Skip to content
  • Book Review Search By Any Category
  • Reviews by Author
  • Reviews by Genre
  • Reviews by Publisher
  • Reviews by Rating
  • Reviews by Series or Line
  • Reviews by Title
  • Search Romances by Tropes
logo 150

Sweet Savage Flame

Old School Romance From Avon to Zebra

  • Reviews by Author
  • Reviews by Rating
  • Reviews by Title
  • Reviews By Trope
  • Reviews Search All
    • Reviews by Genre
    • Reviews by Publisher
    • Reviews by Series or Line
  • Authors
    • Rebecca Brandewyne
    • Emma Darcy
    • Teresa Denys
    • Cassie Edwards
    • Penny Jordan (aka Caroline Courtney)
    • Charlotte Lamb (aka Shelia Holland)
    • Miranda Lee
    • Johanna Lindsey
    • Debbie Macomber
    • Anne Mather
    • Laurie McBain
    • Fern Michaels
    • Natasha Peters
    • Rosemary Rogers
    • Valerie Sherwood
    • Bertrice Small
    • Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
    • Janelle Taylor
    • Romance Author Pseudonyms
  • Covers & Artists
    • Covers of the Week #55
    • Past Covers of the Week
    • Cover Artists
      • Francesco Accornero (Franco)
      • Renato Aime
      • Harry Bennett
      • Victor Gadino
      • Elaine Duillo
      • Elaine Gignilliat
      • H. Tom Hall
      • John Ennis
      • Max Ginsburg
      • Gregg Gulbronson
      • Frank Kalan
      • Roger Kastel
      • Raymond Kursar
      • Robert McGinnis
      • Tony Meers
      • Robert Sabin
      • Diane Sivavec
      • Sharon Spiak
      • Ed Tadiello
  • Publishers
    • Avon
    • Fawcett Books
    • Dorchester
    • Harlequin Historicals
    • Pinnacle Books
    • Playboy Press
    • Pocket Books
    • Warner Books
    • Zebra
  • Links
    • Blogs, Sites, Podcasts, & More Links
    • Fun or Interesting Book Links
    • Cover Links
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Toggle search form
  • melting ice davies
    Category Romance Review: Melting Ice by Rosalie Ash 3 stars
  • Man in Control
    Category Romance Review: Man in Control by Alice Morgan 3 stars
  • Midnight Captive pino
    Historical Romance Review: Midnight Captive by Penelope Neri 5 stars
  • amazon free books
    Free Old School & Vintage Romance Books on Amazon #3 Discussion
  • edin's embrace
    Historical Romance Review: Edin’s Embrace by Nadine Crenshaw 5 stars
  • person typing on computer keyboard
    Link-O-Rama #3: Return of the Links Discussion
  • the hawk and the dove
    A Closer Look At Sharon Spiak Cover Artists
  • the perfect couple
    Category Romance: The Perfect Couple by Maura Seger 2 stars
  • Historical Romance Review: Texas Temptation by Gina Robins 4 stars
  • could it be magic
    Category Romance Review: Could It Be Magic by Gina Wilkins 4 stars
  • Historical Romance Review: Pirate’s Angel by Marsha Bauer 5 stars
  • where to find vintage
    Where to Find Vintage Books: A Collector’s Dilemma Discussion
  • The Lion Rock Sally Wentworth
    Category Romance Review: The Lion Rock by Sally Wentworth 3 stars
  • shamles ecstasy
    Historical Romance Review: Shameless Ecstasy by Thea Devine 1 star
  • the honey is bitter
    Category Romance Review: The Honey is Bitter by Violet Winspear 4 stars

Category: 2 stars and a half

Historical Romance Review: Bold Texas Embrace by Victoria Thompson

Posted on May 2, 2022May 6, 2022 By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Bold Texas Embrace by Victoria Thompson
Historical Romance Review: Bold Texas Embrace by Victoria Thompson
This review is of Bold Texas Embrace, #4 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson (Zebra/Kensington December 1989). It is my least favorite book in the series. 2.66 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Bold Texas Embrace by Victoria Thompson”
2 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Dakota Flame by Sonya T. Pelton

