Covers of the Week #64
It's June and what would June be without a rainbow? The rainbow is a symbol of the Divine, hope, and of love. This week we've got romance covers with rainbows! Read more “Covers of the Week #64”
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Romance Cover Model: Rob Ashton
Fabio officially retired from modeling for romance covers--except for the books "he wrote"--in 1993. In the 1990s and the 2000s, Rob Ashton was one of the cover models who took his place, even earning the title of "New King of Romance Novels." Read more “Romance Cover Model: Rob Ashton”
Covers of the Week #63 June Brides Historical
We're wrapping up our month-long feature on weddings and brides on covers. For the week of Monday, June 20 to Sunday, June 26, 2022, let's hear it for historical brides! Read more “Covers of the Week #63 June Brides Historical”
Covers of the Week #62
This week from Monday, June 13, 2022, to Sunday, June 19, 2022, we're celebrating weddings. Here are some Regency-era romance covers featuring brides and grooms. Read more “Covers of the Week #62”
Two Gay Romance Firsts: The Happily Ever After Ending and Clinch Cover
Gordon Merrick created the legendary Peter & Charlie gay romance series. The trilogy portrayed the first mainstream love story between two men that concluded happily ever after. Another milestone in gay fiction occurred when they were reprinted in the 1980s. A young artist named Victor Gadino illustrated the iconic clinch covers. Never before had two men been pictured so intimately on romance novels. Read more “Two Gay Romance Firsts: The Happily Ever After Ending and Clinch Cover”
Covers of the Week #61 – June Brides Category Romance
For the week of Monday, June 6, 2022, to Sunday, June 12, 2022, we're highlighting contemporary series romance covers with beautiful June brides. Read more “Covers of the Week #61 – June Brides Category Romance”
Different Books, Same Cover #2
Have you ever noticed you own two different books with the same cover? Recycling cover art is quite common in the book industry. Publishers often re-use artwork to save money or time. Previously we mentioned the Instagram hashtag #covertwinning. This was the brainchild of biologistreadsromance, who also created the hashtag #stepbacktwinning. Read more “Different Books, Same Cover #2”
Covers of the Week #60
Bruce Emmett is a Canadian-born artist whose romance covers are marked by a naturalistic aspect. For the week of Monday, May 30, 2022, to Sunday, June 4, 2022, we're displaying some stunning Bruce Emmett covers for you to marvel at. Read more “Covers of the Week #60”
Covers of the Week #59
For the week of Monday, May 23, 2022, to Sunday, May 29, 2022, let's enjoy the beauty of the merry month of May with a floral tribute. These romance covers are blooming with beauty and love! Read more “Covers of the Week #59”
Covers of the Week #58
For the week of Monday, May 16, to Sunday, May 22, 2022, we're trying not to laugh at these heroes who are attempting to put the moves on their heroines who aren't having any of it! Read more “Covers of the Week #58”
Covers of the Week #56
Heidi Oberheide's covers express a soft sensuality, often displaying a glorious abundance of bright flowers. From Monday, May 1, 2022, to Sunday, May 6, 2022, Covers of the Week spotlights the romantic illustrations of Heidi Oberheide. Read more “Covers of the Week #56”
Covers of the Week #55
For the week of Monday, April 25, 2022, to Sunday, May 1, 2022, Covers of the Week highlights Elaine Duillo's silver-blonde heroines! Read more “Covers of the Week #55”
Covers of the Week #54 – Renato Aime
Renato Aime was among the many talented artists of Italian heritage who entered the romance novel illustration field during the 1980s. For the week of Monday, April 18, 2022, to Sunday, April 24, 2022, our Covers of the Week focuses on the romance novel covers by Renato Aime. Read more “Covers of the Week #54 – Renato Aime”
Covers of the Week #53
This week every day is Caturday! For Monday, April 11, 2022, to Sunday, April 17, 2022, here are some adorable romance covers with sweet little kitty cats. Read more “Covers of the Week #53”
Covers of the Week #52
For the week of Monday, April 4, 2022, to Sunday, April 10, 2022, we'll be looking at the sweetly romantic stylings of the covers illustrated by Jean Monti. Read more “Covers of the Week #52”
Covers of the Week #51
For the week of Monday, March 28, 2022, to Sunday, April 3, 2022, we're ending the month of March with the theme of green romance covers. Read more “Covers of the Week #51”
Covers of the Week #50
For the week of Monday, March 21, 2022, to Sunday, March 27, 2022, we're celebrating our 50th edition of Covers of the Week, and the 1 year anniversary of Sweet Savage Flame with futuristic romances that are out of this world. Read more “Covers of the Week #50”
Covers of the Week #49
Here in the United States, March is recognized as Irish Heritage Month. This week also sees the arrival of St. Patrick's Day, who is the patron Saint of Ireland. For the week of Monday, March 14, 2022, to Sunday, March 26, 2020, let's appreciate some romance covers featuring American-set romances with protagonists of Irish ancestry. Read more “Covers of the Week #49”
Covers of the Week #48 George Ziel
George Ziel, nee Jerzy Zielezinski, was born in Poland on March 28, 1914. George Ziel's dark artwork was gloriously suited for Gothics, but he also had a talent for displaying the epic drama of romance. For the week of Monday, March 7, 2022, to Sunday, March 13, 2022, we're showing off the exquisite artwork of cover illustrator George Ziel. Read more “Covers of the Week #48 George Ziel”
Different Books, Same Cover #1
Publishers often re-use artwork to save money or time. We found quite a few examples of different romance books with the same or similar cover art. Read more “Different Books, Same Cover #1”