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Covers of the Week #155: Regency Easter by Zebra Books

Posted on March 24, 2024November 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Our Covers of the Week celebrates Easter Week with Zebra Regency Romances that showcase the elegance of Regency England combined with the bright colors of Easter.

Jill Nolan, Surgical Nurse, Adeline McElfresh, Dell, Steve Holland model

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.

Beauty Like the NIght, Liz Carlyle, Bantam, Alan Ayers

Covers of the Week #129: Alan Ayers

Posted on January 14, 2024January 16, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For our 129th edition of Covers of the Week, we go back to the turn of the millennium to admire the early romance covers by artist Alan Ayers.

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Covers of the Week #128: Gothic Winter

Posted on January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Our selections for Covers of the Week #128 feature four Gothic romances that perfectly capture the chilly spirit of the winter season.

Andrea Kane Samantha Gregg Gulbronson cover art

Covers of Week #127: Fireworks for New Year 2024

Posted on December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame is celebrating the arrival of the New Year of 2024 with our tradition of featuring romance covers featuring fireworks.

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Covers of the Week #126: Regency Christmas Romances

Posted on December 24, 2023December 24, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #126, we’re wishing everyone a Merry Christmas with these sweet Christmas-themed Regency romances.

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Covers of the Week #125: Christmas Category Romances

Posted on December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re back with Covers of the Week #125! Our selection of category-romance Christmas covers celebrates the holiday season with festive fun.

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Covers of the Week #124: Native American Romances

Posted on November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #124 showcases four romance covers that feature Native American characters.

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Covers of the Week #123: Lina Levy

Posted on November 12, 2023November 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #123 appreciates the extraordinary artwork of the talented illustrator Lina Levy.

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