Plastic Hearts (Hearts #1) by Lisa De Jong New Adult February 27, 2013 Kindle-Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He was everything I didn't think I could have and somehow, he'd become everything I needed. There was a part of me that knew I would never recover if this fell apart, but what I felt now was worth it.” Alexandra (Alex) Riley is a young college student whose entire life has been planned out by her rigid socially conscience parents. From her pre med major to what Continue Reading
Review: Dead Man’s Deal by Jocelynn Drake
Dead Man’s Deal (Asylum Tales #2) by Jocelynn Drake Urban Fantasy E Book May 7, 2013 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "A smart man would keep his mouth shut. I wasn't always a smart man." In Low Town, where elves, fairies, trolls, werewolves, vampires and other manners of supernatural life are happily walking among humanity, everything has its price. Gage Powell just wants to run his tattoo parlor and live a quiet fuss free life with his girlfriend, but Gage has learned Continue Reading
Review: Generation V by M.L. Brennan
Generation V by M.L. Brennan (American Vampire #1) Urban Fantasy Released: May 7, 2013 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What are you planning to do next, Miss Marple?" “Miss Marple?” “I’ve promoted you from Nancy Drew.” Fortitude Scott is not having a good life. At 26 years old, his degree in film theory hasn’t done much to advance his placement in life. He can barely afford his apartment, he works a dead end job as a coffee barista, and his girlfriend has decided to take a time out Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Lucian Knight. Alpha. Owner of a lucrative adult entertainment business who believes in thoroughly sampling his products. Heroine: Sophie Black. Lucian’s PA and enthusiastic participant in Lucian’s hedonistic world. "I like you like this," he murmured, kissing her shoulder. "I'm going to chain you to the kitchen sink more often." Sophie laughed and elbowed him lightly. She spent most of her days dressed in killer heels and dresses designed to distract Lucien from Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A- review – Ivory by Lola Dodge (paranormal romance) B+ review – Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare (historical romance, novella) B+ review – Against The Dark (romantic suspense) C+ review- Rogue Descendant by Jenna Black (urban fantasy) C+ review- Bullheaded by Catt Ford (contemporary, mm) C+ review- Breathing His Air by Debra Kayn (contemporary) C review- Never Too Late by Amara Royce (historical romance) C Review- Locked by Maya Cross (erotic contemporary) C- Continue Reading
Review: Rogue Descendant by Jenna Black
Rogue Descendant (Nikki Glass #3) by Jenna Black Urban Fantasy April 30, 2013 Pocket Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You advising me to lie back and think of England?” Nikki Glass has begun to acclimate to her new life as an immortal descendant of Artemis. Living in the mansion with the other Liberi’s, Nikki is slowly making it her home but finds herself clinging stubbornly to her humanity, especially when it comes to killing for revenge. And revenge is what Liberi leader Anderson Continue Reading
Review: Bullheaded by Catt Ford
Bullheaded by Catt Ford M/M Romance April 15, 2013 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Tori Cody Grainger is at the top of his game when it comes to bull riding and he is ecstatic his lover, Johnny Arrow, is there to share it with him. Cody loves Johnny but their age difference has Cody often making decisions concerning their future without consulting Johnny. When Cody steps over the line one too many times, Johnny leaves Cody and it sends Cody into a tailspin. Johnny, ten years younger than Continue Reading
Review: If He’s Tempted by Hannah Howell
If He’s Tempted (Wherlocke #5) by Hannah Howell Historical Paranormal Romance April 2, 2013 Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I ache. I want. I remember every touch, every kiss, and want more.” Lady Olympia Wherlocke has never made a promise she couldn’t...wouldn’t keep, so when a young girl comes to her in desperation, Olympia promises to do anything and everything to help her. Lady Agatha Mallam’s mother is trying to sell her into marriage to a much older man who is rumored Continue Reading
When Urban Fantasy Loses Tori’s Trust
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: When Urban Fantasy Loses My Trust – by Tori. When I read a certain genre, I have certain expectations. I expect Romance to be an emotional love fest, Paranormal Romance to be a love fest between supernatural entities, and Urban Fantasy to kick arse and take names in a world similar to mine. As a long time reader of Urban Fantasy, I have always been of the opinion that the main defining appeal of this genre is the low key or utter lack of romance. It’s not called UFR Continue Reading
Review: Diana’s Hound by Moira Rogers
Diana’s Hound (Bloodhounds #4) by Moira Rogers Steampunk April 23, 2013 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Not having isn’t the torment. Having and losing is. “ Nate Powell lived a fulfilling if not sedate life as an inventor until he was kidnapped, experimented on and turned into a hybrid – half bloodhound and half vampire. He longs for death until a new arrival at Iron Creek peaks more than just his interest. Diana is a rarity in the Bloodhound world as she is Continue Reading