Posted on April 6, 2022May 2, 2022 By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Dakota Flame by Sonya T. Pelton
Historical Romance Review: Dakota Flame by Sonya T. Pelton
This review is of Dakota Flame, a standalone novel from July 1989 by Sonya T. Pelton. (Published by Zebra/Kensington). The book begins in Mankato, Minnesota, December 1862. 2.52 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Dakota Flame by Sonya T. Pelton”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Pino, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: My Steadfast Heart by Jo Goodman

Posted on February 14, 2022May 2, 2022 By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: My Steadfast Heart by Jo Goodman
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. Read more “Historical Romance Review: My Steadfast Heart by Jo Goodman”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1997, Zebra Historical Romance

Category Romance Review: Lovers Touch by Penny Jordan

Posted on January 28, 2022May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Category Romance Review: Lovers Touch by Penny Jordan
Category Romance Review: Lovers Touch by Penny Jordan
Whenever I see an "Award of Excellence" ribbon on a Harlequin-published romance, I know I'm in for a mediocre read. For me, Penny Jordan is an author who's all over the place. One book can be great, another full of crazy-sauce, others on the blah side. Sadly, her Lover's Touch is kind of blah. The two protagonists are kept apart by big misunderstandings and lack of communication, which is never fun. 2.5 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Lovers Touch by Penny Jordan”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Penny Jordan, Romance, year 1989

Historical Romance Review: Texas Fire by Caroline Bourne

Posted on December 2, 2021May 2, 2022 By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Texas Fire by Caroline Bourne
Historical Romance Review: Texas Fire by Caroline Bourne
This review is of Texas Fire by Caroline Bourne. This book, published by Zebra/Kensington in March 1989, is the sequel to her book Texas Conquest. 2 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Texas Fire by Caroline Bourne”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter

Posted on October 1, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Historical Romance Review: The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter
Historical Romance Review: The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter
In The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter Mirana is a young, unmarried woman who lives with her brother in a massive fortress. When he's away, their home is attacked by Viking raiders seeking vengeance against him, as the Viking leader Rorik blames him for the death of his wife and child. Usually, a hero grieving over his lost love is grounds for me to dislike a historical romance, but thanks to Rurik, I had plenty of other reasons to despise this "love story." 2 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter”
2 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Catherine Coulter, Historical Romance, Jove/ Pyramid, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Virginia Vixen by Kay McMahon

Posted on August 26, 2021May 2, 2022 By Blue Falcon No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Virginia Vixen by Kay McMahon
Historical Romance Review: Virginia Vixen by Kay McMahon
This review is of Virginia Vixen by Kay McMahon. Published in May 1989, this book is part of a series connected to four other books by Ms. McMahon. The book begins in Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1774. Rebecca Wilde, a reporter for the Virginia Gazette and the heroine of the book, is investigating the murder of a slave who was a childhood friend of hers. Arriving at the same time is Alec Stone, the hero of the book, who has come to Virginia from England for two purposes; to find his father’s identity and to investigate the disappearance of one of his employees. 2 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Virginia Vixen by Kay McMahon”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, Zebra Lovegram

Category Romance Review: Tangled Tapestry by Anne Mather

Posted on August 18, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Category Romance Review: Tangled Tapestry by Anne Mather
Category Romance Review: Tangled Tapestry by Anne Mather
Thanks to Anne Mather's Tangled Tapestry I now realize publishers don't always put the correct copyright information in the front of e-books. Going into this read, I knew it was a vintage romance, but you only get to know that it was published in 1969 after you finish it. I'm only stating this because, like many things written in the mid 20th century, it's aged as if... it was written in the mid-20th century! This book may offend some readers' sensibilities, or, if you're twisted like me, make you laugh! 2 1/2 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Tangled Tapestry by Anne Mather”
2 stars and a half, Anne Mather, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Mills and Boon, Romance, Vintage romance

Category Romance Review: Sunday Kind of Love By Lois Faye Dyer

Posted on July 28, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Category Romance Review: Sunday Kind of Love By Lois Faye Dyer
Category Romance Review: Sunday Kind of Love By Lois Faye Dyer
Lois Faye Dyer, who would go on to produce numerous Special Edition romances for Silhouette Books, was one Kismet's more prolific writers. Her romance Sunday Kind of Love is book #2 in a series about 4 siblings. 2 1/2 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Sunday Kind of Love By Lois Faye Dyer”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Kismet Romance, Meteor Publishing Company, Romance, year 1991

