Heat Index Rating
1 flame
Sweet
Love scenes are not consummated, or if the love scenes are consummated details are not given.
2 flames
Simmering
Some love scenes. These are more sensual then graphic.
3 flames
Boiling
Sensual, yet more explicit love scenes, and the language may be more graphic and direct.
4 flames
Bloody Hot
Frequent, explicit love scenes described using graphic and direct language.
5 flames
Scorching
Frequent love scenes are extremely explicit described using graphic and direct language. Some stories may contain subject matter which some readers consider objectionable.