Let's talk dirty books
Heat Factor: Kisses only
Character Chemistry: More believable as antagonists than as teenagers in love
Plot: Enemies to lovers plus coming of age plus gentrification
Overall: I felt like I was a million years old while reading this book
Heat Factor: Mostly in flashbacks and implied by nerdy song lyrics
Character Chemistry: They don’t interact all that much
Plot: She-Hulk’s mild-mannered alter-ego keeps a diary about her love life, or lack thereof
Overall: A fun read, but not really a good romance
Heat Factor: Steamy
Character Chemistry: Opposites attract in the best way
Plot: Scandalous Widow wants to renovate haunted house, hires ghost hunter to de-hauntify
Overall: This Gothic Romantic Comedy was wonderful. I was utterly captivated.
Matched to Perfection, Book 1
Heat Factor: Smooches in the snow
Character Chemistry: “I am dedicated to my career. You are a workaholic, and I need to be with someone who puts family first. Unlike me, because my career is my priority.”
Plot: She gives him some emergency childcare help
Overall: This book really dragged
Shout out to Tina, an early reader of our blog, for the recommendation!
Heat Factor: The vast majority of the sex is extremely sordid
Character Chemistry: Distinct power imbalance
Plot: The realities of a May-December romance
Overall: This book is not for the faint of heart
