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.
retro romance
Category Romance Review: Love Conquers All by Roseanne Williams
Love Conquers All by Roseanne Williams, stars a heroine with an exotic career and an Asian-American hero–rare in a retro romance from 1991. 4 Stars
Films Based on Romance Novels IV: Classics
We’re listing ten classic romance novels brought to life on the screen as films and TV shows. These timeless love stories have entertained audiences with their enduring themes of passion and self-discovery.
Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Treasure by Jean Haught
Ecstasy’s Treasure by Jean Haught gets better in the second half after a lackluster first, but the ending is too rushed to create a satisfying narrative. 1 Star
Covers of the Week #115: Harlequin Presents 1990s
Covers of the Week #115 explores Harlequin Presents covers from the 1990s, highlighting the shift in cover design during that era.
Historical Romance Review: Prairie Embrace By Rosanne Bittner
Prairie Embrace by Rosanne Bittner is a Western and Native American Zebra historical romance involving abuse, love, and resilience. 4 stars
Colleen Gruber: The Model Who Launched 1,000 Covers
We exploire the mysterious life and career of Colleen Gruber, a prolific romance cover model who graced over a thousand book covers.
Category Romance Review: The Passionate Sinner by Violet Winspear
The Passionate Sinner by Violet Winspear is a vintage Harlequin Presents romance novel that follows the story of Merlin, a nurse who accidentally blinds Dr. Paul van Setan, a brilliant surgeon. 5 Stars
Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Defied My Expectations
It’s Top Ten Tuesday. This week, we’re posting a list of ten books that defied our expectations and turned out to be pleasant surprises.
Historical Romance Review: Erin’s Ecstasy by Sylvie F. Sommerfield
Erin’s Ecstasy by Sylvie F. Sommerfield’s first published book, is a solid start, but not up to par with the author’s later romance novels. 3 Stars