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Historical Romance Review: The Silver Devil by Teresa DenysThe Silver Devil by Teresa Denys is a legendary and expensive out-of-print collector's bodice-ripper romance novel with a cruel alpha hero. Find...
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Historical Romance Review: Cheyenne Captive by Georgina GentryCheyenne Captive by Georgina Gentry is the first book in her very long-running Panorama of the Old West series. It's a strong romance with a...
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Covers of the Week #121: Lou MarchettiSweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #121 features the artwork of the legendary artist Lou Marchetti, famous for science fiction, pulp, and...
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6 Retro Vampire Romances You Can Sink Your Teeth IntoWith these 6 retro vampire romance recommendations we hope readers can find thrilling and romantic escapes through paranormal romance series for...
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Gothic Romance Review: The House of Shadowed Roses by Carol WarburtonThe gothic romance The House of Shadowed Roses by Carol Warburton is a paint-by-numbers dull experience that is neither romantic nor thrilling.
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Covers of the Week #120: Paranormal RomancesFor this covers of the week, Sweet Savage Flame is featuring some paranormal romance novel covers from the 1990s in honor of our month-long...
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Historical Romance Review: Violet Fire by Jo GoodmanViolet Fire by Jo Goodman has got a gorgeous cover. It's a Zebra masterpiece with purple and orange hues. Alas, this historical romance fails to...
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Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Dawn by Rochelle WayneRochelle Wayne, author of Ecstasy's Dawn, which Blue Falcon reviews here, is known for her emotional writing style and well-developed supporting...
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Covers of the Week #119: Gothic RomanceAs Halloween approaches, Sweet Savage Flame’s Covers of the Week #119 celebrates the spooky season with Gothic romance covers.
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Hispanic Heroines in Old-School Historical RomancesHere's a list of retro historical romance novels featuring heroines of Hispanic/Spanish/Latin-American heritage for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Covers of the Week #118: Halloween CostumesCovers of the Week #118 on Sweet Savage Flame features romance novels with protagonists dressed in Halloween costumes.
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Historical Romance Review: Fortune’s Choice by Michalann PerryFortune's Choice by Michalann Perry is a historical romance featuring two very diverse sisters who make for an intriguing character study. 4 Stars
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Covers of the Week #117: Covers from 1977It's my birthday, and for my "birthday week," our Covers of the Week #117 features romance covers from 1977, the year I was born.
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September 2023: Sweet Savage Flame Wrap-UpIt’s a new month! For your convenience, we’ve created a wrap-up of Sweet Savage Flame’s posts for last month, September 2023.
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Category Romance Review: The Shining of Love by Emma DarcyThe Shining of Love by Emma Darcy is an emotionally charged and captivating Harlequin that explores forbidden love and the pursuit of happiness. 5...
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Historical Romance Review: Golden Gypsy by Wanda OwenGolden Gypsy is the first in a trilogy by Wanda Owen. Lamentably, this Zebra historical romance series is off to a mediocre start. 3 Stars
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Covers of the Week #116: Here Comes FallSweet Savage Flame's Covers of the Week #116 showcases four romance novel covers set against the beautiful backdrop of Autumn.
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Flashback Friday: Class of 1998What were the most notable or popular events from 1998? This Flashback Friday, we go back 25 years in the past to reminisce about pop culture,...
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Pet Peeves and Deal Breakers in RomanceIn romance novels, readers often have personal pet peeves and deal-breakers that can affect their enjoyment of a story. These preferences can range...
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Category Romance Review: Love Conquers All by Roseanne WilliamsLove Conquers All by Roseanne Williams, stars a heroine with an exotic career and an Asian-American hero--rare in a retro romance from 1991. 4 Stars
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Films Based on Romance Novels IV: ClassicsWe're listing ten classic romance novels brought to life on the screen as films and TV shows. These timeless love stories have entertained...
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Historical Romance Review: Ecstasy’s Treasure by Jean HaughtEcstasy’s Treasure by Jean Haught gets better in the second half after a lackluster first, but the ending is too rushed to create a satisfying...
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Covers of the Week #115: Harlequin Presents 1990sCovers of the Week #115 explores Harlequin Presents covers from the 1990s, highlighting the shift in cover design during that era.
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Historical Romance Review: Prairie Embrace By Rosanne BittnerPrairie Embrace by Rosanne Bittner is a Western and Native American Zebra historical romance involving abuse, love, and resilience. 4 stars
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Colleen Gruber: The Model Who Launched 1,000 CoversWe exploire the mysterious life and career of Colleen Gruber, a prolific romance cover model who graced over a thousand book covers.
