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Sydney Smoke Rugby, Book #7
Heat Factor: kinda like: the first time they do something it’s explicit but then subsequent times we can bypass that detail
Character Chemistry: “This person is extra special” at first sight
Plot: closeted gay rugby player finally meets a man who makes him want what he never needed before
Overall: I don’t know. On the one hand it’s super readable. On the other… 🙃
Fong Brothers, Book #2
Heat Factor: Lotsa handjobs and blowjobs, but we’re not without a penetration scene, too
Character Chemistry: My insides kept flip-flopping all over the place with these two
Plot: Cedric might be the one person who actually sees Brian. Brian finally finds some personal direction as he supports Cedric in achieving his goals.
Overall: I’m really hungry, but also I’m a heart eyes emoji
Game Changers, Book #5
Review of Game Changers, Book #2
Heat Factor: It’s sexy but not as sexy as some of the other books in this series
Character Chemistry: I am charmed: grumpy loner falls for the the bubble of joy
Plot: It’s never too late to be brave enough to make good choices
Overall: I came for the Heated Rivalry postscripts, but I stayed for the sweetness
Cowboys of California, Book #2
(Review of Cowboys of California, Book #1)
Heat Factor: The characters talk freely and often but the action itself is not so lengthy or involved
Character Chemistry: Very natural and low key
Plot: Cinderella but with an Oscar-winning actor as the prince and a terrible employer as the steps
Overall: It wasn’t really a page turner, but it was very cozy
Game Changers, Book #2
Heat Factor: Melting all the ice on all the rinks
Character Chemistry: The bad boy is soft for the good boy
Plot: They met when they were 17 and were attracted to each other immediately, but ever since they were recruited to the NHL, their rivalry and antipathy has been played up so much that they can never really fall in love
Overall: So. Good. Totally hit the spot
