Forbidden Hearts, Book 3
Heat Factor: For as raunchy as the sex is, there is not nearly enough of it.
Character Chemistry: They are too busy having Feelings about their Complicated Family Drama to actually interact that much.
Plot: She’s had a crush on him since forever. He’s had a crush on her since…last month. Now they are in a wedding together at a secluded cabin in the woods.
Overall: Too. Much. Angst.
Bareknuckle Bastards Series, Book #2
Heat Factor: I love the way MacLean writes sex. A+
Character Chemistry: The bickering-because-I’m-into-you is great
Plot: bananas
Overall: I wouldn’t mind being Hattie
If Erin were to review this book, she would call it a Recommended Read. If Holly were to review this book, she would write a Rant. Clearly, we needed to review this book together.
Welcome to Dueling Reviews.
Moderated by Ingrid, the Voice of Reason.
Holly’s Take
Heat Factor: If you’re into the whole dynamic where a shy virgin teaches a sexually experienced hero how to “make love” with her magical vagina, then it’s pretty sexy
Character Chemistry: Please ignore Helen’s personality transplant
Plot: High melodrama thanks to a ridiculous and honestly unnecessary plot device
Overall: SO DISAPPOINTING. This is the book that made me give up on Lisa Kleypas
Erin’s Take
Heat Factor: There are a couple of sex scenes, but it’s mostly angsty pining
Character Chemistry: They don’t spend a great deal of time together, but somehow I still felt they had great chemistry
Plot: Angsty unworthiness and unsolicited advice all around!
Overall: LOVED IT. Kleypas heroes are basically my kryptonite, and Winterborne was no exception.
Kiss Quotient, Book 1
Heat Factor: So hot and so awkward, all at the same time. It’s quite impressive, actually.
Character Chemistry: They **get** each other. It’s very sweet.
Plot: “I am socially awkward, please give me sex lessons.”
Overall: I stayed up well past my bedtime because I couldn’t put it down.
The Rajes, Book 1
Heat Factor: Longing glances and orgasmic food
Character Chemistry: Spot on
Plot: Gender swapped Pride and Prejudice, but without the desperate marriage plot
Overall: I. LOVED. IT.
