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Historical Romance Review: Lone Star Surrender by Carol Finch

Posted on October 3, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Readers who like humor and romance with high-spirited heroines and strong heroes will find lots to like in Carol Finch’s Lone Star Surrender. 5 stars

Author Spotlight: Nora Roberts

Posted on September 30, 2022April 13, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The first writer inducted into the Romance Writer of America Hall of Fame, Nora Roberts is known as the queen of romance fiction. She writes under other pen names, such as J.D. Robb. She is also known as “La Nora.”

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Historical Romance Review: The Golden Sovereigns by Jocelyn Carew

Posted on September 29, 2022November 10, 2022 by IntrovertReader

The Golden Sovereigns is unlike any bodice ripper I’ve ever read. It’s very difficult to rate or categorize as it defies genre conventions. Jocelyn Carew is an absolutely skillful writer to make me enjoy a book where the heroine, Carmody, doesn’t meet her hero until page 270 of this 404-page epic. This is the kind of bodice ripper where the heroine’s journey is the real tale, however, the hero is not a mere prize she wins at the end; he’s a balm to heal her damaged soul. 4 1/2 stars

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7 Ways to Get Over Reading Slumps & Get Your Mojo Back

Posted on June 28, 2022March 15, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Have you lost that reading feeling? Sweet Savage Flame suggests 7 strategies to end that reading slump and get your mojo back!

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Romance Cover Model: Rob Ashton

Posted on June 25, 2022August 6, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

After Fabio officially retired from modeling for romance covers in 1993, Rob Ashton was one of the cover models who took his place, even earning the title of “New King of Romance Novels.”

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Sweet Savage Flame Hits Feedspot Top Blogs Lists

Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Last week Sweet Savage Flame got some good news! We were notified by the founder of Feedspot, Anuj Agarwal, that we were selected as one of the Top 30 Historical Romance Blogs on the web.

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Covers of the Week #56

Posted on May 1, 2022October 7, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Heidi Oberheide’s covers express a soft sensuality, often displaying a glorious abundance of bright flowers. From Monday, May 1, 2022, to Sunday, May 6, 2022, Covers of the Week spotlights the romantic illustrations of Heidi Oberheide.

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Category Romance Review: An Outrageous Proposal by Miranda Lee

Posted on April 27, 2022November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Miranda Lee’s An Outrageous Proposal is an outrageously sexy Harlequin Presents. Laura had been happily married to Dirk Thornton. Laura was so obsessed with having a child, however. Soon their difficulty to conceive led to a divorce. But now Laura wants Dirk back. 4.5 stars

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Historical Romance Review: Texas Temptation by Gina Robins

Posted on April 25, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Texas Temptation a standalone by Gina Robins (a pseudonym for author Connie Feddersen, aka Connie Finch) published by Zebra/Kensington, October 1989. 4 stars

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World Book Day 2022: Let’s Celebrate

Posted on April 23, 2022June 3, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s World Book Day today April 23, 2002! What is World Book Day? It’s a day commemorating the importance of the published word. Let’s celebrate by talking about books!

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