A Taste of Honey by Rose Lerner (Lively St. Lemeston #4) Released: September 12, 2017 Historical Novella Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I absolutely adore Rose Lerner's, Lively St. Lemeston series. Fans of this series will be excited that Mr. Moon, baker extraordinaire, (a minor character from Sweet Disorder) is the hero. If you have not read this series, each one works very well as a stand alone. Besides this book, the others are full length. The blurb of this one drew me in right Continue Reading
Review: Going Dark by Monica McCarty
Going Dark by Monica McCarty (The Lost Platoon #1) Released: September 5, 2017 Romantic Suspense St. Martin's Reviewed by Mandi When I heard this author was switching genres from historical, to romantic suspense, I thought I would give her a try. I will also admit, I was pulled in by this cover and the hint of a lost Navy SEAL Platoon. We meet that platoon, before they disappear, in the prologue. Several tough, yet a little nervous SEALS about to embark on a very dangerous mission in Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Bring the Heat by GA Aiken (paranormal/tori) A- review - A Dangerous Proposal by Jillian Eaton (historical/mandi) B+ review - A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas (historical/tori) B+ review - Addicted to Rhapsody by Selena Laurence (contemporary/helyce) B review - Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon (bdsm/mandi) C+ review - The Lady of Royale Street by Thea deSalle (erotic/tori) C+ review - East in Paradise by Tif Marcelo (contemporary/mandi) C Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – September 8!
10. It's been forever since I did a Top Ten! The end of summer and the beginning of school kicked my booty. But I officially have an 8th grader, and a 6th grader and my routine back. I'm even burning a pumpkin spice candle, damn it. I LOVE summer, but the fall air is calling to me.... 9. Angela rec'd How To Save an Undead Life by Hailey Edwards to me this week - I read it and I'm super impressed. It's an urban fantasy - the heroine is a necromancer and I love her. Before the book starts, she Continue Reading
Review: Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Beards and Bondage #2) Released: August 29, 2017 Erotic BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I quite enjoyed Haven, book one in this series earlier this year (both are stand alones) and Sanctuary was a hit for me as well. As in Haven, this book starts with quite a suspenseful scene. Our heroine, Liz, an attorney, who goes home one day after a long day of work, to find a man in her apartment, waiting to kill her. Liz is able to eventually take the heel Continue Reading
Review: East in Paradise by Tif Marcelo
East in Paradise by Tif Marcelo (Journey to the Heart #2) Released: September 4, 2017 Contemporary Romance Pocket Star Reviewed by Mandi Mitchell Dunford has finished his tour in the army and has become a reservist. He has moved back to his family's home estate - which includes a winery and a large house he has decided to lease out. When his grandfather owned the property, amazing wine was bottled here. But, that slowly went away as the years passed, and now they just sell some grapes. Continue Reading
Review: A Dangerous Proposal by Jillian Eaton
A Dangerous Proposal by Jillian Eaton (Bow Street Brides #2) Released: July 25, 2017 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I'm loving Jillian Eaton's voice. The first book in this series, A Dangerous Seduction was a really fun read, and this one met all of my expectations as well. A few things to note: First, the heroine in this book was raped a few years prior to this book starting. It's briefly relived in a flashback and it's mentioned a few times as the heroine is still Continue Reading
Review: Cover of Night by Laura Griffin
Cover of Night by Laura Griffin (Alpha Crew #2) Released: September 4, 2017 Romantic Suspense Novella Pocket Star Reviewed by Mandi Karly writes for a magazine, and is on assignment in Thailand, writing a story about the United States ambassador to Thailand and his family. With the story almost wrapped up, Karly decides to sneak out of her hotel room and get a drink and maybe even go on a boat. She has met a few people at the resort she has connected with, and decides it might be fun Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Rykr. The descendant of two Gods and a Guardian of Earth. Cursed with demons. Fated mate of Lucy. Obscenely tall according to the cover of the book. Heroine: Lucy. Older than Rykr and makes him wait ten years to come for her - so he can experience life. But their mating bond is strong - and when danger starts to come for her, Rykr can't stay away...... “Kiss me, Rykr.” The sound from his throat was primal and wild. Suddenly, he grabbed her waist and lifted her, Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
When friends lose the benefits, can the friendship be saved? Love Me Like A Rock With the right art tools, there’s almost nothing Austin can’t make real. Except an official relationship with his best friend, rowing teammate and occasional hookup, Vinnie. Emotional and sexual frustration fuel a spark between Austin and Sean, the nude model in drawing class. After a quick and very dirty encounter, all the reasons Austin has been waiting for Vinnie go fuzzy in his mind. But if Austin Continue Reading