This week at Smexy… A- review – Between the Devil and the Duke by Kelly Bowen (historical/may) B+ review – At Close Range by Laura Griffin (suspense/mandi) B+ review – On Second Thought by Kristan Higgins (contemporary/tori) B review – Last Ride by Chantal Fernando (contemporary/sheena) B review – Breathless by Beverly Jenkins (historical/mandi) B review- Dirty Like Us by Janie Diamond (contemporary/sheena) C-review – Wild Horse Springs by Jodi Thomas (contemporary/tori) Smexy’s Top Continue Reading
Review: Wild Horse Springs by Jodi Thomas
Wild Horse Springs by Jodi Thomas Series: Ransom Canyon, #5 Contemporary Romance January 24, 2017 HQN Books Reviewed by Tori Dan Brigman may not lead the most exciting life, but he's proud of what he's achieved: he's a respected lawman, and he's raised a bright, talented daughter on his own. But finding alone, sparkly blue boot in the middle of a deserted highway gets him thinking maybe the cowgirl who lost it is exactly the shake-up he needs. After losing her baby girl, Brandi Continue Reading
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Review: On Second Thought by Kristan Higgins *Giveaway*
On Second Thought by Kristan Higgins Contemporary Romance/Women's Fiction Harlequin HQN January 31, 2017 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This is so good. Thanks for making me shower.” On the heels of Higgins’ entertaining and thought-provoking If You Only Knew, Higgins revisits her sleepy little town of Cambry-on-Hudson, New York in On Second Thought. Using the dysfunctional O’Leary family and the timeless topics of love, loss, family, and second chances, Higgins builds a story on Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Driven to Distraction by Olivia Dade (contemporary/kini) B+ review – The Devil's Daughter by Katee Roberts (suspense mystery/tori) B+ review – A Crown of Bitter Oranges by Laura Florand (contemporary/mandi) B+ review – Under Pressure by Lori Foster (contemporary/helyce) B review – Royal Scandal by Marquita Valentine (contemporary/tori) B review – Raw Deal by Cherrie Lynn (contemporary/mandi) D review – Easy by Jordan S. Gray (contemporary/kini) Smexy’s Continue Reading
Review: Royal Scandal by Marquita Valentine
Royal Scandal by Marquita Valentine Series: Royals in Exile, #1 Romance Contemporary January 24, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Well, you know how we Americans are. Rebelling against the crown since 1776.” Crown Prince Colin Sinclair and his royal siblings are forced to flee to to the United States after a coup in their country results in the assignation of their parents. Settling in Charlotte, NC Colin becomes the official caregiver with some help from friend. Continue Reading
Review: The Devil’s Daughter by Katee Robert
The Devil’s Daughter by Katee Robert Series: Hidden Sins, #1 Mystery/Thriller/ Suspense Romance Montlake January 24, 2017 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Into Hell I go.” FBI agent Eden Collins vowed never to return home to Clear Springs, Montana. Growing up the daughter of an infamous cult leader, her childhood was not pleasant. When Eden receives an anonymous picture of a homicide victim who has tattoos similar to those of her mother’s followers, Eden knows it’s time to head Continue Reading
Cover Reveal: Shiloh Walker’s F*ck Club: Con
Title: F*ck Club: Con (Book Two) Author: Shiloh Walker | @shilohwalker Release Date: March 24th 2017 Rule #2…Respect the ladies. Conner Steele has nothing but respect for ladies. He absolutely adores them and takes more than a little bit of pride in his job—or rather, his former job. After a run-in with a cop, former male escort Con, along with his brother Riley and best friend Shame, decided it might just be best to hang up their…hats and retire from the business of being paid to Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Love and First Sight by Josh Sundquist (ya contemporary/helyce) B+ review - The Rule Maker by Jennifer Blackwood (contemprary/mandi) B review – Egomaniac by Vi Keeland (contemporary/kini) B review – Wanted, A Gentleman by KJ Charles (historical mm romance/mandi) B review – Phantom Kiss by Chloe Neill (urban fantasy/tori) C review – Wenna by Virgina Taylor (historical /mandi) C review – Flawed by Tracy Wolff (contemporary/tori) January Mini Continue Reading
January Mini Reviews
Good Boy by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy Series: WAGS, #1 Romance Contemporary January 31, 2017 Grade: B+ The first in Bowen’s and Kennedy’s WAGs series spins off their popular Him series. Him introduced us to Wes and Jamie and Us gave us their epic love story. Now the time has come for Wes and Jamie’s wedding and who better to pull it off then Jamie’s sister, Jessica? But Jessica has some problems. She is suffering from a career ennui and a certain obnoxious, happy go lucky hockey Continue Reading