Hi, it's Tori. Once upon a time, I opened a twitter account. I was a business owner and had learned it was a good advertising medium. After being online for a while, I found I wanted more interaction so ventured into twitter romancelandia and found my peoples. I stumbled upon Mandi while discussing books and a love affair was born. At least on my end. I decided right then and there she was going to be my new best friend. I just had to convince her. When she put out a call for another reviewer, I Continue Reading
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Review and Giveaway: Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews Hidden Legacy, #3.5 Urban Fantasy November 6, 2018 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I know how to be Catalina Baylor, an ordinary person. I know what’s expected of me. I do not know how to be a Prime.” Nevada Baylor and Connor Ander Rogen are getting married and both families are ready to lend a hand in helping this couple tie the knot with no problems. That’s easier said than done. Catalina Baylor is at a crossroads since her Continue Reading
Tori’s Tuesday Tinys
Fall by Kristen Callihan VIP#3 Contemporary Romance October 23, 2018 Plane Jane Books Fans have waited breathlessly for this installment in Callihan's steamy and emotionally deep VIP series. Rich in sensory detail and boldly unapologetic, in Fall, Callihan tackles the serious issues of mental health, self-harm, depression, and abuse with compassion and a heavy dose of common sense while building a romance that brims with laughter and heart. Jax aka John Blackwell, lead singer for the band Kill Continue Reading
Review: Lionheart by Thea Harrison
Lionheart by Thea Harrison Moonshadow, #3 Paranormal Romance October 3, 2018 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "It was good to be free. Good to be home." As Lyonesse is slowly being destroyed, it's ruler, King Oberon, sleeps deep within his palace, the victim of an assassination attempt. His only chance at a cure comes in the form of the top Elder Race surgeon, Dr. Katheryn Shaw. When she arrives, her presence awakens him though he is no longer the man he was before. His only means Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... Angela talked about: C- review – Fire of the Dreki by LE Wilson (Fantasy) DNF review -The Swedish Prince by Karina Halle (contemporary) C- review – The Wild Heir by Karina Halle (contemporary) Tori talked about: A review – Phoneix Unbound by Grace Draven (fantasy) C review- Pointe Noire by Lacie Thorne (erotic) On Wednesday, Sheena talked about: B+ review- I hate you, I Love You by Elizabeth Hayley (contemporary) C- review- The Continue Reading
Tori’s Tuesday Tinys
Phoenix Unbound by Grace Draven Fallen Empire, #1 Fantasy September 25, 2018 Once a year, the Empire requires the local villages to send a young woman to burned alive for the amusement of the Emperor and his queen. One village has sent the same young woman for five years; a young woman whose magic protects everyone in her village. Only this year, something has changed. Azarion, the Empire's most famous gladiator and the son of a chieftain is determined to escape his slavery and reclaim his Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Two people with trust issues quickly become each other's addiction. Can they learn to trust enough to fall? “I want to kiss you.” My breath escapes in a whoosh. “Just that?” God, please do it. Over and over. “For now,” he says quietly. But I see him retreating into himself. It’s shame. No matter what I say, he still believes he’s damaged goods. “And if I want you to do more than kiss me?” I ask, pushing. The light in his eyes dims further. “Button …” His voice cracks and Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
On Monday, Angela talked about: C- review – An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris (Fantasy) On Tuesday, Tori talked about: C+ review – Kill The Queen by Jennifer Estep (fantasy) On Wednesday, Sheena talked about: Willa's Beast by Ruby Dixon (paranormal) On Thursday, Helyce talked about: C+ review – The Lies We Told by Camilla Way (thriller) On Friday, Kini talked about: C review – Steeped in Love by Julie Evelyn Joyce (contemporary) DNF review – Going Down on One Knee Continue Reading
Review: Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep
Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep Crown of Shard, #1 Urban Fantasy/NA October 2, 2018 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I had no desire to become someone else's puppet..." Lady Everleigh Saffira Winter Blair, heir to the throne, went to live with relatives in the royal court of Bellona after her parents were assassinated. Thought to have no magic, she is regulated to a life little above a servant. When her cousin, the crown princess, stages a coup; assassinating her Continue Reading