Sweetened by a Kiss by Lexxi Callahan Contemporary Romance June 25, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Raise your hand if you like the asshole aka alpha-hole hero? Yes, just what I thought. There are many who do *wink* In real life, put me in a relationship with an alpha-hole hero and I would probably punch him in the nose within five minutes. But in fiction, sometimes it’s fun to read a really possessive, cranky, controlling hero. Jen was in a bad car accident as a young Continue Reading
Review: Hope Breaks by Alice Bello
Hope Breaks by Alice Bello Contemporary Romance May 29, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When I read the blurb for this one and noticed the hero was a car mechanic for Walmart, I knew I had to try it. That type of hero is very appealing to me. The first 80% of this book is okay, but the last chapter or so really frustrated me and angered me so much, I can’t recommend this one. Hope Jones is a photographer that designs romance book covers for a small publisher. She recently has Continue Reading
Review: Secret Maneuvers by Jessie Lane
Secret Maneuvers (Ex Ops #1) by Jessie Lane Romance Contemporary/Suspense June 15, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I cease to exist unless I'm with you.“ Bobby Baker, the hometown golden boy, has always loved his Belle, the girl from the wrong side of the tracks. The night before he leaves for basic training, he assures Belle of his love and promises her he will come for her in a few months when she turns eighteen. Bobby finds his convictions tested in basic Continue Reading
Review: Sweet Thing by Renee Carlino
Sweet Thing by Renee Carlino New Adult Contemporary April 14, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The pain of losing someone is always worse when you know you could have prevented it.” Sweet Thing is a romantic new adult contemporary that examines a young woman’s coming of age while dealing with the death of her father. Mia Kelly has come to New York to settle her father’s estate and work in his cafe. she meets struggling musician Will Ryan and her life takes a Continue Reading
Review: Possession by Jennifer Lyon
Possesion by Jennifer Lyon (Plus One Chronicles #2) Contemporary Romance May 28, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A few months ago I read the first in this series, The Proposition and really enjoyed it. I’m a sucker for billionaire heroes, although there are few I actually like. Sloane fits into that category though. He is alpha, protective, but respectful of the heroine. He helps her be a stronger person and I like that about him. At one point he says what attracts him Continue Reading
Review: Fire & Frost by Meljean Brooks, Caroline Crane, and Jessica Sims
Fire & Frost by Meljean Brook, Caroline Crane, and Jessica Sims PNR/UF/Steampunk Romance Anthology May 25, 2013 Self published Reviewed by Tori Speed Mating by Jessica Sims – Estrella may be going into heat, but she’s determined to remain in control. Just because she’s ovulating doesn’t mean she has to settle for just any man (or his beast). Her sexy alpha’s determined to find her a tiger to take care of her heat and father her child…but no one seems to look quite as good as the man in Continue Reading
Guest Review: In the Company of Shadows series by Sonny Hassel and Ais Nym
A few days ago, a reader named Camry left a message for me on Facebook about a m/m series I had never heard. After talking a bit, I could tell she (and others on Goodreads) was quite passionate about it. I asked her if she was interested in reviewing it for Smexy, and luckily she said yes! I’m so happy to have her thoughts on this series. It’s currently a free read (you can read it from the author’s website or download it from Goodreads by clicking on the green “download ebook” on each book’s Continue Reading
Review: Driven by K. Bromberg
Driven (#1 The Driven Trilogy) by K. Bromberg Romance Contemporary May 1, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ So...you just fuck’em and chuck’em?” Rylee Thomas lives an orderly controlled life and likes it that way. Working for a non for profit that specializes in helping abused and traumatized orphans, Rylee feels her life is complete. Until she meets Colton Donovan. Colton, a playboy race car driver, sees Rylee at a charity auction and decides he wants her in Continue Reading
Review: Wanderlust by Skye Warren
Wanderlust by Skye Warren Dark erotica April 14, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi “Not all those who wander are lost.” I kept coming back to those seven words as I read this story. I’ve read three Skye Warren books, and each one has disturbed me, made me cringe at times but yet gets me thinking. She is a good writer who pushes the dark boundaries. And I mean really, really pushes them. I ended Wanderlust with very confused feelings, which I was expecting. To be Continue Reading
Review: Undeclared by Jen Frederick
Undeclared by Jen Frederick (Woodlands #1) New Adult April 28, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by May “God, I’m like the poster child for every emo sad sack girl out there. I’m letting down my gender.” Six years ago, Noah began receiving letters from a high school girl named Grace while he was deployed in Afghanistan. A part of a mandatory high school project, Grace had to write the letters and according to his CO, Noah had to respond. Over time the pair began to look forward to these Continue Reading