Category Romance Review: Whisper to the Stars by Hettie Grimstead

Posted on July 19, 2021May 2, 2022 By arkansasannie 10 Comments on Category Romance Review: Whisper to the Stars by Hettie Grimstead
Category Romance Review: Whisper to the Stars by Hettie Grimstead
Whisper to the Stars is a vintage-contemporary romance that revolves around a trope hard to find nowadays: unrequited love. It starts out strong, with the promise of a deeply moving emo story. And it delivers, up to a point. Then it falters. Somewhere in the middle, it loses sight of what a romance is supposed to do: to engage and enthrall the reader. 2 1/2 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Whisper to the Stars by Hettie Grimstead”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, Romance

Category Romance Review: Trust in Tomorrow (aka Cherish Tomorrow) by Carole Mortimer

Posted on June 4, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Category Romance Review: Trust in Tomorrow (aka Cherish Tomorrow) by Carole Mortimer
Category Romance Review: Trust in Tomorrow (aka Cherish Tomorrow) by Carole Mortimer
Harlequin Presents # 804 What can I say about Carole Mortimer’s Trust in Tomorrow (originally published as Cherish Tomorrow in the US & Canada)? Sadly, that I wasn’t really feeling this one. The romance aspect of the book was fine, kind of adorable, actually, with a very young heroine, Chelsea, in pursuit of the much older hero, Lucas. She knows she wants her man and is willing to fight for him. I really wish Chelsea and Lucas could have had a better plot to go along with their romance. The romance was fine, but it was the story that had me going, huh? Read more “Category Romance Review: Trust in Tomorrow (aka Cherish Tomorrow) by Carole Mortimer”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Carole Mortimer, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Romance

Category Romance Review: Lightning That Lingers by Sharon and Tom Curtis

Posted on June 3, 2021May 7, 2022 By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Category Romance Review: Lightning That Lingers by Sharon and Tom Curtis
Category Romance Review: Lightning That Lingers by Sharon and Tom Curtis
Lightning That Lingers by Sharon and Tom Curtis. It wasn't the worst thing I've come across, not by any means. But neither was it was I'd call an enjoyable book. Lightning That Lingers by Sharon and Tom Curtis has received acclaim from many readers. By no means was this a terrible piece of fiction, but I found it didn't mesh with my personal tastes. It was...not subtle. 2 1/2 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Lightning That Lingers by Sharon and Tom Curtis”
2 stars and a half, Bantam, Book Review, Loveswept, Romance

Historical Romance Review: The Coach to Hell by Rachel Cosgrove Payes

Posted on May 6, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Historical Romance Review: The Coach to Hell by Rachel Cosgrove Payes
Historical Romance Review: The Coach to Hell by Rachel Cosgrove Payes
Coach to Hell by Rachel Cosgrove Payes is a Gothic bodice ripper romance. Georgina falls for a coachman who drives her across England to her new home, a manor filled with secrets. 2 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: The Coach to Hell by Rachel Cosgrove Payes”
2 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Playboy Press, year 1979

Category Romance Review: Change of Life by Judith Arnold

Posted on May 6, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader 1 Comment on Category Romance Review: Change of Life by Judith Arnold
Category Romance Review: Change of Life by Judith Arnold
American Romance #362 Change of Life, Judith Arnold Married woman feels ignored, abandons the family to seek fulfillment, can her husband convince her to come back? 2 1/2 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Change of Life by Judith Arnold”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Harlequin, Harlequin American Romance, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Enchantress Mine by Bertrice Small

Posted on May 5, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Enchantress Mine by Bertrice Small
Historical Romance Review: Enchantress Mine by Bertrice Small
Despite some crazy scenes, the Bertrice Small Medieval Romance, Enchantress Mine, suffers from a too-perfect heroine and a dull hero. 2 1 /2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Enchantress Mine by Bertrice Small”
2 stars and a half, Bertrice Small, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Erotic Historical Romance, Historical Romance, Romance, Signet

