10. Happy Birthday to Michael Douglas AND his gorgeous wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones. Both were born today though 25 years apart. *throws confetti* 9. Because nothing goes better with books then booze (just ask anyone who has attended a book convention) Harlequin, one of the world's leading publishers of romance books, announced the launch of Vintages by Harlequin™, a new line of three wine varietals, with vintage Harlequin branding. Vintages by Harlequin features three varietals: Continue Reading
Archives for September 2015
Review: Craving Flight by Tamsen Parker
Craving Flight by Tamsen Parker BDSM Romance Released: September 2015 Self Published Tzipporah Berger is thirty-seven and single, which is practically unheard of in the Orthodox Jewish community she now calls home. Her increasing religiosity and need for kink may have broken up her first marriage, but she’s decided it’s time to try again. And the rabbi’s wife has just the man in mind. Elan Klein is the neighborhood butcher whose intimidating size and gruff manner hint at a deliciously Continue Reading
Review: If the Key Fits by Stephanie Blakeman
If the Key Fits by Stephanie Blakeman Contemporary Romance August 4, 2015 Self published Reviewed by Helyce This story starts off by setting a really dark tone as we meet our heroine in a flashback scene where she’s soaking in a tub, trying to recover after being gang raped and beaten by club members on the instructions of her boyfriend Frank Bishop, aka Slayer. It’s not the first time, but it’s bad and she is so close to letting the blackness take her over when strong hands pull her Continue Reading
Guest Post: 11 Days of Dirty Eleven
Hello Smexy Books! Thanks so much for having me on the final day of “11 Days of Dirty Eleven.” You’ve been so kind to my MC series. I’m celebrating with a very dirty excerpt from Shooting Dirty. Leave a comment for a chance to win a digital copy. She's his only salvation Ace Clemmons has wanted Janelle from the moment he first saw her. Taking her captive while he carried out his last hit as a member of Dirty Eleven nearly broke him. Now that he's gone straight, he's back in her Continue Reading
Review: Stripped Raw by Rebecca Moon
Stripped Raw by Rebecca Moon New Adult Released January 20, 2015 Self-Published Reviewed by Sheena Erin Stancliffe has had a troubled past and moves to Bailiff to give herself and her son a fresh start. She is captivated by the old town charm and the friendly people in it, especially when her new job at the district hospital brings her face to face with Jason Cunningham, a bronzed, muscle bound man with a boyish face. Renowned as the town slut, Jason is forced to reassess his life Continue Reading
Review: Girl Wife Prisoner by Hanna Peach
Girl Wife Prisoner by Hanna Peach Series: A Good Wife, #1 Women's Fiction/Contemporary September 19, 2015 Gypsy Publishing Reviewed by Tori How far would you go to set yourself free? Drake Blackwell is intelligent, successful, controlling, and hiding a violent family past. He just made his latest investment: Noriko. Imported from Japan and wed to a stranger, Noriko struggles to stick to the rules of a Good Wife. Drake can’t seem to love her, not the way she wants to be loved. She Continue Reading
Review: Hot Dreams by Rachelle Chase
Hot Dreams by Rachelle Chase Released: July 13, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I thought a former male stripper/dancer hero might be a fun read, and this one is pretty cute. Johnny may not dance for the ladies anymore, but he is still the CEO for Hot Dreams, a male entertainment company. They do bachelorette parties, girls night out, and shows on stage. One night he goes back to his office, and finds a woman looking at some of his photographs. This woman is Continue Reading
Review: Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre
Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre Released: September 7, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi The girls from Fiction Vixen recommend this one to me - and I'm really glad they did. I usually shy away from Hollywood characters - something about them just don't appeal to me. But, with a strong recommendation, I dove in and very much enjoyed. Summer Jenkins lives in Quincy, Georgia - a very southern, rich town. Back in the 1950's, many of the town members invested Continue Reading
Review: The Madness of Lord Westfall by Mia Marlowe
The Madness of Lord Westfall by Mia Marlowe Series: The Order of the MUSE, #2 Historical Paranormal Romance September 21, 2015 Entangled Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...being ruined by you is the best thing that could ever happen to me.” Pierce Langston, Viscount Westfall, is thought to be mad. His ability to hear people's thoughts since a childhood accident lands him in Bedlam where he was subjected to heinous “cures.” Rescued by a friend, Langston now uses his gift Continue Reading
Pennyroyal Green Excerpt Tour
For almost 8 years, readers have eagerly followed the epic love-story-that-never-was of Lyon Redmond and Olivia Eversea throughout Julie Anne Long’s Pennyroyal Green novels. Now, FINALLY, readers will find out what really happened to separate the two lovers and if they can overcome the heartbreak and betrayal to reach their Happily Ever After. Before we get there, though, let’s relive Lyon and Olivia’s story up until now. Follow along the Pennyroyal Green Excerpt Tour from 9/17 to 9/24 at the Continue Reading