If possible, could you also include in your list of stats two more facts:
The length of the book
The language– whether it includes religious swear words or not (a lot, some, none)

I don’t mind cussing, and I do like some sex to seal the relationship, but as a praying gal I turn away from books that are filled with religious swear words. In real life, surrounded by educators, scientists, pilots, and lawyers in my family and circle of friends, I do not hear that kind of language, and it comes as a shock, esp when I am just starting to like the character.

One author who does not use any such words is Jayne Krentz ( she did, up till about 1998 or so). Neither does Paula Quin (great historicals swat in Scotland) or Julie Garwood or Judith McNaught.

But it seems like newer authors of paranormals and spy thrillers do tend to include a lot of distressing language.

Also, just as a reader, I don’t care for gratuitous sex — sex without the relationship and the escalating sexual tension

Thanks for considering this suggestion.
Jamie