Break Your Heart by Rhonda Helms New Adult Romance Released: July 28, 2015 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi This book came unsolicited in my mail box and it is a teacher/student romance so I thought I'd try it. It also features an African-American heroine and an Asian-American hero and I love that the author chose to write diverse characters. I've had recent success reading the teacher/student trope, and I thought it might become my new thing. But this book did not work for me. Megan Continue Reading
Review: Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy Released: July 28, 2015 M/M Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: My weakness is him. I adore Sarina Bowen's Ivy Years new adult hockey romance series. And I adore Elle Kennedy's Off-Campus new adult hockey romance series. So when I heard they were writing a m/m new adult hockey romance together, I melted into a puddle of goo. Mop me up - I'm done for. This book is delicious. It combines the tropes of best Continue Reading
Review: Taking the Heat by Victoria Dahl
Taking the Heat by Victoria Dahl (Jackson: Girls' Night Out #3) Release: July 28, 2015 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Veronica had big dreams and ambitions and moved from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to New York city to pursue her dreams of writing. But the city was not what she expected. She feels isolated, disconnected from her job and just overall beaten. When she moves back home to Jackson Hole, she feels defeated. Her dad lets her live in an apartment building he owns Continue Reading
Our 2015 Favorites So Far…
We are halfway through 2015 and we thought we would pause and talk about the books that have stood out so far this year. Tori’s Top Picks (so far) for 2015 The Ones We Trust by Kimberly Belle-A through provoking and bittersweet story that speaks of grief, loyalty, and trust when a young woman tries to help a family find answers about a sibling’s death members death only to discover her family may have had a hand in covering it up. Everything I Left Unsaid by Molly O’Keefe-Part one of a Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Gabe. Good guy. Librarian. Bearded. Rock climber. Skilled with his tongue. Heroine: Veronica. Advice columnist. Decides to try new things. Enjoys a martini or two. Learns how to climb rocks and Gabe. “This is one of my favorite things to do in the world,” he said. “You’re not gonna let me have my fun?” “What is?” she asked, watching him warily, her hands poised as if she didn’t know whether to pull him closer or push him away. He pressed a kiss to her thigh, then her Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A- review - Focus on Me by Megan Erickson (mandi) B+ review - Luminous by AE Ash (mandi) B review - Playing with Trouble by Chanel Cleeton (mandi) B review - King of Hearts by LH Cosway (tori) B review - Truth or Beard by Penny Reid (may) C+ review - The Ground Rules by Roya Carmen (helyce) C review - Bridged by Love by Nancy Corrigan (sheena) D review - The Art of Sinning by Sabrina Jeffries (may) D review - Never Loved by Charlotte Stein (tori) July Mini Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – July 24
10. Just in case you find yourself barraged with pointless questions this weekend. You know how to respond. 9. VERY pretty new cover from Jennifer Estep, Bright Blaze of Magic. And another gorgeous cover! Full Exposure by Amy Jo Cousins. 8. First let me say I don't have this app so I have no idea how private it is or any facts about it. But. These emojis. It's the Plume App and it gives you romantic emojis. More sexy emojis. Maybe a little added emphasis when you feel like Continue Reading
Review: Playing With Trouble by Chanel Cleeton
Playing With Trouble by Chanel Cleeton (Capitol Confessions #2) Released: July 21, 2015 Contemporary Romance Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: He was an asshole, but he was definitely a hot asshole. I recently read the first book in this series (books are stand alone) and I enjoyed the author's voice a lot. I picked this book up without even reading the blurb, so when a student/professor romance hit me in the face, I was surprised. I normally don't seek out this trope, as I Continue Reading
Winners!
The three winners of Luminous by AE Ash are: Michelle Erin Burns alh Big thanks to the Book Smugglers for hosting the giveaway. Continue Reading
Review: Focus On Me by Megan Erickson
Focus on Me by Megan Erickson (In Focus #2) Released: July 21, 2015 M/M Contemporary Romance Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Earlier this year I read Trust the Focus, a m/m road trip romance and adored it. When I heard that Megan Erickson planned more books in this series, with a focus on road trip romance, it made me very happy. Focus on Me features two new characters who travel across the country, fall in love but also have to deal with a serious issue - depression. Colin comes from a Continue Reading