Blue Notes by Carrie Lofty Contemporary Romance/NA Paperback, 352 pages Gallery Books May 6, 2014 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...I don’t want to be fragile. If that’s the price for bring around you, then you need to leave.” Keeley Chambers, a piano prodigy, is a 21 year old junior at Tulane. A product of an abusive childhood, she was raised in foster care and essentially reinvented herself in order to survive. When she plays in a small club, she catches the eye of Jude Villars, Continue Reading
Guest Author Carrie Lofty and Giveaway
We are happy to have Carrie Lofty at Smexy today to talk about her new release, His Very Own Girl. Rules Made to be Broken By Carrie Lofty The USO (United Service Organization) was established as a private non-profit organization devoted to morale-building services of all kinds. This included religious needs, games and recreation, temporary lodging, postage services, the distribution of books and magazines, and food stations in cities, ports and railway stations. Particularly famous were USO Continue Reading
Review: His Very Own Girl by Carrie Lofty
His Very Own Girl by Carrie Lofty Historical Romance Released: September 4, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by May “You got a girl, Doc?” Joe stared down at the white gauze he held. Tying a field dressing had become an impossible puzzle as three words echoed in his head: Lulu loves me. “Yes sir, I believe I do.” Joe is an American fresh out of training as a medic, and a lowly Private First Class. Lulu is an English pilot – and a woman with ambitions and a clear agenda. When the two meet Continue Reading
Guest Author Carrie Lofty and Giveaway
We are happy to have Carrie Lofty at Smexy Books today to celebrate her new release, Starlight. Random Questions With Carrie Lofty By Carrie Lofty Q: When was the last time you ate popcorn? A: I cannot remember, because I really, really don’t like popcorn. A box of Whoppers is my movie theater snack of choice. Q: What’s your favorite position for sleeping? A: On my side, hugging a pillow Q: Best hero trope: the Rake Who Hides Emotions or the Gentleman Hiding a Beast? A: Both, Continue Reading
Review: Starlight by Carrie Lofty
Starlight (The Christies #2) By Carrie Lofty Historical Rommance Ebook June 26, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by May “But how have you managed to survive here? It’s dirty and poor and violent. Yet, you keep smiling. How?” She grew quiet, making Alex wonder if he’d stepped past some invisible boundary. But she was still Polly, and that meant taking him by surprise. “You want to know the secret?” “Is there one?” “Of course. Otherwise I’d have gone made a long time ago.” She rested their Continue Reading
Guest Author Carrie Lofty and Giveaway
Oh, Scotsmen…by Carrie Lofty Thanks so much to Smexy Books for having me stop by! I’m excited to talk about “A Little More Scandal.” At just $.99… Take a chance! This is an adorable intro to my Christies series of Victorian romances. It’s one of Pocket’s first original digital releases. You can read more about those fabulous new originals here, including an extended excerpt of “A Little More Scandal.” But there. Aside from the blurb, that’s my sales pitch. Let’s get to the good stuff… You Continue Reading
Review: A Little More Scandal by Carrie Lofty
A Little More Scandal by Carrie Lofty Historical Romance May 29, 2012 Novella Pocket Reviewed by May Before I begin my review, I want to take a moment to mention the series that inspired this novella. From the author's website, describing Flawless, the first book in the Christie Family series: Sir William Christie, ruthless tycoon and notorious ladies' man, is dead. Now his four grown children have gathered for the reading of his will. What lies in store for half-siblings Continue Reading
Review: Flawless by Carrie Lofty
Flawless by Carrie Lofty September 27, 2011 Historical Romance Paperback Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Birds added their melodies to the air, and in the far distance, the grunting call of a large animal sent a strange shiver up Miles’ forearms. “A rhinoceros?” he asked. “Or perhaps it’s one of those massive wildebeests that put Spanish bulls to shame.” “Or a lion.” “Nonsense. Although, there is a certain thrill to living in a place where being eaten is an actual Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – September 10th
10. My Week – School is in full session, which means I get two hours a day to myself. I like it :) We also got a hot tub delivered! Woot! But it is sitting in my driveway because it weighs 500 pounds and we have no idea how to get it over our fence into our backyard. Unwoot. 9. JR Ward has scheduled an online chat to discuss Crave and the Brotherhood books on Friday, October 15th at 8pm EST. Here is a link to the chat room. Her chats are fun – crazy, but fun :) 8. Speaking of Crave , I just Continue Reading