Let's talk dirty books
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 Ravenels, Book 3
Review of The Ravenels Book 1, Book 2
Heat Factor: They’re a little wild
Character Chemistry: They 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
The Misfit Brides, Book 3
Heat Factor: Innuendo only
Character Chemistry: Sweet
Plot: Two people, three cats, one iguana, and a lot of ice cream
Overall: Quick and charming read
A Reluctant Royals Novella
Heat Factor: Steamy
Character Chemistry: I was sold on the insta-love
Plot: Former lovers run into each other on the train and spend the day together
Overall: Light, charming, and sexy
Gilded Age Girls Club, Book 2
Heat Factor: Their first kiss is distinctly underwhelming, but don’t worry! It gets much better.
Character Chemistry: Completely believable, as enemies and as friends and as lovers
Plot: Our parents want us to get married, so let’s have a fake engagement to get them off our backs! Seems like a solid plan.
Overall: Fun AND fabulous AND feminist! Definitely worth reading.
