Argeneau Series, Book #30
Heat Factor: Excepting that they have to stay joined for a half hour, it’s not super sexy
Character Chemistry: A little bit of fated mates, so we’re so-so here
Plot: Immortal flies in to meet his maybe life mate, is embroiled in all her problems with other rogue immortals
Overall: I was so delighted by the Argeneaux that I am gutted that this book relies on a homophobic characterization
Gallaghers of Ardmore, Book 1
Heat Factor: It’s very poetical.
Character Chemistry: Some of their interactions made me uncomfortable.
Plot: Woman goes to Ireland to Find Herself. Succeeds, and finds love as well. Plus she meets the King of the Fairies.
Overall: A disconcerting reading experience: even though it’s a contemporary, it reads like a historical.
Once Upon a Con, Book #1
Heat Factor: Extremely chaste
Character Chemistry: They’re so texty texty cute. In person…¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Plot: Cinderella + You’ve Got Mail + fandoms
Overall: I’m not sure the “Aww” outweighs my rage at nearly every single character’s behavior
Heat Factor: The fire is banked.
Character Chemistry: It’s that snapping, snarling: “I hate you and everything you stand for, so why am I so horny around you?”
Plot: Trying to keep everyone’s heads attached to their bodies during the Reign of Terror
Overall: This book would have benefited significantly from better editing.
Heat Factor: Spicy enough
Character Chemistry: He berates her and does angry seduction and she melts under his caresses, so you know I am ALL about it
Plot: She’s his bodyguard, but he thinks she’s an escort/con artist
Overall: Once I started pretending this book was published in 1980, my enjoyment increased dramatically
