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10 Terrible Romance Tropes We Can’t Stand

Posted on November 7, 2023November 2, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Despite our love for romance at Sweet Savage Flame, there are certain tropes that we hate in romance and that ruin our enjoyment.

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My First Romance Cover Art-Related Purchase

Posted on November 4, 2023November 5, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Will Davies, a Canadian artist, created hundreds of romance covers.I was fortunate to purchase one of his works of art, albeit a smaller version.

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Flashback Friday: Class of 1973

Posted on November 3, 2023November 4, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Let’s take a trip back in time to the year 1973, a time when romance novels were innovative fantasy escapades. And what other notable events took place around 50 years ago? As we are all about retro vibes here at Sweet Savage Flame, we look at what made this year so memorable.

A Quick Hook or a Slow Burn Romance?

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

When it comes to getting together in romance, there are two speeds: the quick hook and the slow burn. How fast would you like the relationship to evolve?

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October 2023: Monthly Wrap-Up

Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s a new month! For your convenience, we’ve created a wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for last month, October 2023.

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Quickie Post: Harlequin Desire Line Ends

Posted on October 31, 2023November 5, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The Harlequin Desire line, a staple in the category romance genre, is ending and will be replaced by a new line called “Afterglow.” The closure marks the end of an era.

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6 Retro Vampire Romances You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

Posted on October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

With these 6 retro vampire romance recommendations we hope readers can find thrilling and romantic escapes through paranormal romance series for Halloween.

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Hispanic Heroines in Old-School Historical Romances

Posted on October 15, 2023October 18, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Here’s a list of retro historical romance novels featuring heroines of Hispanic/Spanish/Latin-American heritage for Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Flashback Friday: Class of 1998

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

What were the most notable or popular events from 1998? This Flashback Friday, we go back 25 years in the past to reminisce about pop culture, news, and romance books.

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Pet Peeves And Deal Breakers In Romance

Posted on September 21, 2023November 2, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In romance novels, readers often have personal pet peeves and deal-breakers that can affect their enjoyment of a story. These preferences can range from specific plot elements to word choices, and they are highly subjective.

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