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Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish People I’d Like to Meet
For this Top Ten Tuesday Jacqueline Diaz lists ten bookish people she’d like to meet. Almost all her choices are relevant to the romance genre.
Free Printable Reading Log and Planner for 2023
We’re offering a free printable reading planner for your convenience to use in 2023 to keep track of your reading list.
Historical Romance Review: Reckless Heart (aka Elusive Love) by Lois Arvin Walker
Readers who like “sweet, clean romances” may find something to like in Lois Arvin Walker’s Reckless Heart. Those of us who like a lot more will have to look elsewhere. 2 Stars
Covers of the Week #94: Couples in Bed
It’s Daylight Savings Time for many countries worldwide, meaning less sleep than usual. This edition of Covers of the Week focuses on couples in bed–trying to get some much-needed sleep, of course!
Category Romance Review: The Judas Kiss by Sally Wentworth
The Judas Kiss by Sally Wentworth is a legendary Harlequin Presents. It’s a twisted tale of revenge, deceit, lies, and passion, sure to thrill readers. 5 Stars
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Best Classic Romances of All Time
We’re listing our ten best classic romances for our first Top Ten Tuesday post. Top Ten Tuesday: Genre Freebie Week We’re dipping our toes into something new here—Top Ten Tuesdays—and if you like it, let us know, and we’ll keep this going as a regular or semi-regular segment. “Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke…
Dueling Reviews: Texas Star by Deana James, #1 (Blue Falcon)
We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews. Here is Blue Falcon’s take. Texas Star a Zebra western romance by Deana James is not the worst book I’ve read, but it does rank in my list of top ten worst ever. .5 star
Victor Gadino Artwork for Sale at Fine Art America
Artist Victor Gadino is offering prints and products featuring his amazing romance cover art for sale at Fine Art America. Act fast to add some Gadino art to your collection.
Category Romance Review: The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham
The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham has all the elements of a sensational Harlequin, with a Cinderella-like heroine and a wealthy, alpha-male businessman hero who’s really a big softie. 5 Stars
Pre-Historical Romance Review: Transcendence by Shay Savage
It’s Opposite Day today, January 25, 2023. So instead of a review for an old-school retro romance novel, we’re talking about something more modern, Transcendence by Shay Savage from 2014! 5 Stars
Link: 40+ Romance Novel Sales Statistics [2023]
We’re posting this fascinating article from the Wordsrated website that has over forty statistics on the current state of the romance genre. There’s a lot of food for thought and certain issues that we’ll address in upcoming articles.
Historical Romance Review: The Captain’s Vixen by Wanda Owen
Sometimes one can tell when a book is the first an author has written. Such is the case with The Captain’s Vixen the debut by Wanda Owen. This was not a great first book. 2 Stars
Sweet Savage Flame’s Best of 2022
The old year is over, and a new year has begun. Let’s look back at Sweet Savage Flame’s highest-ranking articles and our favorite reads of 2022.
Poll: What Is the Best Era for Romance Novels?
Do you like modern romances or are you an old-school fan? Please vote in this poll for what you think is the best era in the romance genre.