It's Not All Heaving Bosoms and Throbbing Members

   As an English scholar, I should probably have standards as to what I deign worthy of reading. Sadly, I do not. In fact, I absolutely revel in the the novels of the romance persuasion. Sure it makes me feel like one of those lonely cat-loving spinsters that has no love life and must live vicariously through the words of others, but there is just something so damn fun about a romance novel.
   A romance novel doesn't pretend to be what it is not. The best romance novels own up to being the fluffy things that they are. Romance novels are easy to read, predictable, and a good way to unwind at night before going to bed. However, not all books that fall into the romance category are of the "heaving bosom" persuasion that so many people seem to shun. Some are genuinely well-crafted pieces of fiction. One such series is the Aisling Grey series by Katie Macalister.
   I would actually consider this series more along the genre lines of paranormal romance, though it is a romance all of the same. However, Katie Macalister did not sacrifice quality of writing and plot in favor of smoldering eyes and throbbing members. Each book in this entire series is entertaining and well written, with sex scenes that actually fit into the plot rather than appearing to be haphazardly pasted in wherever there was a chance.
   This series follows a woman named Aisling ( pronounced Ash-ling) Grey, a woman who is a guardian, or a person who uses their magic inclinations to protect others and control dark beings. The story has the reader following her exploits as she discovers who she is as a guardian, as well as a dragon's mate. Aisling is a divinely written character with enough personality and believability to put any real life person to shame. Within the first chapter of the book, Macalister has the reader genuinely rooting for Aisling.
  The sex scenes were, of course, as hot as dragon's fire, and can make even the most worldly person become flushed. The series overall is a very fluid, charming, and unique series that any female reader would love. Even though it technically is considered a "romance" series, it should be given its chance. This series is available in paperback as well as electronic editions for e-readers such as the Kindle and Nook. Happy reading!