10. I NEED a donkey so I can scratch its ears and it looks like this: Just the sweetest thing ever! (they don’t smell, do they?) 9. Nicole rec’d Wild Ones by Kristine Wyllys last week and I’m so glad I finally read it. This book is dark, violent, with a massive, broody underground boxing hero and a heroine that has a sarcastic, cocky attitude. I loved them together. They have lots of angry sex. And the heroine has a BFF named Jax who made me laugh out loud at one point (it’s Continue Reading
Archives for January 2014
Review: The Chocolate Temptation by Laura Florand
The Chocolate Temptation by Laura Florand (Amour et Chocolat #6) Contemporary Romance Released: January 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Sarah is five months into her six-month internship in one of the best pastry kitchens in the world, yet she still doesn’t feel worthy. From California, she left her engineering job, told her Korean-born mother she needed something more in life, and moved to Paris. Since day one, she has been in love with Patrick, the second in command Continue Reading
Review: Where You Lead by Mary Calmes
Where You Lead by Mary Calmes E book, 68 pages Romance Contemporary, M/M Dreamspinner Press December 25, 2013 Reviewed by Tori ATF agent Peter Lomax is a sweet, sexy, gruff man whose idea of romance is actually wearing a suit to his boyfriend’s art gallery. Possessive to the core, this used to cause problems for him until he met Carter Fleming. Carter Fleming loves Peter with all his heart and wants a lifetime with him. When Carter receives word his family needs him, he isn’t sure if Continue Reading
First Three Chapters of Live by Mary Ann Rivers and an ARC Giveaway!
I’ve had a sneak peek at Live by Mary Ann Rivers, coming out next Tuesday and it is fabulous. The hero’s name is Hefin and he is from Wales and he is a woodcarver. Do I need to continue?? The heroine is from a small town in Ohio and she is very close with her siblings, and there is some brother-sister drama. She had two novellas out last year – The Story Guy and Snowfall and they both made my best of 2013 list so get on it if you have yet to try her. I’m happy today to share a three Continue Reading
Feature: Dying to Love Her by Dana Lorraine
Hey everybody! I’m Dana Lorraine, sexy words writer and dreamer of hunky men. I’m kind of new around here so many thanks to Mandi for letting me stop by Smexy to introduce myself and to tell you about my Ellora’s Cave paranormal erotic m/f/m ménage release, Dying to Love Her. So…you know that book—the one where the heroine has to choose between two of the sexiest, most irresistible guys. One might be dark and tortured, the other, fun-loving and loyal. No matter whom she chooses we know she’s Continue Reading
Review: The Grendel Affair by Lisa Shearin
The Grendel Affair (SPI, #1) By Lisa Shearin Urban Fantasy Paperback, 292 pages January 7, 2013 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “In case of emergency, lift shirt, pull .44” Meet Makenna Fraser. Recently arrived in NYC and looking to spread her wings, she is instead recruited by the SPI (Supernatural and Protection Investigation). Makenna is a seer, a rarity in the paranormal world that leaves her feeling rather cosseted by the agency. Kept on the side lines with no defense Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of Wild Burn by Edie Harris is: Olivia H. Congrats! Continue Reading
Guest Review: Ruined by Tracy Wolff
Ruined by Tracy Wolf (Ethan Frost #1) Released: January 7, 2014 Erotic Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Lea – you can find Lea blogging at Happy Ever After. Favorite Quote: “Having finally finished her last toe, Tori gets up to follow me. But since she’s worried about smudging the polish, she kind of waddles on her heels, toes in the air. With her hair dyed race-car yellow and cut short and spiky, she looks a little like a top-heavy duck.” College student Chloe Girard lands Continue Reading
Review: River Road by Jayne Anne Krentz
River Road by Jayne Anne Krentz Romance Suspense Trade Paperback, 336 pages January 7, 2014 Putnam Adult Reviewed by Tori Lucy Sheridan left Summer River thirteen years ago, never to return. Dragged out of a party by her teenage crush, Lucy finds herself placed on a plane by her Aunt Sara the next day and never allowed to return. Lucy does return when her aunt is in a fatal car accident and leaves everything to Lucy. Lucy is shocked but pleased to see her childhood crush is all grown Continue Reading
Review: The Expert’s Guide to Driving a Man Wild by Jessica Clare
The Expert’s Guide to Driving a Man Wild by Jessica Clare (Bluebonnet#3) Released: January 7, 2014 Erotic Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Brenna is the secretary/assistant at the Wilderness and Survival Expedition center. Her job is quite laid back. She works for Grant, Dane and Cole, all survival specialists, all super built, hot etc. They all live in cabins on the property, so she comes to work in ratty t-shirts and boxers if she pleases. She has tattoos and bright purple bangs. All of Continue Reading