Haunted Blade by J.C. Daniels Kit Colbana, #6 October 1, 2017 PREORDER Kindle | iBooks | Kobo | Smashwords | BN BLURB Haunted, Hunted…Harassed. Never let it be said that Kit Colbana had ever been given the easy road. Or even the semi-paved road. Only weeks after dealing with the mysterious—and murderous—being called Puck, she’s got another killer on her hands. Perhaps even two. Some of the bodies turning up bring up haunting memories of a past she longs to forget, but Continue Reading
Tessa Dare Shares Her DIY 2017 Solar Eclipse Viewer Skills
Are you all ready for the eclipse? SmexyBooks is. We' ve got our wine, snacks, and viewers. All eclipses need wine and snacks. It's the law. But if you aren't ready, bestselling author Tessa Dare tweeted and graciously allowed us to share here on the blog how to make your very own solar eclipse viewers (the wine and snacks are on you). Need a last-minute DIY eclipse viewer? Here, I will show you how to make one! (with added shameless promo) Step one: Gather Continue Reading
August Mini Reviews
Tori’s Mini Reviews Fallen Heir by Erin Watt The Royals, #4 Romance Contemporary/YA August 28, 2017 Self Published Grade: B The fourth book in Erin Watt’s dramatic and humorous YA family saga (The Royals) deals with essentially the middle child-Easton. This seemingly happy go lucky man child has some serious demons riding him from a drug and alcohol problem to unresolved guilt over his mother’s suicide. When a little afternoon delight brings a new girl to his attention, Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Ethan Booker. Town sheriff. Rich family. Sexy alpha. Always knew Laurie was the one for him, he just had to give her some time to grow up. When her bakery burns down, he comes to her with a proposition that will benefit them both. Heroine: Laurie Peterson. Owns the bakery -Babycakes. Terrible childhood. Has always crushed on Ethan but he makes it clear years ago she was way too young. Now she's all grown-up and ready to take a chance for her livelihood and herself. Scene: New Years Continue Reading
Review: Devil’s Cut by J.R. Ward
Devil’s Cut by J.R. Ward The Bourbon Kings, #3 Gen Fic, Family Saga, Romance August 1, 2017 Ballentine Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You tell me who who was the sinner and who was the saint[...] who was poor... and who died richer beyond measure.” The Baldwines has suffered a great deal for their legacy but there is more to come as they deal with the fallout from their patriarch’s death, a son’s confession, and the barbarians who are circling the gate. Devil’s Cut is the Continue Reading
Review: Protecting Their Mate by Moira Rogers
Protecting Their Mate by Moira Rogers Series: The Last Pack (3 part serial) Erotic Paranormal Romance September 15, 2017 Self published Reviewed by Tori Protecting Their Mate is an erotic paranormal shifter story that revolves around a young female wolf, Ashley, who has been missing since her parents left the pack. Found after years of being locked up and forced to act human, she is rescued by the alpha’s second in command, Blake, and brought back into the pack. Happy to be able to Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Blake. Wolf shifter. Rescues a lost female werewolf only to discover she is the one for him...but he may not be the one for her. Heroine: Ashley Todd. One of the few female werewolves in existence. Her parents forced her to act human but when she is saved by one of her kind, she finds herself wanting to explore every aspect of her new life with him and his pack. This week's smex scene is buried behind the NSFW tag line because it's a bit risque. *waggles Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Spectred Isle by K.J. Charles (historical paranormal suspense lgbt mm/tracey) A- review – The Awkward Path To Getting lucky by Summer Heacock (comedy/kini) B+ review – Barrel Proof by Layne Reyne (suspense lgbt mm/tracey) B review – Urban Enemies (Anthology) by Joseph Nassise (urban fantasy/tori) B review - Rogue Desire: A Romance Anthology (contemporay/kini) C+ review – Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber (mystery thriller/tori) C+ review – The Lost Continue Reading
Review: The Forbidden by Jodi Ellen Malpas
The Forbidden by Jodi Ellen Malpas Romance Contemporary August 8, 2017 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The forbidden in too alluring. It has a dangerous allure and a compelling magnetism....my sanity will be compromised no matter which road I take. I’m doomed.” Architect Annie Ryan has never experienced that spark of chemistry that overwhelms you...demanding your full attention. A chance meeting with a charismatic stranger changes everything and Annie has the most explosive Continue Reading
Review: Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber
Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber General Fiction/Mystery Thriller August 1, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Josie Buhrman has spent the last ten years trying to escape her family’s reputation and with good reason. After her father's murder thirteen years prior, her mother ran away to join a cult and her twin sister Lanie, once Josie’s closest friend and confidant, betrayed her in an unimaginable way. Now, Josie has finally put down roots in New York, settling into domestic life Continue Reading