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Poll: Favorite Romance Author (Contemporary or Series)

Posted on July 2, 2022June 24, 2022 By jacquelinediaz 2 Comments on Poll: Favorite Romance Author (Contemporary or Series)
Poll: Favorite Romance Author (Contemporary or Series)
Who is your favorite author of old-school, vintage, or retro-contemporary romances? Whether series or full-length romance, we want to hear your choice! Read more “Poll: Favorite Romance Author (Contemporary or Series)”
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Our Favorite Non-Romance Books and Authors

Posted on November 15, 2021March 28, 2022 By jacquelinediaz 3 Comments on Our Favorite Non-Romance Books and Authors
Our Favorite Non-Romance Books and Authors
Our team at Sweet Savage Flame reads other kinds of books besides romance novels. We have a wide variety of tastes. Consequently, we'll be asking our reviewers about their reading preferences. In this post, Introvert Reader talks about some of her favorite books, series, and authors outside of the romance genre. Read more “Our Favorite Non-Romance Books and Authors”
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Authors We Have a Love/Hate Relationship With #1

Posted on June 18, 2021April 15, 2022 By Blue Falcon 1 Comment on Authors We Have a Love/Hate Relationship With #1
Authors We Have a Love/Hate Relationship With #1
Many readers have authors they love to read. Some have authors whose work they hate. Still others, however, have authors whose work they love, but may also have issues with. One such author for me is Rosanne Bittner. Read more “Authors We Have a Love/Hate Relationship With #1”
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Author Spotlight: Johanna Lindsey

Posted on May 19, 2021March 26, 2022 By jacquelinediaz No Comments on Author Spotlight: Johanna Lindsey
Author Spotlight: Johanna Lindsey
Johanna Lindsey was one of my favorite romance authors. Her books had defiant heroines, heroes in pursuit, laughter, and love. Lindsey's covers were beautiful. Her romance novels deserve to be remembered for the fun, thrilling stories they were! Read more “Author Spotlight: Johanna Lindsey”
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Favorite Historical Romance Author Poll

Posted on April 2, 2021May 30, 2022 By jacquelinediaz 4 Comments on Favorite Historical Romance Author Poll
Favorite Historical Romance Author Poll
Click on the poll to choose your favorite historical romance author. Leave a comment and let's talk romance! Read more “Favorite Historical Romance Author Poll”
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