How Hard Can it Be? by Robyn Peterman Contemporary Romance January 17, 2013 Kensington Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “We have a new neighbor named Mr. Asstastic” One night Rena decides to follow Oprah’s advice and visualize her success. Bored with her accounting job and in need of money, Rena has decided she wants to become a romance writer. Because seriously – how hard can it be? She joins a romance writer’s group after hearing a famous bestselling author is a part of it – but what Continue Reading
Archives for February 2013
Review: Hip Check by Dierdre Martin
Hip Check (New York Blades #10) By Dierdre Martin Contemporary Romance February 5, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Hip Check is the tenth book in Ms. Martin’s sports series which focuses on the lives and loves of a fictional hockey team-the New York Blades. A romantic contemporary that addresses the real life concerns and issues facing two completely different individuals who have found themselves drawn together over the well being of a little girl. Written in a strong conversational Continue Reading
Review: Screwing the System by Josephine Myles
Screwing the System by Josephine Myles M/M Contemporary Romance February 12, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce The most important thing to Cosmo Rawlins is his music. It consumes him, so much so that he doesn’t have time for a regular job, choosing instead to live off government benefits. He has to appear as if he’s trying to get a job, but Cosmo has that figured out as well. Little tricks he’s come up with to put off the interviewer to guarantee they won’t find him a suitable hire. Continue Reading
The Heart of Darkness Blog Tour
Today, Kendra Leigh Castle and Cynthia Garner are stopping by to share their favorite moments from the series they write. Do you have a favorite moment from either series? Tell us in the comments! KENDRA’S TOP 5 (SPOILER-FREE) MOMENTS FROM THE DARK DYNASTIES SERIES 1. Lily and Ty’s first meeting, alone in the darkened garden of a historic mansion, in Dark Awakening. It’s so sensual, much like their relationship. 2. Lyra the werewolf, in pajamas and munching on a bag of Cheetos, Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy…. B+ review – Wolf Nip by Vivian Arend (pnr novella) B review – Caleb by Emma Lang (historical western) B review – Collide by Juliana Stone (contemporary) B/C+ review – Confidence Tricks by Tamara Morgan (contemporary) B- review – How Beauty Saved the Beast by Jax Garren (pnr) B- review – Dirty Laundry by Heidi Cullinan (m/m contemporary) C+ review – Secret by L. Marie Adeline (erotic) C+ review – Gods of Mischief by George Row (nonfiction) C+ review – Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–February 15th
10. Do we all feel extra loved now that Valentine’s Day is behind us? I know I feel extra bloated from all the food I ate last night. Throughout the week, I collect things for each week’s top ten, so when I open my document Friday morning I usually have at least a dozen items to sort through to create my top ten. This morning I have three. Apparently the internet was not fun this week. So we’ll see how this top ten goes. I do know my friends sent me some verra naughty things yesterday in honor Continue Reading
Review: Collide by Juliana Stone
Collide by Juliana Stone (Barker Triplets #2) Contemporary Romance January 15, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi My biggest complaint with the first book in this series is that I didn’t experience the hero and heroine falling in love enough. In Collide, we get to see a much more emotional relationship with Shane and Bobbi. It also helps that the two of them used to be deeply (and turbulently) in love as young adults. Shane is an ex-con, having gone to prison for doing some Continue Reading
Review: Game For Marriage by Karen Erickson
Game for Marriage by Karen Erickson (Game for It #1) Contemporary Romance January 11, 2013 Entangled Reviewed by Mandi I think pretend marriage, or marriage of convenience stories in a contemporary are a hard sell, although in the past I’ve found a few that have really worked for me. Unfortunately, this wasn’t one of them. As a reader, you obviously have to be convinced that these two people have no other option than to marry. I was never convinced of this. Jared is a Continue Reading
Happy Valentine’s Day! Come join me for a Chat and a Love Letter
Happy VDay y’all. Today I have a couple of things going on. First up, at 3pm EST I will be moderating a live video chat with Julie James and Samantha Young. Here is the LINK to the chat. You’ll be able to ask questions and it should be a lot of fun. Also, Chelsea from Vampire Book Club asked me to participate in her month long love letter feature, where bloggers write love letters to a favorite fictional hero. I picked Ryodan. You can read my letter HERE. It’s thoughtful and sincere perverted Continue Reading
Review: If You Stay by Courtney Cole
If You Stay by Courtney Cole (Beautifully Broken #1) New Adult Romance February 5, 2014 Lakehouse Press Reviewed by Mandi When I was offered this book for review, I went to Goodreads to read the blurb and the first sentence, “24-year old Pax Tate is an asshole.” was pretty much a guarantee I would read this one. I’m weak for an asshole hero. Well, I’m weak for a well done asshole hero. Like a well done steak, I want my asshole hero to cook for a long time. To really let that Continue Reading