Rant, ReviewReview: Four Seconds to Lose by K.A. Tucker (2014) March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Holly Ten Tiny Breaths, Book 3 Heat Factor: Sex is frequent but not super detailed; we get only the cursory information of what bits are naked and in contact. Character Chemistry: Girl with daddy issues + older man with white knight syndrome Plot: Charlie needs money to disappear so she gets a job as a stripper and starts a thing with her boss. Also she’s reluctantly running heroin. Overall: The purity overtones were unreal. Continue reading “Review: Four Seconds to Lose by K.A. Tucker (2014)” →
Recommended Read, ReviewReview: The Black Diamond by Bella Barnes (2022) March 3, 2023 Holly The Lost Boys of Hell’s Kitchen, Book #3 Heat Factor: It’s got everything! I-think-you’re-a-hooker sex, hate sex, building-trust sex, AND love sex Character Chemistry: Forced proximity and some sass turns mistrust to love Plot: Natalia and Connor are forced to marry, plus a bunch of mafia shenanigans Overall: I’m not gonna lie—I was apprehensive about reading this book, but I loved it Continue reading “Review: The Black Diamond by Bella Barnes (2022)” →
ReviewReview: The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton (2022) March 1, 2023February 28, 2023 Holly Dangerous Damsels, Book #2 Review of Dangerous Damsels, Book #1 Heat Factor: Charlotte and Alex have a lot of sex, but the reader does not get to watch. Character Chemistry: Mutual kidnapping is always a winner. Plot: Everyone is trying to get a magical amulet, and more shenanigans ensue than you can shake a stick at. Overall: A bit heavy-handed and there’s some weird stuff going on with the tone Continue reading “Review: The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton (2022)” →
ReviewReview: When a Rogue Meets His Match by Elizabeth Hoyt (2020) October 26, 2022 Holly Greycourt, Book #2 Review of Greycourt, Book #1 Heat Factor: Above average historical romance sexyness Character Chemistry: He’s smitten, she loathes him Plot: Messalina is forced into marriage with her evil uncle’s fixer Overall: I gobbled this up, but must admit that the resolution was rushed Continue reading “Review: When a Rogue Meets His Match by Elizabeth Hoyt (2020)” →
Recommended Read, ReviewReview: Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale (2010) September 14, 2022 Holly Heat Factor: The time they have sex when they’re seventeen is a little too real Character Chemistry: It’s obvious to everyone but her that he’s head over heels Plot: First love reunited Overall: This book is ridiculous Continue reading “Review: Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale (2010)” →