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hugging day

Celebrating National Hugging Day: Spread Love with a Hug!

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

Did you know today, January 21st, 2023 is National Hugging Day? Sweet Savage Flame is spreading the love by sending virtual hugs to all.

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Sweet Savage Flame’s Best of 2022

Posted on January 3, 2023January 13, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The old year is over, and a new year has begun. Let’s look back at Sweet Savage Flame’s highest-ranking articles and our favorite reads of 2022.

21 Cover artists to know

21 Old-School Cover Artists All Romance Readers Should Know

Posted on November 12, 2022August 6, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame believes it’s essential to keep the memory of these skilled cover illustrators and their works alive. These 21 names are among the best romance cover artists to have designed clinch covers.

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Romance Versus Romantic Fiction: What’s the Confusion All About?

Posted on November 4, 2022November 18, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In fiction, what genre is romance and what is romantic fiction? It’s not a simple question as the answer draws confusion. Every month or so, controversy arises on Twitter, with some posters unable to comprehend the difference between the two terms. Besides, why must there be rules for romance?

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Vintage & Retro Romances on Kindle Unlimited #2

Posted on October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The old-school or retro romances are available to read on Kindle at Amazon through their Kindle Unlimited program.

6 paranormal and gothic romances

6 Gothic and Paranormal Romances That Will Haunt You

Posted on October 25, 2022November 2, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s that spooky time of year again…Halloween! We’re preparing for one of our favorite holidays by reading some paranormal and gothic romances to get us into that creepy spirit. Here are 6 romances we think you’ll appreciate.

sharon curtis

In Memoriam: Author Sharon Curtis

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sharon Curtis, one half of the duo who wrote as Laura London, passed away on September 4, 2022, at the age of 71. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Curtis, her writing partner from 1976 to 1986, and her husband of more than forty years.

SILHOUETTE-MOVIES

Movies Based on Romance Novels Part III: Silhouette Category Romances

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

In the 1980s and 1990s, romance imprints Silhouette and Harlequin teamed up with Showtime and CBS to create television adaptations of some category novels. Here we’re covering the movies based on Silhouette romances.

Latino Heroes

Hispanic or Latino Heroes in Retro Romance

Posted on October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Hispanic heroes are hot! We’re highlighting some Latino heroes in historical and contemporary romances from North and South America for your pleasure.

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Poll: What Is the Best Era for Romance Novels?

Posted on October 11, 2022October 12, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Do you like modern romances or are you an old-school fan? Please vote in this poll for what you think is the best era in the romance genre.

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