Steampunk Proper Romance, Book 4
Heat Factor: Their first kiss was boring
Character Chemistry: Hate and love are two sides of the same coin
Plot: It’s marketed as Steampunk Cinderella but it’s more enemies-to-lovers / bodyguard / road trip
Overall: DNF at 50%. I was slogging and then just couldn’t take it any more when Gus-Gus the friendly pumpkin farmer appeared.
Sins for All Seasons, Book #6
Heat Factor: She wears a sexy red corset with black lace for seduction purposes…
Character Chemistry: The fact that it was in no way based on seduction lessons made it perfect
Plot: Ostracized former aristocratic woman accepts proposition of brothel owner (among other things) to teach the prostitutes refinement so they can get new jobs. Also, seduction lessons. Ish.
Overall: Heath is just a really good storyteller. That is all.
Bareknuckle Bastards, Book 3
Review of Bareknuckle Bastards, Book 2
Heat Factor: Very sexy
Character Chemistry: If you’re looking for a 380-page grovel, you’ve come to the right place
Plot: Stay with me – He tried to kill her when they were kids – Stay with me! – Now he’s a fraudulent duke – Stay with me – And she’s the queen of the Covent Garden criminal underground
Overall: MacLean nailed the close on this trilogy.
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
