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
Review: The Marriage Game by Sara Desai
CW: death of sibling, discussion of secondary character’s relationship that included Intimate Partner Violence, ailing parent This is Desai’s debut, although she was previously published as Sarah Castille. She had some super sexy boxing series that I know I read at least one of those. I didn’t know what to expect from this book. I wasn’t sure if it would skew more women’s fiction than romance. For me it was a good blend of both. Layla, our female protagonist, is a little down on her Continue Reading
Top Ten Reasons to Read: Love Hard by Nalini Singh
Jacob Esera, star rugby player and young single father, has worked hard to create a joyous life for his six-year-old daughter. After the death of his childhood sweetheart soon after their daughter’s birth, all Jake wants is safety and stability. No risks. No wild chances. And especially no Juliet Nelisi, former classmate, scandal magnet, and a woman who is a thorn in his side. As a lonely teenager, Juliet embraced her bad-girl reputation as a shield against loneliness and rejection. Years Continue Reading
Guest Post: White Whiskey Bargain’s Origin Story by Jodie Slaughter
The original idea for White Whiskey Bargain came to me a few years ago. The book that I started back then was pretty different from what it eventually became. One thing that stayed the same throughout, though, was the fact that the main characters were people of color -- Black and Latinx people specifically. White Whiskey Bargain takes place throughout multiple small towns in Appalachian Kentucky. The MCs are an African-American woman and a Mexican-American man respectively, both from families Continue Reading
Guest Post: Road Trip Essentials by Mimi Grace
Debut Author, Mimi Grace is stopping by Smexy today with her list of road trip essentials. Mimi's book, Along for the Ride is out on July 16. When Jolene Baxter offered to help her sister and brother-in-law move halfway across the country, she didn’t foresee the last minute changes that would leave her making the journey with the one person she can’t stand, Jason Akana. Their interactions are strained from a heated confrontation five years prior, but adding car problems, a pit 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! Shot of a gorgeous young woman posing seductively in her bedroom 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 Continue Reading
American Dreamer: Cast List by Adriana Herrera
Today we welcome Adriana Herrera to SmexyBooks! Her debut book, American Dreamer, releases on March 4, 2019. The HEROES. I was so excited when I got a request to do a casting list for American Dreamer. Folx I have had my list ready to for a while. If Netflix ever comes knocking, I WILL BE READY! For Nesto, I have only one option, Johnny Sibilly. He is a Dominican-Cuban actor—you may have seen him as Costas on Pose—and he looks exactly how I envision my favorite Afro-Caribbean food Continue Reading
Angela’s Monday Mornings
My review for The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo will post later today. I loved this book so hard. No one does dark, broody, damaged heroes like Kerrigan Byrne. What I read this week: The Governess Game by Tessa Dare Girl Meets Duke #2 Historical Romance August 28, 2018 by Avon Favorite Quote: She would never be tempted by him again. Not his smile. Not his eyes. Most certainly not his bare chest. Nor his voice, forearms, wit, charm, or large feet. And not his warm, delicious-smelling Continue Reading
Review: Take the Lead by Alexis Daria
Take the Lead by Alexis Daria Dance Off #1 Contemporary Romance October 3, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Kini This is basically a romance novel set in a fictional version of Dancing with the Stars. I watch the show with some regularity, so I was pretty interested in this book. It also features a Latinx heroine by a Latinx author, doubling my interest. Gina is a pro dancer on “The Dance Off” and really wants a strong partner to help her to the championship and ultimately win the show. She Continue Reading