This week at Smexy... A+ review - Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews (tori) B+ review - The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon (mandi) B+ review - Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz (mandi) B review - Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb (tori) C review - Hard to Hold by Katie Rose (tori) C- review - The Bear Who Loved Me by Kathy Lyons (mandi) C- review - School Ties by Tamsen Parker (tori) D review - So Good by Darcy Burke (kini) D review - Mercenary by Michele Mannon (sheena) D review - Continue Reading
Review: Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz
Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz (Men at Work #1) Released: September 20, 2016 (paperback) Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "I meant 'plant a seed so she'll think of moving back to Oregon.' I didn't mean plant a seed in...you know. Her...her lady garden." Short review: Super sexy and cute with great banter. Highly rec. When Jolene, (who goes by Joey) knocks on the door of her boyfriend's house to surprise him, she is the one surprised when his Continue Reading
Review: The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon
The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon Fantasy Romance Released: May 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A bird cannot wield a sword When Angela, who reviews at Fiction Vixen, told me to read this book, I immediately purchased it. It's been a while since I've read a good fantasy and this author was unknown to me. Short review: I loved it. This is a land where people who have gifts - whether they can change into an animal, or heal, or use words to make things happen - Continue Reading
Guest Author: Mika Jolie
Meet Mika Jolie A Day in the Life of a Mommy-Wife-Writer 6:00—Alarm goes off. I press the SNOOZE button and mentally organize my day. 6:30—Alarm goes off again—time to wake up three grumpy men. Coffee is brewing. Ahhh! 7:30—Boys are dressed for school. I check their book bags and make sure they’re not slacking and accidentally ‘forget’ their homework folders. I kiss my Rugrats goodbye for the day. Hubby insists on getting a kiss too. The house is quiet, time for Continue Reading
Review: The Bear Who Loved Me by Kathy Lyons
The Bear Who Loved Me by Kathy Lyons (Grizzlies Gone Wild #1) Released: September 6, 2016 Paranormal Romance Forever Reviewed by Mandi Carl is a grizzly bear shifter - the reason I decided to read this book. He is also the alpha of his Michigan clan, and he is learning that being alpha is a difficult balance. Previous alphas have killed too much as punishment, but Carl also feels as if he is losing his edge, with neighboring clans causing trouble. He also has a best friend that has too Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Josiah Simmons. Nerdy, shy, video game programmer who has ADHD. Hero: Ryan Orson. Navy SEAL who lost both of his legs three months earlier in the middle east. “Get your hand slick again, and touch your dick. Slowly. No shooting off yet.” “Can’t wait.” Josiah’s body arched up at the first touch of his slippery palm against his aching cock. “Yes, you can.” Ryan’s voice had that commanding edge Josiah was coming to crave. “Look at me.” “Yeah.” Josiah linked Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - A Little More Love by Kendra Leigh Castle (helyce) B+ review - Roadside Assistance by Marie Harte (tori) B review - The Deeper He Hurts by Lynda Aicher (mandi) B review - Guardian's Mate by Jennifer Ashley (tori) B review - Dressed to Kiss Anthology (mandi) C+ review - Change of Heart by Nicole Jacquelyn (kini) C review - Taming the Highlander by May McGoldrick (sheena) C review - Now That It's You by Tawna Fenske (kini) D review - 1/2 Cocked by Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – September 16
10. We are all winners. Do you believe in reincarnation? Trez will. #TheChosen #HEA #trueloveisworththepain — J.R. Ward (@JRWard1) September 10, 2016 9. Last year The Shadows by JR Ward came out, and I read it (because BDB is my crack and no one will ever convince me otherwise) and Ward killed the heroine at the end of the book. And I raged and ranted (if u click that link, my spoiler tag is broken at the moment on the blog - fyi). Because when a heroine dies it's kind of hard to have Continue Reading
Review: Dressed to Kiss Anthology
Dressed to Kiss Anthology Released: September 12, 2016 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Once renowned for creating the most envied gowns in London, Madame Follette’s dressmaking shop has fallen far out of fashion. The approaching coronation of King George IV offers a chance to reclaim former glory by supplying stunning new wardrobes to the most glittering society in Regency England. In the face of long-held secrets, looming scandals, and the potential ruin of their Continue Reading
Feature: An Indecent Longing by Stephanie Julian
An Indecent Longing Blurb Forbidden passion... Dorrie Haverstick is the one woman Ian Keller wants with a burning passion...and can't have. Her connection to the man responsible for his father's death makes her poison. That doesn't make him want her any less. Dorrie's life is filled with secrets. Her beloved father runs the Russian crime family in Philadelphia but keeps her existence a secret. To acknowledge her would put her in constant danger and destroy her reputation as Continue Reading