This week at Smexy…

A review – Angel by Lola Dodge (paranormal/may)
A review – Rising Fire by Terri Brisbin (paranormal/may)
B+ review – Manwhore by Katy Evans (contemporary/sheena)
B review – Trust Me by Ella Sheridan (romantic suspense/tori)
B review – Soaring by Kristen Ashley (contemporary/mandi)
B- review – Chase Me by Tessa Bailey (new adult/tori)
C+ review – Hot and Bothered by Crystal Green (contemporary/mandi)
D review – Binding Ties by Shannon K Butcher (paranormal/tori)

DNF Round-up
Take my Books! (Still open!)
Smexy’s Top Ten

News from Mandi: Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh is an excellent addition to the series. I loved Aden but I ADORED the heroine. She becomes possessively obsessed with the hero (in a good way) and their partnership is well done. Sheena will be reviewing on release day.

Another great read – Part Time Cowboy by Maisey Yates. My first Maisey Yates read and I adored this book. The hero is grumpy and growly – the heroine knows this and needles him. It’s adorable. And SEXY. And I can’t wait for the hero’s brother’s book. Review coming next week.

I was disappointed in The Courtesan Duchess by Joanna Schupe. I love the premise – hero and heroine forced to marry and then estranged for eight years. But the story did not work for me. Too cold. No emotion. Disliked the hero greatly. No passion or romance. Review coming.

I’m currently about halfway through Cut & Run #9 by Abigail Roux aka the FINAL Ty and Zane book aka MANDI is FREAKING out because these are MY BOYS.

It’s good. So good so far. I’m totally going to cry when I finish. I’ll review early this week. (If you pre-ordered through Riptide, you got the book early)

News From Tori: Binding Ties by Shannon K. Butcher. See my review here. Not my favorite of the series. I think I may be done. An antagonistic romance that went on for too long and a repetitive storyline. Some advancement to the arc and impressive actions as usual kept it from being a total loss but not enough to make me excited for next book.

And Jericho Burned by M.C. Compton. A DNF for me which was disappointed because the premise was fairly interesting. See my review here.

The Slayer by Kele Moon. A fantastic bittersweet endeavour by Moon. Romance and angst go hand in hand when a former gangbanger tries to reform only to find himself in deeper then ever when he his family is threatened. Review to come.

The Virgin Romance Novelist by Meghan Quinn. Older virgins is a tricky trope and unfortunately this one didn’t work for me. See my DNF review here.

Damaged and the Beast by Bijou Hunter.  I liked but had some issues with the characterization of the leads and the storyline itself. I have heard the series gets better so I will definitely be revisiting this series again.

Kulti by Mariana Zapata. A humorous low key sports theme romance contemporary that has a faint NA feel to it despite the age of the leads. A VERY slow burning romance evolves as an antagonistic relationship turns to friendship then love. Charismatic characters, a well developed storyline involving professional soccer, and a couple whose journey to true love will leave you groaning and laughing. My only qualm was the heroine’s inability to stand up for herself and some unresolved plot bunnies. Regardless, Zapata and soccer fans are sure to enjoy.

Eternal Ride by Chelsea Camaron.  A short sweet update on the leads from Merciless Ride.

This weekend I have The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston (redux)  and Fall With Me by J. Lynn up for my reading pleasure.

News from Sheena:  Christmas in March!  I received a few highly anticipated books this week and I can not wait to dive into them.