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Breaking News: Bertrice Small’s Skye O’Malley Is Coming to Apple TV+ as a New Series

Posted on March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Finally, a true bodice ripper historical movie for us to enjoy! Bertrice Small’s epic erotic romance is coming to television soon!

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Free Printable Reading Log and Planner for 2023

Posted on March 18, 2023March 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re offering a free printable reading planner for your convenience to use in 2023 to keep track of your reading list.

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To DNF or Finish the Book? A Reader’s Dilemma

Posted on March 15, 2023October 14, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Not sure if you should abandon or finish your current read? We’ll give you tips on how to decide with this guide on the reader’s dilemma: DNF or finish the book.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Our Spring 2023 To-Be-Read List

Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re listing ten books we have on our to be read list for Spring 2023 for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday theme.

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Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Best Classic Romances of All Time

Posted on February 28, 2023March 4, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re listing our ten best classic romances for our first Top Ten Tuesday post. Top Ten Tuesday: Genre Freebie Week We’re dipping our toes into something new here—Top Ten Tuesdays—and if you like it, let us know, and we’ll keep this going as a regular or semi-regular segment. “Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke…

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Victor Gadino Artwork for Sale at Fine Art America

Posted on February 22, 2023October 17, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Artist Victor Gadino is offering prints and products featuring his amazing romance cover art for sale at Fine Art America. Act fast to add some Gadino art to your collection.

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Hidden Gems & Crown Jewels: The Rise of Black Historical Romances in the 1990s

Posted on February 14, 2023October 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The rise of Black romance novels–especially historicals–provided a platform for diverse representation in a genre that had long ignored this socio-demographic. The last decade of the twentieth century was a time of great change and progress for African American fiction in general.

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Valentine’s Day Is Here Again, So Let’s Have Some Fun

Posted on February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Valentine’s Day has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. Today it is celebrated all around the world, with each country putting its own unique twist on the holiday.

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24 Super Sweet Valentine’s Day Ideas for Couples & Friends to Enjoy

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day can be a fun day (or night). Here are 12 ways couples and 12 ways friends can appreciate this day dedicated to love together.

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Link: 40+ Romance Novel Sales Statistics [2023]

Posted on January 21, 2023August 23, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In this article, we’ll look at the latest romance book genre sales statistics and insights into the world of romance novels. Learn about the average reader, the bestselling romance novels of all time, and the evolving trends in the genre.

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