Violet Fire by Jo Goodman has got a gorgeous cover. It’s a Zebra masterpiece with purple and orange hues. Alas, this historical romance fails to live up to the G. A. Bush artwork. 2 Stars
old school romance
Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Dawn by Rochelle Wayne
Rochelle Wayne, author of Ecstasy’s Dawn, which Blue Falcon reviews here, is known for her emotional writing style and well-developed supporting characters. 4 Stars
Covers of the Week #119: Gothic Romance
As Halloween approaches, Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #119 celebrates the spooky season with Gothic romance covers.
Covers of the Week #118: Halloween Costumes
Covers of the Week #118 on Sweet Savage Flame features romance novels with protagonists dressed in Halloween costumes.
Historical Romance Review: Fortune’s Choice by Michalann Perry
Fortune’s Choice by Michalann Perry is a historical romance featuring two very diverse sisters who make for an intriguing character study. 4 Stars
Covers of the Week #117: Covers from 1977
It’s my birthday, and for my “birthday week,” our Covers of the Week #117 features romance covers from 1977, the year I was born.
September 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, September 2023.
Historical Romance Review: Golden Gypsy by Wanda Owen
Golden Gypsy is the first in a trilogy by Wanda Owen. Lamentably, this Zebra historical romance series is off to a mediocre start. 3 Stars
Covers of the Week #116: Here Comes Fall
Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #116 showcases four romance novel covers set against the beautiful backdrop of Autumn.
Flashback Friday: Class of 1998
What were the most notable or popular events from 1998? This Flashback Friday, we go back 25 years in the past to reminisce about pop culture, news, and romance books.