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10 Reasons to Be Thankful for Books

Top Ten Tuesday: Reasons Why I’m Thankful for Books

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re back with a new Top Ten Tuesday list. This week, we’re posting a list of ten reasons we’re thankful to have books in our lives.

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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Angel by Sylvie F. Sommerfield

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

In Rapture’s Angel by Sylvie F. Sommerfield, star-crossed lovers face challenges, including an evil man, a marriage of convenience turned to love, and efforts to destroy their relationship. 4 Stars

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In Memoriam: Roger Kastel

Posted on November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Renowned illustrator Roger Kastel, famous for his iconic Jaws movie poster and contributions to book cover art, passed away at the age of 92. The artist leaves behind a legacy of influential artwork in various fiction genres, including romance.

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Historical Romance Review: The Bargain by Jane Ashford

Posted on November 6, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

The Bargain by Jane Ashford is Regency with a supernatural twist. If you’re in the mood for a romance with a touch of mystery but don’t mind a slower pace, this book may be just what you’re looking for. 4 Stars

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Covers of the Week #122: Cowboys

Posted on November 5, 2023November 6, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

This week’s selection for our Covers of the Week is a celebration of Western romances featuring cowboys who are both tough and tender heroes.

A Quick Hook or a Slow Burn Romance?

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

When it comes to getting together in romance, there are two speeds: the quick hook and the slow burn. How fast would you like the relationship to evolve?

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October 2023: Monthly Wrap-Up

Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s a new month! For your convenience, we’ve created a wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for last month, October 2023.

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Quickie Post: Harlequin Desire Line Ends

Posted on October 31, 2023November 5, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

The Harlequin Desire line, a staple in the category romance genre, is ending and will be replaced by a new line called “Afterglow.” The closure marks the end of an era.

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Gothic Romance Review: The House of Shadowed Roses by Carol Warburton

Posted on October 23, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

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 #117: Covers from 1977

Posted on October 1, 2023October 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

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.

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