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Colleen Gruber: The Model Who Launched 1,000 Covers

Posted on September 7, 2023September 5, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We exploire the mysterious life and career of Colleen Gruber, a prolific romance cover model who graced over a thousand book covers.

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Covers of the Week #114: Bathing Suits

Posted on September 3, 2023October 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Our Covers of the Week #114 celebrates Labor Day weekend with a theme of “Heroes or Heroines in Bathing Suits.”

A HEART IN JEOPARDY HOLLY NEWMAN PELLEGRINO PECK

Covers of the Week #113: Diamond Books

Posted on August 27, 2023October 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In the early 1990s, Diamond Books released romance novels with stunning covers created by renowned artists. Our Covers of the Week #113 features some of these beauties.

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Covers of the Week #112: Robert Maguire Category Romances

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

We are highlighting Robert A. Maguire’s category romance covers for Harlequin and Silhouette this week in Covers of the Week #112.

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Covers of the Week #111: Heroes with Eye Patches

Posted on August 13, 2023October 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For Covers of the Week #113, we delve into the allure of enigmatic heroes with eye patches. From pirates to lords, these romance covers captivate with mystery and charm.

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Covers of the Week #110: Doreen Minuto

Posted on August 6, 2023October 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Doreen Minuto has been designing romance book covers since the early 1990s. This skilled artist received training from Elaine Duillo and Pino Daeni. Our Covers of the Week #110 highlights her artwork.

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Covers of the Week #109: Harlequin Presents from the 1980s

Posted on August 2, 2023October 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

As we celebrate 50 years of the most popular category romance series, our Covers of the week #109 showcases four beautiful Harlequin Presents covers from the 1980s.

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Covers of the Week #108: Enric Torres-Prat

Posted on July 23, 2023October 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

This week we shine the spotlight on some romance covers illustrated by Spanish artist Enric-Torres Prat, best known for his work in science fiction, fantasy, and Vampirella comics.

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Covers of the Week #107: Celebrating Romance on the 4th of July

Posted on July 3, 2023October 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Celebrate the 4th of July with our Covers of the Week #107. These eye-catching covers feature the US Flag waving in the breeze as couples embrace in romantic clinches.

HEARTS MASQUERADE ENNIS

Covers of the Week #106: Summer of Romance 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023October 30, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Summer has arrived! This Covers of the Week features four exquisite romance covers that capture the steamy sensuality of the season of the sun.

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