This week at Smexy…. B+ review – Temptress by Lola Dodge (paranormal romance) B+ review – Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane (urban fantasy) B review – Rescue Me by Rachel Gibson (contemporary romance) B review – Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost (paranormal) C+ review – Running Wild by Joely Skye (m/m paranormal) C review – Invitation to Scandal by Bronwen Evans (historical romance) C review – Spellcrossed by Barbara Ashford (paranormal romance) C review – Soul Bound by Anne Hope Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–June 22nd
10. I didn’t just start this Top Ten with a GIF from Magic Mike. No. Not me. More? Go here (some nsfw. Thanks @katiebabs) 9. Karen Marie Moning has posted another excerpt from Iced, which comes out this October. This will be a three book series (I think) featuring Dani and Ryodan. This excerpt mentions Barrons. BARRONS. *ahem* Here is a tiny part from it: “No one but me is ever going to teach you, Dani.” He touches me before I see it coming, has his hand under my chin, turning my Continue Reading
Review: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost (Night Prince #1) June 26, 2012 Paranormal Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi I’m a big fan of Jeaniene Frost’s books. Her Night Huntress series rocks my world – hello – it’s Bones, and he is just one of the best alpha heroes out there. But I will say, the past few Bones and Cat books haven’t been my favorites in the series. So when I sat down with Once Burned, the first in her new Night Prince spin-off series featuring Vlad (currently two books are Continue Reading
Review: My Fair Concubine by Jeannie Lin
My Fair Concubine by Jeannie Lin (Tang Dynasty #3) Historical Romance May 22, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Set in China during the Chang Dynasty in 824, Fei Long has many problems. His father has recently died, and he now realizes how much debt his family is really in. On top of that, his father arranged a marriage with his sister and a man from Khitan. This marriage will restore his family’s honor and is a key political binding, but his sister has other plans. She has Continue Reading
Review: Soul Bound by Anne Hope
Soul Bound by Anne Hope (Dark Souls #1) Paranormal Romance June 5, 2012 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Jace Cutler was stabbed and Dr. Lia Benson watched him die on her table as she tried to save him. She also noticed a strange energy consume her when he died. But a few minutes later, Jace’s heart starts to beat and Lia knows her life is about to change. Jace awakes with no memories and him and Lia are now linked, both yearning for the other, and both very confused about what just Continue Reading
Review: Running Wild by Joely Skye
Running Wild by Joely Skye (Northern Shifters #4) M/M Paranormal Romance June 19, 2012 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi After a disastrous coming out to his parents, Seamus O’Conner runs away. But as he is running through the woods, he is threatened by a group of guys. Confused as to what is going on, he becomes even more confused when a huge black stallion gallops up to him. The horse is very steady and eventually Seamus realizes the horse wants him to get on. Scared and confused, Seamus Continue Reading
Review: Legally Yours by Manda Collins
Legally Yours by Manda Collins (Lawyers in Love #1) Erotic Contemporary May 4, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Julie Streeter had to drop out of law school to raise her younger sister after her parent’s death. Now five years later, she works as a paralegal since her sister is in college and is more independent. Her crush from law school, Matt Ellis is in town working for the opposing counsel on a case Julie’s firm has. Julie is about to turn 30, and is tired of living a Continue Reading
Review: Invitation to Scandal by Bronwen Evans
Invitation to Scandal by Bronwen Evans Historical Romance May 1, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Viscount Strathmore, better known as Rufus Knight, wants to redeem his family’s honor. Rumors that his father committed treason combined with his suspicious death in the woods makes Rufus committed to uncovering the secrets of his father’s fall from grace and death. And there is one person whom he thinks holds this information – someone that goes by the name, Dark Shadow. This Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
As I was sitting here trying to think of what smex scene I wanted to feature today, I remembered it is Father’s Day (Don’t be weirded out..stick with me!) And for some reason, Zsadist and Bella’s short story, “Father Mine” by JR Ward came to me. In this one, Nalla, Z and Bella’s daughter has been born, and Z has been reluctant to be intimate with Bella. But then the sexual tension increases until - He reached through the sheets, took her hand, and brought it forward to his body. “I want Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
At Smexy this week…. B review – Bound to You by Bethany Kane (erotic contemporary) B review – Wolf Line by Vivian Arend (paranormal) B review – Castaway Dreams by Darlene Marshall (historical) B review – Last Stop by Lou Harper (m/m contemp) B review – The Marrying Kind by Ken O’Neill (m/m contemp) B- review – Mine to Hold by Shayla Black (erotic contemporary) C review – Brush Strokes by Dee Carney (contemporary) C review – Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn Continue Reading