Sweet On You (Sweet on a Cowboy, #3) by Laura Drake Contemporary Romance Paperback, 384 pages August 26, 2014 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If I owned Texas and Hell, I’d rent out Texas and live in Hell.” I first discovered Laura Drake when I was offered an arc of The Sweet Spot. A bittersweet romance contemporary that deals with grief, heartbreak, and forgiveness. Drake’s ability to work past the trite and hit on the cusp of the matter with beautiful prose and a genuine Continue Reading
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Review: The Sweet Spot by Laura Drake
The Sweet Spot by Laura Drake Contemporary Romance May 28, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Nepotism isn’t a good idea when your family tree doesn’t branch.” Charla Rae Denny and James (JB) Denny had the perfect marriage. Charla kept the homefires burning while JB competed in championship bull riding competitions. When their son dies in a tragic accident, their world crashes and they drift apart, each consumed with their grief. Charla wakes up to find herself divorced Continue Reading
Reader Feature
I love learning more about who is reading Smexy and thought it would be fun to occasionally feature a Smexy Reader on the site. First up is Mag. Tell Us About Yourself: I am a mother, wife, sister, daughter, teacher and friend. I enjoy trying new things- most recently whittling and co-leading a community ukulele jam group. While I enjoy a wide variety of activities, my favorite by far, is reading. I read several romance books blogs daily. Currently my favorite sub genre is contemporary Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - The Hot Zone by Jayne Castle (paranormal/tori) B review - What I Love About You by Rachel Gibson (contemporary/tori) B review - Sweet on You by Laura Drake (contemporary/tori) C+ review - Above All by Rebecca Brooks (contemporary/mandi) C+ review - Taking Stock by Barbara Elsborg (m/m/helyce) C review - What a Duke Dares by Anna Campbell (historical/may) C review - Chieftain by Command by Frances Housden (historical/sheena) C review - Exchange of Fire Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews (urban fantasy) A review - Lead by Kylie Scott (contemporary) B+ review - Between the Sheets by Molly O'Keefe (contemporary) B review - Looking for Trouble by Victoria Dahl (contemporary) B review - Two Week Seduction by Kathy Lyon (erotic) B review - Rogue with a Brogue by Suzanne Enoch (historical) B- review - Deceptive Innocence by Kyra Davis (contemporary) C+ review - Falling for the Pirate by Amber Lin (historical) C Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – July 25th
10. Fair warning, I talk a lot about Fifty Shades of Grey in this post. I don't care if you adored the book, I don't care if you hated the book. I just want to see Jamie Dornan nakey. Now excuse me while I watch Jamie walk into a room about 100 times in a row. 9. How about some book deals? All $1.99.... It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis The Sweet Spot by Laura Drake Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt A Rake's Midnight Kiss by Anna Campbell Never Desire a Duke by Lily Dalton The Rogue's Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Never a Hero by Marie Sexton (m/m) B review – The Sweet Spot by Laura Drake (contemporary) B review – It Had to be You by Jill Shalvis (contemporary) B- review – Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James (historical) C+ review – His Risk to Take by Tessa Bailey (erotic romantic suspense) C+ review – Alice’s Wonderland by Allison Dobell (erotic) C+ review – The Look of Love by Bella Andre (contemporary) C review – By Design by Jayne Denker Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy…. A review – Beyond Control by Kit Rocha (erotic) B+ review – When she Said I Do by Celeste Bradley (historical) B review – Velocity by Amelia C Gormley (m/m contemporary) B review – The Problem With Seduction by Emma Locke (historical) B- review – Along Came Trouble by Ruthie Knox (contemporary) B- review – If you Give a Rake a Ruby (historical) C+ review – What’s a Witch to Do? by Jennifer Harlow (PNR) C review – The Last Debutante by Julia London Continue Reading
New Releases: Week of March 4-8, 2024
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:This Could Be Us (Skyland Book 2) by Kennedy RyanAMZ * BN * K * GP Swift and Saddled: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel by Lyla SageAMZ * BN * K * GP If You Hate Me: A Brother's Best Friend Hockey Romance by Helena HuntingAMZ * BN * K * GP The Unwanted Wife: Brother's Best Friend Marriage of Convenience Romance by L. SteeleAMZ * BN * K * GP The Ex Games Revisited by J. S. CooperAMZ * BN * K * GP Mercy in Betrayal : Dark Mafia Romance (Sons of the Mafia Book 4) Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of December 25-29, 2023
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:On the Plus Side: A Novel by Jenny L. HoweAMZ * BN * K * GP Lei Aloha: Aloha Love by Reina TorresAMZ * BN * K * GP Love Grudge (Angels & Devils MC Book 1) by Chantal FernandoAMZ * BN * K * GP The Playboy (Spade Hotel Series Book 1) by Marni Mann AMZ * BN * K * GP Lethal Vows by T.L. Smith & Kia Carrington-Russell AMZ * BN * K * GP Playing With Fire: Eagle's Nest Securities Book 2 by Anna BlakelyAMZ * BN * K * GP Close Encounters : A Forced Proximity Continue Reading