Melting The Ice (Play by Play, #7) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary Paperback, 336 pages February 4, 2014 Berkely Heat Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: I definitely see you. Can you see me? Carolina Preston is finally seeing her dreams come true. Getting ready to launch her own designer fashion line, she only needs one more thing to make it a success...Drew Hogan. But she and Drew have a past that led to her embarrassment and heartbreak in college so she decides to let sleeping Continue Reading
Review: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton
Hope Flames by Jaci Burton (Hope #1) Contemporary Romance January 7, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Emma Burnett has returned home, to the small town of Hope to take over the veterinary practice of the town vet who has recently retired. She is excited and scared-this is a huge step for her, but something she’s wanted for herself for a very long time and that’s she’s worked very hard for. She’s got a plan and she’s not going to do anything that will hinder her from being successful Continue Reading
Short Stack: Novella Reviews
Holiday Games (Play by Play, #6.5) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary Ebook, 147 pages November 19, 2013 Penguin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Your erection is poking my head.” The infectious Riley family is back and in high spirits in this bright and cheery Christmas novella-Holiday Games. Jenna Riley and Ty Anderson are getting ready to tie the knot while Mick and Tara Riley try to deal with the fact their oldest son is growing into a man. The focus of the story Continue Reading
Review: Nautier and Wilder by Lora Leigh and Jaci Burton
Nautier and Wilder by Lora Leigh and Jaci Burton (Nauti #7-Wild Riders #6) Contemporary Romance Duology April 2, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Nauti Siren by Lora Leigh Piper Mackay is so done with her overbearing and over protective brother Dawg and her cousins Rowdy and Natches. If they would just let up a little, she wouldn’t feel so suffocated in her day to day life. They are never far, monitoring her and her sisters in every minute detail. She just wants a little space to Continue Reading
Review: Thrown By A Curve by Jaci Burton
Thrown By A Curve (Play by Play #5) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary Paperback March 5, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You’re ruining my moment, Alicia. You’re not big on romantic gestures, are you?” “Sorry. It was very romantic. You should get naked now.” Alicia Riley, sports medicine specialist has her work cut out for her when she goes up against star Rivers pitcher, Garrett Scott. Garrett hurt his arm pitching and so far, none of the therapy is helping him. Continue Reading
A Chat with Jaci Burton
Jaci Burton is stopping by Smexy Books to celebrate her new release, Thrown by a Curve, which is out tomorrow. Hi Jaci!! Thanks so much for being here with us today at Smexy Books. Thanks for having me here! We all love the sexy, alpha men you write about. We are very excited about your newest release,Thrown By A Curve, which is slated to release March 5. What can you tell us about it? Alicia Riley has been given the assignment of her dreams—to rehab star pitcher Garrett Scott. Garrett’s Continue Reading
Review: Romancing the Holiday Anthology
Romancing the Holiday Anthology December 3, 2012 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I always look forward to Carina Press’s holiday anthologies. This one is well done and also note, each story can also be purchased separately We’ll Be Home for Christmas by HelenKay Dimon Lila has decided to move to a small town in West Virginia and take over her uncle’s Mountain View resort. The problem is when she gets to this ‘resort’ it’s actually a campground in poor Continue Reading
Review: Playing to Win by Jaci Burton
Playing To Win (Play by Play #4) by Jaci Burton Erotic Contemporary Romance Released: September 4, 2012 Penguin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He took her breath away.” Talented wide receiver Cole Riley should have the world at his feet, but his antics on and off the field have made him a liability. His agent tells him to shape up or else he’s done. Image consultant Savannah Brooks has agreed to help Cole clean up his image but isn’t sure she can take the bad out of this Continue Reading
Review: Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton
Taking A Shot (Play By Play#3) by Jaci Burton Contemporary Romance March 6, 2012 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Ugh. When had she become that woman?” Taking A Shot is the third book in Jaci Burton’s hot and oh so steamy Play By Play series that revolves around the Riley family. Before I start this review, let’s take a minute to genuflect at the cover shall we? *happy sigh* Seriously, have you ever seen anything so beautifully lickable in your life? . Jenna Riley Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–January 27th
10. This is one of my all time favorite BluntCards. LOL. Is it really almost Valentine’s Day? Not that I personally do a lot – but I do like to make heart-shaped food for my kids that day and get them a tiny red present. I need some new ideas for Valentine-themed food this year…any ideas? 9. If you follow me on Twitter, I’ve talked a lot about The Bro-Magnet this week. I did a full review for it at Happy Ever After. I picked it up on a rec from Dear Author and laughed my way through Continue Reading