Tracy James’s face–and his body–should be recognized by romance readers as he was on the cover of hundreds of books from the 1990s into the 2000s. In total, the six-foot-tall, olive-skinned, brown-haired, brown-eyed model has 1600 credits to his name.
Artist Victor Gadino is offering prints and products featuring his amazing romance cover art for sale at Fine Art America. Act fast to add some Gadino art to your collection.
The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham has all the elements of a sensational Harlequin, with a Cinderella-like heroine and a wealthy, alpha-male businessman hero who’s really a big softie. 5 Stars
The rise of Black romance novels–especially historicals–provided a platform for diverse representation in a genre that had long ignored this socio-demographic. The last decade of the twentieth century was a time of great change and progress for African American fiction in general.
Check Sweet Savage Flame’s picks of these lovely Regency romance covers for Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. Today it is celebrated all around the world, with each country putting its own unique twist on the holiday.
Mr. Valentine by Vicki Lewis Thompson is a hilarious Harlequin Temptation sure to engage readers with its endearing characters. It is full of humor, romance, and heart. 4 Stars
Brazen Ecstasy is the best of Janelle Taylor’s first four books in the “Ecstasy/Gray Eagle” series so far; not flawless, but very, very good. 5 Stars
Our February 6 to February 12, 2023 Covers of the Week focuses on stunning romance covers in the photorealistic stylings of artist Ron Lesser.
Smoke in the Wind by Robyn Donald features one of her trademark piggishly cruel heroes. However, it’s one of her better books. 4.5 Stars
