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Top Ten Tuesday: Books With One-Word Titles (Charlotte Lamb Edition)

Posted on July 25, 2023October 13, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s another Top Ten Tuesday. In honor of 50 years of Harlequin Presents, we’re posting our top ten Charlotte Lamb books with one-word titles.

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Covers of the Week #108: Enric Torres-Prat

Posted on July 23, 2023October 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

This week we shine the spotlight on some romance covers illustrated by Spanish artist Enric-Torres Prat, best known for his work in science fiction, fantasy, and Vampirella comics.

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Happy Belated Canada Day: 10 Great Romances In the Great White North

Posted on July 4, 2023July 5, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In honor of Canada Day, we’re (belatedly) celebrating with a list of 10 great old-school/ vintage romances set in the Great White North sure to heat you up!

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June 2023: Sweet Savage Flame Wrap-Up

Posted on July 1, 2023July 3, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

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

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Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Promise by Constance O’Banyon

Posted on June 26, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Ecstasy’s Promise is a historical romance where two lovers come together during the final days of the US Civil War. It’s a decent first book for author Constance O’Banyon. 3.5 Stars

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Victor Gadino Covers for Gordon Merrick’s Gay Romantic Books

Posted on June 23, 2023August 2, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Victor Gadino’s covers were the ideal complement to Gordon Merrick’s groundbreaking gay romance novels, capturing the passion of the stories and contributing to their success as classics.

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Top Ten Tuesday: My Summer 2023 To-Read List

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s Top Ten Tuesday. This week, we’re posting the “Books on Our Summer 2023 To-Read List.” We’re limiting the list to old school romances.

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Covers of the Week #105: Harlequin Presents 1970s

Posted on June 18, 2023June 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For this Covers of the Week, we’re celebrating 50 years of Harlequin Presents, the world’s most popular category romance line. Here we go back to the 1970s to feature covers by artist Don Sinclair.

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In Memoriam: Author Julie Garwood

Posted on June 14, 2023December 28, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Beloved romance novelist Julie Garwood passed away at the age of 78. Our hearts are heavy with sadness as all will deeply miss her.

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Historical Romance Review: Forbidden Embrace by Cassie Edwards

Posted on June 12, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

The Civil War-era romance Forbidden Embrace by Cassie Edwards is a horrendous read where all the characters are unlikable and behave weakly or selfishly. 0.5 Stars

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