![]() ![]() Much of his work featured nude or scantily clad women–of all skin and hair colors–with tightly muscled yet voluptuous figures.Īs a pulp, detective, and movie poster artist, he had many opportunities to display his talents for painting ladies. McGinnis was a great admirer of the sensual female form. Fires of Winter portrayed a fully naked hero, his legs bent and splayed open, with the heroine lying between his thighs. Before that, most clinch covers would show the heroine’s heaving bosoms while the hero remained fully clothed. Their first two covers were pleasing enough, but starting with 1980’s Fires of Winter, McGinnis would upend the romance industry. McGinnis’ artwork and Lindsey’s novels made for a powerhouse combination. Tender is the Storm was released in 1985 as Lindsey’s 10th consecutive bestseller. The cover of Tender Is the Storm is the notorious one designed by Robert McGinnis with the naked hero standing tall as the heroine kneels before him, her ample breasts pressed firmly against his–er…dongle. If you’re familiar with your romance history, then you must know of this book, even if you haven’t read it. ![]() ![]() Did You Hear the One About the Naked Guy? A Cover Collectible So… About Johanna Lindsey‘s Tender Is the Storm. Genres: Historical Romance, Western Romance ![]()
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