Let's talk dirty books
The Rajes, Book 1
Heat Factor: Longing glances and orgasmic food
Character Chemistry: Spot on
Plot: Gender swapped Pride and Prejudice, but without the desperate marriage plot
Overall: I. LOVED. IT.
Loose Ends, Book 1
Heat Factor: Thinking about sex, talking about sex, having sex. Sexytimes abound!
Character Chemistry: You can’t help but have chemistry with Rafe, because he is the Perfect Man
Plot: My nanny is so hot! Let’s do this!
Overall: It’s sexy and smart and political and I wish I loved it more than I did
Reluctant Royals, Book # 3
Heat Factor: Toasty warm and playful, too
Character Chemistry: The more I get to know you, the more I adore your hidden gem qualities
Plot: Let’s have a fake engagement and we both get something
Overall: With multiple opportunities for stupid misunderstanding angst, it was soooooo satisfying to read an adult relationship
The Loyal League, Book 1
Heat Factor: HOT
Character Chemistry: Immediate attraction plus innate distrust
Plot: A lot happens – they are spies! – but it doesn’t distract from the love story
Overall: An excellent romance, with a bonus lesson on how to be a good ally.
Crazy Rich Asians, Book 1
Heat Factor: Nothing sexy, but a few scenes of spectacular vulgarity
Character Chemistry: We are told there is chemistry, but we aren’t shown it.
Plot: The trappings of a classic romantic arc covered in couture and diamonds
Overall: Do not let the movie marketing fool you. This is not really a romance.
