Flirting with Scandal by Chanel Cleeton (Capital Confessions #1) Released: May 19, 2015 Contemporary Romance Penguin Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Jackie Gardner knows all about dirty little secrets. The illegitimate daughter of one of the most influential senators in Washington, D.C., she grew up surrounded by the scandals and shadows of politics. Now that she's landed an internship with a powerful political consulting firm, she's determined to launch her career and take this city Continue Reading
Wicked Wednesday: Beyond Innocence by Kit Rocha
"Take them off." "What?" "You heard me, Miss Lili." His voice was low, steady--and wrapped in unmistakable command. "Take off your fucking panties." Blurb: For years, Jared has existed on the fringes of both Eden society and Dallas O'Kane's Sector Four gang. He travels between these worlds, protected by his money and power--money he earned selling his body, and power that comes from knowing secrets. He's untouchable—until he starts a new life gathering intelligence for the Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of the Charley Davidson giveaway is: Kimberly Prenatt Dacey Congrats! An email has been sent. Continue Reading
#RT15 Giveaway!!
Tori and I survived RT! Barely! By Saturday night I was sooooo tired but it was worth it. We roomed with Angela who reviews for Fiction Vixen and she was absolutely lovely. I adored her. We laughed - a lot. Tori and I had lunch with Ilona and Gordon Andrews *quietly flails* We had drinks with Jaci Burton. Tori, Angela and I went through lots of wine one night while Laura Curtis told us funny, funny stories. We sat in on good panels. I went to the Avon dinner and met lovely authors and Continue Reading
Review: Ripped by Edie Harris
Ripped by Edie Harris (Blood Money #2) Releases: May 18, 2015 Romantic Suspense Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Last year I read Blamed, book one in this series and I loved it. I also loved the supporting character of Tobias - cold as steel, intense, no-nonsense and deadly while wearing a three-piece suit. Gimme. We also meet his eventual heroine in book one, the imprisoned Chandler. High attitude, deadly as well, with hatred in her eyes. I couldn't wait to see how these two would fall Continue Reading
Guest Author Stacey Kennedy!
Please welcome Stacey Kennedy. She’s the USA Today bestselling author of the CLUB SIN series. Growing up, Stacey’s mind wandered the path less traveled and that path most often led to love. She has always broken rules and she continues to feed off emotion – staying true to her heart. Those traits are now the bones of her stories. She lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, who puts any of the heroes in her books to shame, and their two young children. If she’s not on mom duty or plugging Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Wolf Bride by Elizabeth Moss (historical/sheena) B+ review - Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett (historical paranormal/mandi) B+ review - Beauty and the Rake by Erica Monroe (historical/tori) B review - Taming the Legend by Kat Latham (contemporary/tori) C review - Once Upon a Dare by Jennifer Bonds (contemporary/mandi) C review - Eighth Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones (urban fantasy/tori) C- review - Meet me at the Gates by Kelly Wyre Continue Reading
Charley Davidson Giveaway!
Prizes and samples provided by St. Martin's Press One random commenter will win: Shimmer eye shadow for a Grim-like glow; custom Charley Davidson Grim Reaper nail decals; a branded coffee mug; plus the complete Charley Davidson series! Charley Davidson has enough going on without having to worry about twelve hellhounds hot on her trail. She is, after all, incredibly pregnant and feeling like she could pop at any moment. But, just her Continue Reading
Review: Ruby Ink by L.J. Wilson
Ruby Ink by LJ Wilson (Clairmont #1) Released: March 31, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When this review request came through, the blurb caught my attension Aaron Clairmont has been granted an early parole. He returns home to Nickel Springs and finds employment at Abstract Enchantment, a trendy new inn. But Aaron’s mind can’t let go of its predecessor, the vintage Rose Arch Inn, the setting for his passionate love affair with Ruby Vasquez. Ruby—the girl he Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Dare by Jennifer Bonds
Once Upon a Dare by Jennifer Bonds (Risky Business #1) Released: April 7, 2015 Contemporary Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi Olivia is all about work as a high-powered ad executive and rarely goes on a date. She can't remember the last time she had sex. It's a somewhat stale life, but her work is important to her so she powers through each day. One night. after celebrating a big ad win with the hopes of being announced partner after the weekend, her friend dares her to approach a guy Continue Reading







