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Covers of the Week #131: Steve Holland

Posted on January 29, 2024July 13, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #131 showcases some vintage romance novel covers featuring the legendary model Steve Holland.

Swan Witch, Betina Lindsey, Bantam Books, Aleta Jenks Rafton, cover art.

Covers of the Week #130: Aleta Jenks-Rafton

Posted on January 23, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #130 features romance books from the 1990s and early 2000s with artwork by the talented artist Aleta Jenks-Rafton.

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Major Bertrice Small News

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

The son of the late Bertrice Small, Tom Small, is overseeing the completion and release of two unpublished novels and auctioning off original manuscripts and cover art.

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Covers of the Week #122: Cowboys

Posted on November 5, 2023November 6, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

This week’s selection for our Covers of the Week is a celebration of Western romances featuring cowboys who are both tough and tender heroes.

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My First Romance Cover Art-Related Purchase

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

Will Davies, a Canadian artist, created hundreds of romance covers.I was fortunate to purchase one of his works of art, albeit a smaller version.

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Covers of the Week #118: Halloween Costumes

Posted on October 8, 2023October 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Covers of the Week #118 on Sweet Savage Flame features romance novels with protagonists dressed in Halloween costumes.

SAVAGE AUTUMN RAY KURSAR

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.

PRIVATE LIVES

Covers of the Week #115: Harlequin Presents 1990s

Posted on September 17, 2023October 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Covers of the Week #115 explores Harlequin Presents covers from the 1990s, highlighting the shift in cover design during that era.

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Covers of the Week #109: Harlequin Presents from the 1980s

Posted on August 2, 2023October 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

As we celebrate 50 years of the most popular category romance series, our Covers of the week #109 showcases four beautiful Harlequin Presents covers from the 1980s.

HEARTS MASQUERADE ENNIS

Covers of the Week #106: Summer of Romance 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023October 30, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Summer has arrived! This Covers of the Week features four exquisite romance covers that capture the steamy sensuality of the season of the sun.

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Covers of the Week #155: Regency Easter by Zebra Books
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Covers of the Week #131: Steve Holland
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Romance Round-Up: Our January Book Haul 
Covers of the Week #130: Aleta Jenks-Rafton
Romance Review: Savage Desire by Constance O’Banyon
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