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Angela’s Minis- Peculiar Tastes Series: The Captive Merman’s Promise by Zoey Castile and The Fae Queen’s Captive by Sierra Simone

October 7, 2022 by Angela Leave a Comment

The Captive Merman's Promise by Zoey CastilePeculiar Tastes #5PNROctober 4, 2022ARC I enjoyed this book immensely. In book four, we are back in the Shadow Market after the diversion into the Void haunted house. This book features a sexy Bruja looking for a way to rid herself of a curse laid upon her family centuries before. The Palacios family was cursed to always lose their lovers, until Amada took the entirety of that curse upon herself. She's been alone for years, never even trying to Continue Reading

Jen’s Audible Minis: Sinner by Sierra Simone, Regretting You by Colleen Hoover, November 9 by Colleen Hoover

November 4, 2021 by Jen 1 Comment

I’m calling this sex + two awesome Coho books. First with the sex… Sinner by Sierra Simone is the second book in the Priest series. The first book features Father Bell and this one is about his brother, Sean. I listened to both books. Narrator, Zachary Webber is THE best!!   This was one of the hottest, spiciest books I’ve ever heard. Like blushing, someone hand me a giant glass of water hot. Wow, wow, wow!!! But, lest you think it’s all about the sex, the story was equally Continue Reading

Jen’s Mini-Reviews: Reviews for Books by Keri Lake, Holly Black, Katee Robert, Emily Henry, Tessa Bailey, and Sierra Simone

July 26, 2021 by Jen 4 Comments

I’ve read, or listened to, so many books lately. Some old, some new, some repeats from previous reviewers. Here’s a quick rundown of my favorites in the form of speed reviews. It’s like a speed dating event but less awkward. Master of Salt and Bones by Keri Lake I’m going to call this a B to B+ for me. Super dark read. The H is mysterious, misunderstood, and lives in a huge monstrosity of a mansion. He’s reclusive, a bit of an urban legend to the neighboring town, and was raised by Continue Reading

Guest Post: Choosing stories for an anthology by Rachel Kramer Bussel

December 17, 2019 by Kini Leave a Comment

As the editor of over 60 erotica short story anthologies, I’m often asked what I look for in the stories I select. It’s a good question, but a challenging one to answer. I don’t want to sound flip by saying "I know it when I see it,” as the famous Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart quote about pornography goes, but that’s pretty accurate. I have a sense of when a story will suit the vision I had in my head when I was simply staring at a blank page. When it came to making selections for my Continue Reading

Smexy December TBR

December 2, 2019 by Kini 3 Comments

Kini: First of all, how in the world is it December? 2019 has been the longest year but also it feels like it has flown by. There are a handful of books I am really excited about this month. Best Women's Erotica of the Year #5 12/10- I have had this on my TBR and I just waiting for a good moment to read it. It is edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel and has stories by Sierra Simone, Sabrina Sol and many more.  Husband Material by Emily Belden 12/30- Nothing appeals to me quite like a blurb Continue Reading

Smexy’s Mid-Year Update: What we’ve read, what we’ve loved, what’s up next

July 10, 2019 by Angela 11 Comments

Angela: Hey y'all! It's half way into 2019 and Goodreads says I've read 78 books. My goal is 125 this year, so at the moment I'm ahead of schedule. I'm trying to incorporate more books that have been sitting on my TBR shelf into my reading schedule, but I can't seem to stop requesting review ARCs. I have willpower issues, I know this. Lol. As you can see, I'm a genre jumper. I vary rarely read in the same genre two books in a row. I read a ton of fantasy, urban fantasy, science fiction, Continue Reading

Weekly Wrap-Up

May 25, 2019 by Kini Leave a Comment

What happened on Smexy this week New Releases Angela's Tuesday Thoughts - Red, White & Royal Blue and Bridal Boot Camp Wistful/Wanton Wednesday Friday Kisses on Thursday Q & A with author S.A. McAuley News from Romancelandia Berkley acquired its first print queer female romance. Sarah MacLean has a ton of recs in her InstaStories. Love's Sweet Arrow, aka the second romance centric book store is moving forward. They have signed a lease! Alyssa Cole is Continue Reading

February TBR

February 4, 2019 by Kini 3 Comments

Angela's TBR: Not Dead Yet by Jenn Burke- A M/M ghost story from the author of one of my favorite sci/fi series. Release date 2/4 Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik- I've actually already read this one and it was AMAZING. This is this author's debut novel and it blew me away. Review to come. Release date 2/4 Stray Moon by Kelly Meding- I read the first book in this series and really enjoyed. Looking forward to catching up with Shiloh and her team. Release date 2/5 Lost Souls by Continue Reading

Smexy Deals

January 30, 2019 by Kini Leave a Comment

Sinner by Sierra Simone - I read this earlier this month and it is really good. May not be for readers who aren't in to the intersection of religion and sex. Kindle I’m not a good man, and I’ve never pretended to be. I don’t believe in goodness or God or any happy ending that isn’t paid for in advance.What do I believe in? Money. Sex. Macallan 18. They have words for men like me—playboy. Womanizer. Skirt chaser.My brother used to be a priest, and he only has one word for Continue Reading

Mixtape Monday

January 28, 2019 by Kini Leave a Comment

We're bringing you something a little different this Monday morning! An excerpt from on of the stories that is included in Mixtape: A Love Song Anthology which releases tomorrow, January 29. Pre-order for less than a dollar. Twelve bestselling and award-winning authors have curated an anthology of brand-new, standalone stories inspired by love songs, featuring a foreword written by NYT bestselling author Laurelin Paige. Press PLAY on this limited-edition collection that’s guaranteed to make Continue Reading

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