10. This past week I dog-sat a Morkie - a Maltese/Yorkie mix. And I FELL I LOVE. I think I need one, right?? But the thing is - she was sooooo sweet. I basically want her - what if I get one that is super barky or annoying? But she was four pounds of happiness. I need four pounds of happiness in my life. I currently have a very overweight pug that is about 35 pounds of smelly happiness. But I need a tiny dog I can dress up and color her hair pink! Does anyone have a Continue Reading
Review: The Deal by Elle Kennedy
The Deal by Elle Kennedy (Off-Campus #1) New Adult Released: February 24, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When I think of Elle Kennedy I think of hot Navy SEALs and broody men that own night clubs. But now, all I can think of is adorable new adult hockey romance that made me smile, and smile, and feel angst and smile some more. She has written an absolutely fabulous romance with two protagonists that are a joy to read. Hannah Wells is in lust with a new transfer to her college Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of the Harlequin Bundle is: EvelynS The three winners of Keep Dancing by Leslie Wells are: JTReader Michelle erinf1 All winners have been emailed. Continue Reading
Review: Once and Always by Julia Harper
Once and Always by Julia Harper Releases: February 24, 2015 Contemporary Romance Forever Reviewed by Mandi I'm a big fan of Elizabeth Hoyt's historical Maiden Lane series so when I heard she was starting a new contemporary series under the name Julia Harper, I perked up. Unfortunately, I want to go back to Maiden Lane and leave the town of Coot Lake, Minnesota. I love a big snow storm in a romance book. It makes me feel cozy and there is always a cabin involved where the hero and Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Garrett Graham. College hockey player stud. Needs a tutor for one class and begs Hannah Wells (aka Wellsy) for assistance. She wants nothing to do with him. He wants everything to do with her. Heroine: Hannah Wells. Music major. Lusts after a guy named Justin, but then Garrett barges into her life and won't leave her alone. He exasperates her and it's damn adorable. “Does that feel good?” My voice sounds low and strangled to my ears. Hannah nods, her Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Driven by Fate by Tessa Bailey (erotic/sheena) A review - Radiance by Grace Draven (fantasy/mandi) B review - Better When He's Bold by Jay Crownover (new adult/tori) C+ review - If the Viscount Falls by Sabrina Jeffries (historical/may) C+ review - The Highest Tide by Marian Perera (steampunk/mandi) C+ review - Playing by the Greek's Rules by Sarah Morgan (contemporary) D review - A Barlow Lens by Elizabeth Noble (m/m / tori) Chapter Reveal: The Other Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – February 20th
10. Take a sip of your cup o'books and enjoy your Friday. (link) 9. It's always a happy day when Tessa Dare reveals a new cover and blurb! And what an adorable blurb it is... On the cusp of her first London season, Miss Madeline Gracechurch was shyly pretty and talented with a drawing pencil, but hopelessly awkward with gentlemen. She was certain to be a dismal failure on the London marriage mart. So Maddie did what generations of shy, awkward young ladies have done: Continue Reading
Review: Radiance by Grace Draven
Radiance by Grace Draven (Wraith Kings #1) Released: February 2015 Fantasy Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi THE PRINCE OF NO VALUE Brishen Khaskem, prince of the Kai, has lived content as the nonessential spare heir to a throne secured many times over. A trade and political alliance between the human kingdom of Gaur and the Kai kingdom of Bast-Haradis requires that he marry a Gauri woman to seal the treaty. Always a dutiful son, Brishen agrees to the marriage and discovers Continue Reading
Review: Playing by the Greek’s Rules by Sarah Morgan
Playing by the Greek's Rules by Sarah Morgan (Puffin Island #.5) Released: January 20, 2015 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "As a matter of interest, what is your goal in relationships?" "Orgasm." He gave her a slow smile and she felt herself turn scarlet. I'm very excited for the start of Sarah Morgan's new Puffin Island series - book one, First Time in Forever will release next week. We get a tiny peek at a future heroine in this book as she is Continue Reading
Get to Know Author Meghan March
Meghan March Beneath This Ink (Beneath #2) Release Date: February 12th, 2015 Blurb: I’ve always known she was too good for me, but that never stopped me from wanting her. And then I finally had her for one night. A night I don’t remember. I figured I’d blown my shot. But now she’s walked back into my life, and this time, I have the upper hand. I want my second chance. Will she be able to see the man beneath this ink? -What profession other than Continue Reading