Before I Let Go by Kennedy RyanSkyland #1Contemporary RomanceNov 15, 2022 by ForeverARC Review by Melinda Kennedy Ryan has covered heavy topics in her books before, like domestic violence, racism, and rape. The reason I love her writing is because she writes everything, including those heavy topics, with such depth. Her characters are always nuanced and fully fleshed out, and whatever topic she’s writing on it’s clear she’s done her research. At this point, I trust her to take care with Continue Reading
Audiobook Review: Reel by Kennedy Ryan
Reel by Kennedy RyanContemporary06/08/2021 Self PublishedARC Review by Melinda Reel is a story that at first I had difficulty putting my finger on what time period it was taking place in, and I think that was because the story felt timeless, something that I loved about this book. When Neevah is cast as the star in a new biopic that Canon Holt is directing, everything changes for her. We can tell from the beginning that both Neevah and Canon are passionate people. Canon is a famous Continue Reading
Jen’s Favorites of 2020
I read QUITE a bit this year. Living in California, we’ve been on non-stop lockdown and I turned to books to help me escape. I have so many favorites! Here are my top picks. The Ravenhood Duet by Kate Stewart My heart…these two books, Flock and Exodus, nearly killed me. I thought about these books long after I finished them. I still think about them. I will reread them in 2021. I’m not even sure where to start with this duet. This was romantic, very dark, weird town and people Continue Reading
Smexy’s June TBR
Angela- I have so many books on my TBR list this month I've been itching to read. 2020 might be a shit year so far, but some great books have been released. A Dark and Stormy Knight (Victorian Rebels #7) by Kerrigan Byrne 6/2 Historical Romance- Kerrigan Byrne is self-publishing Carlton Morley's book and I am so thankful. I don't think this series would have been complete without it. Dragon Unleashed (Fallen Empire #2) by Grace Draven 6/9 Fantasy Romance- I have been a long time Grace Continue Reading
Sheena’s Most Anticipated Reads for 2020
I for one am soooo READY to ring in the New Year and (yet again!) embark on my quest to vanquish my TBRs and devour the books I am eagerly anticipating. MY 2020 romance reading forecast promises to be full of contemporary gems, paranormal activity-and I am determined to mark my return, back to my beloved Historicals- my all time fav genre, which took a back seat for me in 2019. My eyeballs are READY: Road to Salvation, Trilogy by Jamie Begley (Last Riders)- Book 1, Gavin's Song is out Continue Reading
Smexy’s November TBR
Angela- November is when I try to begin to close out my reading year, wrap up any ARC reviews I missed in the last few months AND finally get to all those books in my TBR stack that I've been eyeing all year. This month has quite a few great releases that I'm looking forward to and I'm also planning to sneak in some books that I've had on my Kindle for awhile. Slaying Monsters for the Feeble (The Guild Codex: Demonized Book 2) by Annette Marie 11/1- I've enjoyed this author since stumbling Continue Reading
Release Blitz: Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan
“This book was utter perfection! Hook Shot is full of emotion, sizzle and a breathtaking romance. It is a book I will never forget and one I will revisit often to get swept away in its magic.”- Devney Perry, USA Today bestselling author Hook Shot, a deeply emotional standalone set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion from Kennedy Ryan, is available now and FREE in Kindle Unlimited! Enter the Release Giveaway for a $50 Gift Card +Signed HOOK SHOT Paperback Continue Reading
Teaser: Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan
I play for keeps. Hook Shot, Kennedy Ryan's deeply emotional standalone set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion, is coming March 28th! Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad. Cheated on, betrayed, exposed. My perfect life blew up in my face and I'm still picking up the pieces. The last thing I need is her. A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can't resist. Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plans from the moment our eyes Continue Reading
Sheena’s Wistful/Wanton Wednesday!
Wednesdays are for Lovers! Today's sweetly saucy treats are from Kennedy Ryan's 2017 breakout hit novel, Grip. Grip is an enthralling story of interracial romance between a music artist and the passionate woman who manages his career. Grip and does not shy away from any of the ideals and prejudices that many are too politically correct to acknowledge - head on- amidst one of the sexiest, and provocative true love romances Ryan has penned to date. It's pretty fantastic folks. Resisting an Continue Reading
Six Smexy Reasons to Read Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan
Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan Series: Hoops, #2 Released September 10, 2018 Self Published Review by Sheena: Be braced. I read a book I think is vitally important and I love it and I can’t even think about how to collect myself. I'm really trying to pull it together because you need coherency and all I can think of is the precise angle to just start shoving Block Shot into reader's hands and eyeballing (with intensely raised brows) until they finish it! Annnnd that is probably not the Continue Reading