My Third World Girlfriend by R.L. Silver Humor, Romance October 4, 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You smell like beer, look like stray dog. “ Gerry Lawson, our hero, is a slightly befuddled forty year old who can’t understand why his relationships eventually turn into UFC matches. When he overhears three older jaded men describing the perfect relationship, he can’t help but listen in. The key, explains these men, is that you need to lower your expectations. Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten-November 25th
Tori here. I’m doing this weeks top ten so take your finger OFF that the mouse, sit back, and enjoy. 10. Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone and I feel like a baby elephant. Probably weigh as much as one. :( We went to my in laws and ate like dieters at an all you eat chocolate buffet. It wasn’t pretty. Now it is time to drag out the Christmas decorations and get into the holiday spirit. 0_o 9. I decided to break my never breakable rule and do some Black Continue Reading
Review: Baby It’s Cold Outside by Addison Fox
Baby It’s Cold Outside (Alaskan Nights #1) by Addison Fox Contemporary Romance November 1, 2011 Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I want to start each new year with a kiss and I want to spend each and everyday of each and every one of those years kissing the man I love.“ New York socialite Sloan McKinley is tired of her mother’s constant attempts to marry her off so when her best friend, Grier, calls her from Alaska, Sloan decides that a change of scenery is just what she Continue Reading
Review: Voodoo Dues by Stephany Simmons
Voodoo Dues (Lian & Figg #1) by Stephany Simmons Urban Fantasy July 29, 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Stephany Simmons’s Voodoo Dues is a short novella that starts with a bang and speeds along at a fast pace until the very last page. Figg is a laid back, no nonsense bartender who enjoys life, not taking much seriously. Her straight laced boss, Lian, is an enigma to her as he doesn’t seem to encourage customers or business. When a local voodoo queen comes to him for help, Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione
Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #2) by Larissa Ione Paranormal Romance November 22, 2011 Grand Central Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Hellooo. I’m a Horseman of the Apocalypse, and I’m betrothed to the most infamous, most powerful demon in existence. I couldn’t draw more attention to myself if I wore Lady Gaga’s meat dress to a PETA convention. “ Limos has problems. One of the four Horseman of the Apocalypse, she was born and raised as a demon princess in hell. Continue Reading
Review: If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker
If You Hear Her (The Ash Trilogy #1) by Shiloh Walker Romantic Suspense Paperback October 25, 2011 Ballantine Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “So. Are you going to see him again?" "Technically, I haven't seen him at all . . ." Lena Riddle is blind, but that has not stopped her in her quest to live a full and passionate life. A top notch chef; she has honed her other senses to make up for her lack of sight. When she hears a woman scream, Lena is Continue Reading
Review: The Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon
The Guardian (Dream-Hunter #5) by Sherrilyn L. Kenyon Paranormal Romance Paperback November 4, 2011 St. Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Baby, I will always come for you.“ Seth is one of the most fierce Guardians to the evil Noir. Sold into slavery as a child, Seth, an Egyptian demigod, has spent thousands of years guarding and being tortured by one of the most sadistic primal source gods in existence. When Seth is commanded to find the Key, an artifact that Continue Reading
Review: Wrangled and Tangled by Lorelei James
Wrangled And Tangled (Blacktop Cowboys #3) by Lorelei James Erotic Western Romance Trade Paper Back November 1, 2011 NAL Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This is why I was against casual Thursdays. There’s always one person who takes it too far.” I’m a huge fan of Ms. James’s Rough Riders series so when I was offered this one for review thought, “Ride’em cowgirl!” Wrangled and Tangled is an erotic western romance that centers around two couples; one starting down the Continue Reading
Review: Fatal Embrace by Aris Whittier
Fatal Embrace by Aris Whittler Romantic Suspense March 26, 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Michael Craven is a retired homicide detective who trades investigating for ranching. When he meets his new trainer, nobody is more surprised than him when he finds out Jess Stanton is a woman. After a less than auspicious start, Michael agrees to give her a chance. Michael is dragged back into police work when his town falls victim to a serial killer. To make matters worse, Jess Continue Reading
Review: Touch by Jus Accardo
Touch (Denazen #1) by Jus Accardo YA Paranormal November 1, 2011 Entangled Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I understand now, Dez," he whispered sleepily. "I understand the hand thing." Deznee Cross is an adrenaline junkie. When she comes across a mysterious boy hiding in the woods, the only thing she can think of is what a rush it will be when her dad sees him and flips out. Only Dez miscalculates her dad’s reaction when he already seems to know who Kyle is and attempts Continue Reading