The Great Escape (Wynette,Texas #7) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Contemporary Romance July 10, 2012 William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Life is meant to be lived.” Being the daughter of the former President of the United States isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Lucy Jorik has always done what was expected of her. Attended the right schools, took the right jobs, and is now set to marry the right man. Only, Lucy isn't so sure this is the life she wants. When Lucy leaves her Continue Reading
Why Kristen Ashley is The Queen of Crack
Smexy Books would like to welcome Amy, reviewer extraordinaire and crack smut reader, from Fiction Vixen She’s joining me (Tori) today to talk about the most addictive crack like appeal ofKristen Ashley’s books. I knew that if I wanted to extol the virtues of Kristen Ashley and her unbelievable books, I had to get my buddy Amy over here. It was because of her that I started reading her. At the beginning of 2012, Amy emailed me and told me I had to read this new author she found. She directed me Continue Reading
Guest Author Amanda Bonilla and Giveaway
We are happy to have Amanda Bonilla at Smexy today to celebrate her release of Blood Before Sunrise. My Arch Nemesis is a Cock. Thanks so much to Smexy Books for hosting me again! You are all fabulous ladies, and can I just say that I’m hoping for a KILLER Qhuay post from you in March. I can’t wait! I fought an epic battle on my patio a few days ago. Sword—well, long stick—in hand, I started out on the defensive, my opponent effectively pushing me back toward the front door of my house. He Continue Reading
Review: Blood Before Sunrise by Amanda Bonilla
Blood Before Sunrise (Shaede Assassin #2) by Amanda Bonilla Urban Fantasy July 3, 2012 Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I truly had a knack for getting the shitty end of the stick. “ Note: There are some spoilers from book one below, so read at your own risk. Recap from Shaedes Of Gray: Darian spent the first half of her life as an abused wife. When a friend of her husband’s appears on the scene, he frees her from her life of pain and transforms her into a Shaede - a Continue Reading
Guest Author Moira Rogers
Hello there! I’m Bree, one half of the paranormal romance writing duo of Moira Rogers, and I’m on a wild and crazy blog tour talking about dangerous men and the women who love them. And I’m not just talking about their heroines—I mean all the women who love them, including those of us who read & write about them! That’s why I’m here with an excerpt from Keeping Company With Bloodhounds, a book that gives all the dirty details about those dangerous warriors. (Even if it only exists in the Continue Reading
Review: Archer’s Lady by Moira Rogers
Archer’s Lady (Bloodhound #3) by Moira Rogers Paranormal Romance July 3, 2012 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “All he had to do was flash that wicked smile and nuns would break sacred vows for a chance to grasp at the pleasure it promised.“ I love Moira Rogers’s steampunk/ pnr series-The Bloodhounds. An incredibly sexy, action packed story that will keep you glued to your e-reader. An enchanting mix of old and new sets the stage as we engage with our two Continue Reading
Review: Wake of the Bloody Angel by Alex Bledsoe
Wake Of The Bloody Angel (Eddie LaCrosse #4) by Alex Bledsoe Fantasy July 3, 2012 Tor Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Oh, a bribe. With a harbor full of uncouth and barbaric sailors, no one's thought to try that yet. My God, you're brilliant.“ Eddie LaCrosse never thought bar owner Angelina would ever need his services, but he’s been wrong before. Twenty years ago, Angelina met and fell in love with a young sailor. He left her to seek his fortune and though he promised to Continue Reading
Review: Even White Trash Zombies Get The Blues by Diana Rowland
Even White Trash Zombies Get The Blues (White Trash Zombie #2 ) by Diana Rowland Urban Fantasy July 3, 2012 DAW Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We’re all monsters here.” Angel Crawford has been given a second chance at life as a member of the undead and she’s determined not to blow it. The former junkie and delinquent is now drug and crime free, has a great job with the coroner's office, and is dating hunky detective, Marcus Ivanov. But Angel’s been waiting for the other shoe to Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy…. A- review- The Dark Knight by Elizabeth Elliott (historical romance) B+ review-About Last Night by Ruthie Knox (romance contemporary) B+ review-Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt (historical romance) B review – Review: Liquid Lies by Hanna Martine (paranormal romance) B review – Review: Bound by Erica O’Rourke (paranormal romance/YA) B review- Sexy Little Surprises by J.C. Daniels (erotic romance) B review-At Last by Jill Shalvis (romance contemporary) B- review Continue Reading
Smexy Top Ten-June 29th
I'm doing this week's top 10 while Mandi sits on the beach, ogling lifeguards. I have to be honest, I salute Mandi doing this every week. Heck, I can't think of 10 interesting things every month, much less every week. 10. Hear that sound? That’s hundreds of thousands of SQUEEEEEs because today is the opening day of Magic Mike. Can’t go tomorrow? Well, here is something to tide you over until you can. Magic Mike does the Today Continue Reading