I read some pretty bad books this year. I have never had so many DNF's as I tend to try to hang in there until my disdain begins to manifest in more physiological ways that could affect my overall sanity. Needless to say, I'm the girl who tries to see the good in any book that I take on and even I had an inkling to petition for a 2015 Top Flops list! But then, something miraculous happened. Thoughts of the really good books I did come across this year took over and I was suddenly able to Continue Reading
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May’s Top Books of 2015
This was, in general, a terrible book year. I had a record number DNF, WTF, and generally horrendously bad books. From creepy ‘like a father to her’ relationship dynamic to books that were completely unoriginal and everything in between – it was gnarly going out there. So much swinging and missing! The level of “ok I guess” C rated books was also record high for me, and this just really bums me out! Ah, but then I went sifting through the shelves and was pleasantly surprised to find that I Continue Reading
Tori’s Top Books for 2015
2015 was a strange year both personally and professionally. So many good books were published but not a lot wowed me. I know what you’re thinking- ”Dude, you have 24 books listed.” This is true. But I read over 300 new to me books this year, so this doesn’t even represent 10% of what I have read. MATH FTW!! Plus, it’s hard for me to pick. Unless I DNF, there is some aspect I enjoy about every book I read from the ‘wow this is fantastic’ 5 star reads to the ‘what the fresh hell was THAT’ 1 star Continue Reading
Mandi’s January To-Be-Read List!
The books releasing this January I'm most looking forward to! Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning - 1/19/16 I loved the first five in the fever series. I loved Iced. I didn't love Burned. Feverborn - we shall see!! (I miss the real Dani) Goodreads l Kindle Appealed by Emma Chase - 1/19/16 I adored Sustained released earlier this year. Sexy and funny. Very much looking forward to this one. Goodreads l Kindle Sebring by Kristen Ashley - 1/11/16 I'm not current Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Scandal Takes the Stage by Eva Leigh (may) B review - Falling Into Bed With a Duke by Lorraine Heath (mandi) B review - Dark Heart of Magic by Jennifer Estep (tori) B review - Autumn Thorns by Yasmine Galenorn (tori) C+ review - Walk Through Fire by Kristen Ashley (tori) C+ review - Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas (mandi) C+ review - Harlot by Victoria Dahl (mandi) C- review - Break Me Down by Roni Loren (sheena) C- review - Crashing Souls by Cynthia Continue Reading
Tori’s Mini Reviews for September
Hold On by Kristen Ashley Series: The ‘Burg, #6 Romance Suspense Rating: B Hold On is the final story in The ‘Burg series and Ashley closes it with a bang. In classic Ashley style, she combines a sexy hard-fought romance with a multi plotted storyline. Nosy friends, pushy exs, chin dips, alpha heroes, and equally strong heroines all blend together to lead us to a glorious finish line. A strong secondary cast of old friends only serves to further endear you to this couple and their laughter Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-up
This week at Smexy... A- review - The Devoted Series by Sadie Black (sheena) B+ review - Hannah and the Highlander by Sabrina York (sheena) B review - Begging For It by Lilah Pace (mandi) B- review - Alluring by Sarah Curtis (tori) C+ review - Fast, Fresh, and Hot by Eliza Madison (mandi) C review - The Highlander's Bride by Amanda Forester (sheena) C- review - Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr (helyce) D review - Delayed Penalty by Sophia Henry (mandi) Smex Scene Sunday Cover Reveal - Continue Reading
September Releases Mandi Wants to Read
What's coming out this month that I want to read? Well here you go: Dark Wild Night by Christina Lauren: Oh, mama wants. I LOVE this series. It's super, super dirty and it also makes me giggle. A good combination. I highly recommend you read Sweet Filthy Boy and Dirty Rowdy Thing first (although they are stand alones) Amazon l Goodreads Hold On by Kristen Ashley: I've heard good things about this book both from Tori and other readers on Twitter. My problem is, I've yet to read this Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Bound in Black by Juliette Cross (sheena) A review - Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy (mandi) B+ review - The Hotter You Burn by Gena Showalter (tori) B+ review - The Ones We Trust by Kimberly Belle (tori) B review - Siren's Call by Jayne Castle (tori) B review - Taking the Heat by Victoria Dahl (mandi) B- review - Spider's Trap by Jennifer Estep (may) C+ review - Frisk Me by Lauren Layne (may) C+ review - The Secret Sister by Brenda Novak Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up-6/27
This week at Smexy… A review– Hide and Keep by K. Sterling (contemporary mm/helyce) B+ review – Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley (contemporary/tori) B review – Claimed by the Highland Wolf by Stephanie Marks (historical pnr/sheena) B review – Moonlight on Nightingale Way by Samantha Young (contemporary/tori) B- review – True Devotion by Liora Blake (comtemporary/tori) C+ review – Paladin by Sally Slater (fantasy/mandi) C- review – Bengal's Quest by Lora Leigh (pnr/helyce) Top Continue Reading