Romance content rating scale

When I say that my romances are cozy, sweet, mild, or no-spice or low heat, I'm following this romantic scale by author Mariah Ankenman:

  • NPI = No physical intimacy 
  • KO = Kissing only
  • CD = Closed door/off page intimacy
  • ODE = Open door with euphemisms only
  • ODD = Open door with descriptive language and imagery
  • ODK = Open door descriptive with kink

My books are KO as of 2024.

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