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Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Books for People Who Like…Mary Balogh

Posted on March 28, 2023March 29, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For this Top Ten Tuesday, we’ve got ten Regency romance recommendations for readers who enjoy Mary Balogh’s historicals.

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Historical Romance Review: Lord Carew’s Bride by Mary Balogh

Posted on March 27, 2023March 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

The heroine of Lord Carew’s Bride by Mary Balogh is a spinster who has put off romance but is searching for meaning in life. Through her chance encounter with the reclusive Lord Carew she finds friendship, love, and self-discovery. 4.5 Stars

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Covers of the Week #96: Steve Assel

Posted on March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Steve Assel, the romance cover artist, is better known by his real name, Steve Assael–the well-known fine artist. We highlight his work for this Covers of the Week ,

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Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish People I’d Like to Meet

Posted on March 21, 2023March 22, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For this Top Ten Tuesday Jacqueline Diaz lists ten bookish people she’d like to meet. Almost all her choices are relevant to the romance genre.

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Historical Romance Review: Waves of Passion by Casey Stuart

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

Blue Falcon reviews Waves of Passion by Casey Stuart, another subpar early-era Zebra historical. But at least it has a pretty cover! 1 Star

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Breaking News: Bertrice Small’s Skye O’Malley Is Coming to Apple TV+ as a New Series

Posted on March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Finally, a true bodice ripper historical movie for us to enjoy! Bertrice Small’s epic erotic romance is coming to television soon!

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Covers of the Week #95: Spring Flowers

Posted on March 19, 2023May 8, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Step into Spring with this edition of Covers of the Week! Here are some lovely romance covers reminiscent of the flowers that bloom this Season.

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Free Printable Reading Log and Planner for 2023

Posted on March 18, 2023March 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re offering a free printable reading planner for your convenience to use in 2023 to keep track of your reading list.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Our Spring 2023 To-Be-Read List

Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re listing ten books we have on our to be read list for Spring 2023 for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday theme.

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Historical Romance Review: Reckless Heart (aka Elusive Love) by Lois Arvin Walker

Posted on March 13, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Readers who like “sweet, clean romances” may find something to like in Lois Arvin Walker’s Reckless Heart. Those of us who like a lot more will have to look elsewhere. 2 Stars

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