Time Period – England 1837 to 1901
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
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.
