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Covers of the Week #96: Steve Assel

Posted on March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Steve Assel, the romance cover artist, is better known by his real name, Steve Assael–the well-known fine artist. We highlight his work for this Covers of the Week ,

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Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish People I’d Like to Meet

Posted on March 21, 2023March 22, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For this Top Ten Tuesday Jacqueline Diaz lists ten bookish people she’d like to meet. Almost all her choices are relevant to the romance genre.

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Free Printable Reading Log and Planner for 2023

Posted on March 18, 2023March 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re offering a free printable reading planner for your convenience to use in 2023 to keep track of your reading list.

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Covers of the Week #94: Couples in Bed

Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s Daylight Savings Time for many countries worldwide, meaning less sleep than usual. This edition of Covers of the Week focuses on couples in bed–trying to get some much-needed sleep, of course!

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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!

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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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Victor Gadino Artwork for Sale at Fine Art America

Posted on February 22, 2023October 17, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Artist Victor Gadino is offering prints and products featuring his amazing romance cover art for sale at Fine Art America. Act fast to add some Gadino art to your collection.

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Category Romance Review: The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham

Posted on February 22, 2023January 9, 2024 by IntrovertReader

The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham has all the elements of a sensational Harlequin, with a Cinderella-like heroine and a wealthy, alpha-male businessman hero who’s really a big softie. 5 Stars

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Covers of the Week #81: Heroes with Capes

Posted on December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Books featuring handsome men wearing cloaks are always eye-catching. We hope you enjoy these selection for our Covers of the Week for Monday, December 12, 2022 to Sunday December 18, 2022.

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21 Old-School Cover Artists All Romance Readers Should Know

Posted on November 12, 2022August 6, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame believes it’s essential to keep the memory of these skilled cover illustrators and their works alive. These 21 names are among the best romance cover artists to have designed clinch covers.

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