Smexy Books

Romance and Urban Fantasy Reviews

  • Review Request
  • Contact
    • Smexy Reviewers Profiles
    • New Reviewer Application
    • Contact
  • Advertising
  • Home
  • Reviews
    • By Genre
      • BDSM
      • Contemporary
      • Erotic
      • Fantasy
      • F/F
      • Historical Romance
      • Historical PNR
      • LGBTQ+
      • M/M Romance
      • New Adult
      • Urban Fantasy
      • Paranormal Romance
      • Sci-Fi
      • Romantic Suspense
      • Young Adult
    • By Letter Grade Rating
      • A Reviews
      • B Reviews
      • C Reviews
      • D Reviews
      • DNF Reviews
  • Features
    • New Releases
    • Smexy Deals!
    • Scenic Sunday
    • Weekly Wrap-Up
    • To Be Read
    • Blog Tour
    • Guest Post
    • Top Ten/Happy Friday
    • Smex Scene Sunday
  • The Psy/Changeling Channel
  • Favorites of 2021

Review: Archangel’s Resurrection by Nalini Singh

October 26, 2022 by Angela 1 Comment

Archangel's Resurrection by Nalini SinghGuild Hunter #15PNR/Fantasy RomanceOctober 25, 2022, by BerkleyARC Review by Angela If I'm being completely honest I had mixed feelings about this book when the blurb was released. On the one hand, I wasn't thrilled that readers wouldn't be getting an update on the Bluebell/Sparkle romance. I DO think we will see them again in another book devoted to their developing relationship, but I really wanted it now. On the other hand, I was just a Continue Reading

Review: You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky

October 20, 2022 by Kate Leave a Comment

You're a Mean One, Matthew PrinceTimothy JanovskyLGBT Contemporary RomancePublished October 4, 2022, by Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Kate You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince is a perfectly acceptable Christmas romance novel. It’s a combo of It Happened One Summer and Boyfriend Material, with a splash of Hallmark movie. Luckily, unlike Hallmark Christmas movies, Matthew and his love interest, Hector, do kiss earlier than the last page, for those of you who care about that kind of Continue Reading

Review: A Cosmic Kind of Love by Samantha Young

October 19, 2022 by Iby Leave a Comment

A Cosmic Kind of Love by Samantha YoungContemporary RomanceARC ReviewBerkleyOctober 18, 2022Review by Iby Samatha Young is a hit-or-miss author for me, but the premise of this book seemed right up my alley. I requested the ARC, and I have lots of thoughts about the book. Let’s do this thing. Event planner Hallie Goodman receives party inspiration from the bride of her latest client couple, she unexpectedly finds digital videos from the bride’s ex-boyfriend, Chris Ortiz. Chris is an Continue Reading

Review: A Curse of Queens by Amanda Bouchet

October 13, 2022 by Angela Leave a Comment

A Curse of Queens by Amanda BouchetThe Kingmaker Chronicles #4Fantasy RomanceOctober 4, 2022 by SourcebooksARC Review by Angela Before I get into this review, you should know a few things. First, reading the previous books in this series is a must, don't go into this fourth book in the series and then complain that you are lost. There is an ongoing plot arc and references to previous events leading up to Jo and Flynn going on this epic quest. Secondly, if you are curious about what Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- Peculiar Tastes Series: The Captive Merman’s Promise by Zoey Castile and The Fae Queen’s Captive by Sierra Simone

October 7, 2022 by Angela Leave a Comment

The Captive Merman's Promise by Zoey CastilePeculiar Tastes #5PNROctober 4, 2022ARC I enjoyed this book immensely. In book four, we are back in the Shadow Market after the diversion into the Void haunted house. This book features a sexy Bruja looking for a way to rid herself of a curse laid upon her family centuries before. The Palacios family was cursed to always lose their lovers, until Amada took the entirety of that curse upon herself. She's been alone for years, never even trying to Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- Peculiar Tastes Series: The Death God’s Sacrifice by Jenny Nordbak and The Demon’s Bargain by Katee Robert

