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
The Ravenels, Book 3
Review of The Ravenels Book 1, Book 2
Heat Factor: They’re a little wild
Character Chemistry: The 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.
