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Covers of the Week #106: Summer of Romance 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023October 30, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Summer has arrived! This Covers of the Week features four exquisite romance covers that capture the steamy sensuality of the season of the sun.

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Historical Romance Review: Sun Woman by Lindsay McKenna

Posted on May 3, 2023May 8, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Sun Woman, a Harlequin Historical by Lindsay McKenna, features a wonderful Native American heroine and an equally excellent American soldier who come together despite a world that seems determined to keep them apart. 4.5 Stars

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21 Old-School Cover Artists All Romance Readers Should Know

Posted on November 12, 2022August 6, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

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: Midnight Angel by Lisa Kleypas

Posted on October 26, 2022November 12, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Lisa Kleypas’ Midnight Angel is a solid romance. A Russian noblewoman assumes a fake identity as governess to an English lord’s daughter. 3.5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas

Posted on December 16, 2021November 11, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas features one of her most beloved characters, Derek Craven. Derek was previously seen in Then Came You, whose reserved hero, Alex Raiford, was more to my liking. This is a wonderful romance by the talented Kleypas where two people from contrasting social classes come together in love. 4 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas

Posted on July 11, 2021November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The heroine of Lisa Kleypas’ Then Came You was, at the time of the book’s initial release, a unique female protagonist. Today, Romancelandia is replete with hoydenish, unmarried non-virgins who thumb their nose at society’s rules. Back in 1993, the wild Lily Lawson was, for the most part, unusual for a historical romance heroine. 5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas

Posted on May 5, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Stranger in My Arms is a wonderful historical romance by Lisa Kleypas about a widow whose husband reappears from the dead. Does he have a secret identity? 4.5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Yankee by Kristin James

Posted on April 29, 2021August 31, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Historical 5#7 In Kristin James’ (aka Candace Camp) The Yankee, Andrew Stone is a former Union soldier now living in Texas.

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Covers of the Week #3: Spring Stepbacks

Posted on April 26, 2021June 15, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Ah, the beauty of Spring! For the week of April 26 to May 2, these are my picks for stunning romance covers to gaze upon!

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