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Covers of the Week #92: Robert McGinnis Covers

Posted on February 26, 2023November 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Legendary artist Robert McGinnis created so many dazzling romance covers here’s a Covers of the Week to highlight a few more of his artwork.

Romance Cover Model: Tracy James, A Heartthrob Then & Now

Posted on February 24, 2023August 28, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Tracy James’s face–and his body–should be recognized by romance readers as he was on the cover of hundreds of books from the 1990s into the 2000s. In total, the six-foot-tall, olive-skinned, brown-haired, brown-eyed model has 1600 credits to his name.

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.

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

Covers of the Week #91: Beverly Jenkins

Posted on February 21, 2023March 12, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For the week of Monday, February 20, 2023, to Sunday, February 26, 2023, we’re selecting these beautiful Beverly Jenkins historical romance covers from the 1990s for this Covers of the Week theme.

Historical Romance Review: Savage Innocence by Cassie Edwards

Posted on February 20, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Savage Innocence by Cassie Edwards features one her strongest heroines. Unfortunately, she’s paired with an unlikeable hero.

Historical Romance Review: Murmur of Rain by Patricia Vaughn

Posted on February 15, 2023July 1, 2024 by IntrovertReader

Books like A Murmur of Rain by Patricia Vaughan are why I adore the romance genre. This 1996 novel published by Pocket Books caught me by surprise with its exquisite storytelling. I was entranced from the very beginning. 5 Stars

Hidden Gems & Crown Jewels: The Rise of Black Historical Romances in the 1990s

Posted on February 14, 2023October 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The rise of Black romance novels–especially historicals–provided a platform for diverse representation in a genre that had long ignored this socio-demographic. The last decade of the twentieth century was a time of great change and progress for African American fiction in general.