Feminine Pursuits, Book 1
Heat Factor: Seeing stars. Literally and figuratively.
Character Chemistry: These two have a wonderful, supportive relationship.
Plot: Lady Scientist sets out to prove herself. Other scientists dismissive, but she finds a supportive Patroness and also True Love.
Overall: Pretty darn great.
Devils of Dover, Book 2
Heat Factor: The sex scenes are excellent and well-integrated
Character Chemistry: They are both soooooo morally upright, so I guess they are perfect for each other
Plot: Earl presumed dead returns, runs into former friend’s former fiancée, woos her for himself
Overall: Not my favorite of Bowen’s oeuvre
Heat Factor: Entry Level Hotness.
Character Chemistry: Immediate and dreamy.
Plot: Epic adventure of self-discovery… and romance… on the high seas.
Overall: True love lasts a lifetime.
Way to a Lord’s Heart, Book #3
Heat Factor: There’s some kissing of shoulders and some titillating undressing.
Character Chemistry: Enemies to lovers has unconvincing results.
Plot: They have to overcome their enmity…and also a crazy person at the end for good measure
Overall: My enjoyment was shaped like a Gaussian curve
The Ravenels, Book 3
Review of The Ravenels Book 1, Book 2
Heat Factor: They’re a little wild
Character Chemistry: The way they work together on their relationship is wonderful
Plot: Pair of young people inadvertently find themselves in a compromising position and…
Overall: There are a few moments in this book that are heart-stoppingly wonderful
