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Seasons of Scandal, Book 4
Review of Seasons of Scandal, Book 1
Heat Factor: It’s like, “electric blanket on a cold day” warm.
Character Chemistry: We have here some childhood friends turned lovers, so it’s comfortable and sweet.
Plot: Last book in a great series–childhood friends reconnect to try to save Meg’s reputation after a scandal. But Harry is all grown up…
Overall: I stalked every book in this series and loved it!!
Heat Factor: This is a very mild heat, closed-door romance
Character Chemistry: They have undeniable chemistry and it’s pretty clear to anyone in the room
Plot: Aurelia has delayed marriage for years because she wants to marry for love. When her father dies and she learns her disabled brother may be forced into the military to serve, Aurelia has to choose a marriage of convenience in order to protect her brother. HOWEVER–the dreamboat soldier tasked with delivering her to her elderly groom throws a huge kink in all her plans.
Overall: This book was surprisingly gripping–the path to happiness is not easy and they are both somewhat powerless. I was very entertained with this sweet read.
Heat Factor: Each novella has at least two sex scenes, but I don’t think the stories quite cross the line into erotic romance. Bonus points for lots of explicit consent.
Character Chemistry: Sizzling. In every story.
Plot: Woman propositions Duke. Duke agrees to sexytimes. “But we can’t have anything more.” Everyone wants more.
Overall: Sexy and fun
Blackshear Family series, Prequel Novella
Heat Factor: Two virgins together is SO FUN
Character Chemistry: The tension was killing me
Plot: Two proper, single, genteel people wind up with only one bed while trying to go about their respective Christmas plans
Overall: Perfect Christmas romance is perfect
The Matchmaker Trilogy, Book 2
Heat Factor: Detachment → sexytimes → detachment
Character Chemistry: I don’t understand how they simultaneously work so well together and communicate so badly, but the give and take is wonderful to read
Plot: Eccentric Duke comes to London to find a wealthy bride. Naughty Countess gives him courtship lessons.
Overall: Just the book I needed
