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.
old school romance
Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Books of 2023
It’s Top 10 Tuesday, the first one of the new year, as we got to a late start! o we’re sharing a list of our favorite retro reads from 2023.
Historical Romance Review: Frontier Flame by Rochelle Wayne
Frontier Flame by Rochelle Wayne is a Zebra historical romance that tells the tale of two love stories, each filled with danger, conflict, and rescue. 4.5 Stars
Covers of the Week #128: Gothic Winter
Our selections for Covers of the Week #128 feature four Gothic romances that perfectly capture the chilly spirit of the winter season.
Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Heaven by Cyndy Carpenter
Rapture’s Heaven by Cyndy Carpenter features a heroine who navigates through betrayal, love, and adversity, ultimately finding love despite numerous challenges.
December 2023: Monthly Wrap-Up
It’s a new month! For your convenience, we’ve created a wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for last month, December 2023.
Harlequin Presents: Popular with Romance Readers for 50 Years
Harlequin Presents is the best-selling category romance line and has been for decades, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Covers of Week #127: Fireworks for New Year 2024
Sweet Savage Flame is celebrating the arrival of the New Year of 2024 with our tradition of featuring romance covers featuring fireworks.
Historical Romance Review: Stolen Splendor by Evelyn Hanna
Stolen Splendor by Evelyn Hanna—a pseudonym for Michael Dyne and Ethel Frank—is a post-Civil War romance featuring a quasi-love triangle with a resilient Southern belle, a hard-nosed businessman, and a newspaper owner determined to take him down. 4 Stars
Historical Romance Review: Heart of Thunder by Johanna Lindsey
Johanna Lindsey’s Heart of Thunder is a love story rife with fierce passion and controversial character dynamics, epitomized by the tumultuous relationship between Hank Chavez and Samantha Kingsley. 4.5 Stars