The Reckless Rockwoods, Book #5
Heat Factor: They succumb to their lust, but it’s not too scintillating.
Character Chemistry: “I’m going to heal your inadequacy complex with my TLC.”
Plot: It’s a lot: wounded war hero, guilty widow, psychopath, vengeful mother, etc.
Overall: I have some concerns.
Wallflowers, Book 4.5
Heat Factor: Get cozy on the rug in front of the fire heat level
Character Chemistry: Very solid, considering it’s a novella that also involves all four Wallflowers
Plot: I shouldn’t love you, you rogue, but I can’t help myself.
Overall: Very good for a snuggle with a blanket and a cuppa
The Brothers Sinister, Book 1.5
Heat Factor: 19th century condoms are super sexy
Character Chemistry: They’re drawn to each other, irresistibly
Plot: Man with terrible social skills adores woman who’s nice to everyone except him
Overall: The tone is a little different for historical romance, but it’s a fun little novella
A League of Extraordinary Women, Book #1
Heat Factor: Who cares about sex? The angsty yearning set my socks on fire! (There is sex, though.)
Character Chemistry: Lit.
Plot: Unequal romance between dutiful Duke and suffragist, non-virgin bluestocking
Overall: So. Much. Yes.
The Ravenels, Book 5
Reviews of previous books in the series: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4
Heat Factor: It’s a slow warmup, but when it gets going, it really goes
Character Chemistry: It acts like hate to love, but it’s really just getting to know and like what you see in another person
Plot: Does she hate him? Is he not good enough for her? Does she face a threat? So many options here
Overall: I was looking forward to this one, and I was not disappointed
The Ravenels, Book 4
Reviews of previous books in The Ravenels series: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3
Heat Factor: Moderate level of historical romance-style heat
Character Chemistry: Sort of an odd couple, but they’re very committed to each other
Plot: Spinster surgeon finds love, become embroiled in government conspiracy
Overall: Come to while away a few pleasant hours, not to be blown away
Devil You Know, Book 1
Heat Factor: There is a stupendous amount of very detailed foreplay
Character Chemistry: Their chemistry carries the book
Plot: Overcoming sexual trauma, with a heavy side of blackmail and death threats
Overall: The relationship is great, but the rest didn’t quite work for me
