The latest posts from Sweet Savage Flame are here, divided into two sections. Section one consists of the most recent articles, and the other section displays our latest book reviews for retro and vintage romance novels.
Articles
Top Ten Tuesday: Reasons Why I’m Thankful for Books
We’re back with a new Top Ten Tuesday list. This week, we’re posting a list of ten reasons we’re thankful…
Covers of the Week #124: Native American Romances
Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #124 showcases four romance covers that feature Native American characters….
In Memoriam: Roger Kastel
Renowned illustrator Roger Kastel, famous for his iconic Jaws movie poster and contributions to book cover art, passed away at…
Covers of the Week #123: Lina Levy
Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #123 appreciates the extraordinary artwork of the talented illustrator Lina Levy….
10 Terrible Romance Tropes We Can’t Stand
Despite our love for romance at Sweet Savage Flame, there are certain tropes that we hate in romance and that…
Covers of the Week #122: Cowboys
This week’s selection for our Covers of the Week is a celebration of Western romances featuring cowboys who are both…
My First Romance Cover Art-Related Purchase
Will Davies, a Canadian artist, created hundreds of romance covers.I was fortunate to purchase one of his works of art,…
Flashback Friday: Class of 1973
Let’s take a trip back in time to the year 1973, a time when romance novels were innovative fantasy escapades….
A Quick Hook or a Slow Burn Romance?
When it comes to getting together in romance, there are two speeds: the quick hook and the slow burn. How…
October 2023: Monthly Wrap-Up
It’s a new month! For your convenience, we’ve created a wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for last month, October…
Quickie Post: Harlequin Desire Line Ends
The Harlequin Desire line, a staple in the category romance genre, is ending and will be replaced by a new…
Covers of the Week #121: Lou Marchetti
Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #121 features the artwork of the legendary artist Lou Marchetti, famous for fine…
6 Retro Vampire Romances You Can Sink Your Teeth Into
With these 6 retro vampire romance recommendations we hope readers can find thrilling and romantic escapes through paranormal romance series…
Covers of the Week #120: Paranormal Romances
For this covers of the week, Sweet Savage Flame is featuring some paranormal romance novel covers from the 1990s in…
Hispanic Heroines in Old-School Historical Romances
Here’s a list of retro historical romance novels featuring heroines of Hispanic/Spanish/Latin-American heritage for Hispanic Heritage Month….
Reviews
Dueling Review: Lovefire by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)
In this edition of Dueling Reviews, Blue Falcon reviews Lovefire by Deana James. It tells the story of Princess Joanna’s…
Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Angel by Sylvie F. Sommerfield
In Rapture’s Angel by Sylvie F. Sommerfield, star-crossed lovers face challenges, including an evil man, a marriage of convenience turned…
Historical Romance Review: Passion’s Prize by Barbara Ankrum
Passion’s Prize is a Zebra Heartfire romance from 1990, later republished as Holt’s Gamble, the first in the “Wild Western…
Historical Romance Review: The Bargain by Jane Ashford
The Bargain by Jane Ashford is Regency with a supernatural twist. If you’re in the mood for a romance with…
Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys
The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys is a legendary and expensive out-of-print collector’s bodice-ripper romance novel with a cruel alpha…
Historical Romance Review: Cheyenne Captive by Georgina Gentry
Cheyenne Captive by Georgina Gentry is the first book in her very long-running Panorama of the Old West series. It’s…