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Historical Romance Review: Meet the New Dawn by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on May 1, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

In Meet the New Dawn, the penultimate book of her “Savage Destiny” Western historical romance series, author Rosanne Bittner brings the reader to tears with lots of love, drama, and deaths. 5 Stars

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April 2023: Sweet Savage Flame Monthly Wrap-Up

Posted on May 1, 2023June 3, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’ve created a monthly wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for April 2023 for your convenience.

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Why Do People Read Romance Novels? They’re Good for You!

Posted on April 29, 2023December 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Discover the positive benefits of reading romance novels. From providing an escape from reality to improving cognitive function, romance novels have much to offer.

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Category Romance Review: Night Light by Jennifer Greene

Posted on April 26, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

In Night Light by Jennifer Greene, a surly man opens his home to a stranded woman during a thunderstorm. She stays for the night. That’s when things get weird. 4 Stars

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10 International Romances to Read This World Book Day

Posted on April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Celebrate World Book Day 2023 in style by reading some passionate and emotional romance novels set all over the world. We’ve got 10 great recommendations.

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The New Status Symbol for Bookworms: Collectible Paperbacks

Posted on April 20, 2023August 4, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Romance book collecting is not just about the words on the page but appreciating the genre’s history and cover art. For bibliophiles looking to elevate their library and show off their love of books, collecting paperbacks is the way to go.

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Category Romance Review: Wrong Address, Right Place by Lass Small

Posted on April 19, 2023November 28, 2023 by IntrovertReader

Wrong Address, Right Place has a paper-thin plot that would be difficult to swallow if written by most writers. Thankfully, in the hands of seasoned funny-lady Lass Small, this romance is an entertaining and zany read. 4 Stars

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7 Reasons Why Sweet Savage Flame Can’t Get Enough of Old School Romance

Posted on April 15, 2023November 4, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re listing seven reasons why we love retro and vintage romance novels. Modern romances have much to offer readers, but for us at Sweet Savage Flame, nothing beats old-school.

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Covers of the Week #98: Hilarious Fashion Faux Pas

Posted on April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

This “Covers of the Week” highlights hilariously bad fashion choices that make these romance covers look so bad, they’re good–in the best way possible. They’re funny and make us smile. Theme: Bad Fashion Choices That Are Hilarious Some romance covers dazzle the spectator with exquisite vintage clothes and gowns. The fabric shimmers, and you can…

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Covers of the Week #97: April Fool’s Day

Posted on April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Happy April Fools Day! For this Covers of the Week, Sweet Savage Flame is showing off some parody clinch covers. Theme: April Fool’s Day Covers April Fools! It’s Saturday, April 1, so we’re releasing a special edition of Covers of the Week a little bit early. These aren’t real romance novels; they’re parody covers! Are…

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