She Loves Me, He Loves Me Not by Zeenat Mahal Romance Contemporary Ebook, 260 pages February 14, 2015 Indireads Reviewed by Tori Zoella has had a crush on Fardeen Malik for years. Engaged to a gorgeous socialite with the same high ranking social status, Zoelle knows she has no hope of him ever seeing her for more than his little sister’s best friend. When Fardeen is horribly disfigured in an auto accident, his fiancée leaves him, breaking their engagement and leaves him a bitter Continue Reading
Spotlight and Giveaway: Jill Mansell’s The Unexpected Consequence of Love
The Unexpected Consequences of Love By Jill Mansell Sourcebooks Landmark Women’s Fiction February 3, 2015 ISBN: 9781492602088 Sophie has no interest in finding love. But what happens when love finds her? Sophie Wells is a successful photographer with a focus on putting the past firmly behind her. When Josh Strachan returns to the seaside town of Cornwall from the States to run his family’s hotel, he can't understand why the fun, sexy girl has zero interest in letting him—or any man for Continue Reading
Review: Hero by Samantha Young
Hero by Samantha Young Romance Contemporary February 3, 2015 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I never wanted a hero...I just wanted you.” Alexa Holland had a wonderful childhood until she found out her father had another family. From that moment on, Alexa has done everything to forge her own identity and separate herself from what her father has done. Starting with the man who was destroyed by her father’s terrible secrets. Caine Carraway doesn’t want anything to do with Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
All week Smexybooks has celebrated Countdown to 40-Obsession in Death-the 40th release in J.D. Robb's In Death Series. I felt it was only fitting to end the week with a smexy little scene between our favorite couple-Eve and Roarke. This is from Glory in Death, #2. The scene is set in Mexico. Roarke has stolen Eve away for some R&R as she is involved in a particularly nasty multiple homicide case and needs a break. "Just relax." Watching her face, he slid his hand between her legs, cupped Continue Reading
Countdown to 40: Part Three of Tori’s Thoughts on J.D. Robb’s Innocent In Death
Welcome back to Smexybooks as we do our last Countdown to 40-Obsession in Death release post with a look into Innocent in Death, #24 and my thoughts on pivotal scenes in the book. On Tuesday we discussed Part One-the moment from when Eve first meets Magdalena Percell and realises that this old flame of Roarke’s meant more to him than he is letting on. On Thursday we discussed Part Two-Eve’s evolving relationship with Summerset and the surprising support he offers her. Today we are discussing Continue Reading
Review: Quarterback Draw by Jaci Burton
Quarterback Draw (Play by Play, #9) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary/Sports E book, 336 Pages Berkley February 3, 2015 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Any sparks? On your side, I mean. Grant would have to be dead not to be attracted to you. For goodness sakes, I’m attracted to you and I’m totally heterosexual.” Grant Cassidy is the star quarterback for the St. Louis Traders. Sexy and single, His winning smile, hot body, and confident attitude on and off the field gets him all Continue Reading
Countdown to 40: Part Two of Tori’s Thoughts on J.D. Robb’s Innocent In Death and Big Giveaway!
Welcome back to Smexybooks as we Countdown to 40 with a re read of Innocent in Death, #24 with my thoughts on pivotal scenes in the book. On Tuesday we discussed Part One-the moment from when Eve first meets Magdalena Percell and realizes that this old flame of Roarke’s meant more than he is letting on. Today we are discussing Part Two-Summerset and his ever changing role in Eve’s life. Part Two: Summerset and Eve “She’s a dangerous woman, Lieutenant.” “In what way?” “She Continue Reading
Review: It Must Be Your Love by Bella Andre
It Must Be Your Love (Sullivan, #11) by Bella Andre Romance Contemporary E book, 400 pages November 20, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “How am I looking at you?” “Like I’m Little Red to your big bad wolf.” “Well,” he said slowly, “I do want to eat you.” Mia Sullivan, a real estate agent, met and fell in love with the famous rock star Ford Vincent. After spending a sexually charged week together, Ford asked Mia to join him on tour but in the seconds she Continue Reading
Tori’s Countdown to 40: J.D. Robb’s Innocent in Death
Nora Roberts started her In Death series back in 1995 with the release of Naked In Death. A best selling romance author, Nora Roberts decided to expand her audience and appeal by entering a new genre under a pseudonym. Hence the birth of J.D. Robb. Readers were thrilled with the futuristic setting and a tough as nails homicide detective-Eve Dallas. A loner with a murky violent past, Robb matches her with brilliant billionaire Rourke, whose own mysterious past kept fans guessing for a long time. Continue Reading
Review: The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
The Secrets Of Sir Richard Kenworthy (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #4) by Julia Quinn Historical Romance 384 pages January 27, 2015 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Did you really think she was going to smile and say, ‘As you wish, Sir?’ “ Sir Richard Kenworthy needs to marry quickly and doesn’t have the time nor inclination to go through the usual hoops in order to find a bride. He asks a friend to help him find a young woman who may not be as cautious or ask too many questions and Continue Reading