The Chocolate Kiss by Laura Florand (Chocolate #2) December 24, 2012 Contemporary Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Adorable, charming, whimsical. These are the words that first came to mind when I finished this book. I read it in one sitting and was completely immersed in the world. I felt like I was in Paris, in a tiny chocolate shop. That I could almost smell the hot chocolate and see the adorable chocolate window displays the author so meticulously and wonderfully details Continue Reading
Guest Author A.M. Arthur
Earlier today Tori reviewed the January 1st release, Color of Grace by A.M. Arthur. We are happy to have A.M. here today to talk about her inspiration for her book. A GUY FALLS IN A HOLE….. As the Christmas holiday season draws to a close, it's time to turn our eye to the coming New Year and all of the promise it brings. We've stuffed ourselves on turkey and cookies and pies, and because of that many of us will make resolutions to lose ten pounds. Or to be nicer. Or to write that book Continue Reading
Mandi’s Favorite Books of 2012
This was my year of the erotic contemporary. I fell in love with some new authors (hello Tiffany Reisz). I fell in love with some new pen names (hello Kit Rocha). I fell in love with already established authors who for some reason I had never read (hello Megan Hart). And I continued my love affair with Ty and Zane (hello Abigail Roux). So let’s get to it, shall we? The Siren and The Angel by Tiffany Reisz. This series pushes my boundaries. I think this author has done a fabulous job Continue Reading
May’s Top Ten for Smexy-mas Entertainment
Hi there hoes! Greetings skanky-claus? HO HO HO and much hapPenis to you all! This is May here, and I love more than anything else my holiday love stories. I love some cheesy made for TV romantic comedies, the tree and snow and ornament covered books featuring Christmas and winter romance, and all the rest of it too. I am, a holiday ho and in preparations of smexy-mas and some holiday break reading time, I want to share with you my top ten recommendations! Ok, so there are way more than ten Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-UP
This week at Smexy…. B+ review – Breath on Embers by Anne Calhoun (erotic contemp) B+ review – Forever my Girl by Heidi McLaughlin (New Adult) B+ review – Crimson Frost by Jennifer Estep (PNR YA) B review - One Hit Wonder by Elyssa Patrick (contemporary) C+ review – The Wedding Fling by Meg Maguire (contemporary) C review – Rough Tumble by Keri Ford (contemporary) C review – Aftershock by Jill Sorenson (contemporary/suspense) C review – My Nora by Holley Trent Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten Favorite Heroes for 2012
Next week we’ll be bringing you our favorite books of 2012 and on New Years day I’ll be posting my favorite Sex Scenes of 2012. (That’s a good way to ring in the new year, yes?) But today, let’s talk about the men of 2012. The men who wooed us, who flaunted their hard abs and big bulges, who whispered dirty things in our ears. Tack (Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley). Tack goes from the most arrogant, obnoxious ‘alpha-hole’ to the most lovable (still arrogant) alpha hero that is out there. I. Continue Reading
Surrender to Temptation: Part Two–Tempted to Rebel by Lauren Jameson
Tempted to Rebel (Surrender to Temptation #2) Coming January 8, 2013 Erotic Contemporary Intermix Reviewed by Mandi The Blurb: As Lauren Jameson’s Surrender to Temptation continues, Devon and Zach grow closer, even as their differences threaten to keep them apart… While learning the ropes of her new job, Devon can’t help but be distracted by the sexual delicacies offered by Zach, her domineering and seductive boss. She’s more than ready to take their relationship to the next Continue Reading
Review: My Nora by Holley Trent
My Nora by Holley Trent November 26, 2012 Contemporary Romance Crimson Romance Reviewed by Mandi Matt works at the local fishery and on his off-time still looks after his sister, who he took in when she was ten years old after their parents died in a car accident. Ten years later, his sister doesn’t need watching over, but they still look out for one another. Matt has a new neighbor, Nora. He is immediately attracted to her. Nora is from Baltimore but moved to the North Carolina Continue Reading
Review: Aftershock by Jill Sorenson
Aftershock by Jill Sorenson Romantic Suspense (or more specifically, Natural Disaster Romance!) December 18, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi This book has such a different premise as it starts with a huge earthquake that rocks the city of San Diego. Lauren Boyer is a paramedic heading to a call as the earthquake hits. Her ambulance falls as the entire freeway collapses. When the earth finally settles, she ends up in a large cavern, underneath the collapsed freeway. Her paramedic Continue Reading
Review: One Hit Wonder by Elyssa Patrick
One Hit Wonder by Elyssa Patrick Contemporary Novella December 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “You know what they say, Timmons. All work and no play makes for no time for margaritas.” “I don’t think that’s the correct saying.” Damon Suarez had a hit song years ago, but hasn’t released another hit song since. He is kind of okay with that, as he is still reaping the income of this one hit song presently. It’s still a hit and even has the dance move, The Continue Reading