, like old Summer’s Eve or Massengill feminine douche commercials. I got a kick out of watching them. Hope you enjoy them, too.
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Link: Art of the Clinch by Virginia Moench
We were super-hyped when our Twitter friend, @GinnyMoesch, created this interactive presentation on the history and anatomy of the clinch cover. We adore romance cover art, and this graphic amazed us
Author Spotlight: Jennifer Wilde (aka Thomas E. Huff)
Of all the men who have written romance novels, “Jennifer Wilde” stands out, and not only as the first male to garner blockbuster success in the post-Woodiwiss era. He was also an advocate of the genre and a fierce supporter of women’s liberty. Hence, he earned the right to bear the moniker of one of “Love’s Leading Ladies.”
Historical Romance Review: My Steadfast Heart by Jo Goodman
There are some good elements in My Steadfast Heart, but the laborious writing style Ms. Goodman uses and the overall complexity of the story brings the grade down a bit. 2.57 stars.
Covers of the Week #45
For the week of Monday, February 14, 2022, to Sunday, February 20, 2022, we’re looking at red and pink romance covers. We hope you’ve had a nice weekend wish you love in all its forms!
Historical Romance Review: Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small
In Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small a beautiful Irish woman in the Elizabethan Tudor era experiences adventures and love with many men.
Valentine’s Day Romance Novels To Read
We’ve found some old-school romances set around Valentine’s Day for you to enjoy. These single issue
and anthology romances go back to the late 1980s to 1990s.
Sweet Savage Flame Is Back (Mostly)
As you may have noticed, things have been amiss around here. We apologize for that. Sweet Savage Flame and company were super-excited to start new adventures for 2022. But first, we had to get rid of the negative remnants of the past. We’re working on trying to speed things up, give the site some uniformity, and streamline the archives.
Covers of the Week #44
We can’t believe we’re just days away from Valentine’s Day. This is a time to celebrate love. From Monday, February 7, 2022, to Sunday, February 13, 2022, let’s fall in love…with some Valentine’s Day-themed covers!
Historical Romance Review: Texas Treasure by Victoria Thompson
This review is of Texas Treasure, book #1 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson. It is not a bad book, but it is also not a dynamic one, with too many issues to keep it from being a very good book. 3 stars