The gothic romance The House of Shadowed Roses by Carol Warburton is a paint-by-numbers dull experience that is neither romantic nor thrilling.
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Covers of the Week #120: Paranormal Romances
For this covers of the week, Sweet Savage Flame is featuring some paranormal romance novel covers from the 1990s in honor of our month-long Halloween celebration.
Historical Romance Review: Violet Fire by Jo Goodman
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
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