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Category Romance Review: The Passionate Sinner by Violet WinspearThe Passionate Sinner by Violet Winspear is a vintage Harlequin Presents romance novel that follows the story of Merlin, a nurse who accidentally...
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Historical Romance Review: Erin’s Ecstasy by Sylvie F. SommerfieldErin's Ecstasy by Sylvie F. Sommerfield's first published book, is a solid start, but not up to par with the author's later romance novels. 3...
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Covers of the Week #114: Bathing SuitsOur Covers of the Week #114 celebrates Labor Day weekend with a theme of "Heroes or Heroines in Bathing Suits." The post Covers of the Week...
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August 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, August 2023. The post August...
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Historical Romance Review: Louisiana Dawn by Jennifer BlakeLouisiana Dawn is a decent entry in Jennifer Blake's Louisiana History Series but falls short of her better romance novels. 2.5 Stars The post...
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Historical Romance Review: Amber Fire by Elaine BarbieriAmber Fire by Elaine Barbieri is the first in a trilogy of Zebra historical romances where the heroine is in love with or married to a rotating...
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Covers of the Week #113: Diamond BooksIn the early 1990s, Diamond Books released romance novels with stunning covers created by renowned artists. Our Covers of the Week #113 features...
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Category Romance Review: A Durable Fire by Robyn DonaldA Durable Fire by Robyn Donald is an intense Harlequin Presents where Arminel, a beautiful woman with no money, gets entangled in a web of...
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10 Reasons Men Don’t Read Romance Novels and 10 Writers to Change Their MindsIt's Top Ten Tuesday, and this week we're discussing why male readers may avoid romance novels, along with a list of ten authors men might enjoy...
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Historical Romance Review: Temptation’s Touch by Linda AndersenTemptation's Touch by Linda Andersen has a lovely cover illustrated by the talented Leslie Peck (née Pellegrino). That's the best aspect of this...
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Covers of the Week #112: Robert Maguire Category RomancesWe are highlighting Robert A. Maguire's category romance covers for Harlequin and Silhouette this week in Covers of the Week #112. The post...
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Category Romance Review: Red Rose for Love by Carole MortimerCarole Mortimer's Red Rose For Love is one of my favorite Harlequin Presents, mainly for the gentle hero in pursuit of a heroine with a troubled...
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Covers of the Week #113: Heroes with Eye PatchesFor Covers of the Week #113, we delve into the allure of enigmatic heroes with eye patches. From pirates to lords, these romance covers captivate...
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Let’s Celebrate National Book Lover’s Day 2023National Book Lover's Day 2023 has arrived, and we have some tips on how to properly care for your books to ensure that your collection lasts for...
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Historical Romance Review: Rapture’s Dream by Carol FinchRapture's Dream is a solid Zebra historical romance by Carol Finch, starring a heroic heroine who disguises herself as a boy and a ship captain...
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Covers of the Week #110: Doreen MinutoDoreen Minuto has been designing romance book covers since the early 1990s. This skilled artist received training from Elaine Duillo and Pino...
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A Perfect Heroine, Or One More Relatable?Regarding the female protagonist of a romance novel, which heroine is more your style: a perfect heroine or prefer someone imperfect and real? We...
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Quickie Post: Dungeons and Dragons Romances from the 1980sIn the 1980s, Dungeons & Dragons created a short-lived series of romance novels in a "Choose Your Own Adventure" style to reach a more female...
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Covers of the Week #109: Harlequin Presents from the 1980sAs we celebrate 50 years of the most popular category romance series, our Covers of the week #109 showcases four beautiful Harlequin Presents...
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July 2023: Sweet Savage Flame Monthly Wrap-UpIt's the beginning of a new month! We've compiled a list of all the content Sweet Savage Flame published in July 2023 for your convenience. The...
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Historical Romance Review: Starlit Surrender by Judy CuevasStarlit Surrender by Judy Cuevas is so bad the author never wrote with her real name again. She republished it using her alias Judith Ivory. The...
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The Hero Kidnaps the Heroine: List of 100+ Bodice Ripper Romances with this PlotWe explore the controversial romance trope of the "hero kidnapping heroine." This element was a staple of bodice ripper novels. Enjoy this list of...
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Historical Romance Review: Captive Innocence by Fern MichaelsCaptive Innocence is a fairly unexciting Fern Michaels historical from 1981. This romance shares no association with Michael's far more...
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books With One-Word Titles (Charlotte Lamb Edition)It's another Top Ten Tuesday. In honor of 50 years of Harlequin Presents, we're posting our top ten Charlotte Lamb books with one-word titles....
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Historical Romance Review: Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie EdwardsFrom the start, Eugenia’s Embrace by Cassie Edwards is a disaster with a hapless fool for a heroine and a cheating slimeball hero. However, it...
