True North by Tamsen Parker (The Compass #4) Released: July 25, 2016 Erotic BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: There's a reason I've been kind of an asshole my whole life, and it's because it's way easier than being a good person. This Compass series has stretched my boundaries in a good way. Heavy on BDSM, the previous books have focused on India and her now husband Cris. Overall I enjoyed them and when I heard Slade was getting a book - a man who is not presented Continue Reading
Mandi’s August To-Be-Read
Swear on This Life by Renee Carlino - 8/9. Her previous book, Before We Were Strangers, made my favorite list for 2015. I'm excited to try this one. Goodreads l Kindle Reaper's Fire by Joanna Wylde - 8/9. I don't think Tori loved this one (I could be mistaken) - so I'll go into it with caution. We shall see. Goodreads l Kindle A Scot in the Dark by Sarah MacLean - 8/30. I enjoy this author's voice and this blurb looks really good. Goodreads l Kindle Burn Down the Night Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - A Duke to Remember by Kelly Bowen (may) A- review - The Good Fight by Julianna Keyes (kini) B+ review - Fatal Identity by Marie Force (mandi) B review - Thunder Road by Sierra Dean (tori) B- review - Not Over Yet by Amber Belldene (kini) C review - Don't Tempt Me by Lori Foster (helyce) C review - An Affair in Winter by Jess Michaels (sheena) C- review - Illusion Town by Jayne Castle (tori) July Mini Reviews Guest Author: Rhenna Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – July 29th
10. You guys. We are going to make it. It's Friday! 9. Thirsty........... #Aquaman 8. A new Kowalski??? Woot!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlcWFoNqZHc 7. The official trailer for season 4 of Sherlock is here!!! I feel like I need to go back and watch the last episode of season 3...it's been awhile. 6. Yasssssss. Trailer. 5. Guys, I can't stop. A photo posted by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) on Jul Continue Reading
Guest Author: Rhenna Morgan
Rhenna Morgan is here to talk about her new release, Waking Eden! It’s release day for Waking Eden which means I’ll give myself a whopping few hours to chill, kick my feet up, and celebrate in the way of a really freaking good book before the day is over. Seriously, the one carrot I can always dangle in front of myself to make sure I get my word count completed each day is the reward of uninterrupted reading indulgence. Since today is all about celebrating and will definitely end Continue Reading
Review: Fatal Identity by Marie Force
Fatal Identity by Marie Force (Fatal #10) Released: July 26, 2016 Romantic Suspense Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi This is book ten in the Fatal series, and the first book I've read. When I started it, I didn't realize that this series follows the same heroine, and her family, through the entire series. I really enjoyed this book, and could follow what was happening even though this was the first I've read - however, I could also tell I've missed out on a lot of back story and dynamics. Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Noah. Tycoon. Super-Soldier. Has abilities more than the normal man. Heroine: Caro. Falsely accused of murder. Hiding out. Passing the time by doing naughty things with a certain tycoon... He pulled her into a ravenous kiss. The universe had distilled itself to this intersection of space and time, this room, this man. This kiss, charged with worshipful hunger. Her own hunger roared up to answer it. She clung, melting, craving his heat, his strength. Her nails slid Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A- review - Wanderlust by Roni Loren (sheena) B+ review - Steadfast by Sarina Bowen (mandi) B+ review - One Minute to Midnight by Nico Rosso (mandi) B review - Broken Prince by Erin Watt (tori) B review - Where the Wild Things Bite by Molly Harper (tori) B- review - The Angels' Share by JR Ward (tori) C+ review - Cream of the Crop by Alice Clayton (kini) C review - The Emperor's Arrow by Lauren D.M. Smith (mandi) D review - Racing to You by Robin Lovett Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – July 22
10. #NOPE. well I'm in love with whoever is manning the @WstonesOxfordSt account. Be still my actual beating heart. — Victoria (@VictoriaOB_) November 20, 2012 @WstonesOxfordSt pffft. Book nerds > dreamboats. #girlfacts — Victoria (@VictoriaOB_) November 20, 2012 9. This romance story is the cutest!! The above tweet actually led the woman to meet the man behind the Waterstone's bookstore - and they went on a date and now they just got married! It's adorkable! You can read Continue Reading
Review: The Emperor’s Arrow by Lauren D.M. Smith
The Emperor's Arrow by Lauren D.M. Smith Released: July 18, 2016 Fantasy Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi When I saw that this debut author was the winner of the 2015 So You Think You Can Write contest sponsored by Harlequin, I was excited to try it. I also love to try fantasy romance and this one seemed to fit the bill. I initially loved the world and the heroine - but by the end of the book, I had many frustrations. Evony is our heroine and she is an Amazzi warrior. She comes Continue Reading