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Words of Love: How to Say “I Love You” in 10 Different Languages

Posted on May 13, 2021June 3, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Old-school historical romances were quite diverse in settings, ranging all over the world in every nation. In my time reading these books, I’ve come across several ways to say “my love,” “my beloved,” or “my darling” in various languages. Expressing love is a universal feeling that transcends language barriers. In different cultures and languages, there…

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Category Romance Review: Seduction by Charlotte Lamb

Posted on May 12, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #428 Seduction Charlotte Lamb features a ridiculously innocent and sheltered heroine and a hero that is so crazy and obsessed, he kidnaps her! 5 stars

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A Closer Look at Cover Artist Victor Gadino

Posted on May 8, 2021October 25, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Victor Gadino is an award-winning artist who holds an MFA from Pratt Institute. His work has appeared in elite promotions for the corporate, publishing, and entertainment fields.

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Updates #5

Posted on May 8, 2021September 4, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Here are the latest updates for Sweet Savage Flame. Lots of things are happening and we’re excited to tell you about them!

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Sweet Savage Flame Podcast Is Up

Posted on May 7, 2021February 5, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Valerie Parv & Emma Darcy RIP Australian author Valerie Parv recently passed away at the end of April, joining her fellow Harlequin/Mills and Boon colleague, Emma Darcy, who passed away late last December. Combined, these two women accounted for over 100 million books sold worldwide. Despite being global phenomenons, their accomplishments did not receive the…

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Historical Romance Review: Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas

Posted on May 5, 2021November 11, 2022 by IntrovertReader

Stranger in My Arms is a wonderful historical romance by Lisa Kleypas about a widow whose husband reappears from the dead. Does he have a secret identity? 4.5 stars

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Category Romance Review: Spell of the Mountains by Rosalie Henaghan

Posted on May 3, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Romance #3027 Spell of the Mountains by Rosalie Henaghan is a sweet Harlequin Romance and the first romance I read. Recommended! 4 stars

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Belated Farewell to Emma Darcy

Posted on May 2, 2021October 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Emma Darcy passed away four months ago, on December 21, 2020, at the age of 80. Darcy was a pseudonym for Wendy Brennan.

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Category Romance Review: Don’t Ask Me Now by Emma Darcy

Posted on May 2, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #948 Don’t Ask Me Now by Emma Darcy features a unique love triangle about one woman, her ex-lover, a rich playboy, and her nice best friend. Guess who wins? 5 stars

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Category Romance Review: The Lion Rock by Sally Wentworth

Posted on May 1, 2021November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Harlequin Presents #662 Set in Ceylon/ Sri Lanka The Lion Rock by Sally Wentworth is an average romance read with weird overtones. 3 stars

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