Heart Fortune (Celta’s Heartmates #12 ) by Robin D. Owens Sci-Fi/Fantasy/ Romance August 6, 2013 Berkley Trade Reviewed By Tori Jace Bayrum has always been a loner. Concerned more with getting an adrenaline fix and making money to live on his own, Jace cares little for family ties or matters of the heart. On the other hand Glyssa Licorice, Jace’s former fling and true mate, is both loving and loyal. She is determined to track down her HeartMate and have him claim her. After hearing that Continue Reading
Review: Weight Of Silence by A.M. Arthur
Weight Of Silence (Cost of Repairs, #3) by A.M Arthur M/M Romance Contemporary/NA August 6, 2013 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Sex is about two people. If you don’t want what’s happening, then it’s not worth doing “ Gavin Perez is a young 23 year old gay man who lives at home, has a dead end job, and an abusive father. Jace Ramsey is a 19 year old college student home for the holidays. When he and Gavin meet over a spilled bowl of cranberry relish, the chemistry Continue Reading
Review: Elysian Fields by Suzanne Johnson
Elysian Fields (Sentinel Of New Orleans #3) by Suzanne Johnson Urban Fantasy/Paranormal August 13, 2013 Tor Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I would have done as much for anyone. It just happened to be you.” Elysian Fields picks up a few weeks after the events in River Road. Drusilla Jaco (DJ), is still recovering from the wounds she received battling an insane nymph. When she is called to the scene of a brutal murder, she discovers that a serial killer, known as the Axeman who Continue Reading
Review: Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley
**Before we get to the review, Kristen Ashley is doing a scavenger hunt. Each day a new blog posts a clue (full lists of blog here) , and you can enter your answers HERE, not at Smexy Books. My clue is: Clue: When one needs kitchen implements, they go here The prizes are: Righteous Rock Chick Back Stage Pass(Grand Prize) 30 minute private – one-on-one Skype (video or text) chat with Kristen. A signed copy of all 8 Rock Chick Books Rebel Rock Chick VIP (2nd place) A signed copy of Rock Continue Reading
Retro Reads: Susan Wiggs The Charm School
Retro reads is a bi monthly, maybe monthly, a pretty much whenever I feel like it, post where I and May (sometimes together, sometimes separately) discuss an old favorite book. This month's Retro Read is The Charm School by Susan Wiggs. I adore Susan Wiggs historicals and contemporaries. Always sweet, often humorous stories with an undercurrent of angst that tell a story of finding love under the most unusual of circumstances. The Charm School, the first book in the Calhoun Chronicles, is an Continue Reading
Review: Turn And Burn by Lorelei James
Turn and Burn (Blacktop Cowboys #5) by Lorelei James Erotic Romance Penguin Released: August 6, 2013 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Ride me, cowgirl.” Tanna Barker was at the top of the rodeo world with three world championships under her belt and an endless supply of willing cowboys to ride. That was until a rodeo injury sidelined her and she lost everything. With her family gone and her reputation in shreds, Tanna heads to Muddy Gap, Wyoming for a chance to lick her wounds and Continue Reading
Review: Biting Bad by Chloe Neill
Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires #8) by Chloe Neill Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy Tradebook 350 pages August 6, 2013 NAL (Penguin) Reviewed by Tori Favorite: “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...” In attempts to repair the friendship with her bff, Mallory Carmichael, Merit heads to Sauls Pizzeria for an impromptu dinner date with Mallory. When a series of bombs go off, shattering their peaceful dinner, Merit and Mallory go out to investigate and find themselves Continue Reading
Review: Spin by Bella Love
Spin by Bella Love Erotic Romance Contemporary Released: June 14, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Janey, you’ve been looking for trouble since the day you were born.“ Jane MacInnee has always has always had a crush on bad boy Finn Dante since childhood but she was the princess of the swamp they called home and he was from the other side of the tracks. Saddled with impossible family expectations. Jane escapes the rigid confines and expectations of her hometown and Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Kane. Vessel for the demon Disaster. Kept prisoner in Hell for weeks, he only wants peace but his rescuer has other plans. Heroine: Josephina. A real fairy princess whose family wants her dead. She needs Kane's help and won't take no for an answer. “I like this,” she said on a groan. “Glad.” “I want...the rest...” The words ended on a groan. “Do the rest.” “Soon.” He took over completely. Awed by her—mine, she’s mine, and I can have her, can have this, as many times as I Continue Reading
Review: Crave by Monica Murphy
Crave (Billionaire Bet #1) by Monica Murphy Contemporary Romance August 6, 2013 Avon Impulse Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “Most women hate me once they get to know me.” Billionaire Archer Bancroft always gets what he wants—and he’s wanted Ivy Emerson, his best friend’s sister, for far too long. Being forbidden and untouchable only makes her more tempting. When a million-dollar bet with his friends throws down a challenge—last bachelor standing takes all—Archer knows he can win. Continue Reading