Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen- This is a new cover for a great book. I have enjoyed this whole series. The last person Griffin Shipley expects to find stuck in a ditch on his Vermont country road is his ex-hookup. Five years ago they’d shared a couple of steamy nights together. But that was a lifetime ago. At twenty-seven, Griff is now the accidental patriarch of his family farm. Even his enormous shoulders feel the strain of supporting his mother, three siblings and a dotty Continue Reading
Guest Post: Queer Romance Recs for your Pride Month Reading by Layla Reyne
Author Layla Reyne is back on Smexy for some recs for Pride month! Out this week, PRINCE OF KILLERS is book one of my new male/male romantic suspense trilogy, FOG CITY. Usually, when my writing brain is in romantic suspense mode, I’m reading a different genre. While working on Fog City, I’ve been binge-reading contemporary romance. These are just a few of my recent favorites that I’d recommend for your Pride Month reading. Top Shelf – Allison Temple – A cover with character, and a Continue Reading
Interview with Annabeth Albert
https://amzn.to/318yJAp Annabeth's new book Arctic Wild released on June 3. Here is part of the blurb and it sounds amazing- When a plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness, the best place to land is in the arms of a younger man… Hi! Thank you so much for having me today! I was delighted to be asked to do this interview as I celebrate the release of ARCTIC WILD, second in my Alaska set series. In the book, workaholic corporate attorney rediscovers the simple joy of slowing down after a Continue Reading
Guest post: Five Ghostly M/M Reads by Jenn Burke
Give a great Smexy welcome to Jenn Burke who is here today with some ghostly reads. Jenn's new book, Give Up the Ghost released on June 3. If you’re looking for more of that sensation in your m/m reads, check out these five spooky stories. They’re some of my favourites! Who doesn’t love a spooky, ghost-laden story once in a while? When I was writing Give Up the Ghost, I knew I wanted it to hit some of the notes traditional, around-the-campfire ghost stories do. I wanted my readers to Continue Reading
Smexy Deals
Fall by Kristen Callihan- This was one of my favorite reads from last year. he first time I met Jax Blackwood things went a little sideways. In my defense, I didn’t know he was Jax Blackwood—who expects a legendary rock star to be shopping for groceries? More importantly, a blizzard was coming and he was about to grab the last carton of mint-chocolate chip. Still, I might have walked away, but then he smugly dared me to try and take the coveted ice cream. So I kissed Continue Reading
Sunday Smexy Deals
It's Sunday and I heard some books were on sale. But I am only doing links, no pics or blurbs, because it's Sunday and I'm lazy. Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik- Angela and I did a joint review on this book early this year. It on huge discount for today only. One and Only and Three Little Words by Jenny Holiday are both on sale. If you love seeing great female friendships depicted in romance, I strongly recommend these books. Meet Cute by Helena Hunting- I still haven't read this, Continue Reading
Sneak Peak of In Moonlight and Memories by Julie Ann Walker
An exclusive sneak peak of In Moonlight and Memories by Julie Ann Walker!. Volume 1 publishes on July 1 As I parallel park in front of her, I watch her in the rearview mirror. She's nervously clasping and unclasping her hands, and I wonder if she's agitated about seeing Cash after that debacle of a hurricane party, or if she's apprehensive about our meeting with the district attorney. Throwing on the parking brake, I glance over at Cash. Now it's his turn to watch her in the Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
Here's what happened on Smexy this week. New Releases Angela Tuesday Thoughts- May Historical Romance Edition Wistful/Wanton Wednesday! Review: How to Wake an Undead City by Hailey Edwards Tell Us What You Want to Read on Smexy (Thank you for all the responses so far. I appreciate the time taken and honesty of the answers by those who have already participated. It will stay open through June 11) Review: The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez What's going on in Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
The Brothers Sinister boxed set by Courtney Milan This is the complete boxed set of Courtney Milan’s acclaimed Brothers Sinister Series – four full length books, three novellas – together, almost half a million words. The Governess Affair Miss Serena Barton intends to hold the petty, selfish duke who had her sacked responsible for his crimes. But the man who handles all the duke's dirty business has been ordered to get rid of her by fair means or foul. She’ll have to prove more than Continue Reading
Review: The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
I saw this book announced last year and the blurb caught my attention. I eagerly awaited its arrival on Netgalley. I started following Abby on social media and was curious to know if the book would be as funny as she is online. In early 2019 I started seeing bloggers and bookstagrammers get ARCs and I waited patiently. I started to see 5 stars reviews for the book from big name publications and still I waited for a sign I might get the ARC. I also avoided all reviews of the book. Until one Continue Reading