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moon rider

Covers of the Week #42

Posted on January 23, 2022February 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

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.

beloved bondage kincaid

Covers of the Week #41 Alessandro Biffignandi

Posted on January 16, 2022October 7, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

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!

silver angel johanna lindsey books

Covers of the Week #40

Posted on January 8, 2022January 17, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For the week of Monday, January 10, 2022, to Sunday, January 16, 2022, our latest Covers of the Week highlights romances set in the Middle East.

briar rose maguire

Covers of the Week #39: Robert A. Maguire

Posted on January 2, 2022October 18, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Robert A. Maguire is a legendary name when it comes to paperback covers. From pulps to romance, he illustrated all genres of fiction. For the week of Monday, January 3, 2022, to Sunday, January 9, 2022, we’re admiring a sample of glorious historical romances by talented Robert A. Maguire!

vows made in wine

Covers of the Week #38: Fireworks for the New Year 2022

Posted on December 26, 2021December 19, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

2021 has been one heck of a ride. Thank you so much to you for making this a special year. For the week of Monday, December 27, 2021, to Sunday, January 2, 2022, we’re greeting the new year in style with fireworks on romance covers!

pino at work

A Closer Look At Pino

Posted on December 24, 2021December 11, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Giuseppi Dangelico Daeni, better known as Pino Daeni–or simply Pino–was a romance industry icon who created over 3,000 book covers in about 15 years. He spent almost the last twenty years of his life working as a fine artist of great acclaim. More than a mere illustrator, Pino is celebrated as a master painter of the 20th century.

ice and rapture

Covers of the Week #37: Let It Snow

Posted on December 19, 2021December 19, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For the week of Monday, December 20 to Sunday, December 26, 2021, let’s take delight in some icy covers featuring snow. Have a Jolly Winter Solstice, Happy Festivus, and a Merry Christmas!

a christmas charade

Covers of the Week #36: Christmas Covers 2021

Posted on December 12, 2021December 24, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For the week of Monday, December 13, 2021, to Sunday, December 19, 2021, we’re spreading some cheer and giving our loyal readers an early gift. Please enjoy some Christmas-themed romance covers!

outlaw hearts duillo

Covers of the Week #35

Posted on December 5, 2021August 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For years this face on romance novels has mesmerized me. For the week Monday, December 6, 2021, to Sunday, December 12, 2021, I’ve chosen a selection of category and historical romances illustrated by big-name authors, featuring a mysterious male cover model whose name I’ve yet to discover. If any of our readers have any idea who he is, I would love to know!

exiled heart g a bush

Covers of the Week #34: George A. Bush

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

Did you know George Bush was an artist? No, we’re not talking about any former presidents! Our Covers of the Week edition for Monday, November 29, 2021, to Sunday, December 5, 2021, highlights romance covers created by the very talented George Arthur (G. A.) Bush.

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