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A Quick Hook or a Slow Burn Romance?

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

When it comes to getting together in romance, there are two speeds: the quick hook and the slow burn. How fast would you like the relationship to evolve?

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October 2023: Monthly Wrap-Up

Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 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, October 2023.

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Quickie Post: Harlequin Desire Line Ends

Posted on October 31, 2023November 5, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The Harlequin Desire line, a staple in the category romance genre, is ending and will be replaced by a new line called “Afterglow.” The closure marks the end of an era.

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6 Retro Vampire Romances You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

Posted on October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

With these 6 retro vampire romance recommendations we hope readers can find thrilling and romantic escapes through paranormal romance series for Halloween.

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Gothic Romance Review: The House of Shadowed Roses by Carol Warburton

Posted on October 23, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

The gothic romance The House of Shadowed Roses by Carol Warburton is a paint-by-numbers dull experience that is neither romantic nor thrilling.

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Historical Romance Review: Violet Fire by Jo Goodman

Posted on October 18, 2023October 30, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Violet Fire by Jo Goodman has got a gorgeous cover. It’s a Zebra masterpiece with purple and orange hues. Alas, this historical romance fails to live up to the G. A. Bush artwork. 2 Stars

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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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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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