Smexy is happy to have author, Anna Zabo here to talk about: Positive Consent in BDSM Romance (or really, any romance) One of the things I do strongly believe in is the need for positive consent, not just in BDSM romances, but in all romances. I do think we are seeing more instances of positive consent in romance, regardless of subgenre, but the idea of writing with positive consent needs to expand father. I believe showing consent is vital in BDSM romance, and that consent goes beyond Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B review - Hard Ink Crossover Bundle by Laura Kaye (contemporary/tori) B review - Cheeky Royal by Nana Malone (contemporary/mandi) C+ review - Happily Ever Alfie by K. Sterling (m/m/mandi) C review - Claim Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates (contemporary/mandi) C review - One More Time by Laurelin Paige (contemporary/kini) C- review - Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks (pnr/tori) Sexy Feature: Falling Star by Terri Osburn April's TBR Christina Continue Reading
Christina Lauren: Becoming Full-Time Romance Writers
Christina Lauren on Taking the Leap from Fanfiction to Full-Time Romance Writers When I read Sweet Filthy Boy, back in 2014, I fell in love with this author duo. That trilogy (including Dirty Rowdy Thing and Dark Wild Night) is so sexy and funny - and just the most fun to read. And I have to mention Beautiful too! From a different series and oh so good. Christina Lauren is featured on the When to Jump podcast this week, and here is some more information if you are interested. Once Continue Reading
Review: Cheeky Royal by Nana Malone
Cheeky Royal by Nana Malone (Royals Undercover #1) Released: April 2, 2018 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I'm all about the royals these days and when I read this blurb, what stood out to me is the heroine is in charge of guarding the royals (aka the hero). This is a really cute, super sexy story and I definitely recommend it. But let me also tell you that it's part one of a two-book series and it ends in a cliffhanger. The second book, Cheeky King, comes out Continue Reading
Review: Claim Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Claim Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge #4) Released: April 3, 2018 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Joshua has a successful career in marketing, and has moved back home to escape city life and enjoy fresh ranch air. His sister is an extraordinary architect, and he has started working with her, using his marketing skills to help her business. He is happy and content - but his dad thinks he needs to settle down and start a family. And to make that happen, his dad Continue Reading
Review: Happily Ever Alfie by K. Sterling
Happily Ever Alfie by K. Sterling M/M Contemporary Released: January 25, 2018 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi In Happily Ever After, we have Church, retired from the Army who is fifty, and Alfie, a twenty-nine year old whose mom and step-dad died, so he has stepped in as a father/guardian to several young kids. He supports himself by writing romance books, but is completely overwhelmed with caring for a houseful of kids. Alfie meets Church in a library, and when Alfie's car won't Continue Reading
Sexy Feature: Falling Star by Terri Osburn
Blurb: Naomi Mallard is a fixer by nature. And as PR manager for Nashville’s Shooting Stars record label, she’s facing her biggest fix: redeeming country music bad boy Chance Colburn. But in Naomi’s eyes, a police record and a stint in rehab are the least of Chance’s sins. He has spent his life running from demons and making tabloid headlines that have sent his career into a tailspin. Now he’s struggling to find his muse and maintain his newfound sobriety, all while counting Continue Reading
Her Perfect Affair Release Week Celebration!
Quick note before I start the promo - Kini reviewed His Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliveras in October and loved it. You can read her review here. Now onto the promo! Rosa Fernandez isn’t impulsive, but she’s had a long-time crush on dreamy Jeremy Taylor and it’s time to take action. When their situation gets complicated, all they’ve worked for seems threatened. Can forever really grow from just-one-night? Find out in this sweet friends become lovers title releasing Continue Reading
Hump Day Giveaway!
I used to do a lot of giveaways, back in the day when we were all babies and publishers would send out print books. These day, I mostly receive digital arcs/books - which I actually prefer! But I can't host giveaways. However, I do still receive some print and I happen to have seven to giveaway today. Some are newly released, others I think are a bit older. These are all finished books. I'm going to give all seven to one random commenter, who I will choose on Friday. US/Canada shipping Continue Reading
Review: Stranded With The Mountain Man by Aislinn Kearns
Stranded With The Mountain Man by Aislinn Kearns Released: March 22, 2018 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I love a reclusive hero. I'm weak for it! So when I saw this book mentioned on Twitter, I jumped on it. The hero has lived in a very remote mountain cabin since he was fifteen - and he's twenty-nine now. You know this means virgin!! (also tipped me off when he said he hasn't had a visitor in all that time too). When Elijah is out hunting and witnesses a small Continue Reading