Mississippi Roll Anthology Edited by George R.R. Martin Series: Wild Cards, #24/ The USA Triad, #1 Science Fiction, Fantasy December 5, 2017 Tor Books Favorite Quote: “This trip just gets weirder and weirder” Reviewed by Tori Now on its final voyage, the historical steamboat Natchez is known for her super-powered guest entertainers. But after the suspicious death of a crewmember, retired NY police detective Leo Storgman decides to make this incident his personal case. His findings Continue Reading
Archives for November 2017
Smexy’s To-Be-Read List
Tori's TBR: Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews 12/?- It's Ilona Andrews. How could I NOT want it??? #9.5 in the Kate Daniels series bring us Hugh's story and what a story it promises to be. Roomies by Christina Lauren 12/2-A fake marriage romance? Sign.Me.Up. I actually have this for review and super stoked for it. Year One by Nora Roberts 12/5-Nora Roberts writes dystopian? Ummmm...YES PLEASE!! Flames in the Dark by Faith Hunter 12/5-The 3rd in Hunter's Soulwood series, a spin-off from Continue Reading
Review: A Duke in Shining Armor by Loretta Chase
A Duke in Shining Armor by Loretta Chase (Difficult Dukes #1) Released: November 28, 2017 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi A new series by Loretta Chase that features naughty, naughty dukes. They are so naughty, the three dukes, who are also besties, are nicknamed, Their Dis-Graces. Not all dukes are created equal. Most are upstanding members of Society. And then there’s the trio known as Their Dis-Graces. They drink too much, go after women, and are all shocked when they Continue Reading
Review: Wrong to Need You by Alisha Rai
Wrong to Need You by Alisha Rai (Forbidden Hearts #2) Released: November 28, 2017 Contemporary Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi Sadia pressed her hand over her heart, hating the swirl of emotion in there. I think I did the same thing, while reading this book, Sadia. Alisa Rai has definitely tuned into the angsty market. If you like forbidden love, some guilt thrown in and overall fretting about choices you have made in your life, this is the book for you. Blurb: He wasn’t supposed to Continue Reading
Review: A Cruel Kind of Beautiful by Michelle Hazen
A Cruel Kind of Beautiful by Michelle Hazen Series: Sex, Love, and Rock & Roll, #1 Contemporary Romance December 4, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Men are like beautiful agents of Satan, spreading insecurity and misery throughout the world.” Jera McKnight has a full plate with her indie band, college, and work. Wholeheartedly embracing celibacy after her last boyfriend blamed her for his performance issues in the bedroom, Jera is definitely not on board Continue Reading
Review: Head Coach by Lia Riley
Head Coach by Lia Riley Series: Hellions Angels, #2 Contemporary Sports Romance November 21, 2017 Avon Impulse Reviewed by Kini So I read the first book in this series earlier this year and I liked it just fine. I have read several others by this author and enjoyed them. I was looking forward to this book because surly grumpy heroes are something I love. Unfortunately, this book lets et me down in so many ways. The blurb says this is an enemies to lovers story. And I guess the case Continue Reading
Review: A Rancher’s Heart by Vivian Arend
A Rancher’s Heart by Vivian Arend (Heart Falls #1) Contemporary Romance November 16, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Caleb Stone has always put his family first. When he was barely an adult himself, he took on running the family’s ranch and the raising of his siblings. He later married, had his two daughters and when his wife up and left him, he once again re-arranged his priorities to make sure his daughters knew they were loved. But the job of running a ranch is huge and when Continue Reading
Review: A Crazy Kind Of Love by Mary Ann Marlowe
A Crazy Kind of Love by Mary Ann Marlowe Contemporary Romance November 28, 2017 Kensington Publishing Reviewed by Tori Jo Wilder is a tabloid photographer whose reluctance to exploit celebrity lives may lead to her unemployment if she doesn’t develop a tougher skin. When a much-needed celebrity sighting is interrupted by a bystander, Jo tries to be angry but he is far too handsome and charming for her to hold her ire. When she later learns he is the Micah Sinclair, the current bad boy Continue Reading
Retro Smex Scene Sunday
A few weeks ago I reintroduced you to the Demsey siblings and the first in their trilogy- Welcome To Temptation. Faking It is book two and Davy Dempsey's HEA when he meets the Goodnights-an adorably bent family of forgers while trying to get back the money his ex-wife stole from him. Once again, sex and comedy go hand in hand as Davy tries to convince Tilda Goodnight that she's not bad at sex, she's just had bad sex and he's ready to rectify that for her. “On this couch the other night. How bad Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review –Beginner's Luck by Kate Clayborn (contemporary/kini) B review – Mistletoe over Missoula by Ellen G. Kelley (holiday/mandi) B review –Haven by Mary Lindsey (paranormal YA/tori) B review – The Passion of Cleopatra by Anne and Christopher Rice (historical paranormal/tori) B- review –Stranded with the Navy Seal by Susan Cliff (contemporary/mandi) C+ review – Save A Truck, Ride A Redneck by Molly Harper (contemporary/mandi) F review – Melting Snow by Leora Continue Reading