Hi, it's Tori. Once upon a time, I opened a twitter account. I was a business owner and had learned it was a good advertising medium. After being online for a while, I found I wanted more interaction so ventured into twitter romancelandia and found my peoples. I stumbled upon Mandi while discussing books and a love affair was born. At least on my end. I decided right then and there she was going to be my new best friend. I just had to convince her. When she put out a call for another reviewer, I Continue Reading
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Review and Giveaway: Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews Hidden Legacy, #3.5 Urban Fantasy November 6, 2018 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I know how to be Catalina Baylor, an ordinary person. I know what’s expected of me. I do not know how to be a Prime.” Nevada Baylor and Connor Ander Rogen are getting married and both families are ready to lend a hand in helping this couple tie the knot with no problems. That’s easier said than done. Catalina Baylor is at a crossroads since her Continue Reading
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Thirteen years ago, Vivi LeBrun was sketching a rooster and eating Oreos when she first met—and fell for—her friend’s brother, David St. James. Since then, her love for David has only intensified thanks to years of friendship with his family, who rescued her from a lonely, tumultuous childhood. As she travels to Block Island to vacation with the St. James siblings, Vivi daydreams about reuniting with David, hoping he’ll finally see her as his soul mate. After his mother’s death, David Continue Reading
Tori’s Tuesday Tinys
Fall by Kristen Callihan VIP#3 Contemporary Romance October 23, 2018 Plane Jane Books Fans have waited breathlessly for this installment in Callihan's steamy and emotionally deep VIP series. Rich in sensory detail and boldly unapologetic, in Fall, Callihan tackles the serious issues of mental health, self-harm, depression, and abuse with compassion and a heavy dose of common sense while building a romance that brims with laughter and heart. Jax aka John Blackwell, lead singer for the band Kill Continue Reading
Review: Lionheart by Thea Harrison
Lionheart by Thea Harrison Moonshadow, #3 Paranormal Romance October 3, 2018 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "It was good to be free. Good to be home." As Lyonesse is slowly being destroyed, it's ruler, King Oberon, sleeps deep within his palace, the victim of an assassination attempt. His only chance at a cure comes in the form of the top Elder Race surgeon, Dr. Katheryn Shaw. When she arrives, her presence awakens him though he is no longer the man he was before. His only means Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... Angela talked about: C- review – Fire of the Dreki by LE Wilson (Fantasy) DNF review -The Swedish Prince by Karina Halle (contemporary) C- review – The Wild Heir by Karina Halle (contemporary) Tori talked about: A review – Phoneix Unbound by Grace Draven (fantasy) C review- Pointe Noire by Lacie Thorne (erotic) On Wednesday, Sheena talked about: B+ review- I hate you, I Love You by Elizabeth Hayley (contemporary) C- review- The Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
For savvy programmer Gabrielle Alvarez, moving to Portland, Oregon means a fresh start with a blank screen. She wants nothing more than to erase the last traces of her old life, starting with an exotic tattoo to hide an old scar. Gabby’s instantly drawn to the enigmatic artist, who also happens to be her neighbor. Lucky she has no plans to date-especially sexy, brooding men. Last year, Bowen Landry was the king of broken promises. He made hundreds to his sister to get clean and hundreds more Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
Nevada Baylor has a unique and secret skill—she knows when people are lying—and she's used that magic (along with plain, hard work) to keep her colorful and close-knit family's detective agency afloat. But her new case pits her against the shadowy forces that almost destroyed the city of Houston once before, bringing Nevada back into contact with Connor "Mad" Rogan. Rogan is a billionaire Prime—the highest rank of magic user—and as unreadable as ever, despite Nevada’s “talent.” But there’s no Continue Reading
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Once upon a time a cocky, copper-haired tourist sauntered into Zara’s bar. And even though she knew better, Zara indulged in a cure for the small-town blues. It was supposed to be an uncomplicated fling—a few sizzling weeks before he went back to his life, and she moved on. Until an accidental pregnancy changed her life. Two years later, she’s made peace with the notion that Dave From Brooklyn will never be found. Until one summer day when he walks into her coffee shop, leveling her with Continue Reading