Let's talk dirty books
Uptown, Book 1
Heat Factor: It’s…warm and fuzzy
Character Chemistry: They are very cute together–and very polite.
Plot: Fay is recently divorced and Oliver is recently unemployed. When the meet up in an open house, sparks fly and a romance progresses–but Oliver is up for a job at Fay’s company. Miscommunication ensues, etc.
Overall: I’m a very proper person and this one might have been a tad too proper for me.
The Abbott Sisters, Book 1
Heat Factor: Mostly closed door, but not 100% (in case you’re squeamish)
Character Chemistry: In the way of love based on a lie, the chemistry was aces
Plot: Pretty close to exactly what you’d expect
Overall: I alternated between rage and euphoria
Heat Factor: Subtle due to historical context and euphemistic in the sexy bits
Character Chemistry: I’m not sure their want for each other exceeds their need for each other
Plot: Emotionally constipated woman finds polar opposite for true love
Overall: Too short for the necessary emotional development of the story
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.
