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The Halcyon Universe, Book 2
Heat Factor: Literally they have sex in the very last scene
Character Chemistry: I am flustered because she’s so cute!
Plot: Danya kidnaps Amy. Amy kidnaps Danya. Danya’s twin kidnaps Amy. Danya rescues Amy. Plus intervening adventures. Also includes: a giant science mystery, a terrorist rebel organization, and pirates. And dragons.
Overall: Fun, rip-roaring space adventure with a dollop of romance.
Heat Factor: The title says “invasion” but it was extremely consensual
Character Chemistry: Not sure chemistry is altogether necessary if you’re the only two people on the whole planet
Plot: Man is left behind alone on terraforming experiment planet due to budget cuts, finds sentient dinosaur who also thought he was alone to hang out with
Overall: There are several excellent zingers in this short story.
Super Love, Book #1
Heat Factor: Some under-the-tablecloth-at-a-restaurant shenanigans
Character Chemistry: “I shouldn’t like you but I doooooooo”
Plot: The Evil Bane recognizes Michaela as the Amiable Accomplice when he comes into urgent care. He doesn’t reveal her secret identity, but he does ask her out on a date.
Overall: Fun premise, clunky writing
Mercenary Librarians, Book #3
Reviews of Mercenary Librarians, Book #1 and Book #2
Heat Factor: Hot enough
Character Chemistry: Dani and Rafe have had electric, elemental chemistry from the beginning of the series
Plot: Overthrowing an evil corporation and reinstating democracy, no big deal
Overall: I was honestly more invested in the dystopia plot than the romance
New World, Book #2
Heat Factor: Ana tells Kit she’s a good girl so you *know* there’s some heat here.
Character Chemistry: The Goddess has decreed it!
Plot: Kit escaped from a lab; Ana has hunted her down and is going to return her. Time for a road trip (to pound town)!
Overall: I liked that this book surprised me.
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