Factory mechanic Duke Crawford just wants to watch SportsCenter in peace. Unfortunately, living with four divorcee sisters doesn’t provide much silence, nor does it change his stance on relationships. But when a fellow commitment-phobe stumbles into his life, getting him good and worked up, he can’t deny his protective instincts. Samantha Waverly’s brother just put her in an impossible situation. The only way out? Marry huge, gruff, gladiator look-alike Duke—for show, of course. She doesn’t Continue Reading
Archives for August 2016
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Blood of the Earth by Faith Hunter (tori) A review - The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (mandi) A review - Burn Down the Night by M. O'Keefe (mandi) B- review - A Season of Ruin by Anna Bradley (sheena) B- review - Freight Trained by Sarah Curtis (tori) C+ review - Hell Breaks Loose by Sophie Jordan (tori) C+ review - May the Best Man Win by Mira Lyn Kelly (kini) C review - Waking the Bear by Kerry Adrienne (mandi) Guest Author Maisey Yates Smexy's Top Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – August 12
10. We have our game face on today at Smexy. We are going beast-mode on the top ten. No time for shenanigans! 9. NAKED DIVERS!!! (okay not really - but I can watch a synchronized dive any day) #Shenanigans 8. Orlando Bloom went nakey paddle boarding recently. There are pics...if you want a quick glance. Or a longer glance.... (go here - but NSFW!!!!) 7. I was a big fan of the Netflix series, Jessica Jones but I admit - my favorite part was when Luke (played by Mike Colter) Continue Reading
Winners!
The two winners of The Hating Game by Sally Thorne are: Mary Beth Suzette Lowe Congrats! Emails have been sent. Continue Reading
Guest Author: Maisey Yates
A Real Cowboy Hero Guest Post by Bestselling Author Maisey Yates I’m a big fan of the cowboy hero (of course, that isn’t a secret!). What is it about them that’s so appealing? I mean, what isn’t? I love the idea of a man who plays by his own rules. A man who works hard, loves the land…is good with his hands. Sure, he might not be the most in touch with his feelings, he might be a little bit old-fashioned, but the cowboy hero is always going to be true to his woman. That’s definitely my Continue Reading
Review: May the Best Man Win by Mira Lyn Kelly
May the Best Man Win by Mira Lyn Kelly (Best Men #1) Publication Date: August 2, 2016 Contemporary Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by Kini Blurb Four friends Each a Best Man at a wedding One chance to get it right Jase Foster can't believe his bad luck. He's been paired with the she-devil herself for his best friend's wedding: Emily Klein of the miles-long legs and killer smile. She may be sin in a bridesmaid dress, but there's no way he's falling for her again. They can barely Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Released: August 9, 2016 Contemporary Romance William Morrow Reviewed by Mandi "Lucy," is all he can seem to say. "Lucy. How am I going to walk away from tonight? Seriously. How?" I get goosebumps. I'm wondering the same thing. I let my head drop to one side, and we kiss. I'm hoarse and breathless. "I'm gonna die tonight. Please take your pants off." "I want that embroidered on a pillow." True story - earlier this week I reviewed the amazing Burn Continue Reading
Review: Freight Trained by Sarah Curtis
Freight Trained by Sarah Curtis Romance Contemporary/Suspense July 13, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You’re the light to my dark, without you I’m blind, but with you I see.” Abigail O’Neal (Abby) has just moved to Jasper Falls from L.A. to take a position at the local high school. An intelligent abit awkward overachiever, Abby is looking to reinvent herself and finally have the friends and social life she’s always wanted. When her grandparent’s left her their Continue Reading
Review: A Season of Ruin by Anna Bradley
A Season of Ruin by Anna Bradley Series: Sutherland Scandals, #2 Paranormal Romance August 2, 2016 Berkley Reviewed by Sheena Lily Somerset’s plan for the London season is simple: courtship, marriage to a respectable gentleman, then the comfortable existence of a proper Lady. That is, until one tiny misstep leaves Lily on the edge of social ruin, forcing her to depend on a wicked rogue to save her reputation. Robyn Sutherland doesn’t save reputations—he sullies them. He'd rather Continue Reading
Review: Hell Breaks Loose by Sophie Jordan
Hell Breaks Loose by Sophie Jordan Series: Devil's Rock, #2 Romance Suspense July 26, 2016 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “By all means, keeping trying. No one likes a quitter.” A single act of rebellion takes a dark turn when the president’s daughter is kidnapped. Grace Reeves has spent her whole life doing what she was told. Everything from her clothing to her dates have been hand picked to further her father's political career. When she slips her security detail for a Continue Reading