Enthralled Anthology by Lora Leigh, Alyssa Day, Meljean Brook, Lucy Monroe Paranormal Romance July 2, 2013 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori I’ll be honest, when I saw Alyssa Day and Meljean Brook had stories in here, I begged, pleaded, and promised unsavory things to get Enthralled. I’m glad I did. Not only did I get the promised goodness I knew would come from Day and Brook, but I was also able to sample some of Lora Leigh and Lucy Monroe. I have heard of both authors but had not yet Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Detective Gavin DeGrass.-A horrific kidnapping that resulted in torture has left Gavin unable to communicate sexually with his dom and lover, Ben. Her0: Dr. Ben Haverson loves Gavin with all his heart but Gavin's experience at the hands of the kidnapper has left Ben unsure how to heal Gavin and even if he can. “Open your mouth.” He stepped forward, took hold of his cock, and rubbed it along my lips, his skin soft and warm, the curve of him graceful and familiar. I darted my tongue Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Wait For You by J. Lynn (new adult) B review – Carolina Girl by Virginia Kantra (contemporary) B review – Predatory Anthology by Alexandra Ivy, Nina Bangs, Dianne Duvall & Hannah Jayne (pnr) B review – The Duchess Hunt by Jennifer Haymore (historical) B- review – The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens (historical) B- review – Strength by Carrie Butler (new adult) C+ review – Forever by Jacquelyn Frank (pnr) C- review – Crazy Little Thing Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten-June 28th
Holla!! Since Mandi and May are off doing fun interesting things without me (how rude), I’m doing this weeks Top Ten. wooohoooo 1. I’m heading to Book Bash tomorrow. Touted the “largest single day author signing in the USA”, this 4 hour long signing has over 100 authors and a majority are going to be fan-girled by yours truly. I’m also meeting up with the lovely Jen from FictionVixen. 2. Thanks to @has_bookpusher for this heads up. Monster porn takes Continue Reading
Review: The Duchess Hunt by Jennifer Haymore
The Duchess Hunt (House of Trent #1) by Jennifer Haymore Historical Romance June 25, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My reputation has no importance when it comes to you...” Sarah Osborne is the daughter of the Hawkins family gardener. Having been raised and educated with the Hawkins children, she straddles a very fine line in the family. Not their equal as head chambermaid, but held in higher regards than the average servant. She has loved Simon since she was a child. He Continue Reading
Review: Wait For You by J. Lynn
Wait For You by J. Lynn (Wait for You #1) New Adult April 2, 2013 William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I think the key to the start of any good relationship is to remember how the other person likes their coffee.” Avery Morgenstern starts her first day of college by literally running into campus hottie and player, Cameron Hamilton. Six feet plus of pure unadulterated smexyness who suddenly becomes Avery’s shadow. He makes her feel like a goddess but Avery has secrets. Secrets Continue Reading
Review: The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens
The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh (The Cynster Sisters Duos #2) by Stephanie Laurens Historical Romance June 25, 2013 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If you think I’m going to be the first female in my family to go to the altar a virgin, you’re mistaken.” The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh is a romance story in the truest form and provides us with a wrap up to the original Cynster series. We witness the last Cynster (of age) to marry-Miss Mary Cynster. I have been a huge fan of this Continue Reading
Review: Strength by Carrie Butler
Strength (Mark Of Nexus #1) by Carrie Butler NA/PNR March 23, 2013 Sapphire Publishing Favorite Quote: “So help me, as long as I live, I’ll never get tired of seeing that man without a shirt on. How he stays so humble, I’ll never know. When college student Rena Collins finds herself nose-to-chest with the campus outcast, her rumor-laced notions are shattered. Handsome, considerate, and seemingly sane, Wallace Blake doesn’t look like he spends his nights alone, screaming and banging on Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday–The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh
Hero: Ryder Cavanaugh, Marquess of Raventhorne. Has never met a woman who wouldn't happily fall at his feet--or into his bed...until Lady Mary Cynster. Heroine: Lady Mary Cynster has been waiting years for this opportunity. She knows exactly who she wants --and it's not someone as wild, unmanageable, and sinfully seductive as Ryder Cavanaugh. Passion erupted. Held back for so long, it raged unrelenting, unforgiving. It whipped them along, harder and faster, whirling Continue Reading
REVIEW: Still by Mary Calmes
Still by Mary Calmes M/M Contemporary Romance May 15, 2013 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ I was [...] the guy that when you read about him in a book, you hope he gets left alone, unloved, and wallowing in abject misery.” “Really? Abject?” Sivan and Walter Wainwright have been married for over seventeen years. One day, Sivan wakes up and realizes that he and Walter don't know each other anymore. He wants more from their marriage; right now they are nothing more than Continue Reading