The Heretic Royal by G.A. AikenThe Scarred Earth Saga #3PNR/Fantasy12/27/2023- KensingtonARC Review by Angela If you're familiar with this author, then you already have a pretty good idea of what you're wading into when you open The Heretic Royal. Shenanigans, blood-thirsty yet loving characters, and a good time. This book continues the ongoing plot arc of the Farmerson-Smythe family's quest to stop their evil sister Beatrix and keep their kingdom safe. The third oldest sister, Continue Reading
Jen’s Most Anticipated Books of 2023
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black, 1/3: The Folk of the Air trilogy is one of my favorite YA fantasy series. I thought that was it, and then JUST saw that Holly Black is releasing another book in that same world, and “filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires.” Yes!!! All The Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham, 1/10: I listened to this and LOVED it. I’ve been on a bit of a thriller kick and this book completely hit the spot. A son stolen out of his crib in the middle of the night. Continue Reading
Smexy Deals- Deals for books by Louise Bay, Suzanne Park, Gena Showalter, and more!
My boyfriend is getting married. Okay, technically he’s my ex-boyfriend. Two months ago he decided he wanted a break. I still thought he was my happily ever after. On any other day, knowing he was gone for good would be the worst thing that could possibly happen. But not today. Because not only is my boyfriend getting married—his bride is my best friend. And they’ve sent me an invitation. There’s no way I’m going to attend. I don’t care if it’s in beautiful Scotland. Nothing and no Continue Reading
Angela’s Most Anticipated for 2023
Contemporary Romance: The Fraud Squad by Kyla Zhao 1/17/2023- I love this cover, also... A working-class woman who infiltrates Singapore’s high society to fulfill her dreams risks losing everything in the process—including herself—in this propulsive novel by debut author Kyla Zhao. A Thousand Miles to Graceland 1/24/2023- This seems more like WF to me, but beehives and sequins for the win. The journey of a thousand miles begins with sequins and a beehive wig in this sharply Continue Reading
Smexy Deals- Deals for books by Angie Hockman, Tif Marcelo, Jay Crownover, and more!
In this fresh romantic comedy from the author of Shipped, heralded as an “absolutely sparkling debut” by Entertainment Weekly, a woman wakes up from a car accident with memories of a boyfriend she’s never met...only to run into him a year later. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Rebecca Serle.What would you do if your dream man turned out to be real?When law grad Cass Walker wakes up after surviving a car accident, she is flooded with memories of a man named Devin. The only problem? Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of January 2-6, 2023
*Click on the image for more information or to purchase. Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense: Historical Romance/Historical Continue Reading
Smexy Deals- Deals for books by Naima Simone, J.S. Cooper, Anne Stuart, and more!
From USA Today bestselling author Naima Simone comes Heated, a sizzling novel about a breakup professional who embarks on a fake relationship with a client’s ex—the one person she wasn’t supposed to fall for. Zora I’m Denver’s unmatchmaker. Every city needs one. Why? Because people break up—and sometimes they should. But when I learn that entertainment attorney Cyrus Hart is someone else’s mistake, I can’t believe it. He’s smart, successful, and sexy as hell. When a chance Continue Reading
Blog Tour and Excerpt- Deep Waters by Thom Collins
Deep Waters by Thom Collins Book 3 in the Jagged Shores series General Release Date: 27th December 2022 Word Count: 61,718 Book Length: NOVEL Pages: 248 Genres: ACTION AND ADVENTURE CONTEMPORARY CRIME CRIME AND MYSTERY EROTIC ROMANCE GAY GLBTQI THRILLERS AND SUSPENSE Add to Goodreads Book Description In search of a story, he found murder and romance. Author Christian Costner is researching material for one of his dark thrillers, and Nyemouth seems like the perfect setting for his next book. Continue Reading
Sunday Smexy Deals!
Rex “TW” McMurtry’s perpetual single-hood wouldn’t bother him so much if all his ex-girlfriends didn’t keep marrying the very next person they dated, especially when so many of those grooms are his closest friends. He may be a pro-football defensive end for the Chicago Squalls, but the press only wants to talk about how he’s always a groomsman and never a groom. Rex is sick of being the guy before the husband, and he’s most definitely sick of being the best man at all their Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up and Happy New Year’s Eve!
Here's what we did in the last week of 2022 at Smexy! From all of us to all of you, have a wonderful, safe New Year's Eve and we look forward to talking books with you in 2023. Continue Reading