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Category Romance Review: The Judas Kiss by Sally Wentworth

Posted on March 8, 2023January 9, 2024 by IntrovertReader

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

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Historical Romance Review: Tazia’s Torment by Sylvie F. Sommerfield

Posted on March 6, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Sylvie F. Sommerfield’s California-set bodice ripper Tazia’s Torment is not a bad book, but it’s not as good as it could have been. 3 Stars

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Covers of the Week #93: Irish Roses

Posted on March 3, 2023December 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Irish Roses are the focus of this edition of Covers of the Week. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, so Erin go Bragh!

Elusive as the Unicorn by Carole Mortimer

Category Romance: Elusive as the Unicorn by Carole Mortimer

Posted on March 1, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Elusive as the Unicorn by Carole Mortimer is another mediocre romance that Harlequin publishers bafflingly honored with their so-called Award of Excellence. 2.5 Stars

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February 2023: Sweet Savage Flame Wrap-Up

Posted on March 1, 2023October 13, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

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

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Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Best Classic Romances of All Time

Posted on February 28, 2023March 4, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

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…

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Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #2 (IntrovertReader)

Posted on February 27, 2023January 9, 2024 by IntrovertReader

We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews where our reviewers have two very different opinions on Texas Star by Deana James. Here is IntrovertReaders’ take. 5 stars

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Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)

Posted on February 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by 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

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Covers of the Week #92: Robert McGinnis Covers

Posted on February 26, 2023November 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Legendary artist Robert McGinnis created so many dazzling romance covers here’s a Covers of the Week to highlight a few more of his artwork.

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Romance Cover Model: Tracy James, A Heartthrob Then & Now

Posted on February 24, 2023August 28, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Tracy James’s face–and his body–should be recognized by romance readers as he was on the cover of hundreds of books from the 1990s into the 2000s. In total, the six-foot-tall, olive-skinned, brown-haired, brown-eyed model has 1600 credits to his name.

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