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Historical Romance Review: Velvet Night by Jo Goodman

Posted on January 23, 2023January 22, 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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21 Old-School Cover Artists All Romance Readers Should Know

Posted on November 12, 2022April 21, 2023 by Jacqueline Diaz

Sweet Savage Flame believes it’s essential to keep the memory of these skilled cover illustrators and their works alive. These 21 names are among the best romance cover artists to have designed clinch covers.

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Historical Romance Review: Texas Triumph by Victoria Thompson

Posted on March 14, 2022November 11, 2022 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Texas Triumph, #2 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson. This is the follow-up to her book, Texas Treasure.

My Lord Monleigh

Covers of the Week #14

Posted on July 12, 2021October 20, 2022 by Jacqueline Diaz

For the week starting Monday, July 12 to Sunday, July, 18, I thought some Highland or Scots-themed old-school romance covers would be a bonny sight for your eyes to enjoy.

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Covers of the Week #9

Posted on June 7, 2021October 14, 2022 by Jacqueline Diaz

Take a look and enjoy Blue Falcon’s favorite covers! For the week of June 7 to June 13, we asked our dear friend Blue Falcon to choose his favorite covers for this week’s theme. Thanks to these picks, I discovered a new line, Richard Gallen Books, which preceded the Tapestry imprint for Pocket Books.

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Covers of the Week #8

Posted on May 31, 2021October 14, 2022 by Jacqueline Diaz

For the week of May 31 to June 6, can you spy the birds on these Elaine Duillo and John Ennis illustrated historical romance novel covers? Enjoy!

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Historical Romance Review: Love’s Glorious Gamble by Dana Ransom

Posted on May 18, 2021November 11, 2022 by Jacqueline Diaz

Zebra Heartfire Romance Love’s Glorious Gamble by Dana Ransom Gloria Daniels teams up with gambler Sterling Caulder to transform her identity and find out who murdered her father. 3 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Runaway Bride by Rosalyn Alsobrook

Posted on April 23, 2021November 10, 2022 by Jacqueline Diaz

Rosalyn Alsobrook’s Runaway Bride was about Katherine, a pregnant woman who left her drunk, abusive husband to find love with a rancher. 1 star

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Historical Romance Review: Winter’s Heat by Denise Domning

Posted on April 20, 2021April 19, 2023 by IntrovertReader

A medieval romance that takes medieval life seriously is usually one I enjoy, but Denise Domning’s Winter’s Heat fell a bit flat for me. 2.5 stars

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