Amanda Weaver is here today with an exclusive excerpt of her new book, The One I Love to Hate, release date March 18th. But first, an intro to the book: Three Italian-American sisters and their family bar in Brooklyn are at the heart of The Romano Sisters series. The best part of writing this series was being able to incorporate so much of what I love about my home borough into the books. Romano’s Bar, the Brooklyn Daily Post, Ému Coffee and Tea…they’re all based in Brooklyn Continue Reading
Q&A with Holley Trent
Today we have Holley Trent with us and she's talking about how she started reading romance, her newest release Writing Her In, prickly heroines, and more. Thanks for joining us Holley! Writing Her In releases on March 11, 2019 What is the first romance you ever read/how'd you start reading romance? I honestly don’t know the title but it was definitely a category romance of some stripe! I found it in a dollar store bin when I was a teen. I think the story was set in Hawaii. The Continue Reading
American Dreamer: Cast List by Adriana Herrera
Today we welcome Adriana Herrera to SmexyBooks! Her debut book, American Dreamer, releases on March 4, 2019. The HEROES. I was so excited when I got a request to do a casting list for American Dreamer. Folx I have had my list ready to for a while. If Netflix ever comes knocking, I WILL BE READY! For Nesto, I have only one option, Johnny Sibilly. He is a Dominican-Cuban actor—you may have seen him as Costas on Pose—and he looks exactly how I envision my favorite Afro-Caribbean food Continue Reading
Exclusive Excerpt: Rough Terrain by Annabeth Albert
Thank you so much for having me. I had so much fun writing ROUGH TERRAIN. One of my favorite things to write are kisses, but sometimes the moments when characters don’t kiss but really, really want to are even more powerful than an actual kiss. And they make the eventual kiss that much more explosive. Here’s one such moment: *** Renzo’s tongue felt too thick for his mouth. Damn but Canaan was sexy, miles of creamy, pale skin on a lean, compact body. He’d expected some tats or nipple Continue Reading
Review: Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert
Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert Released: November 12, 2018M/M RomanceCarina Press Reviewed by Mandi First, let me say - there is actual holiday stuff in this "holiday" romance. How many times have I read a holiday romance, with the holiday cover and title, and then be left with MAYBE one snowfall or one mention of a Christmas dinner??? Too many times to count! Better Not Pout has a hero wearing a santa suit! Thanksgiving! Lots of snow! An elf! Christmas presents! It got me in the Continue Reading
Review: Making Up by Lucy Parker
Making Up by Lucy Parker (London Celebrities #3) Released: May 28, 2018 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I highly recommend this author if you have yet to try her. This is the third book I've read by her and they have all been adorable and sweet and sexy. In Making Up, we return to the theater, but in a burlesque/acrobatic show. The Festival of Masks is a little bit of everything - lewd humor, amazing aerial skills, singing, dancing and it's a very popular show. When Continue Reading
Review: The Love Coupon by Ainslie Paton
The Love Coupon by Ainslie Paton Stubborn Hearts #2 Publication Date: April 9, 2018 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “I need a hug.” “From me?” “It’s not a trick question, you big lump of granite. I declared I loved you this morning and after your exit pursued by a bear I didn’t stop loving you. You’re the best friend I have sex with, it’s been a crappy day, and I need you.” This book and author are so difficult to describe. I have been reading Continue Reading
Review: A Grave Search by Wendy Roberts
A Grave Search by Wendy Roberts Series: Bodies of Evidence, #2 Mystery Suspense January 29, 2018 Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You don’t have to forgive the people who hurt you in order to make peace with your past.” Julie Hall is adjusting well to her new life She has purchased a new home, her new business is booming, and she is slowly building a relationship with FBI agent Garrett Pierce. When a grieving mother comes to Julie, begging her to find her daughter’s Continue Reading
Review: Barrel Proof by Layla Reyne
Barrel Proof by Layla Reyne (Agents Irish and Whiskey #3) Romance, M/M Romantic Suspense Published August 7, 2017 Carina Press 189 Pages Reviewed by Tracey Favorite Quote: “Then why are you leaving?” “Caught that, did you?” Cradling his face, Jamie swiped a thumb over the corner of his grim smile. “I love you too, I know your kiss, and I know what goodbye tastes like.” Blurb: FBI agents Aidan "Irish" Talley and Jameson "Whiskey" Walker can't get a moment's peace. Their hunt for Continue Reading
Review: Tease Me Tonight by Jules Court
Tease Me Tonight by Jules Court (Hot in the City #3) Released: July 31, 2017 Contemporary Novella Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I first read Jules Court a few months ago, when I read book two of this series, Enticing the Enemy. I enjoyed that book a lot, although I felt the HEA was quick and rushed. The books in this series are all novella length, and again with this one, I feel like the HEA isn't super solid. But I really enjoy this author's voice. Her books are fun, and super sexy Continue Reading