Sweet Savage Flame Term title Archives

Historical Romance Review: The Bargain by Jane Ashford

Posted on November 6, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

The Bargain by Jane Ashford is Regency with a supernatural twist. If you’re in the mood for a romance with a touch of mystery but don’t mind a slower pace, this book may be just what you’re looking for. 4 Stars

Category Romance Review: Mr. Valentine by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Posted on February 8, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Mr. Valentine by Vicki Lewis Thompson is a hilarious Harlequin Temptation sure to engage readers with its endearing characters. It is full of humor, romance, and heart. 4 Stars

Flashback Friday: Class of 1997

Posted on July 8, 2022August 25, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s Flashback Friday, and Sweet Savage Flame looks back to 1997, a quarter of a century ago. We look at fashion, events, tv & movie and books! Let’s focus on popular trends in romance novels for 1997.

Category Romance Review: The Marriage War by Charlotte Lamb

Posted on June 16, 2022November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Marriage War by Charlotte Lamb may not have the worst hero in Harlequin Presents history, but he certainly ranks up there in the top. .5 stars

Historical Romance Review: My Steadfast Heart by Jo Goodman

Posted on February 14, 2022December 17, 2023 by Blue Falcon

There are some good elements in My Steadfast Heart, but the laborious writing style Ms. Goodman uses and the overall complexity of the story brings the grade down a bit. 2.57 stars.

Historical Romance Review: The Wild One by Danelle Harmon

Posted on January 11, 2022April 19, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Danelle Harmon’s Georgian-era historical romance series of four brothers and one sister begins with The Wild One. Lord Gareth de Montforte is one of the younger sons of the de Montforte clan. His eldest brother is a Duke. Another of his older brothers, Charles, was a soldier who went to fight in the Americas and is presumed dead. The family will soon find that particular brother has left behind some unchecked baggage that they will have to deal with. 1.85 stars

Category Romance Review: Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid

Posted on December 22, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Michelle Reid’s Marriage on The Rebound is about keeping it all in the family. Shaan Saketa is unique for a Harlequin Presents circa 1998 heroine, as she’s of mixed ethnic heritage: English and Lebanese. It’s her wedding day. Unfortunately for Shaan, she’s about to be dumped at the altar. 4 stars

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