Let me just start by saying there is nothing soft about The Perfect Lover.
Stephanie Laurens writes with a sharp edge. Her characters don’t just flirt and swoon. They do test each other. Portia doesn’t waste time on men who can’t keep up :) and Simon! He has no idea what he is getting himself into. Their chemistry builds slowly, with tension that feels, don't know, earned. Nothing about it is rushed or common-place, and that is exactly what makes it work.
Our newly released candle, Crimson Letter, fits this kind of story perfectly. Its scent doesn’t sit quietly: it makes itself... known. Raspberry brings a bold, almost juicy sharpness right away. It’s not really sweet, but vivid. Peppercorn follows with a steady warmth that keeps all things grounded. Last but not least, musk holds it all together, not softening it, but giving it a bit of depth. I'd say it’s confident without being too polished.
Reading this book with Crimson Letter burning nearby shifts the energy in the room. Trust me. Dialogue lands with more force and the quiet moments stretch a bit longer. You will notice the way the characters hold back, and how every glance feels like it is saying more than words can. Somehow, the scent doesn’t just match the mood. It joins it!
This is no background scent. It won't feel the space - it will changes it. Same as the book.
If you’re reading The Perfect Lover, light Crimson Letter. Let the story breathe in that atmosphere. Everything hits a little deeper that way.
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