Covers of the Week #58
For the week of Monday, May 16, to Sunday, May 22, 2022, we're trying not to laugh at these heroes who are attempting to put the moves on their heroines who aren't having any of it! Read more “Covers of the Week #58”
Tag: Romance covers
Celebrities on Romance Book Covers
Before they were famous, their faces were on book covers. While these celebrities appeared in various genres, we're limiting our focus to romance. It's always fun to track the career of the rich and famous to their humble beginnings, especially if they posed for clinches! Read more “Celebrities on Romance Book Covers”
Covers of the Week #57
For the week of Monday, May 9, 2022, to Sunday, May 15, 2022, here are some gorgeous romance covers illustrated by Gordon Johnson. Read more “Covers of the Week #57”
Covers of the Week #56
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. Read more “Covers of the Week #56”
Romance Cover Model: Fabio Lanzoni
Like bodice rippers and vintage romances of yesteryear, model Fabio Lanzoni has been unfairly maligned and mocked by many modern-day romance readers.
There's a sentiment of contempt displayed at the old-school clinch covers, with some people going as far as declaring that Fabio represented a low point in the genre.
How mean-spirited and wrong these detractors are. Read more “Romance Cover Model: Fabio Lanzoni”
Covers of the Week #55
For the week of Monday, April 25, 2022, to Sunday, May 1, 2022, Covers of the Week highlights Elaine Duillo's silver-blonde heroines! Read more “Covers of the Week #55”
Covers of the Week #54 – Renato Aime
Renato Aime was among the many talented artists of Italian heritage who entered the romance novel illustration field during the 1980s. For the week of Monday, April 18, 2022, to Sunday, April 24, 2022, our Covers of the Week focuses on the romance novel covers by Renato Aime. Read more “Covers of the Week #54 – Renato Aime”
Covers of the Week #53
This week every day is Caturday! For Monday, April 11, 2022, to Sunday, April 17, 2022, here are some adorable romance covers with sweet little kitty cats. Read more “Covers of the Week #53”
Covers of the Week #52
For the week of Monday, April 4, 2022, to Sunday, April 10, 2022, we'll be looking at the sweetly romantic stylings of the covers illustrated by Jean Monti. Read more “Covers of the Week #52”
Covers of the Week #51
For the week of Monday, March 28, 2022, to Sunday, April 3, 2022, we're ending the month of March with the theme of green romance covers. Read more “Covers of the Week #51”
Covers of the Week #50
For the week of Monday, March 21, 2022, to Sunday, March 27, 2022, we're celebrating our 50th edition of Covers of the Week, and the 1 year anniversary of Sweet Savage Flame with futuristic romances that are out of this world. Read more “Covers of the Week #50”
Covers of the Week #49
Here in the United States, March is recognized as Irish Heritage Month. This week also sees the arrival of St. Patrick's Day, who is the patron Saint of Ireland. For the week of Monday, March 14, 2022, to Sunday, March 26, 2020, let's appreciate some romance covers featuring American-set romances with protagonists of Irish ancestry. Read more “Covers of the Week #49”
Covers of the Week #48 George Ziel
George Ziel, nee Jerzy Zielezinski, was born in Poland on March 28, 1914. George Ziel's dark artwork was gloriously suited for Gothics, but he also had a talent for displaying the epic drama of romance. For the week of Monday, March 7, 2022, to Sunday, March 13, 2022, we're showing off the exquisite artwork of cover illustrator George Ziel. Read more “Covers of the Week #48 George Ziel”
Covers of the Week #47
Artist Daniel Crouse created covers for primarily category romance books. He worked for Harlequin, Dell, and other publishers. For the week of Monday, January 31, 2022, to Sunday, February 6, 2022, we're highlighting a sample of categcovers by Dan Crouse! Read more “Covers of the Week #47”
Covers of the Week #46
The month of February in the United States is recognized as Black History Month. So in honor of that, for the week of Monday, February 21, 2022, to Sunday, February 26, 2022, let's appreciate some older romance covers with Black or Afro-American protagonists. Read more “Covers of the Week #46”
Covers of the Week #45
For the week of Monday, February 14, 2022, to Sunday, February 20, 2022, we're looking at red and pink romance covers. We hope you've had a nice weekend wish you love in all its forms! Read more “Covers of the Week #45”
Covers of the Week #44
We can't believe we're just days away from Valentine's Day. This is a time to celebrate love. From Monday, February 7, 2022, to Sunday, February 13, 2022, let's fall in love...with some Valentine's Day-themed covers! Read more “Covers of the Week #44”
Covers of the Week #43
George H. Jones was an artist with amazing talent. While not as well-known as Duillo, Pino, or McGinnis, his work is equally as compelling. For the week of Monday, February 7, 2022, to Sunday, February 13, let's appreciate the handiwork of George H. Jones. Read more “Covers of the Week #43”
Covers of the Week #42
This Covers of the Week for Monday, January 24, 2022, to Sunday, January 30 displays pretty historical romance covers with couples in a clinch pose and heroines losing their tops and having a grand ole time of it. Read more “Covers of the Week #42”
Covers of the Week #41
Alessandro Biffignandi was an Italian comic artist. For the week of Monday, January 17 to Sunday, January 23, 2022, here are some bright Alessandro Biffignandi painted romance covers. Enjoy! Read more “Covers of the Week #41”