Male Cover Models

Romance Cover Models

Thes male romance cover models have been highlighted on our site. Superstars like Fabio, John DeSalvo, and Steve Sandalis weren’t just the only hunky men who posed for romance covers. Many of these men went on to have careers in distinguished fields, while others are, sadly, gone too soon.

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In the months to come, we will develop full pages dedicated to these gorgeous me with pictures, book covers, and bios.

Rob Ashton

Rob Ashton was voted “Romantic Times” Mr. Romance in 1995. To many women’s delight, the 6-ft tall, black hair, hazel-eyed, model went on to grace many romance novel covers. Rob Ashton passed away Monday, August 26, 2007, due to complications from surgery.

LOVE’S LEGACY – Madeline Baker

Mike Dale

Mike Dale

Chad Deal

Chad Deal posed for hundreds of romance covers in the late 1970s and into the 1980s. Perhaps one of the first male cover model icons, Deal had a long and successful career. He posed for twice as many covers with Elaine Duillo as Fabio did ( 40+ vs. 19).

John DeSalvo

John DeSalvo

EMBRACE THE NIGHT
WOLF SHADOW
APACHE RUNAWAY
HAWK’S WOMAN
UNDER A PRAIRIE MOON
THE ANGEL AND THE OUTLAW
LAKOTA LOVE SONG
RECKLESS EMBRACE

Fabio Lanzoni

Fabio Lanzoni is the face that launched millions of romance book sales. When people think of romance, he is one of the first images that we think of. We’ve gone in-depth over Fabio’s life and career and are big fans of his covers! He was the first mega super cover model of romance.

COMANCHE FLAME
SUNLIGHT MOONLIGHT

Michael O’Hearn

Mike O’Hearn modeled for Topaz in the 1990s. He has black belts in Judo, Tae Kwon Do, and Karate and is a former California Judo Champion. He also is a four-time California Power Lifting Champion and a four-time Mr. Universe, Mr. Natural Universe, Mr. America, Mr. International, and Mr. World, as well as Model of The Year seven times! All this, plus a male cover model for romance!

Tracy James

Tracy James

UNDER APACHE SKIES

Sean O’Brien

Sean O’Brien

CJ Hollenbbach

Dominic Spinale

Jason DeHoyos

Joseph Anselmo

Joe Anselmo

Guy Bishop

Guy Bishop

Frank Sepe

SPIRIT’S SONG

Richard Cerqueira

WEST TEXAS BRIDE

Brian Quern

Brian Quern

UNFORGETTABLE

Cherif Fortin

Cherif Fortin

Steve Sandalis

Steve Sandalis

Covers of the Week #68: Steve Sandalis

CHEYENNE SURRENDER – Madeline Baker
A FEATHER IN THE WIND – Madeline Baker
THE SPIRIT PATH – Madeline Baker
WARRIOR’S LADY – Madeline Baker
BENEATH A MIDNIGHT MOON – Madeline Baker
A WHISPER IN THE WIND – Madeline Baker
THE TOPAZ MAN PRESENTS SECRETS OF THE HEART – Madeline Baker

Your Opinion on Retro Male Cover Models

Don’t see your favorite male cover models from the 1980s and 1980s? We’ll even highlight some models from the early 200’s. Contact us with who you’d like to see highlighted on Sweet Savage Flame.