Category Romance Review: Having Faith by Barbara Delinsky

Posted on May 3, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Category Romance Review: Having Faith by Barbara Delinsky
Category Romance Review: Having Faith by Barbara Delinsky
Harlequin Temptation #297 Despite this category romance getting the Award of Excellence, I wasn't impressed with Having Faith by Barbara Delinsky. 2 1/2 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Having Faith by Barbara Delinsky”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Temptation

Category Romance Review: One Husband Too Many by Jacqueline Diamond

Posted on April 30, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Category Romance Review: One Husband Too Many by Jacqueline Diamond
Category Romance Review: One Husband Too Many  by Jacqueline Diamond
American Romance #642 One Husband Too Many by Jacqueline Diamond, Jana seeks a divorce from her husband, Drake. Then a magic amulet transports her back in time to meet the right man who turns out to be: Drake! Read more “Category Romance Review: One Husband Too Many by Jacqueline Diamond”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Harlequin, Harlequin American Romance

Historical Romance Review: Storm Maiden by Mary Gilgannon

Posted on April 30, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Historical Romance Review: Storm Maiden by Mary Gilgannon
Historical Romance Review: Storm Maiden by Mary Gilgannon
Mary Gilgannon's Storm Maiden is a Viking historical romance novel about a captor and his captive set in medieval Ireland & Norway. It features a strong heroine, but the injured hero is too beta for my tastes. A 2 1/2 star read. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Storm Maiden by Mary Gilgannon”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Pinnacle

Category Romance Book Review: The Secret Baby by Day Leclaire

Posted on April 24, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Category Romance Book Review: The Secret Baby by Day Leclaire
Category Romance Book Review: The Secret Baby by Day Leclaire
Harlequin Romance #3457 The Secret Baby Day Leclaire Damien plans revenge on Sable who left him to marry his business rival. Is her son his? 2 1/2 stars Read more “Category Romance Book Review: The Secret Baby by Day Leclaire”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance

Category Romance Review: Beware of the Stranger by Janet Dailey

Posted on April 20, 2021May 2, 2022 By IntrovertReader No Comments on Category Romance Review: Beware of the Stranger by Janet Dailey
Category Romance Review: Beware of the Stranger by Janet Dailey
Harlequin Presents #256 Beware of the Stranger Janet Dailey A stranger arrives demanding Samantha see her father immediately, then kidnaps her! 2 1/2 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: Beware of the Stranger by Janet Dailey”
2 stars and a half, Book Review, Category romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents

Posts navigation

1 2 Next

SEARCH

All through 2022, Sweet Savage Flame is celebrating 50 years of the modern romance genre! 1972 - 2022

TOP PAGES & POSTS

  • Past Romance Covers of the Week
    Past Romance Covers of the Week
  • Stepback Covers Part II: The History of the Stepback
    Stepback Covers Part II: The History of the Stepback
  • Romance Cover Model: Fabio Lanzoni
    Romance Cover Model: Fabio Lanzoni
  • Romance Novel Title Generator
    Romance Novel Title Generator
  • Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch
    Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch
  • About
    About
  • Category Romance Review: Hilltop Tryst by Betty Neels
    Category Romance Review: Hilltop Tryst by Betty Neels
  • Historical Romance Review: Savage Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor
    Historical Romance Review: Savage Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor
  • Romance Authors With Pseudonyms
    Romance Authors With Pseudonyms
  • Category Romance Review: Dark Fever by Charlotte Lamb
    Category Romance Review: Dark Fever by Charlotte Lamb
history of stepback cover
where to find vintage
uncommon vows
planet earth

SWEET SAVGE FLAME’S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSAY

Our 1st BirthdayMarch 30, 2022
48 days ago.

