Trope
Heat Factor: They fool around, but the real heat occurs when they start snuggling and the emotions come out.
Character Chemistry: They wrestle like puppies.
Plot: James takes care of Timothy when they’re on the road. He knows that he should send Timothy home now that winter is coming, but he doesn’t want him to leave.
Overall: This was a very interesting book, though I’m not sure I would call it swoonworthy.
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, Book #2
Heat Factor: We’ve got praise kink!
Character Chemistry: Sometimes two wrongs DO make a right
Plot: When Marian accidentally-on-purpose kills her husband, she goes on the run. And kidnaps Rob so he can aid and abet her. After all, he had been blackmailing her, and who could better help her escape the law than a criminal?
Overall: I love me a good highwayman roadtrip book!
Heat Factor: It feels kinda like a slow burn but it’s not TOO slow.
Character Chemistry: At first it’s not very apparent but a hot spring makes things…hot.
Plot: Charlotte gets her hiney handed to her after a brutal break up with a terrible ex…but worse, she nearly lost her long-time best friend, Julien, in the process. They end up going on a road trip—but while HER goal is sweet, sweet revenge, Julien’s is sweet, sweet love.
Overall: The writing was quite good (I’d read another book by this author in a pitter-pat of a heartbeat). If you’re a Marie Kondo reader, you’ll love this one.
Heat Factor: The moments when they connect are really special, but it doesn’t happen often
Character Chemistry: Gennady’s a bit of a cynic, and Daniel just can’t help falling in love
Plot: Wise Spies – they both know very well the games their governments are playing, and that connection forges unexpectedly deep trusts that carry through years and separations
Overall: Oof. Wow. How can I read another book now?
A Gathering of Dragons, Book #2
Reviews of A Gathering of Dragons Prequel Novella and Book #1
Heat Factor: Lots of non-penetrative sex
Character Chemistry: “I love you so much that I will sacrifice myself to save you!” “Don’t do that, I will sacrifice myself to save you from sacrificing yourself!”
Plot: Second-chance forbidden romance plus a road trip to kill a demon
Overall: This one is capital-R Romantic.
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