Despite our love for romance at Sweet Savage Flame, there are certain tropes that we hate in romance and that ruin our enjoyment.
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Historical Romance Review: The Bargain by Jane Ashford
The Bargain by Jane Ashford is Regency with a supernatural twist. If you’re in the mood for a romance with a touch of mystery but don’t mind a slower pace, this book may be just what you’re looking for. 4 Stars
Covers of the Week #122: Cowboys
This week’s selection for our Covers of the Week is a celebration of Western romances featuring cowboys who are both tough and tender heroes.
My First Romance Cover Art-Related Purchase
Will Davies, a Canadian artist, created hundreds of romance covers.I was fortunate to purchase one of his works of art, albeit a smaller version.
Flashback Friday: Class of 1973
Let’s take a trip back in time to the year 1973, a time when romance novels were innovative fantasy escapades. And what other notable events took place around 50 years ago? As we are all about retro vibes here at Sweet Savage Flame, we look at what made this year so memorable.
A Quick Hook or a Slow Burn Romance?
When it comes to getting together in romance, there are two speeds: the quick hook and the slow burn. How fast would you like the relationship to evolve?
October 2023: Monthly Wrap-Up
It’s a new month! For your convenience, we’ve created a wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for last month, October 2023.
Quickie Post: Harlequin Desire Line Ends
The Harlequin Desire line, a staple in the category romance genre, is ending and will be replaced by a new line called “Afterglow.” The closure marks the end of an era.
Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys
The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys is a legendary and expensive out-of-print collector’s bodice-ripper romance novel with a cruel alpha hero. Find out how to read The Silver Devil for free online in the review. 4.5 Stars
Covers of the Week #121: Lou Marchetti
Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #121 features the artwork of the legendary artist Lou Marchetti, famous for fine art, magazine, pulp, and Gothic romance covers.