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10 Historical Western Romances: A List of the Best Retro Reads

Posted on June 27, 2023December 14, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’ve compiled a list of ten retro Western romances that we hope you’ll enjoy. These passionate tales set in the Wild West featured sexy cowboys, rugged outlaws, and courageous women who loved them.

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Victor Gadino Covers for Gordon Merrick’s Gay Romantic Books

Posted on June 23, 2023August 2, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Victor Gadino’s covers were the ideal complement to Gordon Merrick’s groundbreaking gay romance novels, capturing the passion of the stories and contributing to their success as classics.

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Top Ten Tuesday: My Summer 2023 To-Read List

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s Top Ten Tuesday. This week, we’re posting the “Books on Our Summer 2023 To-Read List.” We’re limiting the list to old school romances.

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A Tribute to Julie Garwood: Beloved Romance Author

Posted on June 14, 2023July 13, 2026 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Beloved romance novelist Julie Garwood passed away at the age of 78. Our hearts are heavy with sadness as all will deeply miss her.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Make Me Instantly Want to Read a Book

Posted on May 23, 2023May 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s Top Ten Tuesday! We’re listing the ten things that make us instantly want to read a book. As usual, we’re limiting this list to romance.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Things Getting in the Way of Reading

Posted on May 16, 2023May 17, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Reading? Who has time for that? So many factors in life lead to ignoring our favorite hobby. For this week’s Top Ten Tuesday, here are ten reasons we are reading fewer books than before.

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Author Spotlight: Rebecca Paisley

Posted on April 30, 2023May 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Between 1990 and 1997, Rebecca Paisley released eight full-length historical novels and five short stories/novellas. Each of her books featured her characteristic fantastic sense of humor and quirky heroines that you’d unlikely come across anyplace else.

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Why Do People Read Romance Novels? They’re Good for You!

Posted on April 29, 2023December 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Discover the positive benefits of reading romance novels. From providing an escape from reality to improving cognitive function, romance novels have much to offer.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Movies

Posted on April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

This Top Ten Tuesday, we list our top ten favorite films. We have a rather eclectic list, and we think they’re amazing and entertaining movies.

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We Promise to Do Better

Posted on April 25, 2023July 3, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Lately, you may have noticed a few hiccups here at Sweet Savage Flame. For that we owe our readers an apology and sincerest gratitude for your patience.

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