Taken by the Duke by Jess Michaels (The Pleasure Wars #1) July 2, 2013 Erotic Historical Samhain Reviewed by Mandi This book has a great beginning. In the prologue we discover the consequence and the devastation that two very old feuding families can sustain. It’s House Rothcastle vs. House Windbury, and it’s not pretty. The two families have hated each other for years, and it comes to a crashing climax when Matilda of the Rothcastle family tries to run away with her lover of the Continue Reading
Guest Author PJ Schnyder
Why Peter Pan statue? The statue of Peter Pan is a significant landmark in Bite Me, Book 1 of the London Undead series. I used this landmark for a couple of reasons: · It was one of my favorite places the last time I visited Kensington Gardens. The little glade had a peaceful atmosphere to it and a sense of safety. I might have shattered the peace in Bite Me, but in the course of the scene, the characters did ultimately find a greater safety than they’d ever had previously. · I wondered Continue Reading
Review: Lick by Kylie Scott
Lick by Kylie Scott (Stage Dive #1) July 1, 2013 Contemporary Romance Momentum Reviewed by Mandi There has been much chatter about this book from my friends on Twitter, especially Kati who encouraged me to request it from NetGalley – so thank you Kati. I love trying rock star books and with the premise that the hero and heroine get drunk and marry in Vegas the night they meet appealed to me. The problem for Evelyn or Ev getting drunk and married in Vegas is that she wakes up the Continue Reading
Review: Forever by Jacquelyn Frank
Forever by Jacquelyn Frank (The World of the Nightwalkers #2) Paranormal Romance May 28, 2013 Ballantine Reviewed by Helyce After being brought back from death, police officer Jackson Waverly receives the shock of his life: he has become host to a Bodywalker, a spirit that is reborn in flesh and blood, and part of a proud, ancient race that uses its extraordinary gifts to battle dark, evil forces. Jackson’s spirit is a powerful one—none other than the Egyptian pharaoh Menes, who longs Continue Reading
Review: Hope Breaks by Alice Bello
Hope Breaks by Alice Bello Contemporary Romance May 29, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When I read the blurb for this one and noticed the hero was a car mechanic for Walmart, I knew I had to try it. That type of hero is very appealing to me. The first 80% of this book is okay, but the last chapter or so really frustrated me and angered me so much, I can’t recommend this one. Hope Jones is a photographer that designs romance book covers for a small publisher. She recently has Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Can’t Stop Believing by Jodi Thomas (contemporary) B+ review – Justice by Jennifer Harlow (superhero romance) B review – Bound by Him by Red Garnier (erotic contemporary) B review – Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy (erotic bdsm) C+ review – Secret Maneuvers by Jessie Lane (romantic suspense) C+ review – Still by Mary Calmes (m/m contemporary) C review – Sole Support by Kaje Harper (m/m contemporary) C review – Wife in Name Only by Hayson Manning Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–June 21st
10. I leave for the beach tomorrow morning. And look - Joe M is waiting at our beach house pool. I’ve invited him to be my pool boy for the week. Look at that smirk – he is saying, come on down Smexy. I’ve got something for you. What do you have for me Joe? A pool noodle in your pants?? I’m going to jump in and bounce off those abs. And then we are going to lotion each other up. And then do other unsavory things. BE JEALOUS. We have much more to discuss about Mr. Manganiello in this top Continue Reading
Review: Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy
Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy (Facets of Passion #3) Erotic BDSM May 13, 2013 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I’m so glad I was offered Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy for review. She has a couple of erotic BDSM novellas out with Carina Press, and Ruby is a very sexy, quick read. Dani is an assistant editor with a fashion magazine and in New Orleans for a photo shoot. She works hard, long hours and because she works in the fashion industry, starves herself just to keep up with the competition. Continue Reading
Review: Wife in Name Only by Hayson Manning
Wife in Name Only by Hayson Manning Contemporary Romance April 1, 2013 Entangled Reviewed by Mandi I’m drawn to romances where the hero and heroine are already established and have hit a bump in the road. For Rory and Zoe, it’s quite a big bump. Once happily married, they have been separated for a year with no contact. Rory went from fun, loving husband to a workaholic who texted his wife more than he saw her. Zoe finally had enough, and ended up moving from L.A to a small island. She Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten Reasons to Lust over Hopper Kincaid
Earlier this month, Tori reviewed Fire Inside by Kristen Ashley. Now it’s my turn to talk about the book. And in true Smexy style, I have gathered all the quotes that made me fall in love with Hop and Lanie… 10. Hop is moved when a classy lady comes onto him. The news that this woman, this crazy gorgeous woman and all that she was hadn’t had a man between her legs in fucking years moved him even as it troubled him. “Lanie, honey,” he muttered, not having the first fucking clue what else to Continue Reading