Final Hour Series, Prequel
Heat Factor: Shower sex after a very dangerous river dunking
Character Chemistry: I was slightly distracted by constant emotional turmoil
Plot: CIA agent doesn’t follow orders, everything that can possibly go sideways does
Overall: It’s the prequel to set up the series, and it does that very well
Wild River, Book #2
Heat Factor: Once they hop in the sack, it’s like bunnies
Character Chemistry: I’m not entirely sure that the chemistry is as good if you haven’t read the first book in the series.
Plot: She’s been pining for him for five years. Now that he might be ready to make a move, his daughter’s mother comes back to town.
Overall: I can’t deal with emotional angst when it’s just wrong.
Suncoast University, Book 3
Review of Suncoast University, Book 1; Book 2
Heat Factor: Nothing like having no privacy to stir up a nice, hot, slow burn
Character Chemistry: Allie Winters lights the ole fire under these two pretty much immediately, then dumps some cold water on everything, and then it’s a nice simmer until we all finally get what we want!
Plot: Evan is earnest and completely head over heels for Natalie — always has been, always will be. But then it’s like…too fast! Too slow!! Crazy ex! What’s going on!!
Overall: Allie Winters takes her fabulous series and kicks things up a notch by embracing some really deliciously messy people and stirring the pot…
Old School Romance, Book #1
Heat Factor: It’s that “I can’t resist anymore – wait, how did we end up plastered to your door with my skirt around my hips?” kind of thing.
Character Chemistry: On the one hand, they’re magnetic to each other; on the other hand, he doesn’t treat her well.
Plot: I saw my best friend naked and now I’m having all these FEELINGS.
Overall: It worked for me, but it definitely isn’t going to be for everyone.
Heat Factor: We open with fisting and go from there
Character Chemistry: Leah and Jordan are unfailingly kind and gentle with each other
Plot: Jordan has been suppressing her desires since forever, so her best friend gives her kink lessons
Overall: An object lesson in compassion
Heat Factor: Hot A.I. countertop sex
Character Chemistry: He’s programmed to trust her, and she’s got a heart of gold, so it’s kind of inevitable
Plot: Girl meets A.I. next door
Overall: Whaaaaaat
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
