Immortally Yours by Angie Fox (Monster M*A*S*H #1) Paranormal Romance Released: August 28, 2012 St. Martin's Reviewed by May Dr. Petra Robichaud was drafted into service, and taken into limbo to serve as a doctor in a MASH unit for the young gods (who are at war with the old gods). There wasn’t much choice about it – Both armies were allowed to recruit anywhere on Earth. And I use the term recruit lightly. It was more like a shanghaiing. A rep from the young gods spotted me first. Continue Reading
Review: Night Forbidden by Joss Ware
Night Forbidden by Joss Ware (Envy Chronicles #5) Paranormal Romance Released: July 31, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May A group of men have been in some kind of sleep and fifty years have passed. They emerge from the cave they had been in and notice changes in themselves, as they venture outside they discover that the whole world has changed. Zombies, Atlanteans, and all kinds of hell have broken loose on this new earth where California is under water and nothing is the same. Night Continue Reading
Review: Full Surrender by Joanne Rock
Full Surrender by Joanne Rock Contemporary Romance Released: August 21, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by May “Are you familiar with the idea of-“ She cleared her throat “-sexual healing? You know, recovering mojo by having sex with someone you trust?” Yes, you read that right. Play the Marvin Gaye and let’s get this sexual healing on the road! Ok, all jokes aside the premise of this book is indeed that Stephanie had a fling and that was her last good memory before being kidnapped while Continue Reading
Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson
Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson Released: September 7, 2012 Contemporary Romance, Novella Self Published Reviewed by May She ran her hands over the ridged muscle of his chest, dragging her nails through the dark hair. "You look Paul Bunyan on steroids. The sexiest Paul Bunyan I've ever seen in my life." Ami is staying with her sister’s family, visiting and gritting her teeth through a visit in the Vermont wilderness. Without Starbucks, good wine, her beloved Celtics, and all of the Continue Reading
Review: When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen
When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen (Jewels of the Ton #1) Released: September 4, 2012 Historical Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I would rather be a well-paid whore, sir, than an insufferable ass.” He jerked to a halt and spun around. His fists were clenched and his face red with what looked like fury. “One is a choice, and can be changed,” she continued, raising her voice so it would carry. “Whereas the other is a permanent trait of the personality. Not Continue Reading
Helpless Females Need Not Apply
By May. As a kid I loved Wonder Woman, and as an adult I’ve already shown my girls that original series as well (and they loved it too). Rainbow Brite, She-Ra, Princess Tiana, Mulan, and now Merida too. There’s a lot of awesome fictional females that rule in this house and for good reason – who wants a helpless heroine? Personally, I will take emotionally stunted, physically disabled, vulnerable, unpredictable, crazy, killer, badass, potty mouthed, super nice, or even insecure heroines but do Continue Reading
Guest Author Carrie Lofty and Giveaway
We are happy to have Carrie Lofty at Smexy today to talk about her new release, His Very Own Girl. Rules Made to be Broken By Carrie Lofty The USO (United Service Organization) was established as a private non-profit organization devoted to morale-building services of all kinds. This included religious needs, games and recreation, temporary lodging, postage services, the distribution of books and magazines, and food stations in cities, ports and railway stations. Particularly famous were USO Continue Reading
Review: His Very Own Girl by Carrie Lofty
His Very Own Girl by Carrie Lofty Historical Romance Released: September 4, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by May “You got a girl, Doc?” Joe stared down at the white gauze he held. Tying a field dressing had become an impossible puzzle as three words echoed in his head: Lulu loves me. “Yes sir, I believe I do.” Joe is an American fresh out of training as a medic, and a lowly Private First Class. Lulu is an English pilot – and a woman with ambitions and a clear agenda. When the two meet Continue Reading
Review: Soldier’s Last Stand by Cindy Dees
Soldier’s Last Stand by Cindy Dees (H.O.T. Watch #3) Romantic Suspense Released: June 21, 2011 Harleqiun Reviewed by May, who decided to review this because it won the RITA for best contemporary series: suspense. “Gahh,” he grunted as he shoved away from her. “Using sex won’t work for this mission. Like I said. You’re going to get yourself – and maybe me – killed. I don’t need a sex kitten. I need a real woman.” Oh Navy Commander Brady Hathaway, if only that was true. A thirty something Continue Reading
Review: Loving Lady Marcia by Kieran Kramer
Loving Lady Marcia by Kieran Kramer (House of Brady #1) Released: August 28, 2012 Historical Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by May This is a story, of a lovely lady. She was bringing up three very lovely girls. All of them had hair of gold… and I think you know how the rest of that catchy song goes. In an homage to the epic television series The Brady Bunch, Kieran Kramer is writing a series based in Regency England that features the Brady family – right down to Alice and Tiger. As a Continue Reading