CATEGORIES

  • 1 star
  • 1 star and a half
  • 2 stars
  • 2 stars and a half
  • 3 stars
  • 3 stars and a half
  • 4 stars
  • 4 stars and a half
  • 5 stars
  • Anne Mather
  • Arabesque
  • Authors
  • Avon
  • Ballantine
  • Bantam
  • Baronet Books
  • Belmont Tower
  • Bertrice Small
  • Blue Fire Romance
  • Bodice Ripper
  • Book Review
  • Candlelight Ecstasy Romance
  • Candlelight Ecstasy Supreme
  • Carole Mortimer
  • Category romance
  • Catherine Coulter
  • Charlotte Lamb
  • Christine Monson
  • Contemporary Romance
  • Contemporary/Category Romance Authors
  • Cover Artists
  • Cover Models
  • Covers
  • Covers of the Week
  • Dana Ransom
  • Deana James
  • Debbie Macomber
  • Dell
  • Diana Palmer
  • Diane Sivavec
  • Discussion
  • Don Sinclair
  • Dorchester
  • Dueling Review
  • Easy Eye
  • Elaine Duillo
  • Elaine Gignilliat
  • Emma Darcy
  • Erotic Historical Romance
  • Family Saga
  • Fawcett
  • Fern Michaels
  • Franco
  • Frank Kalan
  • Free Offers
  • Gallen Books
  • Games
  • Gothic Romance
  • Gregg Gulbronson
  • Harlequin
  • Harlequin American Romance
  • Harlequin Historical
  • Harlequin Intrigue
  • Harlequin Presents
  • Harlequin Romance
  • Harlequin Temptation
  • Harlequin Weddings by De Wilde
  • Harry Bennett
  • Historical Romance
  • Janelle Taylor
  • Jennifer Wilde
  • Johanna Lindsey
  • John Ennis
  • Jove/ Pyramid
  • Jude Deveraux
  • Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
  • Kensington
  • Kismet Romance
  • Laurie McBain
  • Leisure
  • Links
  • Lists
  • Loveswept
  • Magnum Books
  • Max Ginsburg
  • Melissa Duillo-Gallo
  • Meteor Publishing Company
  • Mills and Boon
  • Miranda Lee
  • Monthly Wrap Ups
  • Natasha Peters
  • Neo-Bodice Rippers
  • New American Library
  • Nora Roberts
  • Norm Eastman
  • Onyx
  • Paranormal Romance
  • Penny Jordan
  • Pinnacle
  • Pino
  • Playboy Press
  • Pocket Books
  • Podcast
  • Poll
  • Popular Library
  • Printables
  • Publishers
  • Ray Kursar
  • Rebecca Brandewyne
  • Robert A Maguire
  • Robert McGinnis
  • Roberta Gellis
  • Robyn Donald
  • Roger Kastel
  • Romance
  • Romantic Suspense
  • Rosemary Rogers
  • Sapphire Romance
  • Sharon Spiak
  • Shirlee Busbee
  • Signet
  • Silhouette
  • Silhouette Desire
  • Silhouette Intimate Moments
  • Silhouette Romance
  • Silhouette Special Edition
  • Sylvia Halliday
  • Tapestry
  • Teresa Denys
  • Time Travel Romance
  • Tom Hall
  • Topaz
  • Treasures of Love
  • Valerie Sherwood
  • Victor Gadino
  • Vintage romance
  • Walter Popp
  • Warner Books
  • Will Davies
  • year 1919
  • year 1970
  • year 1974
  • year 1975
  • year 1977
  • year 1978
  • year 1979
  • year 1980
  • year 1981
  • year 1982
  • year 1983
  • year 1984
  • year 1985
  • year 1986
  • year 1987
  • year 1988
  • year 1989
  • year 1990
  • year 1991
  • year 1992
  • year 1993
  • year 1994
  • year 1995
  • year 1997
  • year 1998
  • year 2000
  • Zebra Ballad
  • Zebra Heartfire
  • Zebra Historical Romance
  • Zebra Lovegram
  • Zebra Precious Gem Historical
  • Zebra Regency

