Hero – includes pastry chefs and bakers
Winner Bakes All, Book #2
Review of Winner Bakes All, Book #1
Heat Factor: Tariq is waiting for marriage, and we’re going to respect that decision
Character Chemistry: They’ve got a cute grumpy-sunshine thing going on—when Paris can get out of his head
Plot: Paris and Tariq are both competing on Bake Expectations, and the internet casts Paris as the season’s villain.
Overall: Was this a difficult book for me to read? Yup, it sure was. Did I bad decision book club it anyway? Yup, I sure did.
Heat Factor: Kisses!
Character Chemistry: It’s not like they’re without their problems, but this is a really lovely relationship
Plot: Bitty goes to college and learns how to be himself. And he falls in love with the NHL-bound hockey captain.
Overall: I read everything within 24 hours. Absolutely delightful.
Continue reading “Series Review: Check Please! by Ngozi Ukazu (2018-2020)”Loveless Brothers, Book #1
Review of Loveless Brothers, Book #3
Heat Factor: Once they get going, boy do they go
Character Chemistry: That thing where they argue all the time but their competition also pushes them both to do and be better
Plot: “I definitely don’t think he’s attractive.”
“I definitely don’t want to kiss her.”
“We’re definitely not having sex.”
“He’s definitely not my boyfriend.”
“I’m definitely not in love with her.”
“Nope. Definitely not.”
Overall: Did I immediately read Book #2 in the series? Yes, yes I did.
Hard Play, Book #4
Reviews of Hard Play, Book #1, Book #2, Book #3
Heat Factor: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Is there anything like a conflagration of lust? There is not.
Character Chemistry: Perfection
Plot: Danny and Catie have enjoyed being each other’s nemeses since they were children, but when the media speculates they’ve hooked up, they decide to fake a relationship for a few months for the sake of their careers
Overall: Catnip. Pure, unadulterated catnip.
Region Two, Book #3
Reviews of Region Two Book #1 and Book #2
Heat Factor: Two fairly detailed encounters towards the end
Character Chemistry: They really like each other, but it takes them a while to figure out how to communicate
Plot: Black ops anti-monster soldier rescues line cook from evil vampire, moves him into her home, and discovers that he’s the family she’s been searching for all along
Overall: There are some nice moments, but this book needed a better editor
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