Review originally posted April 16, 2018 by Mandi at Smexy. The Viking Queen’s Men by Holley Trent (Afótama Legacy #1)Released: October 2014Paranormal M/F/MSelf Published Is there anything better than a book recommendation via Twitter? I love it when people are enthusiastic about a book. Thanks to Lillie, I saw her telling everyone to read this, and I hopped on that train. I didn’t even read the blurb – so imagine my surprise when this turned out to be a male/female/male Continue Reading
Retro Review: Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Review originally posted on September 7, 2017, by Mandi at Smexy. Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Beards and Bondage #2)Released: August 29, 2017Erotic BDSMSelf Published I quite enjoyed Haven, book one in this series earlier this year (both are stand alones) and Sanctuary was a hit for me as well. As in Haven, this book starts with quite a suspenseful scene. Our heroine, Liz, an attorney, who goes home one day after a long day of work, to find a man in her apartment, Continue Reading
Retro Review: Haven by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Review originally posted April 26, 2017 by Mandi at Smexy. Haven by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Beards & Bondage #1)Released: April 26, 2017BDSMSelf Published How can I pass up a series titled, Beards & Bondage?? What I liked most about this story is while it is erotic, and there is a beard, and there is some bondage, their courtship is presented so well. And the trauma and recovery the heroine goes through in this book felt so realistic. Claudia is from the city but goes Continue Reading
Review: Playing House by Ruby Lang
Playing House by Ruby Lang (Uptown #1)Released: August 12, 2019Contemporary NovellaCarina Press Before I share my thoughts on Ruby Lang's newest book, let me say that I really enjoy her previous work. Acute Reactions and Hard Knocks are adorable and I highly recommend them. Playing House didn't live up to my expectations. I think the biggest problem is that it's a short novella. The book starts strong when we meet our protagonists, Oliver Huang and Fay Liu. They have been acquaintances Continue Reading
Review: Stone Cold Heart by Laura Griffin
I really enjoy suspense books - I often listen to audio books and my number one genre isn't necessarily romance, but suspense. Although a side romance never hurts! Laura Griffin writes excellent suspense/thrillers. I'm always completely engaged - not only with the crime details, but great dialogue, great descriptions of the crime scenes and some intense action. The romance in this series is very low-key and in this book fell pretty flat for me. Sara and Nolan could be cute and romancy Continue Reading
A Note From Mandi
*waves* It's been a hot minute since I've posted! I'm still alive! I'm still reading! I'm just not blogging at the moment. A few factors have played a part. In two months, Smexy turns ten years old. Holy crap! When I started this blog, my youngest son was three and I always thought, the older my kids get, the more time I will have to do stuff! While I'm done bathing them and putting them to bed, teenagers present a host of new problems LOL. Y'all - I'm tired! And honestly, burnt out from Continue Reading
AAD 2012 Spotlight and Giveaway: Jess Haines
Our Authors After dark 2012 Spotlight continues with a visit and giveaway from the hilarious and unstoppable Jess Haines!!!! *applause is welcomed and encouraged* I'm happy to have Jess Haines at Smexy today. Well, I should say, I'm happy to have her characters here. They star in the UF series, H&W Investigations, and their latest book, Stalking the Others will release July 3rd. I have some questions for them today. Mandi: First up - Chaz (a werewolf and Shia's former Continue Reading
Review: The Chase by Erin McCarthy
The Chase by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track #4) Contemporary Romance April 5, 2011 Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m going to make your car my bitch,” he told her, shooting a grin her way. The hell he was. Blurb: Kendall Holbrook is determined to make it to the top, even with the challenge of being a woman on the male-dominated racing circuit. She doesn’t have time for romance- especially not with racing rival Evan Monroe, the man who nearly crushed her dreams Continue Reading
Review: The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire
The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire Contemporary Romance April 5, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m going to chip away and uncover your secrets,” he whispered. Blurb: Fallon Frost’s late foster mother had done so much to heal the wounds of her damaged childhood. So when a lecherous developer plans to bulldoze her old home to make room for a strip mall, the practical, ordered life Fallon has built for herself is threatened. Then he makes a twisted Continue Reading
Review: Possession by A.D. Blackburn
Possession by A.D. Blackburn (Diabolus Venator #1) Paranormal Romance January 31, 2011 E-Book Evernight Publishing Reviewed by Mandi In the epic battle between Heaven and Hell, there are angels and demons…and then there’s James. Tall, dark and deadly, James Gunn is the President of the Diabolus Venator motorcycle club, a group of one time outlaws turned gun-toting, sword-wielding, ass-kicking demon hunters. His no-holds-barred style of dispatching hells darkest minions has Continue Reading