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Comanche Cowboy by Georgina Gentry

Historical Romance Review: Comanche Cowboy by Georgina Gentry

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Comanche Cowboy by Georgina Gentry follows the captivating journey of a man and a woman against the backdrop of the Old West. With its well-developed characters, sensual love scenes, and typical genre action, fans of Western romance will want to read this one. 4.5 Stars

Swan Witch, Betina Lindsey, Bantam Books, Aleta Jenks Rafton, cover art.

Covers of the Week #130: Aleta Jenks-Rafton

Posted on January 23, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #130 features romance books from the 1990s and early 2000s with artwork by the talented artist Aleta Jenks-Rafton.

Savage Desire, Constace O'Banyon, Zebra, 1983, Ray Kursar art

Romance Review: Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon

Posted on January 22, 2024January 23, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon, a 1983 Zebra historical romance, marks the point where the author began to find her voice. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: The Forever Tree by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on January 18, 2024January 25, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The Forever Tree by Rosanne Bittner is a gut-wrenching historical romance and yet another excellent book by an author who rarely disappoints. This heartbreaking read will leave you in tears despite its happy ending. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Pleasure by Valerie Giscard

Posted on January 15, 2024January 16, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Passion’s Pleasure by Valerie Giscard is a 1982 historical romance novel featuring a turbulent love story, marked by violence and dramatic twists, set in Paris and Louisiana. 1 Star

Beauty Like the NIght, Liz Carlyle, Bantam, Alan Ayers

Covers of the Week #129: Alan Ayers

Posted on January 14, 2024January 16, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For our 129th edition of Covers of the Week, we go back to the turn of the millennium to admire the early romance covers by artist Alan Ayers.

Frontier Flame, Rochelle Wayne, Zebra, 1987, Franco Accornero cover art

Historical Romance Review: Frontier Flame by Rochelle Wayne

Posted on January 8, 2024January 7, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Frontier Flame by Rochelle Wayne is a Zebra historical romance that tells the tale of two love stories, each filled with danger, conflict, and rescue. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Heart of Thunder by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Johanna Lindsey’s Heart of Thunder is a love story rife with fierce passion and controversial character dynamics, epitomized by the tumultuous relationship between Hank Chavez and Samantha Kingsley. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Christie’s Rapture by Veronica Sattler

Posted on December 25, 2023January 22, 2024 by Blue Falcon

In Christie’s Rapture by Veronica Sattler, a young woman seeks revenge on a womanizing scoundrel who took her innocence and kidnapped her. However, her feelings change after they share a passionate night. 3 Stars

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Category Romance Review: The Snow Garden by Bethany Campbell

Posted on December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Snow Garden by Bethany Campbell is an enchanting Christmas romance set on Holly Street, where the holiday spirit is strong. This sweet Harlequin Romance promises to warm the iciest of hearts. 4.5 Stars

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LATEST POSTS

Covers of the Week #155: Regency Easter by Zebra Books
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Covers of the Week #130: Aleta Jenks-Rafton
Romance Review: Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon
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