Moonlight Sins by Jennifer Armentrout de Vincent, #1 Romance Suspense January 30, 2018 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "Be careful with them-the brothers. They're not...they're not good guys, okay?" Julia Hughes decides to take life by the horns and hires on to be a traveling nurse after a failed marriage. Her first assignment is to be a caretaker for a troubled young lady. Her last night in town finds her in the arms of a sexy stranger for an amazing one night stand...only to Continue Reading
Review: Judgement Road by Christine Feehan
Judgement Road by Christine Feehan Torpedo Ink, #1 Paranormal Romance January 23, 2018 Berkley Favorite Quote: “She isn’t what she wants us to believe. That could be a threat to you.” “I think she's more of a threat to you.” Review by Tori As the enforcer of the Torpedo Ink motorcycle club, Reaper lives for riding and fighting. He's a stone-cold killer who turns his wrath on those who deserve it. Feelings are a weakness he can't afford--until a gorgeous bartender gets under his Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Reaper. Enforcer for the MC -Torpedos Ink. Deadly and dangerous, his falling for the club's new bartender could be his salvation or his ruin. Heroine: Anya. New bartender for the MC. Raised on the streets, she's just looking for safe harbor and a family to love. Loving Reaper is easy, surviving him is another story. He kicked the door shut and tossed her on the bed and threw the flannel into the corner. Putting one knee on the bed, he reached for her shoes. She Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B review – Kairos by Mary Calmes (contemporary mm/helyce) B- review – Earl Interrupted by Amanda Forester (historical/tori) B- review – When A Warrior Woos A Lass by Julie Johnstone (historical/sheena) C+ review – These Wounds Run Deep by Ember Leigh (contemporary/tori) C review – Cake a Midnight by Jessie L. Star (contemporary na/kini) C+ review – Man Card by Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby (contemporary/kini) Guest Post: Santino Hassell and a Character Interview Continue Reading
Review: These Wounds Run Deep by Ember Leigh
These Wounds Run Deep by Ember Leigh Contemporary Romance November 7, 2017 Loose ID Favorite Quote: "It was like the second coming of Christ, if Jesus had been one of three brothers who'd hit it big with a record deal right out of high school." Reviewed by Tori It's been ten years since Zach Carter and his brothers hit it big and moved to L.A. Life in the fast lane was hard to explain to anyone who didn't live it--so how could his best friend Ellie understand? Now that he's returned Continue Reading
Review: Earl Interrupted by Amanda Forester
Earl Interrupted by Amanda Forester The Daring Marriages, #2 Historical Romance January 2, 2018 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: His enthusiasm waned. He thought nothing could reduce his regard for Miss Emma James, but coming between him and his bacon came close. Robert “Dare” Ashton, the Earl of Darington, is an English privateer for the Royal Navy. His latest score involves incredible wealth when he strips a France freighter of its cargo of gold, silver, and jewels. Continue Reading
Release Day Excerpt from Man Card by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby
“Name your other favorite movies,” I challenge Braht. “All of them?” He chugs his margarita. “Hmm. Top ten? Top five?” “That’s totally easy,” he says. Somehow I’ve gotten closer to him on the floor. When he sits back, I actually snuggle in beside him. He’s wearing a ridiculously soft shirt that feels good against my skin. And I watch with fascination as he ticks off the names of films on his fingers. “When Harry Met Sally. The Devil Wears Prada. Roman Holiday. Continue Reading
Review: Collision Course by Marie Harte
Collision Course by Marie Harte Body Shop Bad Boys, #4 Contemporary Romance January 2, 2018 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If you want him, have him. You have a right to be happy. Take joy in his man parts. Go forth, just don’t prosper.” Lou Cortez is a true ladies man. Gorgeous, sexy, well mannered, good job, loves his family...he’s every woman's dream man if he says so himself. So why can’t he get the lovely Josephine (Joey) Reeves to give him the time of day? Continue Reading
Review: Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks
Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks World of the Lupi, #14 Urban Fantasy January 2, 2018 Berkley Jove Favorite Quote: “You suggest we throw humans at them instead of rocks?” Reviewed by Tori We left Dragon Spawn after the Lupi children's’ kidnapping was arranged by the dragon spawn in return for a promised favor from the Great Bitch. She wants to use Lily’s body and in her attempts to take over the world. Lily and Rule are separated when the mission to rescue the children falls apart in a Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – A Distant Heart by Sonali Dev (contemporary/mandi) B review – Heart On Fire by Amanda Bouchet (contemporary fiction/sheena) B- review – United By Their Royal Baby Therese Beharrie (contemporary/mandi) C+ review – Dangerous Promise by Megan Hart (futuristic suspense/mandi) C+ review – Death Below Stairs by Jennifer Ashley (historical mystery/tori) C review – Dreaming of Manderley by Leah Marie Brown (contemporary/torid Smexy's Favorite Sex Scenes Continue Reading