In this Dueling Review segment, Blue Falcon gives a big thumbs down to Sonya T. Pelton’s Passion’s Paradise, where big misunderstandings drive the plot of this romance. 1 Star
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Dueling Reviews: Passion Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton, #1 (Introvert Reader)
Passion’s Paradise by Sonya T. Pelton is a wonderfully terrible book. However, it was oddly entertaining, like a terrible movie you watch just to shout inanities at the screen.
Covers of the Week #105: Harlequin Presents 1970s
For this Covers of the Week, we’re celebrating 50 years of Harlequin Presents, the world’s most popular category romance line. Here we go back to the 1970s to feature covers by artist Don Sinclair.
In Memoriam: Author Julie Garwood
Beloved romance novelist Julie Garwood passed away at the age of 78. Our hearts are heavy with sadness as all will deeply miss her.
Historical Romance Review: Forbidden Embrace by Cassie Edwards
The Civil War-era romance Forbidden Embrace by Cassie Edwards is a horrendous read where all the characters are unlikable and behave weakly or selfishly. 0.5 Stars
Covers of the Week #104: Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up, so for Covers of the Week #104, we’re spotlighting some romance covers featuring dads and their kids.
Category Romance Review: Fantasy by Emma Darcy
Harlequin Presents #840 Fantasy by Emma Darcy Heroine finds her fiancé in bed with another man. She tries to drown herself but the hero saves her. 5 stars
Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Bounty by Wanda Owen
Rapture’s Bounty by Wanda Owen is not the passionate and exciting romance that the blurb on the back cover makes it out to be. 2 Stars
May 2023: Sweet Savage Flame 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, May 2023.
Covers of the Week #102: Cover Model Alain Jarry
The #102 edition of our Covers of the Week spotlights some romance covers featuring the handsome looks of French model/actor Alain Jarry.