Heat Factor: There’s a fire in this kitchen
Character Chemistry: He’s a manipulative douchenozzle
Plot: It went some unexpected places
Overall: I was so excited about the premise, but the execution was disappointing
South Beach Romance, #1
Heat Factor: SPICY, SPICY, SPICY, but don’t worry because the hero is a tall drink of cold water.
Character Chemistry: These guys are opposites in a lot of ways but it’s all complimentary if you know what I mean…
Plot: A PR specialist struggling with PTSD from a stalker and kidnapping agrees to take on a very, very delicious cinnamon roll of a professional chef as he works to open his first restaurant. Sexy Chef Will creates the sexiest of safe spaces for Brett, who in turn takes a man who wants to hide and helps him shine just the way he is. (SIGH…)
Overall: This book just did something to me–it was sexy, sweet, vulnerable, funny, sassy. I felt things.
Continue reading “Review: Salt + Stilettos by Janet Walden-West (2020)”Just Desserts, Book 1
Heat Factor: This bedroom door is wiiiiiiiide open
Character Chemistry: We are told they are friends, and then shown that they are compatible in the sack
Plot: Woman inherits bakery from her estranged father, falls for the baker (who is sort of her adoptive brother? Let’s not focus on that part)
Overall: Great sense of place, hot sex, middling romance
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.
Cooking with SEALs, Book 1
Heat Factor: Bonetown
Character Chemistry: She has a great butt! True love!
Plot: Makes no sense
Overall: The pacing is completely wack
