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Covers of the Week #100: Mother’s Day

Posted on May 7, 2023June 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We delayed our 100th edition of Covers of the Week due to a few factors. We hope these lovely covers honoring the upcoming Mother’s Day will serve as a proper way to honor this occasion.

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Historical Romance Review: Sun Woman by Lindsay McKenna

Posted on May 3, 2023May 8, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Sun Woman, a Harlequin Historical by Lindsay McKenna, features a wonderful Native American heroine and an equally excellent American soldier who come together despite a world that seems determined to keep them apart. 4.5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Meet the New Dawn by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on May 1, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

In Meet the New Dawn, the penultimate book of her “Savage Destiny” Western historical romance series, author Rosanne Bittner brings the reader to tears with lots of love, drama, and deaths. 5 Stars

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April 2023: Sweet Savage Flame Monthly Wrap-Up

Posted on May 1, 2023June 3, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’ve created a monthly wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for April 2023 for your convenience.

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Author Spotlight: Rebecca Paisley

Posted on April 30, 2023May 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Between 1990 and 1997, Rebecca Paisley released eight full-length historical novels and five short stories/novellas. Each of her books featured her characteristic fantastic sense of humor and quirky heroines that you’d unlikely come across anyplace else.

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Why Do People Read Romance Novels? They’re Good for You!

Posted on April 29, 2023December 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Discover the positive benefits of reading romance novels. From providing an escape from reality to improving cognitive function, romance novels have much to offer.

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Category Romance Review: Night Light by Jennifer Greene

Posted on April 26, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

In Night Light by Jennifer Greene, a surly man opens his home to a stranded woman during a thunderstorm. She stays for the night. That’s when things get weird. 4 Stars

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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Movies

Posted on April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

This Top Ten Tuesday, we list our top ten favorite films. We have a rather eclectic list, and we think they’re amazing and entertaining movies.

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We Promise to Do Better

Posted on April 25, 2023July 3, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Lately, you may have noticed a few hiccups here at Sweet Savage Flame. For that we owe our readers an apology and sincerest gratitude for your patience.

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Historical Romance Review: Bold Montana Bride by Karen A. Bale

Posted on April 24, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Bold Montana Bride is set in western Zebra romance set in Montana. It is a paint-by-numbers effort for Karen A. Bale. 3 stars

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