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Historical Romance Review: Midnight Fires by Carol Finch

May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Midnight Fires by Carol Finch. This Zebra historical romance set during the war of 1812 is a typical Carol Finch book. It's very good, but lacking the dynamic qualities to make it great. 4 stars Read more

4 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, Walter Popp, year 1984, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Sweet Savage Surrender by Kathryn Hockett

May 14, 2022May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

Sweet Savage Surrender, a Zebra Lovegram, was written by mother-daughter duo Marcia Hockett and Kathryn Kramer, aka Kathryn Hockett. It's a romance between two lovers from different worlds. I was not a fun book to experience and one of the dullest I've ever finished. .5 stars Read more

1 star, Book Review, Diane Sivavec, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1990, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

Passion's Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton is a wonderfully terrible book. However, it was oddly entertaining, like a terrible movie you watch just to shout inanities at the screen. Read more

3 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1981, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: Pirate’s Wild Paradise by Kate Douglas

May 9, 2022May 7, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Pirate’s Wild Paradise a standalone Zebra romance from February 1989 by Kate Douglas. The book starts in Port Royale, Jamaica, with the heroine about to get married. However, her ceremony is interrupted by our hero and Jamie’s former lover. 3 stars Read more

3 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Pino, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 IntrovertReader

In 1977 Kathleen E. Woodiwiss’ long-awaited third novel made romance history as Avon released Shanna in trade paperback edition. I've long had a tenuous relationship with Woodiwiss' romances., but I am glad I read Shanna. 3.74 stars Read more

3 stars and a half, Avon, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, Romance, Tom Hall, year 1977

Historical Romance Review: Bold Texas Embrace by Victoria Thompson

May 2, 2022May 6, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Bold Texas Embrace, #4 in the “The Cowboy and the Lady” series by Victoria Thompson (Zebra/Kensington December 1989). It is my least favorite book in the series. 2.66 stars Read more

2 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Texas Temptation by Gina Robins

April 25, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Texas Temptation a standalone by Gina Robins (a pseudonym for author Connie Feddersen, aka Connie Finch) published by Zebra/Kensington, October 1989. 4 stars Read more

4 stars, Book Review, Diane Sivavec, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: These Golden Pleasures by Valerie Sherwood

April 22, 2022May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

What can I say about Valerie Sherwood's These Golden Pleasures? Well, this 512 page epic starts out wonderfully but then falters then lags in the middle, and is rushed at the end. Read more

3 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Valerie Sherwood, Warner Books

Contemporary Romance Review: The Sheik by Edith M. Hull

April 21, 2022May 12, 2022 IntrovertReader 3 Comments

The Sheik by Edith M. Hull, published in 1919, is as influential to the modern romance genre as Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Perhaps, even more so. It was a blockbuster of a success, despite its many detractors. While some modern readers may cringe at its depiction of women, sexual roles, and racial attitudes, The Sheik remains a compelling read one hundred years after its publication. 5 stars Read more

5 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Vintage romance, year 1919

One Book: Multiple Covers #2: Highland Velvet

April 19, 2022April 20, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

A few weeks ago, we highlighted the many covers for the alternate and foreign editions of Jude Deveraux's The Velvet Promise. As a result, we decided to continue displaying the multiple covers for the book's sequels. Today, we focus on Highland Velvet which we previously reviewed It is one of our favorite books. Read more

Covers, Discussion, Historical Romance, Jude Deveraux, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James

April 18, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Angel’s Caress, book #4 in the “Texas” series by Deana James. (Zebra/Kensington July 1989). The book begins on a farm in Tennessee during the Civil War. 1 star Read more

1 star, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Deana James, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Historical Romance

Historical Romance Review: The Silver Link by Patricia Potter

April 16, 2022May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

Harlequin Historical #63 In Patricia Potter's The Silver Link, Antonia and Tristan are from two different worlds, but their love unites them in a link that can never be severed Read more

4 stars, Book Review, Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Historical Romance, Pino, year 1990

Historical Romance Review: A Lady Bought with Rifles by Jeanne Williams

April 13, 2022May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

A Lady Bought with Rifles by Jeanne Williams is a woman's tale of being torn between two men during a Mexican war. 3 1/2 stars Read more

3 stars and a half, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Pocket Books

Historical Romance Review: Dakota Flame by Sonya T. Pelton

April 6, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Dakota Flame, a standalone novel from July 1989 by Sonya T. Pelton. (Published by Zebra/Kensington). The book begins in Mankato, Minnesota, December 1862. 2.52 stars Read more

2 stars and a half, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Pino, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Heather by Cordia Byers

March 31, 2022May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader 1 Comment

In Heather by Cordelia Byers, stuff occurs while characters are like marionettes being pulled by strings to the next scene. 1 star Read more

1 star, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Fawcett, Historical Romance, year 1979

Historical Romance Review: Nebraska Fire by Lauren Wilde

March 28, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Nebraska Fire by Lauren Wilde, a Zebra Lovegram romance. Nebraska Fire is not a flawless book, but it is good enough to warrant a 4-star grade. Read more

4 stars, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Lovegram

Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom

March 26, 2022May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

In Dana Ransom's Zebra Heartfire romance, Rebel Vixen a Southern woman and Northern soldier find love during the Civil War. As the Civil War rages throughout the United States, Miss Savannah Russell is on a ship in the Caribbean where she saves a Yankee sailor's life. 5 stars Read more

5 stars, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Dana Ransom, Historical Romance, Kensington, year 1987, Zebra Heartfire

One Book, Multiple Covers #1: The Velvet Promise

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 jacquelinediaz 3 Comments

We're introducing yet another new feature here at Sweet Savage Flame! This One Book, Multiple Covers series will look at the original cover art for a popular romance novel and then compare it to re-issues and foreign language or alternate editions. Today, we're focusing on The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux. Read more

Covers, Discussion, Historical Romance, Jude Deveraux, Romance

Historical Romance Review: Yankee Mistress by Ashley Snow

March 21, 2022May 2, 2022 Blue Falcon No Comments

This review is of Yankee Mistress a standalone from May 1989 by Ashley Snow, published by Zebra/Kensington as a Zebra Heartfire. 1 star Read more

1 star, Bodice Ripper, Book Review, Historical Romance, Kensington, Romance, year 1989, Zebra Heartfire

Historical Romance Review: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey

March 16, 2022May 2, 2022 IntrovertReader No Comments

Defy Not the Heart is a favorite of mine. It's a wonderful, funny, and romantic medieval historical romance by the late, great Johanna Lindsey. 5 stars Read more

5 stars, Avon, Book Review, Elaine Duillo, Historical Romance, Johanna Lindsey, year 1989

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