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6 Retro Vampire Romances You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

Posted on October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

With these 6 retro vampire romance recommendations we hope readers can find thrilling and romantic escapes through paranormal romance series for Halloween.

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Gothic Romance Review: The House of Shadowed Roses by Carol Warburton

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

The gothic romance The House of Shadowed Roses by Carol Warburton is a paint-by-numbers dull experience that is neither romantic nor thrilling.

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Covers of the Week #120: Paranormal Romances

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

For this covers of the week, Sweet Savage Flame is featuring some paranormal romance novel covers from the 1990s in honor of our month-long Halloween celebration.

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Historical Romance Review: Violet Fire by Jo Goodman

Posted on October 18, 2023October 30, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Violet Fire by Jo Goodman has got a gorgeous cover. It’s a Zebra masterpiece with purple and orange hues. Alas, this historical romance fails to live up to the G. A. Bush artwork. 2 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Dawn by Rochelle Wayne

Posted on October 16, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Rochelle Wayne, author of Ecstasy’s Dawn, which Blue Falcon reviews here, is known for her emotional writing style and well-developed supporting characters. 4 Stars

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Hispanic Heroines in Old-School Historical Romances

Posted on October 15, 2023October 18, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Here’s a list of retro historical romance novels featuring heroines of Hispanic/Spanish/Latin-American heritage for Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Covers of the Week #119: Gothic Romance

Posted on October 15, 2023October 18, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

As Halloween approaches, Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #119 celebrates the spooky season with Gothic romance covers.

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Covers of the Week #118: Halloween Costumes

Posted on October 8, 2023October 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Covers of the Week #118 on Sweet Savage Flame features romance novels with protagonists dressed in Halloween costumes.

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Historical Romance Review: Fortune’s Choice by Michalann Perry

Posted on October 2, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Fortune’s Choice by Michalann Perry is a historical romance featuring two very diverse sisters who make for an intriguing character study. 4 Stars

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Covers of the Week #117: Covers from 1977

Posted on October 1, 2023October 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s my birthday, and for my “birthday week,” our Covers of the Week #117 features romance covers from 1977, the year I was born.

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