Romance book collecting is not just about the words on the page but appreciating the genre’s history and cover art. For bibliophiles looking to elevate their library and show off their love of books, collecting paperbacks is the way to go.
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Historical Romance Review: Love’s Reckless Rebel by Gina Robins
Love’s Reckless Rebel is yet another hilarious and wonderful romance by Gina Robins–aka Connie Finch. It’s one of Blue Falcon’s favorites! 5 Stars
Covers of the Week #99: Funny Covers with Animals
These hilarious-looking romance covers featuring animals are will tickle your funny bone. Our 99th installment of Covers of the Week is bound to make you smile.
7 Reasons Why Sweet Savage Flame Can’t Get Enough of Old School Romance
We’re listing seven reasons why we love retro and vintage romance novels. Modern romances have much to offer readers, but for us at Sweet Savage Flame, nothing beats old-school.
Covers of the Week #98: Hilarious Fashion Faux Pas
This “Covers of the Week” highlights hilariously bad fashion choices that make these romance covers look so bad, they’re good–in the best way possible. They’re funny and make us smile. Theme: Bad Fashion Choices That Are Hilarious Some romance covers dazzle the spectator with exquisite vintage clothes and gowns. The fabric shimmers, and you can…
Historical Romance Review: Tender Ecstasy by Janelle Taylor
Tender Ecstasy, the fifth book in Janelle Taylor’s Ecstasy series published by Zebra, is not as fun as its predecessor, but still a worthy entry in the series. 4 stars
Category Romance Review: The Reluctant Lark by Iris Johansen
The Reluctant Lark, a Bantam Loveswept romance by Iris Johansen, is so over the top with its possibly offensive 1980s themes that I had a blast reading it. 4 Stars
Top Ten Tuesday: My Favorite Heroines in Romance
For this Top Ten Tuesday, I’m listing my favorite heroines in romance books. This was an easy list to make, as it includes some of my favorite books as well!
Historical Romance Review: Beloved Betrayal by Carol Finch
Beloved Betrayal, a standalone Zebra Lovegram historical, by Carol Finch is for readers who like humor to go with their romance novels. 4 Stars
Covers of the Week #97: April Fool’s Day
Happy April Fools Day! For this Covers of the Week, Sweet Savage Flame is showing off some parody clinch covers. Theme: April Fool’s Day Covers April Fools! It’s Saturday, April 1, so we’re releasing a special edition of Covers of the Week a little bit early. These aren’t real romance novels; they’re parody covers! Are…