Let's talk dirty books
The Ravenels, Book 3
Review of The Ravenels Book 1, Book 2
Heat Factor: They’re a little wild
Character Chemistry: They way they work together on their relationship is wonderful
Plot: Pair of young people inadvertently find themselves in a compromising position and…
Overall: There are a few moments in this book that are heart-stoppingly wonderful
The Ravenels, Book 1
Review of The Ravenels, Book 2
Heat Factor: She’s a widow, so they can have all the sex all over the house
Character Chemistry: Kathleen is the worst and the rake thing is bunk
Plot: Two adults with immense self-imposed baggage and an overdeveloped sense of responsibility find love
Overall: Who cares about Devon and Kathleen? I double down on my Winterborne sentiments. Helen and Rhys are adorable together.
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.
Supernatural Society, Book 1
Review of Supernatural Society, Book 2
Heat Factor: Heated moments are shrouded in euphemisms
Character Chemistry: Longing glances, “accidental” touches, and purposeful misunderstanding
Plot: Parlourmaid falls for wacky inventor, seduction ensues
Overall: A delightful read
A Worth Saga Novella
Heat Factor: Just because you’re a woman with wrinkles doesn’t mean you can’t be sexy
Character Chemistry: Excellent
Plot: Salty old ladies take revenge on terrible man, find love in the process
Overall: I laughed out loud, and also cried real tears
