Pros: Four well-drawn, self-consistent, interesting stories with a strong feel to each of them
Cons: A slightly odd duality to the collection; some mild confusion in the last story
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Pros: Strong, emotionally-charged stories with vivid characters
Cons: It might help to be familiar with these authors’ worlds
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Pros: Amazing world-building; incredible characterization; fascinating tale
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Pros: Languid, searing, mesmerizing
Cons: Too hot for some
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Pros: Some great bits of ‘reality’ you don’t see in other erotic romances; fun main characters; interesting family issues; explosive chemistry and bedroom scenes
Cons: Too kinky for some; some purple prose
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Pros: Sassy characters with a lot of personality; enjoyable, interesting, and moving story
Cons: Sometimes the dialogue is way too dominated by pop-psych or lessons on magick; one cat-in-a-car scene
Rating: 3 out of 5

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Pros: Some fun characters; interesting look at the FDNY and the problems of people in dangerous jobs and their loved ones
Cons: Depressing, frustrating book; poor pacing at the end; too-factually delivered research information; too many characters
Rating: 2 out of 5

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Pros: Strong characters; mystery isn’t as simple as it looks
Cons: What can I say… this isn’t my favorite time period
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Pros: Hysterically funny and surprisingly moving
Cons: Character chemistry is weak at first; one or two weak plot devices; doesn’t stand alone well
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Pros: Great character chemistry; wonderful humor; intriguing plot
Cons: …
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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