Romance Novel Spice-O-Meter

How spicy are J.R. Luis' novels?

I'm often asked what kind of romance I write.

"Are your books sexy like Fifty Shades?" (No.)

"Are they Harlequin type romance?" (No again.)

"Do you write like Jane Austen?" (I wish!)

I'm never sure how to explain what you will or won't get from one of my novels in a single sentence, so it occurred to me to make a rating chart with a brief explanation of each category. Then I can point and be like, "This spicy. This novel falls under this category." Then you know what to expect and won't be disappointed (or maybe scandalized) when you begin one of my novels.

So without further delay, I present, THE SPICE-O-METER!

As for my novels? Here's where they fall:

Lucky Star: A Hollywood Love Story... 2 Chilis

Unfortunately Karen... 1 Chili

The Beautiful Game (Co-Written with Vanessa Lanang)... 2 Chilis

(Current as of 2024)

Let me know in the comments, what’s your preferred level of spice? Which authors do you think do the best in each spice category? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Don’t forget to preorder your copy of The Beautiful Game before its release, June 4th, 2024!