When I Break by New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Kendall Ryan. Book Description: Knox Bauer's life has unraveled to the point of no return. Fighting to fill the emptiness inside himself, he seeks solace in unfamiliar beds with unfamiliar women. As guardian to his three younger brothers, he can't seem to do a thing right. But this can't go on...they look up to him in every way and all he’s done lately is prove how messed up he really is. Needing a change, he attends a Continue Reading
Archives for February 2014
Joint Review: Killer Frost by Jennifer Estep
Killer Frost (Mythos Academy, #6) by Jennifer Estep YA/Urban Fantasy Trade Book-Arc February 25, 2014 Kensington Joint Reviewed by May and Tori I’ve battled the Reapers of Chaos before–and survived. But this time I have a Bad, Bad Feeling it’s going to be a fight to the death … most likely mine. Yeah, I’ve got my psychometry magic, my talking sword, Vic–and even the most dangerous Spartan on campus at my side, in Logan freaking Quinn, but I’m no match for Loki, the evil Norse god of Continue Reading
Review: Better Than Chance by Lane Hayes
Better Than Chance by Lane Hayes (Better Than #2) Released: January 22, 2014 M/M Contemporary Dreampsinner Press Reviewed by Mandi Jay Reynolds can't help but have a crush on his very intense, serious boss Peter. When Jay gets assigned to Peter's team for a new project, it means lots of extra hours at work, and more time to stare at the man he lusts after. Peter doesn't act like he likes other men, so Jay just assumes he is straight. Peter is very business oriented and after correcting Continue Reading
Review: The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
The Undead Pool (The Hollows, #12) by Kim Harrison Urban Fantasy February 25, 2014 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Congratulations, you’ve been granted the title of trusted singular. I suggest you refrain from wearing hats.” For the past three months, Rachel has been providing security for Trent Kalamack while Quen is across the country, regulating Ellasbeth’s visit with the girls. When Rachel’s spells begin to misfire, Rachel thinks it’s a reaction to her deepening Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Travis. A mechanic who decides to make good use of a customer's repair bill to fulfill a long standing fantasy. Heroine: Bella. Former heiress with a slight cash flow problem who needs her car... now. “Where do you want it? One blink for yes. Two for no. Understood?” Bella blinked once. He moved slowly over her tongue. “On your chest?” Two blinks. “Maybe later for that one. All over your beautiful face?” Two blinks. “Again, maybe later, but likely not. Down your throat?” One Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Going Up! by Amy Lane (m/m contemporary) B+ review - All for You by Jessica Scott (contemporary/military) B- review - Feel the Heat by Kate Meader (contemporary) C+ review - Concealed in Death by JD Robb (futuristic suspense) C+ review -Harlequin Contemporary Boxed set (contemporary) C review - What goes on Tour by Claire Boston (contemporary) C review - Strain by Amelia Gormley (m/m sci fi) C review - A Wicked Hunger by Kiersten Fay (paranormal) F Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – February 21st
10. Shannon Stacey tweeted this gif earlier this week with the caption, Me right now, along with pretty much everyone else in the Northeast. It's been a piss poor winter y'all. IF ONLY MY HAIR LOOKED THAT GOOD IN THE FREEZING WIND AND SNOW. Damn it Jon Snow. Stop being so sexy on top of a mountain. You don't even have any snot coming out. 9. Thanks to a rec from Pamela, I read Impossible Things by Kate Johnson this week and I really enjoyed it. The hero is a warlord, feared by Continue Reading
Tori’s Adventures at Coastal Magic Con and a Giveaway!
Coastal Magic Convention (formerly Old City New Blood Convention) is the brainchild of Jennifer from Books Make Me Happy. A rather informal three day convention held in central Florida, it’s jam packed with fabulous bloggers and authors. Rather like Lori Foster’s Reader & Author Get Together, this convention allows readers, bloggers, authors, and fan girls to intimately mix and mingle with one another. I arrived very late Thursday as I was playing chauffeur for Shiloh Walker and we had Continue Reading
Review: A Wicked Hunger by Kiersten Fay
A Wicked Hunger by Kiersten Fay (Creatures of Darkness #1) Released: January 4, 2014 Paranormal Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A hundred years after vampires revealed themselves to the masses, the world is still recovering from the hysteria and war that devastated much of the Earth. And though peace has been brokered between the human and vampire nations, it is tumultuous at best. Orphaned at the age of ten, Coraline Conwell has struggled to survive a turbulent existence Continue Reading
Harlequin Contemporary Romance Box Set Volume One
Harlequin Contemporary Romance Box Set Volume One featuring Sarina Bowen, Rebecca Avery, Amy Jo Cousins and Denise McDonald Released: February 3, 2014 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Coming in from the Cold by Sarina Bowen Alpine ski champion Dane “Danger” Hollister does not do relationships, though he has an excellent reason. No woman would ever say “I do” to a guy whose faulty DNA will eventually cost him everything: his spot on the US Ski team, his endorsements, Continue Reading