FLICKR PHOTOS

the plague stepback corgi 1975the terminal manthe terminal man interiroterminal man bantam 1973terminal man bantam interiordarth vader #1death in berlinvalentine jane featherthe snow on the hills don sinclairstolen rapture ancaster tom hall
More Photos
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a fulfilling week. I'm doing some spring cleaning, trying to yet again reorganize my #books. I don't have enough shelves so I put them in boxes. There must be a ton in the attic, because I'm missing couple of 100 books. I think I'm the only person who could lose track of that many! Here's a review for a steamy #HarlequinPresents from 1995, by the late #MirandaLee. It is #ThrowbackThursday and a tweet reminded me of my beloved #cat Boomer. If human beings can have soul mates, then Boomer was mine. This week on #sweetsavageflame we highlighted one of our favorite romance cover models, Michael O'Hearn @mikeohearn. We've accumulated over 50,000 views on our Sweet Savage Flame #bookblog and we couldn't be more happy and thankful! To all our readers and supporters, we can't say enough to show our appreciation. Hello everyone I hope you're having a lovely Sunday afternoon. Today's #stepbackreveal is Rosanne Bittner wildest dreams. The cover art by H Tom Hall has Montage of the couple posing, then in an Embrace, a picture of the villain, a stampede of cattle, the heroin playing piano, and a couple of Native Americans in the snow. That's a lot going on but somehow Tom at work. How time flies! April has always been a memorable month! I wasn't going to do a #stepbacksaturday post that the weather was so nice and I had to pick a couple of Hyacinths that were being strangled by bamboo so I figured the flowers would make for a nice picture. Happy #coverlustfriday! It's been a couple of weeks as April always seems to be the most hectic month of the year. Spring cleaning and holiday times I've gotten behind in my reading. Hope you're all doing well!

MAKE A 1 TIME DONATION

Choose an amount

$5.00
$15.00
$100.00

Or enter a custom amount

$

Your contribution is appreciated.

Donate

By submitting, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and Mailchimp to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from this site. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.

Processing…
Success! You're on the list.
Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again.
May 2022
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031  
« Apr    

May 16, 2022 10:53 AM

STATS

  • 53,400 hits
  • melting ice davies
    Category Romance Review: Melting Ice by Rosalie Ash 3 stars
  • Man in Control
    Category Romance Review: Man in Control by Alice Morgan 3 stars
  • Midnight Captive pino
    Historical Romance Review: Midnight Captive by Penelope Neri 5 stars
  • amazon free books
    Free Old School & Vintage Romance Books on Amazon #3 Discussion
  • edin's embrace
    Historical Romance Review: Edin’s Embrace by Nadine Crenshaw 5 stars
  • person typing on computer keyboard
    Link-O-Rama #3: Return of the Links Discussion
  • the hawk and the dove
    A Closer Look At Sharon Spiak Cover Artists
  • the perfect couple
    Category Romance: The Perfect Couple by Maura Seger 2 stars
  • Historical Romance Review: Texas Temptation by Gina Robins 4 stars
  • could it be magic
    Category Romance Review: Could It Be Magic by Gina Wilkins 4 stars
  • Historical Romance Review: Pirate’s Angel by Marsha Bauer 5 stars
  • where to find vintage
    Where to Find Vintage Books: A Collector’s Dilemma Discussion
  • The Lion Rock Sally Wentworth
    Category Romance Review: The Lion Rock by Sally Wentworth 3 stars
  • shamles ecstasy
    Historical Romance Review: Shameless Ecstasy by Thea Devine 1 star
  • the honey is bitter
    Category Romance Review: The Honey is Bitter by Violet Winspear 4 stars

