Mining ash on a remote planet where temperatures reach hellish degrees doesn't leave Kal (aka Spark) much room for dating. Lucky for this hard-working man, a new corporation Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides is ready to help him find the girl of his dreams. Does it really matter that he lied on his application and really isn’t looking for long-term, but rather some fast action? Earth women better watch out. Things are about to heat up. I picked up Michelle M. Pillow's Galaxy Alien Mail Order Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… Monday, Mandi talked about: The Real Deal by Lauren Blakely A gentleman Never Keeps Score by Cat Sebastian Tuesday, Tori talked about: Tori's Tuesday Tinys Wednesday, Sheena talked about: Sheena's Wistful/Wanton Wednesday Sheena's Smexy Snapshots Thursday, Helyce talked about: Helyce Thursday Thoughts on All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover Friday, Kini talked about: Kini's Friday Kisses Continue Reading
Tori’s Tuesday Tinies
First off, a HUGE shout out to Lynda aka @FishWithSticks for the new title. MUAH!! Scandal Above Stairs by Jennifer Ashley Kat Holloway Mysteries, #2 Historical Fiction/Mystery July 3, 2018 Kat Holloway, a cook, and amateur sleuth find more than her palate tempted when a series of antiquities are stolen from various homes of the ton. With the eclectic Lady Cynthia and a new member of the household by her side, Kat begins investigating only to discover her dear friend Danial is Continue Reading
Tori’s Tuesday Minis
Three Days Missing by Kimberly Bell Mystery Thriller Park Row June 26, 2018 Grade: B Kat Jenkins wasn't sure if her son was ready for an overnight field trip and when the police show up at her door to tell her he is missing, she knows she should have trusted her gut. Now considered a person of interest, Kat begins to examine everyone in her life, searching for who may want to hurt her or her son. From her abusive ex husband to the family of the class bully, Kat soon learns that sometimes Continue Reading
Review: The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen
The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen Contemporary Romance /YA June 10, 2018 Tuxbury Publishing, LLC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Music has always been my only connection to him. And in a weird way, he’s never let me down. Rachel has always known who her father was but never saw him, only the checks he sent. When her mother passes away right before Rachel's 18th birthday, her father suddenly appears and takes her home with him. Suddenly Rachel is thrust into a relationship with the Continue Reading
The Winner of the 2018 NERFA is…
For two years I have been honored by being asked to be a final round judge in The First Coast Romance Writers prestigious NERFA, (National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award), contest. This year my catogory was Best First Book. My choices were; Hearts Unleashed by Paris Wynters Her Texas Rebel by LeAnne Bristow His Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliveras It was very hard as all three participants are extremely talented authors whose stories not only exemplified what I feel romance Continue Reading
Tori’s Tuesday Teasers
Here’s what I’m reading to share with you next Tuesday… Priceless artwork has gone missing from the home of a wealthy baronet, and his wife stands to take the blame. When Kat's employer asks for help in clearing her friend's name, Kat trades her kitchen for the homes of Mayfair's wealthiest families. Soon antiques are disappearing not only from the extravagant households of connoisseurs and collectors, but from the illustrious British Museum. As the thefts increase in Continue Reading
Retro Sunday
Minerva Dobbs knows that happily-ever-after is a fairy tale, especially with a man who asked her to dinner to win a bet. Even if he is gorgeous and successful Calvin Morrisey. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. Even if she does wear great shoes and keeps him on his toes. When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. But Fate has other plans, and it's not long before Min and Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… Monday, Mandi talked about: Mandi's Monday Musings C- review – Six Weeks with A Lord by Eve Pendle (Historical) Tuesday, Tori talked about: Tori's Tuesday Teasers A review – Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews (urban fantasy) A review – Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean (historical) B+ review – Dangerous by Minerva Spencer (historical) Wednesday, Sheena talked about: Sheena's Wistful/Wanton Wednesday A review – The Highlander's Promise by Lynsey Continue Reading
Review: Dangerous by Minerva Spencer
Dangerous by Minerva Spencer The Outcasts, #1 Historical Romance June 26, 2018 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Most people are fools who will believe whatever they want to believe, regardless of the truth.” Lady Euphemia Marlington hasn’t been free in seventeen years—since she was captured by Corsairs and sold into a harem. Now the sultan is dead and Mia is back in London facing relentless newspapermen, an insatiably curious public, and her first Season. Worst of Continue Reading