October 5, 2022 by Angela Leave a Comment

The Kickstarter for this series, Peculiar Tastes, was all over Twitter in July and August and featured a great line-up of authors writing fantasy romance with sizzle. Contributors to the Kickstarter had a choice of bundles with add-ons of great artwork and other goodies. The official release date for the series on Amazon was yesterday, so you'll see my reviews for them this week. Here are the first two books in the series... The Death God's Sacrifice by Jenny NordbakPeculiar Tastes #1Fantasy Continue Reading

Iby’s Minis: Reviews for books by Mariana Zapata, Lauren Layne and Elizabeth Cadell

September 29, 2022 by Iby 1 Comment

When Gracie Met the Grump by Mariana ZapataUrban FantasySeptember 15, 2022Kindle Unlimited Mariana Zapata is a stealthy author - she just randomly announces on instagram that she is dropping a book that day, and everyone rushes to read it. If you like Zapata’s writing, this book will definitely work for you. Highly slow burn, over 600 pages long, lots of dialogue between the two main characters. What’s different about this book is that it’s not contemporary romance - it’s a superhero Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson and Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates

September 23, 2022 by Angela Leave a Comment

House of Hunger by Alexis HendersonLGBTQ Fantasy/Horror9/27/2022 by AceARC I discovered this author last year when I read The Year of the Witching. House of Hunger features Marion Shaw, a woman born into the slums and just trying to survive day to day. After seeing an advertisement for a bloodmaid she starts to envision a way out of her situation and to a better life. One where she serves a Northern house, offering up her blood to its wealthy noble in exchange for a chance at a Continue Reading

Review: Only Bad Options by Jennifer Estep

September 21, 2022 by Angela 1 Comment

Only Bad Options by Jennifer EstepGalactic Bonds #1Science Fiction RomanceSeptember 20, 2022- Self PublishedARC Review by Angela I've always enjoyed Jennifer Estep's fantasy and urban fantasy novels, so when I heard she was writing a book set in space I was immediately all in. Gimme. Only Bad Options features fated mates, enemies to lovers, and protagonists from completely different stations in life tropes. If fated mates isn't your thing, don't worry there is no instalove Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- Reviews for books by Rin Chupeco, Catriona Ward, and Megan Bannen 

September 15, 2022 by Angela 3 Comments

Silver Under Nightfall by Rin ChupecoLGBTQ FantasyPublished 9/13/2022 by Gallery/Saga PressARC I haven't read a vampire fantasy in a good long while, so when I spied this for review I immediately snapped it up. The first thing you should know is the worldbuilding in Silver Under Nightfall is quite unique for a genre that is full almost to bursting with scary and even sexy men with teeth. This book reads like a regency historical polyam romance with horror and fantasy elements. Lots of Continue Reading

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Top Tips for Book Lovers Q& A! Advice from all the experts!

Sign Up for Daily Emails


Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

.

Angela’s Currently Reading:

Melinda’s Currently Reading:

Jen aka Booknista is Currently Reading:

Kate is Currently Reading:

Mel’s Currently Reading:

Kate H. is Currently Reading:

Iby is Currently Reading:

Follow Us!

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on Instagram

Top Posts & Pages

  • New Releases- Week of January 23-27, 2023
    New Releases- Week of January 23-27, 2023
  • Smexy Deals- Deals for books by Gena Showalter, Farrah Rochon, E.M. Lindsey, and more!
    Smexy Deals- Deals for books by Gena Showalter, Farrah Rochon, E.M. Lindsey, and more!
  • Review: Do I Know You? by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
    Review: Do I Know You? by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
  • Review: Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
    Review: Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
  • Review: The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    Review: The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout
  • Review: Chick Magnet by Emma Barry
    Review: Chick Magnet by Emma Barry

Follow Smexy on Twitter

My Tweets

Tweets by @fv_angela

My Tweets

Disclosure

The majority of the books reviewed at this site have been provided for free by publishers, authors, or other third parties like NetGalley or Edelweiss. Acceptance of a free copy does not guarantee a review or a positive review.

As an Amazon Associate, we do earn from qualifying purchases. We also earn a small commission on affiliate links to Apple.

Find Our Reviewers

Angela @fv_angela l Goodreads

Melinda @melindaedits l Goodreads

Melanie @melon_reads l  Goodreads

Jen  .@thebooknista l Goodreads

Kate  @kateminasian l Goodreads

Iby Instagram l Goodreads

Kate H. @Naranjadia l Goodreads

Archives

Copyright © 2023 · Beautiful Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in