The Kraken King (Parts 7-8) by Meljean Brook Steampunk, Romance Serial-Eight Installments June 2014 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Earlier this month I reviewed Parts 1-3 & 4-6 of Meljean Brook’s riveting adventure serial,The Kraken King. I’m back today to review the last two parts of the serial 7 and 8. A former smuggler and thief, Ariq—better known as the Kraken King—doesn’t know what to make of the clever, mysterious woman he rescues from an airship besieged by marauders. Unsure Continue Reading
Archives for June 2014
Smex Scene Sunday – Happy Birthday Tori!
Today is not only Sunday, it's not only Father's Day, it's not only Smex Scene day...it's Tori's birthday *and the crowd goes wild* Tori is turning 29 - again! Lucky girl! *wink* To celebrate, we are going to give you presents. Every Sunday we do a Smex Scene Sunday post - you can browse through them here. Once in awhile, we do a 'Top Ten Reasons to Read post," which are books we recommend that are erotic - you can browse through them here. I will pick four random commenters, and Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A- review - The Unexpected Duchess by Valerie Bowman (historical) B+ review - Cross & Crown by Abigail Roux (m/m) B+ review - Push by Claire Wallis (NA) B+ review - Hunt the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy (paranormal) B review - Burned by Sarah Morgan (contemporary) B review - The Frozen Star by Jessie Lane (YA) B review - Nothing but Smoke by Daisy Harris (m/m) B- review - Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey (erotic) C+ review - Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – June 13th
10. It's Friday the thirteenth! It's a full moon! There are solar flares happening! *peeks out from behind box of wine* 9. Author news round-up! Anne Calhoun discusses her upcoming releases (I want them all!) Jeaniene Frost releases her cover for Bound of Flames (Vlad's third book). Kristen Ashley gives a little tour of where she writes all of her hot books. Courtney Milan has released the first chapter of her July 15 release, The Suffragette Scandal. (want!) 8. This is a week Continue Reading
Review: Push by Claire Wallis
Push (Push,#1) by Claire Wallis NA Romance Suspense May 1, 2014 Harlequin MIRA Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...in this perfect moment, there is always fear.” Emma Searfoss, a 22 year old engineer designer, has moved clear across the country to get away from her stepfather. Emotionally and physically abused by him since childhood, her victimization was made worse by her mother and two brothers allowing it to happen and not intervening. Blunt and in need of some anger management Continue Reading
Review: The Unexpected Duchess by Valerie Bowman
The Unexpected Duchess by Valerie Bowman (Playful Brides #1) Released: April 29, 2014 Historical Romance St. Martin’s Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena Nobody put’s Lucy Upton in the corner! The Unexpected Duchess is the tale of the most vivacious Lady Lucy Upton who finds love with a Duke who finds himself enamored and utterly captivated with the battle of wits and will that Lucy launches his way! I absolutely enjoyed this book. It is not only a lovely romance, but a story of Continue Reading
Review: Cross & Crown by Abigail Roux
Cross & Crown (Sidewinders, #2) by Abigail Roux Romance Suspense/MM E book June 9, 2014 Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Eternity rings and manly soldiers. You Irish really know how to seduce a guy.” When Nick O'Flaherty arrives at the scene of a double homicide to find he has a witness to the crime, he thinks it’s his lucky day. But when he realizes his witness is suffering from amnesia and can’t even remember his own name, Nick wishes he’d gone with his gut Continue Reading
Winners!
The winners of FIT by Rebekah Weatherspoon are: Victoria Zumbrum Anita Tia All winners have been emailed. Continue Reading
Review: Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey
Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey Released: June 10, 2014 Contemporary Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi Oh Tessa Bailey and your dirty talking heroes. SWAT commander Reed does not let us down in his dirty talking abilities. He flies to Colorado to go to his best friend's wedding. He would support his friends through anything, but a wedding isn't his favorite venue, especially when there is a week of "fun" activities planned. But when he sees a bridesmaid the first night Continue Reading
Review: The Frozen Star by Jessie Lane
The Frozen Star (Star, #2) by Jessie Lane Fantasy/YA Ebook May 29, 2014 Whiskey Girl Publishing Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “No one could own me in death.” The Frozen Star picks up right where The Burning Star left off. Kay has been kidnapped by Lord Donovan and Kira is recovering from the near fatal wounds she received trying to stop him. Kira is the main focal point of this story as we learn how she came to be raised by Lord Donovan and what her connection to Kay is. Now safe Continue Reading