Irish Dragon Shifter Brothers, Book #1
Heat Factor: Who cares about sex?! (Though it wasn’t too shabby, TBH)
Character Chemistry: I mean, why wouldn’t you invite a homeless woman to live with you and take care of your child 10 minutes after meeting her?
Plot: COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS
Overall: I’m so delighted by the existence of this book
Cedar Hill, Book 4
Reviews of Cedar Hill Book 1, Book 2, Book 3
Heat Factor: Some nipple action, then fade to black
Character Chemistry: He pursues her aggressively, and she seems to like it
Plot: She’s the one for me! Now I must convince her of this immutable truth
Overall: People who are fans of one-sided courtship books might really enjoy this one, but it seriously did not work for me
Hearts of Stoneleigh Manor Book 2
Heat Factor: It’s way hotter than my usual fare.
Character Chemistry: So, they kiss in the first few pages and it’s pretty clear from then on they’re a good match.
Plot: Emma has a whole crew of siblings and dogs she’s responsible for after the unexpected death of her father. Her Uncle teaches her how to be a cat burglar, and she steals jewelry from the wealthy to keep their family afloat. HOWEVER. When she tries to steal a ruby necklace from the Duke of Gilchrest’s mother, she finds her plans foiled and then he turns out to be a really strong sort of cinnamon roll (a cinnamon cookie? A ginger snap? Should we make that a thing?) and everything unravels from there.
Overall: This book is so fresh and gripping–I could not put it down.
Heat Factor: Not closed door, but nothing too racy
Character Chemistry: Adah and Beth are adorable together, in that grumpy/sunshine kind of way
Plot: Chefs at dueling restaurants start dating
Overall: I am charmed
Argeneau Series, Book #30
Heat Factor: Excepting that they have to stay joined for a half hour, it’s not super sexy
Character Chemistry: A little bit of fated mates, so we’re so-so here
Plot: Immortal flies in to meet his maybe life mate, is embroiled in all her problems with other rogue immortals
Overall: I was so delighted by the Argeneaux that I am gutted that this book relies on a homophobic characterization
