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Follow the Money, Book #1
Heat Factor: Somehow the second time is more explicit and elaborate than the first time? (What?) But not by much – it’s very much a “just the highlights” situation
Character Chemistry: Did not work for me
Plot: Ben discovers a quarter million accounting error at his company, tells his boss, and then his boss gets murdered
Overall: The characterizations were so muddy I eventually got a headache
Region Two, Book #3
Reviews of Region Two Book #1 and Book #2
Heat Factor: Two fairly detailed encounters towards the end
Character Chemistry: They really like each other, but it takes them a while to figure out how to communicate
Plot: Black ops anti-monster soldier rescues line cook from evil vampire, moves him into her home, and discovers that he’s the family she’s been searching for all along
Overall: There are some nice moments, but this book needed a better editor
Ashes & Dust, Book #3
Review of Ashes & Dust, Book #1 and Book #2
Heat Factor: They do have sex, but the story is focused on the mystery first and the repair of their relationship second, plus other stuff, so sex might not even be in third place in the plot agenda
Character Chemistry: They really get to choose each other this time
Plot: Left with an amnesiac boyfriend who intentionally severed their bond, Evan grapples with his changing relationship at the same time as people are somehow still trying to murder paranormals all over Toronto. Plus there’s a demon on the loose again.
Overall: What a lovely end to this series. I’m all heart eyes.
Rescue Me, Book #3
Heat Factor: It’s pretty steamy. There’s a lot of whoopie going on.
Character Chemistry: They start out, without exaggeration, from the first page.
Plot: Lachlan has been in love with Ruby since he was 12—and when she finally makes a move, he jumps to conclusions while also dealing with shady happenings in the neighborhood.
Overall: I don’t think it’s a grumpy/sunshine, and I am gobsmacked to say that I think I don’t like flowery talk in my romance novels?
Heat Factor: It’s more focused on the crime drama than on the sexy sex
Character Chemistry: “I’m attracted to you and also we’re going through some intense things.”
Plot: Murder most foul! (Why else would the BAU be in a small town romancing the locals?)
Overall: Pretty satisfying romantic suspense
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