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Covers of the Week #103: June Weddings
Covers of the Week

Covers of the Week #103: June Weddings

June 4, 2023June 5, 2023
Covers of the Week #102: Cover Model Alain Jarry
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Covers of the Week #102: Cover Model Alain Jarry

May 30, 2023May 31, 2023
Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Make Me Instantly Want to Read a Book
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Make Me Instantly Want to Read a Book

May 23, 2023May 19, 2023
Top Ten Tuesday: Things Getting in the Way of Reading
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things Getting in the Way of Reading

May 16, 2023May 17, 2023
Covers of the Week #101: Francis Marshall and Barbara Cartland
Covers of the Week

Covers of the Week #101: Francis Marshall and Barbara Cartland

May 14, 2023June 1, 2023
Covers of the Week #100: Mother’s Day
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Covers of the Week #100: Mother’s Day

May 7, 2023June 1, 2023
Author Spotlight: Rebecca Paisley
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Author Spotlight: Rebecca Paisley

April 30, 2023May 1, 2023
Why Do People Read Romance Novels? They’re Good for You!
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Why Do People Read Romance Novels? They’re Good for You!

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023
Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Movies
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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Movies

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023
We Promise to Do Better
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We Promise to Do Better

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023
10 International Romances to Read This World Book Day
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10 International Romances to Read This World Book Day

April 22, 2023April 22, 2023
The New Status Symbol for Bookworms: Collectible Paperbacks
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The New Status Symbol for Bookworms: Collectible Paperbacks

April 20, 2023April 21, 2023
Covers of the Week #99: Funny Covers with Animals
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Covers of the Week #99: Funny Covers with Animals

April 16, 2023April 29, 2023
7 Reasons Why Sweet Savage Flame Can’t Get Enough of Old School Romance
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7 Reasons Why Sweet Savage Flame Can’t Get Enough of Old School Romance

April 15, 2023April 15, 2023
Covers of the Week #98: Hilarious Fashion Faux Pas
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Covers of the Week #98: Hilarious Fashion Faux Pas

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023
The Ultimate Collection of Romance Jokes for National Humor Month
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The Ultimate Collection of Romance Jokes for National Humor Month

April 6, 2023April 5, 2023
Top Ten Tuesday: My Favorite Heroines in Romance
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Top Ten Tuesday: My Favorite Heroines in Romance

April 4, 2023April 14, 2023
Covers of the Week #97: April Fool’s Day
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Covers of the Week #97: April Fool’s Day

April 1, 2023April 1, 2023
April Is National Humor Month 2023
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April Is National Humor Month 2023

April 1, 2023April 11, 2023
Sweet Savage Flame Celebrates Our 2-Year Blogiversary
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Sweet Savage Flame Celebrates Our 2-Year Blogiversary

March 30, 2023April 1, 2023
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Books for People Who Like…Mary Balogh
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Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Books for People Who Like…Mary Balogh

March 28, 2023March 29, 2023
Covers of the Week #96: Steve Assel
Covers of the Week

Covers of the Week #96: Steve Assel

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023
Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish People I’d Like to Meet
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Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish People I’d Like to Meet

March 21, 2023March 22, 2023
Happy Spring & Vernal Equinox Spring 2023
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Happy Spring & Vernal Equinox Spring 2023

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023
Breaking News: Bertrice Small’s Skye O’Malley Is Coming to Apple TV+ as a New Series
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Breaking News: Bertrice Small’s Skye O’Malley Is Coming to Apple TV+ as a New Series

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023

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Reviews

Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Bounty by Wanda Owen
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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Bounty by Wanda Owen

June 5, 2023June 4, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Rapture by Penelope Neri
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Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Rapture by Penelope Neri

May 29, 2023May 28, 2023
Category Romance Review: The Dream by Barbara Delinsky
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Category Romance Review: The Dream by Barbara Delinsky

May 24, 2023May 20, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Captive Ecstasy by Elaine Barbieri
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Historical Romance Review: Captive Ecstasy by Elaine Barbieri

May 22, 2023May 19, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Dawn of Desire by Joyce Verrette
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Historical Romance Review: Dawn of Desire by Joyce Verrette

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Conquest by Kay McMahon
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Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Conquest by Kay McMahon

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
Category Romance Review: Impulsive Butterfly by Kay Gregory
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Category Romance Review: Impulsive Butterfly by Kay Gregory

May 10, 2023May 8, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Wild Western Bride by Rosalyn Alsobrook
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Historical Romance Review: Wild Western Bride by Rosalyn Alsobrook

May 8, 2023May 7, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Sun Woman by Lindsay McKenna
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Historical Romance Review: Sun Woman by Lindsay McKenna

May 3, 2023May 8, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Meet the New Dawn by Rosanne Bittner
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Historical Romance Review: Meet the New Dawn by Rosanne Bittner

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Category Romance Review: Night Light by Jennifer Greene
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Category Romance Review: Night Light by Jennifer Greene

April 26, 2023April 27, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Bold Montana Bride by Karen A. Bale
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Historical Romance Review: Bold Montana Bride by Karen A. Bale

April 24, 2023February 12, 2023
Category Romance Review: Wrong Address, Right Place by Lass Small
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Category Romance Review: Wrong Address, Right Place by Lass Small

April 19, 2023April 21, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Love’s Reckless Rebel by Gina Robins
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Historical Romance Review: Love’s Reckless Rebel by Gina Robins

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023
Historical Book Review: When Calls the Heart by Janette Oke
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Historical Book Review: When Calls the Heart by Janette Oke

April 13, 2023April 16, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Tender Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor
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Historical Romance Review: Tender Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
Category Romance Review: The Reluctant Lark by Iris Johansen
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Category Romance Review: The Reluctant Lark by Iris Johansen

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Beloved Betrayal by Carol Finch
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Historical Romance Review: Beloved Betrayal by Carol Finch

April 3, 2023May 27, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Wanton Splendor by Bobbi Smith
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Historical Romance Review: Wanton Splendor by Bobbi Smith

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Lord Carew’s Bride by Mary Balogh
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Historical Romance Review: Lord Carew’s Bride by Mary Balogh

March 27, 2023March 28, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Waves of Passion by Casey Stuart
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Historical Romance Review: Waves of Passion by Casey Stuart

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023
Historical Romance Review: Reckless Heart (aka Elusive Love) by Lois Arvin Walker
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Historical Romance Review: Reckless Heart (aka Elusive Love) by Lois Arvin Walker

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

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