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Author Spotlight: Cassie Edwards

Posted on January 19, 2022October 1, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For Blue Falcon’s first author spotlight for Sweet Savage Flame, we want to focus on the prolific, but controversial author Cassie Edwards. 

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Sweet Savage Flame: What We Are & What We Want To Be

Posted on January 15, 2022November 8, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

More than just a blog where we post reviews of romance novels written prior to 2000, I want Sweet Savage Flame to be a source of valuable information regarding romance’s history. I want to know what was written, by whom, and maybe find out why. So, Sweet Savage Flame reviews vintage and old-school romances, we talk about authors, publishers, and cover artists and models. Should we be doing more?

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Overlooked or Underrated Romances: Bodice Rippers

Posted on January 14, 2022August 28, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In this series, we will focus on some underrated or overlooked romance novels. As I love them so much, we’re first looking at bodice rippers. These are the historical romances that revitalized romance with their unapologetic gratuitous nature, be it with sex or violence. Some of these bodice rippers are not as well known as others we have previously discussed on Sweet Savage Flame, but we think they are worthy of attention.

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Our Top 9 Reads (or Re-Reads) of 2021

Posted on January 12, 2022January 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame’s posted over 300 book reviews in 2021. We’re making a list of our “best” reviews of the year. Let’s take a look at 9 fantastic romances–written up to 25, 35, or even 45 years ago–which we wrote about in 2021 and gave 5-star ratings.

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Reviews and Articles To Look Forward To In 2022

Posted on January 7, 2022October 13, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In this new year, we’ll be busy with more reviews, articles, and information about your favorite old-school romance novels.

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Free Printable Reading Planner For 2022

Posted on January 1, 2022March 18, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s a new year and with that comes new resolutions. Get more organized, follow through on goals, keep the momentum going. With this free downloadable planner, you can create your own specialized reading journal. Print as many sheets as needed.

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Sweet Savage Fame Wishes You a Happy New Year 2022!

Posted on January 1, 2022June 3, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Happy 2022 to all our readers! May this year bring peace and prosperity to all! Sweet Savage Flame celebrates life, love, and romance all year long. See you in the new year!

What Matters in Marriage: Wealth, Looks, Age, or Status?

Posted on December 29, 2021August 7, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Besides talking about romance in fiction, at Sweet Savage Flame, we’re touching on romance in real life. In this latest entry to our “Real Life Romance” discussion, we’re addressing the issue of what men and women search for in life partners. As members of two sexes, are we hard-wired to seek out mates for different reasons? What does the role of society and government play in relationships? Is love impossible in real life and merely a game of giving and taking?

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A Closer Look At Pino

Posted on December 24, 2021December 11, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Giuseppi Dangelico Daeni, better known as Pino Daeni–or simply Pino–was a romance industry icon who created over 3,000 book covers in about 15 years. He spent almost the last twenty years of his life working as a fine artist of great acclaim. More than a mere illustrator, Pino is celebrated as a master painter of the 20th century.

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Free Vintage & Old School Romance Books on Amazon #3

Posted on December 21, 2021October 13, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Explore free vintage and old-school romance books on Amazon Kindle, including borrowing options for Prime members and Kindle Unlimited subscribers.

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