Heat Level Guide

Karla writes everything from steamy to scorching, so how do you know what level of heat you’ll get in a book?
Check the heat level listed on the individual book’s page, and compare it to this reference guide.

1/6 — Story contains no sexual intercourse.
(Karla doesn’t have any books at this level.)

2/6 — Story contains closed-door sex scenes.
(Karla doesn’t have any books at this level.)

3/6 — Story contains explicit, on-page sex, including oral sex and vaginal intercourse.

4/6 — Story contains explicit, on-page sex, including oral sex, vaginal intercourse, anal play, and may include sex toys.

5/6 — Story contains lots of explicit, on-page sex, including oral sex, vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse, and may include consensual light kink. (eg: fisting, rimming, light bondage)

6/6 — Story contains lots of explicit, on-page sex, including oral sex, vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse, kink and/or taboo situations. (eg: aggressive sex, dubious consent, role play scenarios, content that may be considered triggering to some readers)