How to Love a Duke in Ten Days by Kerrigan ByrneDevil You Know #1Historical RomanceAugust 27, 2019 by St. Martin's ARCContent Warning: rape and sexual assault I adore this author, absolutely adore. Kerrigan Byrne writes the MOST emotional, chest-clenching, angsty love stories. Strong heroines and broody heroes who experience sweeping, sensual, all consuming passion for each other. I always think she can't out do herself yet again and she always does. How to Love a Duke in Ten Days is the Continue Reading
Q & A with Kerrigan Byrne
The team from St. Martin's Press provided this Q&A from Kerrigan Byrne about her newest release, How to Love a Duke in Ten Days, out now. Q: What inspired you to write How to Love a Duke in Ten Days? A: I’ve always been one of those women who have enjoyed fierce female friendships. I think that soulmates, even for heterosexual women, can be just as necessary with other women as with men, and a real hero must not just love and respect you, but also your tribe. I wanted to write a Continue Reading
Author Q & A: Helena Hunting Talks about Making Up
Helena Hunting's latest release, Making Up, was released on July 16th. Thanks to the team at St. Martin's for sending over this Q&A. What inspired you to write Making Up? I’d introduced Griffin in the previous Shacking Up Series novels, Shacking Up and Hooking Up—he was a bit of a mystery for readers because he was talked about, but not really present. I had a very clear picture in my mind of who he was, and the kind of woman who would end up being the perfect fit for him, and it Continue Reading
Cover Reveal and First Chapter of Handle with Care by Helena Hunting
Handle with Care by Helena Hunting releases August 27, 2019. I hope you enjoy this first chapter! HE WANTS TO LOSE CONTROL.Between his parents’ messed up marriage and his narcissistic younger brother, Lincoln Moorehead has spent the majority of his life avoiding his family. After the death of his father, Lincoln finds himself in the middle of the drama. To top it all off, he’s been named CEO of Moorehead Media, much to his brother’s chagrin. But Lincoln’s bad attitude softens when he meets Continue Reading
Kini’s Friday Kisses
I feel like it has been forever since I talked about what I was reading! I looked back and it has been a few weeks, but I am back now. Here’s what I read recently. What Matters More by Liora Blake- I picked this up because I have read and enjoyed all of her previous books. For the most part I found this book boring and lacking emotional connection. Too much emotional stuff happened off page. That is annoying to me. There was a fair amount of sex though if that is something you are Continue Reading
Review: The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne
The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne Victorian Rebels #6 Historical Romance August 28, 2018 by St. Martin's Press Favorite Quote: There are only two indisputable facts in this world. The sun will set in the west, and I’ll come for you. Always. Reviewed by Angela: I adore this author. Absolutely, positively adore. She writes bad boy, tortured anti-heroes like no other. Before reading The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo I could honestly say that the first book in this Continue Reading
Tori’s Tuesday Musings
**We are going to try a new format at Smexy. Each day, one reviewer will post all the books she has read in the past seven days. Sometimes it may be long reviews like you are used to seeing. Sometimes they will be mini reviews. This gives each reviewer a week to read books, and their own day to talk about them. Mandi is Monday, Tori Tuesday, Sheena Wednesday, Helyce Thursday and Kini Friday. The Top Ten will be coming back this week, and we will still post a wrap-up and Smex Scene over the Continue Reading
Review: Eight Simple Rules For Dating A Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks
Eight Simple Rules For Dating A Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks The Embraced, #3 PNR March 27, 2018 St Martin’s Press Reviewed by Tori Book three in Sparks’ Embraced series-Eight Simple Rules for Dating A Dragon- takes elven healer Gwennore on an adventure to meet her destiny when a rogue dragon breaches the island she lives on and kidnaps her niece, princess Eviana. Gwennore grabs hold the dragon and hangs on for dear life. Once landed, she learns she is in Norveshka, the land of dragons, Continue Reading
Review: Darkest Night by Tara Thomas
Darkest Night by Tara Thomas Sons of Broad, #1 Romance Suspense February 27, 2018 St. Martin's Paperback Books Reviewed By Tori Keaton Benedict of the Charleston Benedicts has just graduated from college and is home to take his place in the family business. An event at the local strip club brings Keaton face to face with his former best friend and first crush, Tilly Brock. The Brocks and the Benedicts were very good friends until Tilly’s father was accused of embezzlement and fired. Continue Reading
Review: The Wicked Vampire by Kate Baxter
The Wicked Vampire by Kate Baxter Series: The Last True Vampire Series, #6 Paranormal Erotic Romance Released: December 6, 2017 St. Martin's Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “Unless you’ve got Jose Cuervo running through your veins, you don’t, in fact, have what I need.” Sasha stepped back. “Go find some other ass to grind against. I’ll catch up with you later.” Try never. Sasha Ivanov was born to be wild. A vampire party girl, she stalks the L.A. clubs at night. Continue Reading