Time Period
Heat Factor: There’s a fire but it’s not figurative.
Character Chemistry: They’re well-matched personalities
Plot: Woman is suddenly widowed shortly after marrying the wrong man for the wrong reasons and blames herself for it. After reuniting with her brother at his business in the wild, heathen San Francisco settlement, she starts to fall for his best friend. Meanwhile, mysteries ensue.
Overall: Like my teen years, this one’s got some issues.
The Clayborne Brides, Book 1
Heat Factor: Candlelight
Character Chemistry: Yowza
Plot: Heroine needs someone to guide her to her new husband. Hero does the job. Love ensues.
Overall: Way more fun that I remembered
Lone Star Brides, Book 1
Heat Factor: Chaste
Character Chemistry: They say that they have fallen in love, but I’m not sure when that happened because they have very few interactions, even though they’re already married.
Plot: It did not go where I expected it to
Overall: Interesting read, but not a satisfying romance novel.
Texas Trilogy, Book 2
Heat Factor: Sexy, but not too explicit
Character Chemistry: OMG, have a conversation already
Plot Development: Hinges on the birth of a son
Overall: So sappy. Useful for when you want a nice, cathartic, sob-fest.
The Rhine Trilogy, Book 2
Heat Factor: Sexy
Character Chemistry: Excellent
Plot Development: Episodic
Overall: Solid B
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