This week at Smexy… B review – The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz (mystery suspense/tori) B review – A Grave Search by Wendy Roberts (mystery suspense/tori) B- review – Devil in Tartan by Julia London (historical/mandi) C+ review – Surrender to the Highlander by Lyndsay Sands (historical/sheena) C review – The Wedding Date by Jasmine Gulliary (contemporary/tori) C+ review – Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen (contemporary/tori) New Cover Reveal: Elle Kennedy's Hotter Than Ever Excerpt From Continue Reading
Archives for February 2018
Review: The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz
The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz Mystery Suspense/Gothic Horror February 13, 2018 Mira Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The girl in the tower is a romantic image to anybody but the girl in the tower.” They were called “The Lucky Ones; ” the foster children who were chosen to live with the wealthy Dr. Vincent Capello at his beach house, nicknamed the Dragon, in Clark Beach, OR. Allison Lamarque looks back on those idyllic days fondly, except for the part where she almost died and Continue Reading
New Cover Reveal: Elle Kennedy’s Hotter Than Ever
Elle Kennedy has redesigned the covers for her Out of Uniform series. Below is the NEW cover for Hotter Than Ever, book 9 (out of 10.5) the bestselling and OMG SO HAWT series. Isn’t it GORGEOUS?? A sexy standalone novel from New York Times and international bestselling author Elle Kennedy! Three is most definitely not a crowd… Claire McKinley has just experienced every bride’s nightmare: the groom is a no-show, and now she must face five hundred guests alone. Furious and Continue Reading
Review: Devil in Tartan by Julia London
Devil in Tartan by Julia London (Highland Grooms #4) Releases February 20, 2018 Historical Romance HQN Books Reviewed by Mandi I won't lie - I received a print arc of this in the mail, took one look at our hero's luscious locks, and did a little snort laugh....and decided to give it a try. I was really hoping the heroine would play with his hair, or braid it or something but we don't get much hair play. We do get a cute story about a woman desperate to save her clan by selling illegal Continue Reading
Excerpt from Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan and a Giveaway of her upcoming release!
Happy Valentine's Day, Smexy Readers! I'm so happy to be here celebrating the month of love — and the trade paperback release of Archer's Voice! — by sharing a snippet of Archer and Bree's love story. I would call this book my most romantic story, and I hope you agree. Let me set up the scene for you: Archer (who speaks only in American Sign Language) and Bree have had a fight and been distant for days. A thunderstorm begins which scares Bree as thunderstorms remind her of another night when she Continue Reading
Guest Post: Swoon-Worthy Book Recs from Maisey Yates
Mandi: Before I hand the post over to Maisey, I wanted to jump in and say I recommend Maisey Yates any day of the week! I adore her books and I've definitely had some swoony moments. I also find her books incredibly comforting. Don't miss her newest release.... The Rancher's Baby - She’s having her best friend’s baby… Only from New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates! When a torrid, possibly dangerous scandal comes to Royal, Texas, Selena Jacobs is nearly caught in the middle. Continue Reading
Review: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Gulliary
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Gulliary Romance Contemporary February 6, 2018 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Come to the wedding, be my sandwich.” Alexa Monroe is the chief of staff for the mayor of Berkley. In San Francisco to meet her sister for an impromptu celebration, a power outage traps her in an elevator with the most gorgeous man she’s seen in a long time. Deciding a little harmless flirting never hurt anyone. Alexa sets out to charm this blond Adonis before the Continue Reading
Review: Surrender to the Highlander by Lynsay Sands
Surrender to the Highlander by Lynsay Sands Highlanders, #5 Historical Romance January 30, 2018 Avon Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "Wife, ye do no' need to be naked to talk...in fact, 'tis more detrimental to talking than helpful." So. The heroine barfs mid-blowjob. Everywhere. Cock was covered in her chunks. On the cusp of orgasm so it was a most certain un-happy ending. And I think you should know that. I can't un-know that and now you can't either. And yes, it was just as Continue Reading
Review: A Grave Search by Wendy Roberts
A Grave Search by Wendy Roberts Series: Bodies of Evidence, #2 Mystery Suspense January 29, 2018 Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You don’t have to forgive the people who hurt you in order to make peace with your past.” Julie Hall is adjusting well to her new life She has purchased a new home, her new business is booming, and she is slowly building a relationship with FBI agent Garrett Pierce. When a grieving mother comes to Julie, begging her to find her daughter’s Continue Reading
Review: Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen
Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen Brooklyn Bruisers, #4 (Novella) Contemporary Romance February 12, 2018 Rennie Read Books Favorite Quote: “Hey Bingley.” “Yes, miss?” “Can you give Nate a message for me?” “Voice or text?” “Uh, text. Tell him Rebecca sends her congratulations.” “Certainly, my dear. Are we adding any emojis?” “No, because we’re not twelve.” “Noted.” Reviewed by Tori You’d think a billion dollars, a professional hockey team and a six-bedroom mansion on the Promenade Continue Reading