2018 was a hard reading year for me. I started out the year with huge goals and it fell apart quickly. I can’t be mad about it though. I read some fantastic books by amazing authors, made new friends in romancelandia and had lots of romance discussions on Twitter and beyond. Here is a round up of my favorite books this year. Spoiler alert, several these authors were on my lists from 2017 and 2016. 2018 was all about fantastic series for me. So many of my favorite books where part of a series. Continue Reading
Kini’s Friday Kisses
Things seem to be turning around for my reading. Either I am in a better mood or books are getting better. I think it is a combo of both though. Regardless, I am excited that I read a better batch of books this past week. Sleepover by Serena Bell- I have enjoyed ever book by Bell that I have read and this was no exception. She typically writes emotional and incredibly sexy romances. As a side note, Bell was part of a group of authors, along with Care McKenna, Charlotte Stein, Amy Jo Continue Reading
Kini’s Friday Kisses
It’s Friday, aka my favorite day of the work week. I’m heading up to Philly later today to see Lauryn Hill in concert for the 20th anniversary of the MisEducation of Lauryn Hill. Please send all the positive thoughts you can that she isn’t too late. Thirsty by Mia Hopkins has been sitting in my Kindle for months. I finally picked it up. I had some hesitation due to the fact that we don’t see many Latinx heroes in romance and I didn’t know if this would be a harmful depiction of an ex-con gang Continue Reading
Review: Rogue Acts: The Rogue Series Book #3
Rogue Acts: The Rogue Series Book #3 Contemporary Romance January 19, 2018 Self-Published Reviewed by Kini Typically at Smexy we like to keep things focused on romance and happy ever afters, but it is occasionally necessary to acknowledge that the last year or so has been very hard for many in this country. It is my understanding that the Rogue anthologies came about as authors wanted to talk about and share stories about the resistance. The blurb about the theme of the third set of Continue Reading
Review: Where I Belong by M. O’Keefe
Where I Belong by M. O’Keefe Series: The Duet, #2 (#3) Romance Suspense June 26, 2017 Self Published Favorite Quote: “Wishes are dangerous, and they’re not for people like me.” Reviewed by Tori THE GIRL I LOVED IS THE WOMAN I CAN’T HAVE It was simple: Pay the debt and I stay out of jail. Pay the debt and I stay alive. But I sacrificed it all for Beth. I didn’t pay what I owed. I’m sure punishment is coming, but I can take it - as long as Beth is safe. Away from her mother Continue Reading
Review: Lost Without You by M. O’Keefe
Lost Without You by M. O’Keefe Series: The Debt, #2 Romance Suspense June 19, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s time to pay your debt.” Lost Without You picks up seven years after the events in the prequel, The Debt. If you haven’t read The Debt, no worries, it makes up the first half of this story. Fans who did read it will remember that Tommy did everything he could to keep his friends safe at the St. Jude’s Home for Court Placed Juveniles and when he Continue Reading
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Review: The Debt: A Prologue by Molly O’Keefe
The Debt: A Prologue by Molly O’Keefe Series: The Debt, #1 Romance Suspense/YA May 31, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I know who you are... Who you really are.” Five teenagers... The St. Jude’s Home for Court Placed Juveniles is a nightmare run by an abusive pastor and his wife. Five teenagers try to band together for protection and safety. Carissa, the youngest and non-verbal. Rose, alone and pregnant. Simon, one mistake away from losing everything. Continue Reading
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Review: Baby, Come Back by Molly O’Keefe
Baby, Come Back by Molly O’Keefe Series: Bad Boy Romance, #2 Contemporary Romance May 1, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I need to save myself.” Jack gave up everything to repay his father’s debt and keep his brother safe. Forced to play enforcer for the mob, Jack lives day to day alone with no hope of redemption. When a young woman comes into his life, bringing with her the light and warmth he’s missed for so long, he grabs on to her with both hands. He knows Continue Reading