Copyright © 2022 Sweet Savage Flame

  • 1 star
  • 1 star and a half
  • 2 stars
  • 2 stars and a half
  • 3 stars
  • 3 stars and a half
  • 4 stars
  • 4 stars and a half
  • 5 stars
  • Anne Mather
  • Arabesque
  • Authors
  • Avon
  • Ballantine
  • Bantam
  • Baronet Books
  • Belmont Tower
  • Bertrice Small
  • Blue Fire Romance
  • Bodice Ripper
  • Book Review
  • Candlelight Ecstasy Romance
  • Candlelight Ecstasy Supreme
  • Carole Mortimer
  • Category romance
  • Catherine Coulter
  • Charlotte Lamb
  • Christine Monson
  • Contemporary Romance
  • Contemporary/Category Romance Authors
  • Cover Artists
  • Cover Models
  • Covers
  • Covers of the Week
  • Dana Ransom
  • Deana James
  • Debbie Macomber
  • Dell
  • Diana Palmer
  • Diane Sivavec
  • Discussion
  • Don Sinclair
  • Dorchester
  • Dueling Review
  • Easy Eye
  • Elaine Duillo
  • Elaine Gignilliat
  • Emma Darcy
  • Erotic Historical Romance
  • Family Saga
  • Fawcett
  • Fern Michaels
  • Franco
  • Frank Kalan
  • Free Offers
  • Gallen Books
  • Games
  • Gothic Romance
  • Gregg Gulbronson
  • Harlequin
  • Harlequin American Romance
  • Harlequin Historical
  • Harlequin Intrigue
  • Harlequin Presents
  • Harlequin Romance
  • Harlequin Temptation
  • Harlequin Weddings by De Wilde
  • Harry Bennett
  • Historical Romance
  • Janelle Taylor
  • Jennifer Wilde
  • Johanna Lindsey
  • John Ennis
  • Jove/ Pyramid
  • Jude Deveraux
  • Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
  • Kensington
  • Kismet Romance
  • Laurie McBain
  • Leisure
  • Links
  • Lists
  • Loveswept
  • Magnum Books
  • Max Ginsburg
  • Melissa Duillo-Gallo
  • Meteor Publishing Company
  • Mills and Boon
  • Miranda Lee
  • Monthly Wrap Ups
  • Natasha Peters
  • Neo-Bodice Rippers
  • New American Library
  • Nora Roberts
  • Norm Eastman
  • Onyx
  • Paranormal Romance
  • Penny Jordan
  • Pinnacle
  • Pino
  • Playboy Press
  • Pocket Books
  • Podcast
  • Poll
  • Popular Library
  • Printables
  • Publishers
  • Ray Kursar
  • Rebecca Brandewyne
  • Robert A Maguire
  • Robert McGinnis
  • Roberta Gellis
  • Robyn Donald
  • Roger Kastel
  • Romance
  • Romantic Suspense
  • Rosemary Rogers
  • Sapphire Romance
  • Sharon Spiak
  • Shirlee Busbee
  • Signet
  • Silhouette
  • Silhouette Desire
  • Silhouette Intimate Moments
  • Silhouette Romance
  • Silhouette Special Edition
  • Sylvia Halliday
  • Tapestry
  • Teresa Denys
  • Time Travel Romance
  • Tom Hall
  • Topaz
  • Treasures of Love
  • Valerie Sherwood
  • Victor Gadino
  • Vintage romance
  • Walter Popp
  • Warner Books
  • Will Davies
  • year 1919
  • year 1970
  • year 1974
  • year 1975
  • year 1977
  • year 1978
  • year 1979
  • year 1980
  • year 1981
  • year 1982
  • year 1983
  • year 1984
  • year 1985
  • year 1986
  • year 1987
  • year 1988
  • year 1989
  • year 1990
  • year 1991
  • year 1992
  • year 1993
  • year 1994
  • year 1995
  • year 1997
  • year 1998
  • year 2000
  • Zebra Ballad
  • Zebra Heartfire
  • Zebra Historical Romance
  • Zebra Lovegram
  • Zebra Precious Gem Historical
  • Zebra Regency

Top Posts & Pages

  • Past Romance Covers of the Week
  • Stepback Covers Part II: The History of the Stepback
  • Romance Cover Model: Fabio Lanzoni
  • Romance Novel Title Generator
  • Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch
  • About
  • Category Romance Review: Hilltop Tryst by Betty Neels
  • Historical Romance Review: Savage Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor
  • Romance Authors With Pseudonyms
  • Category Romance Review: Dark Fever by Charlotte Lamb
  • midnight fires carol finchHistorical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch
  • Covers of the Week #58
  • sweet savage surrenderHistorical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Surrender by Kathryn Hockett
  • A Closer Look At Dell Publishing
  • passions paradiseHistorical Romance Review: Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021

adultery american south arranged forced or m-o-c book blog bookblog Book covers boring captor and captive cheating covers enemies to lovers england forced seduction heroine married to other man hero nobleman hero ship captain kidnapping loveboat love triangle married couple medieval Medieval England medieval romance multiple lovers older man younger woman old school romance pirates rape rape in romance retro romance revenge review reviewblog romance blog romance book blog romancebookblog romance book covers romance books Romance covers second chance at love secret identity series western Western romance Zebra romance

 

Loading Comments...
 

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.AcceptPrivacy Policy