Covers of the Week #58
For the week of Monday, May 16, to Sunday, May 22, 2022, we're trying not to laugh at these heroes who are attempting to put the moves on their heroines who aren't having any of it! Read more “Covers of the Week #58”
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April Wrap-Up of Sweet Savage Flame
It's a new month, and we've created this wrap-up of last month's postings. The following list consists of the romance novels we've reviewed in the last month. Read more “April Wrap-Up of Sweet Savage Flame”
Category Romance Review: An Outrageous Proposal by Miranda Lee
Miranda Lee’s An Outrageous Proposal is an outrageously sexy Harlequin Presents. Laura had been happily married to Dirk Thornton. Laura was so obsessed with having a child, however. Soon their difficulty to conceive led to a divorce. But now Laura wants Dirk back. 4.5 stars Read more “Category Romance Review: An Outrageous Proposal by Miranda Lee”
Thank You For 50,000 Views
Sweet Savage Flame has been up and running for over a year now. Thanks to you readers, we almost achieved those 50,000 views within that time! Read more “Thank You For 50,000 Views”
Romance Cover Model: Michael O’Hearn
Romance novel enthusiasts may recognize Mike O'Hearn's form--or face--as one of the cover models for Topaz books back in the mid to late 1990s. Fabio was the most famous of them all, but even his muscular physique seems slight when compared to O' Hearn's massive proportions. Read more “Romance Cover Model: Michael O’Hearn”
Covers of the Week #55
For the week of Monday, April 25, 2022, to Sunday, May 1, 2022, Covers of the Week highlights Elaine Duillo's silver-blonde heroines! Read more “Covers of the Week #55”
One Book: Multiple Covers #2: Highland Velvet
A few weeks ago, we highlighted the many covers for the alternate and foreign editions of Jude Deveraux's The Velvet Promise. As a result, we decided to continue displaying the multiple covers for the book's sequels. Today, we focus on Highland Velvet which we previously reviewed It is one of our favorite books. Read more “One Book: Multiple Covers #2: Highland Velvet”
Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James
This review is of Angel’s Caress, book #4 in the “Texas” series by Deana James. (Zebra/Kensington July 1989). The book begins on a farm in Tennessee during the Civil War. 1 star Read more “Historical Romance Review: Angel’s Caress by Deana James”
Covers of the Week #54 – Renato Aime
Renato Aime was among the many talented artists of Italian heritage who entered the romance novel illustration field during the 1980s. For the week of Monday, April 18, 2022, to Sunday, April 24, 2022, our Covers of the Week focuses on the romance novel covers by Renato Aime. Read more “Covers of the Week #54 – Renato Aime”
Vintage and Retro Romance on Kindle Unlimited #1
If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, no doubt you already take advantage of the many books you can read for a fixed monthly fee. These old-school, vintage, and retro romances are available at Kindle Unlimted. Read more “Vintage and Retro Romance on Kindle Unlimited #1”
Historical Romance Review: A Lady Bought with Rifles by Jeanne Williams
A Lady Bought with Rifles by Jeanne Williams is a woman's tale of being torn between two men during a Mexican war. 3 1/2 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: A Lady Bought with Rifles by Jeanne Williams”
Covers of the Week #53
This week every day is Caturday! For Monday, April 11, 2022, to Sunday, April 17, 2022, here are some adorable romance covers with sweet little kitty cats. Read more “Covers of the Week #53”
Historical Romance Review: Dakota Flame by Sonya T. Pelton
This review is of Dakota Flame, a standalone novel from July 1989 by Sonya T. Pelton. (Published by Zebra/Kensington). The book begins in Mankato, Minnesota, December 1862. 2.52 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Dakota Flame by Sonya T. Pelton”
Covers of the Week #52
For the week of Monday, April 4, 2022, to Sunday, April 10, 2022, we'll be looking at the sweetly romantic stylings of the covers illustrated by Jean Monti. Read more “Covers of the Week #52”
Historical Romance Review: Heather by Cordia Byers
In Heather by Cordelia Byers, stuff occurs while characters are like marionettes being pulled by strings to the next scene. 1 star Read more “Historical Romance Review: Heather by Cordia Byers”
Happy One Year Birthday to Sweet Savage Flame
It's March 30, 2022! As always, Sweet Savage Flame is a little late to the party, even our own. We're night owls so days don't start until late morning for us. One year ago today, we uploaded our first post to this blog/ website, Welcome to Sweet Savage Flame. We had modest ideas for what we'd be doing, and now we're branching out to be amateur historical record keepers of the romance genre. Read more “Happy One Year Birthday to Sweet Savage Flame”
Historical Romance Review: Nebraska Fire by Lauren Wilde
This review is of Nebraska Fire by Lauren Wilde, a Zebra Lovegram romance. Nebraska Fire is not a flawless book, but it is good enough to warrant a 4-star grade. Read more “Historical Romance Review: Nebraska Fire by Lauren Wilde”
Covers of the Week #51
For the week of Monday, March 28, 2022, to Sunday, April 3, 2022, we're ending the month of March with the theme of green romance covers. Read more “Covers of the Week #51”
Real-Life Romance: 60 Cheap Dates To Enjoy With Your Partner
In this new segment, we'll be discussing romance--in real life. There are so many things you can do with the one you love. Here are 60 cheap date ideas that you can spend both indoors and out. Read more “Real-Life Romance: 60 Cheap Dates To Enjoy With Your Partner”
Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom
In Dana Ransom's Zebra Heartfire romance, Rebel Vixen a Southern woman and Northern soldier find love during the Civil War. As the Civil War rages throughout the United States, Miss Savannah Russell is on a ship in the Caribbean where she saves a Yankee sailor's life. 5 stars Read more “Historical Romance Review: Rebel Vixen by Dana Ransom”