Tang Dynasty, Book #4
Heat Factor: A bit of sizzle.
Character Chemistry: Literal sparring partners. Like, with swords.
Plot: Le Fing is a bandit. Han is a thief-catcher. He’s chasing her around China after she was maybe involved in stealing some jade. Then they team up because there is something bigger afoot.
Overall: I gobbled this one up. Nom nom nom.
Hearts of Stoneleigh Manor Book 2
Heat Factor: It’s way hotter than my usual fare.
Character Chemistry: So, they kiss in the first few pages and it’s pretty clear from then on they’re a good match.
Plot: Emma has a whole crew of siblings and dogs she’s responsible for after the unexpected death of her father. Her Uncle teaches her how to be a cat burglar, and she steals jewelry from the wealthy to keep their family afloat. HOWEVER. When she tries to steal a ruby necklace from the Duke of Gilchrest’s mother, she finds her plans foiled and then he turns out to be a really strong sort of cinnamon roll (a cinnamon cookie? A ginger snap? Should we make that a thing?) and everything unravels from there.
Overall: This book is so fresh and gripping–I could not put it down.
The Goddesses of the Morrigan Series, Book 2
Heat Factor: I’m covered in the blood of my enemies! It’s a perfect time to bone!
Character Chemistry: Macha is pretty self contained
Plot: Battle Goddess experiences several lifetimes, learns some stuff, kills a bunch of people
Overall: This is not in any way a romance, but it was an entertaining read
Love on Cue, Book 3
Reviews of Love on Cue Book 1, Book 2
Heat Factor: Unlike Danny Zuko, Anthony can Get It at the drive in.
Character Chemistry: So much witty banter – but they also really see each other
Plot: I really like you, but you definitely don’t want a relationship.
Overall: Low angst. High heat. I couldn’t put it down.
The Jezebel Files, Book #1
Heat Factor: This is some drawn out will they/won’t they business
Character Chemistry: I want them together soooooooooooo badly
Plot: It’s super involved: abductions and political machinations and self-discovery and mysteries to solve
Overall: So it was super fun, but also I do not want to have this relationship business dragged out for four books
