This week at Smexy… A review – The Tin Box by Kim Fielding (m/m) B+ review – The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas (historical) B+ review – Entwined by Kristen Callihan (historical pnr) B review – Christmas on Main Street Anthology (holiday) B review – Winter’s Heat by Zoe Archer (historical) C+ review – Striking Distance by Pamela Clare (romantic suspense) C review – Shock & Awe by Abigail Roux (m/m) D review – Blue Ice by Carolina Soto (contemporary) F Continue Reading
Archives for November 2013
Smexy’s Top Ten–November 15th
10. I honestly had to force myself to stop playing Candy Crush – it was all I was doing. Book reading? Making dinner? No – candy crushing. So I stopped in the mid-200’s. *starts sweating and shaking* While I’m keeping my distance, I did find this interview with the creator really interesting – so crazy how viral this game is. The game itself brings in $633,000 a DAY. Why can’t my computer husband do something like this? *wink* Do I need those Candy Crush leggings for Christmas??? OR – do I need Continue Reading
Review: Striking Distance by Pamela Clare
Striking Distance by Pamela Clare (I-Team #6) Romantic Suspense Released: November 5, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Laura Nilsson had been covering the war overseas for years when she was kidnapped one night while doing a live broadcast. Known as the “Baghdad Babe”, her stellar reputation for reporting the truth made her both loved and hated. Her horrific kidnapping by Al Qaeda was only compounded by her reported death soon afterward. Javier Corbray is a SEAL with the teams. A few Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of Improper Arrangements and Improper Relations by Juliana Ross is: Andrina G. Congrats and thanks to Juliana Ross for hosting the giveaway! Continue Reading
FALL in Love with Forever Giveaway!
Forever is sponsoring a great giveaway. One random winner will win this entire bundle of e-books: The bundle includes: Redemption by CJ Barry Along Came Trouble by Erin Kern All Fired Up by Kate Meader Entwined by Kristen Callihan Unstoppable by Shannon Richard Delicious by Adrianne Lee To enter to win this bundle of e-books, just leave a comment. Open to all through November 16. Continue Reading
Review: Winter’s Heat by Zoe Archer
Winter’s Heat by Zoe Archer (Nemesis, Unlimited #1.5) Historical novella Released: October 22, 2013 St. Martin's Reviewed by May “Where the job’s concerned, I’ll gladly take your protection and guidance. But I’ve been navigating the servants’ hall for almost half my life. I know all about men like William. Anyway,” she added, “clown or no, who I chose to flirt with isn’t any business of yours.” Regret darkened his face. “I know it.” He fell silent, then said, “It’s killing me. Do you Continue Reading
Review: Christmas on Main Street Anthology
Christmas On Main Street by JoAnn Ross, Susan Donovan, LuAnn McLane, and Alexis Morgan Released: November 5, 2013 Holiday Romance Signet Reviewed by May This collection of stories all feature small town romances at Christmas time. Unfortunately the stories were really uneven - two that I'd consider winners and two that felt like a waste of my time. If you like small town holiday romance - you may want to check it out anyhow! Christmas in Shelter Bay JoAnn Ross This was a cute Continue Reading
Review: Blue Ice by Carolina Soto
Blue Ice by Carolina Soto Romance Contemporary E book, October 29, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Katherine Bianchi is a rich debutante princess with a foul mouth, anger issues, and a ball busting attitude. Affectionately known as the “ice princess,” she knows she’s not the nicest person but she can’t help but be true to herself and her inner bitch. Her low self esteem concerning her body makes her shy away from men and any type of relationship that isn’t regulated to friendship Continue Reading
Review: The Tin Box by Kim Fielding
The Tin Box by Kim Fielding Romance Contemporary/ MM E book, 210 pages September 20, 2013 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “But if I were cured I would not love you any longer, would not long for your voice and your touch. And that is a loss I can bear much less than the loss of my freedom.” William Lyon has spent his entire life bending to the demands of others. When he can no longer keep up the facade, he finds himself divorce and in the small town of Jelley Continue Reading
Review: Entwined by Kristen Callihan
Entwined (Darkest London, #3.5) by Kristen Callihan Historical Romance/Paranormal Novella November 5, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Eamon Evernight has always lived in his older brother’s shadow. His large rough build and bright red hair is a stark contrast to his brother’s smooth polished and much preferred blond looks. When his older brother finds himself in an arranged marriage, he needs Eamon’s romantic heart and skills to help him correspond with his betrothed. As the letters flow Continue Reading