Greetings! I’m so happy to visit one of my favorite blogs as I celebrate the upcoming release of FEEL THE FIRE. This is book 3 in my hotshot series which centers around smoke jumpers and wildfire fighters, but the series can be read out of order! When people hear firefighters, they often immediately think big rugged alpha type heroes. And I do love writing those characters too, but what I wanted to do here was to explore a wide range of first responders beyond the alpha male stereotype—different Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
Of all the charity events in all of Cape Town, Zoey Roux had to bump into her husband at this one Six years ago, Zoey Roux secretly married her best friend Sawyer. But all that did was destroy the best relationship she’s ever had. They went their separate ways, but Zoey never could go through with a divorce. Seeing him again at her sister’s charity event is a shock, but also enlightening: no matter how much she still loves him, it’s time to let him go. Zoey was Sawyer Wilson’s first love. Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
Best Books of November - BookriotA lady with a noble mission. A duke looking for redemption. A forbidden love that cannot be denied, in The Good, The Bad, and The Duke by Janna MacGregor. Lady Daphne Hallworth is ready to celebrate the holidays with her family. But when they accidentally leave her home alone, Daphne uses the time to work on her dream—opening a home for unwed mothers. But her quest isn’t problem-free: She’s in a battle to win the property for the home against her Continue Reading
Book Reviewers Wanted!
**** Smexy is closed for applications at this time. The response was tremendous! I will go through all the applications submitted and respond by email as soon as possible. Thank you1**** Would you like to join the Smexy team as a reviewer? Do you love to read and want to spread that love around the romance community? Smexy wants you! Requirements: Reviewers must be able to write thoughtful reviews for the romance, fantasy, and urban fantasy genres. All sub-genres are welcome! Continue Reading
Guest Post: Smexy welcomes author Carla de Guzman
I Hate Lumpia Lemons, in any way, shape and form, make me laugh. They bring me right back to #romanceclass, that time when theater actor Jef Flores sucked the life out of a poor, hapless lemon in the guise of kilig, reading a scene from Camilla Sisco’s “Sumbission Moves”, back when we could still be outside and suck lemons in public. Lemons are expensive, ha! And now they just make me laugh! Lumpia initiates an instant ‘ick’ reflex for me. It reminds me of Continue Reading
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"The apotheosis of the rom-com." —Entertainment Weekly, A+ ReviewAMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTHNamed a best read by PopSugar, Goodreads, Entertainment Weekly, Buzzfeed, Bookish, The Nerd Daily, Publishers Weekly, Book Riot, and more! WANTED:One (fake) boyfriendPractically perfect in every way Luc O'Donnell is tangentially—and reluctantly—famous. His rock star parents split when he was young, and the father he's never met spent the next twenty years cruising in and out of rehab. Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
Angela: This has been the longest week ever and I am so glad it’s the weekend. Not sure what I’m going to read, I have so many ARCs. Maybe The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow? Kini: I am working my way through Mistletoe & Mr. Right. It is very sweet. But Sourcebooks did us dirty by putting a dog on the cover when Rick, in male love interest is the care taker of a surly cat and a hedgehog who wears socks!!!!! I am on a bit of a listening kick. I listened to the audio of You Continue Reading
Sunday Smexy Deals!
He never imagined he'd be the man he was born to be, or that one woman's faith in him would change his life forever… When Carlton Guthrie, Scoundrel of St. Giles, encounters a runaway bride in the London slums, he offers to help her. Not out of kindness, but because she's the Earl of Hedgewick's daughter. Using Regina to exact his revenge on her father seems like the perfect plan. Until Carlton starts to fall for the innocent beauty.Seeking refuge with a notorious crime lord, was never part Continue Reading
Top Ten October 2, 2020
Somehow it's October. Fall is here. I am here for the cooler (but not cold temps. Plus fall colors are beautiful. Here's some things I saw this week that I want to share. 10. I dare you not to watch this multiple times in amazement 9. This man is living his best life and I love it. The Fleetwood Mac & A-ha videos are my favorites. 8. More Joy. 7. TikTok is trying to lure me to their site 6. I've made this recipe three times in the last two weeks. It is a real hit Continue Reading
Smexy Friday Freebie Deals!
He’s bossy, moody, and overprotective. He’s also a pro athlete who needs to focus on winning games and staying out of the headlines. I’m fiercely independent and need a man like I need a second period each month. So when our worlds collide, I never expected him to be the one to jump in and save me. Especially not when my roommate disappears, leaving me with her baby. I’m clueless about babies—and it shows. Good thing Alexei isn’t. With six nieces and nephews and an apparent hero Continue Reading