I was lucky enough to read and review Big Bad Bite for Smexy when it first released. I found it to be an enjoyable funny PNR on the same level as Shelly Laurenston with outrageous characters, zany situations, and a steamy romance. Now, Big Bad Bite has undergone a transformation and we at Smexybooks are pleased to announced that Big Bad Bite is being reissued with more content and a new cover. From Jessie Lane's site: We're excited to announce that Big Bad Bite had a Continue Reading
Review: There is No Light in Darkness by Claire Contreras
There Is No Light In Darkness by Claire Contreras New Adult January 10, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Blake Brannon’s life became a cruel mixture of lies and half truths when her parents were murdered and she was kidnapped as a young child. Now in college, she seeks to discover what really happened that fateful night. Who took her and why? Her friends and lover try to help her in her search, though she seeks to push them away in fear that they will suffer for her asking Continue Reading
Review: When She Said I Do by Celeste Bradley
When She Said I Do (Worthington #1) by Celeste Bradley Historical Romance January 29, 2013 St Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I exist here in this moment. I exist for her.“ I love retellings of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Especially when we are presented with such a deliciously naughty beast and a curious heroine who is more than able to tame him. Miss Calliope Worthington is travelling with her parents and brother when their carriage overturns Continue Reading
Review: What’s a Witch to Do? by Jennifer Harlow
What’s a Witch To Do? By Jennifer Harlow Paranormal Romance March 8, 2013 Midnight Ink Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I like my men brainy and cultured, which are not qualities prevalent in the men of Goodnight. One of the many reasons I haven’t been on a date in years. That and I’m related to a large portion of the male population.“ Mona McGregor may never have wanted to be the High Priestess but she takes her responsibilities very serious. With raising her two nieces, running Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review – Frost Burned by Patrica Briggs (urban fantasy) B+ review – The Best Man by Kristen Higgins (contemporary romance) B+ review-Slashback by Rob Thurman (urban fantasy) B review – Immortal Ever After by Lyndsey Sands (paranormal romance) B- review- Demon Hunting in a Dive Bar by Lexi George (paranormal romance) B- review-A Week In Winter by Maeve Binchy (contemporary fiction) C review – High Risk by Vivian Arend (contemporary romance) C review- Thrown By A Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten-March 8
Mandi’s still on vacation so I am your lord and master today. ACCEPT ME AS YOUR LORD AND MASTER!! *clears throat* Oops, wrong group. Sooooooo.... let's get this party STARTED. 10. J.R. Ward has announced she will post a daily Lovers At Last quotes on Facebook, starting today till it's release. First one is Bella and Z. “Zsadist! Zsaaaaaaaaaaaaadist!” The scream carried all the way across the glowing blue lawn as, up at the terrace, a lone figure shot out into the snow at a dead Continue Reading
Review: Thrown By A Curve by Jaci Burton
Thrown By A Curve (Play by Play #5) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary Paperback March 5, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You’re ruining my moment, Alicia. You’re not big on romantic gestures, are you?” “Sorry. It was very romantic. You should get naked now.” Alicia Riley, sports medicine specialist has her work cut out for her when she goes up against star Rivers pitcher, Garrett Scott. Garrett hurt his arm pitching and so far, none of the therapy is helping him. Continue Reading
Review: Week In Winter by Maeve Binchy
A Week In Winter by Maeve Binchy Contemporary/Fiction Ebook February 12, 2013 (first published in Oct 2012) Knopf Reviewed by Tori Stoneybrooke is a small town, located on the west coast of Ireland. Multi generational families all live, love, and gossip there together. When locale girl, Chicky Starr, runs away to find love with a visiting American boy, she has no idea that she will end up abandoned thousands of miles from home. Using her wits, Chicky secures employment and invents a Continue Reading
Review: Slashback by Rob Thurman
Slashback (Cal Leandros #8) by Rob Thurman Urban Fantasy Paperback March 5, 2013 Roc Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “He touched my little brother-I stopped his heart. Seemed fair to me.“ Revenge is the name of the game when the past merges with the present. Supernatural crime fighting duo, Cal and Niko Leandros, have to use their deadly skills and talents to defeat an enemy from their past. As children, they came very close to falling victim to a serial killer. Though they defeated Continue Reading
Heart of Obsidian Blurb Reveal
On 2/1/2013, Readers all around the world waited with breathless anticipation for Nalini Singh to reveal the cover to her long awaited 12th Psy-Changeling installment.-Heart of Obsidian-to be released June 4, 2013. Rumors had run rampart on who the hero of this installment would be. Will it be Psy councilor Kalab Krycheck or the Ghost? When the cover was revealed squeeeeees were released but....Singh decided to sweeten the anticipation by ONLY revealing the cover. No more Continue Reading