Heat Factor: There is sex once, but it doesn’t really stand out against everything else going on
Character Chemistry: They’re soulmates because they’re actually Lancelot and Arthur. Ish.
Plot: Really too much to summarize here
Overall: Whaaaaaat
Wild River, Book #2
Heat Factor: Once they hop in the sack, it’s like bunnies
Character Chemistry: I’m not entirely sure that the chemistry is as good if you haven’t read the first book in the series.
Plot: She’s been pining for him for five years. Now that he might be ready to make a move, his daughter’s mother comes back to town.
Overall: I can’t deal with emotional angst when it’s just wrong.
Sweetshade, Book #1
Heat Factor: Really great physical affection. Lots of hugs. Also some hot sex. But, oh, the hand kissing in the truck…
Character Chemistry: These two were super committed super fast, even with everything else going on.
Plot: PTSD, independence, homophobia, mistrust, love
Overall: The love story was totally sweet but the drama stressed me out like crazy
Loyal League, Book 2
Review of Loyal League, Book 1 here
Heat Factor: Trying to stay alive leaves little time for loving
Character Chemistry: Beautiful
Plot: He’s a Union soldier on the run. She is hiding him in her attic.
Overall: All the pieces are there, but…
Heat Factor: A somewhat detached but urgent sexual obsession
Character Chemistry: He wants to exsanguinate her and she has a serious penchant for self-harm
Plot: If you can figure that out, I give you all the props
Overall:
The Reckless Rockwoods, Book #5
Heat Factor: They succumb to their lust, but it’s not too scintillating.
Character Chemistry: “I’m going to heal your inadequacy complex with my TLC.”
Plot: It’s a lot: wounded war hero, guilty widow, psychopath, vengeful mother, etc.
Overall: I have some concerns.
