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Vintage & Retro Romances on Kindle Unlimited #2

Posted on October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The old-school or retro romances are available to read on Kindle at Amazon through their Kindle Unlimited program.

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Historical Romance Review: Midnight Angel by Lisa Kleypas

Posted on October 26, 2022November 12, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Lisa Kleypas’ Midnight Angel is a solid romance. A Russian noblewoman assumes a fake identity as governess to an English lord’s daughter. 3.5 stars

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6 Gothic and Paranormal Romances That Will Haunt You

Posted on October 25, 2022November 2, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s that spooky time of year again…Halloween! We’re preparing for one of our favorite holidays by reading some paranormal and gothic romances to get us into that creepy spirit. Here are 6 romances we think you’ll appreciate.

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In Memoriam: Author Sharon Curtis

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sharon Curtis, one half of the duo who wrote as Laura London, passed away on September 4, 2022, at the age of 71. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Curtis, her writing partner from 1976 to 1986, and her husband of more than forty years.

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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Rage by Bobbi Smith

Posted on October 24, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Rapture’s Rage by Bobbi Smith.

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Covers of the Week #75: Gothic Romances

Posted on October 23, 2022December 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re celebrating Halloween with creepy, yet gorgeous art. For the week of Monday, October 24, 2022, to Sunday, October 30, 2022, our Covers of the Week shows off some eerie Gothic covers.

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Paranormal Romance Review: Midnight Kiss by Nancy Gideon

Posted on October 20, 2022November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Although I’ve read a few vampire romances, I’ve never been a sucker for them, so for this Halloween I decided to bite my teeth into Nancy Gideon’s Midnight Kiss. 3.5 Stars

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Covers of the Week #74: Peter Attard

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week for Monday, October 17, 2022, to October 23, 2022, shows off four charming and lovely romance covers painted by Peter Attard.

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Hispanic or Latino Heroes in Retro Romance

Posted on October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Hispanic heroes are hot! We’re highlighting some Latino heroes in historical and contemporary romances from North and South America for your pleasure.

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Historical Romance Review: A Breath of Scandal by Connie Mason

Posted on October 12, 2022September 21, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Having read a few Connie Mason books in the past and (more or less) entertained by them, I picked up A Breath of Scandal expecting some ahistorical yet sexy, romantic fun. Sadly, except for the wallpaper Georgian background, this one lacked all those standard Mason elements. 1 Star

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