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September 2023: Monthly Wrap-Up

Posted on October 1, 2023November 5, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s a new month! For your convenience, we’ve created a wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for last month, September 2023.

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Category Romance Review: The Shining of Love by Emma Darcy

Posted on September 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The Shining of Love by Emma Darcy is an emotionally charged and captivating Harlequin that explores forbidden love and the pursuit of happiness. 5 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Golden Gypsy by Wanda Owen

Posted on September 25, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Golden Gypsy is the first in a trilogy by Wanda Owen. Lamentably, this Zebra historical romance series is off to a mediocre start. 3 Stars

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Covers of the Week #116: Here Comes Fall

Posted on September 24, 2023October 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #116 showcases four romance novel covers set against the beautiful backdrop of Autumn.

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Flashback Friday: Class of 1998

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

What were the most notable or popular events from 1998? This Flashback Friday, we go back 25 years in the past to reminisce about pop culture, news, and romance books.

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Pet Peeves And Deal Breakers In Romance

Posted on September 21, 2023November 2, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In romance novels, readers often have personal pet peeves and deal-breakers that can affect their enjoyment of a story. These preferences can range from specific plot elements to word choices, and they are highly subjective.

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Category Romance Review: Love Conquers All by Roseanne Williams

Posted on September 20, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Love Conquers All by Roseanne Williams, stars a heroine with an exotic career and an Asian-American hero–rare in a retro romance from 1991. 4 Stars

Films Based on Romance Novels IV: Classics

Posted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re listing ten classic romance novels brought to life on the screen as films and TV shows. These timeless love stories have entertained audiences with their enduring themes of passion and self-discovery.

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Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Treasure by Jean Haught

Posted on September 18, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Ecstasy’s Treasure by Jean Haught gets better in the second half after a lackluster first, but the ending is too rushed to create a satisfying narrative. 1 Star

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Covers of the Week #115: Harlequin Presents 1990s

Posted on September 17, 2023October 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Covers of the Week #115 explores Harlequin Presents covers from the 1990s, highlighting the shift in cover design during that era.

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