The Dragon's Slave by Lacey St. Sin Series: The Amber Aerie Lords Series, #1 Paranormal Romance Released: May 1, 2016 Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "I did want to warn you...You are so eager to have your dragon half accepted that you ignore your Shifter blood." ..."Are you nervous? I cannot tell any of your emotions any longer," he eyed her. "No...well a little..." I love stumbling across unexpectedly good paranormal series! I was almost put off by the title and blurb, but Continue Reading
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Review: Ready for Wild by Liora Blake
Ready for Wild by Liora Blake (Grand Valley #3) Released: October 31, 2017 Contemporary Romance Gallery Books Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed the first two books in this series and picked this one up without even reading the blurb. Had I read the blurb, I may not have proceeded: Blurb: Braden Montgomery is certain about three things: one, luck is for suckers; two, time spent outdoors is what keeps him sane; and, three, when it comes to sharing his bed, there’s only one female he’s Continue Reading
Review: Completely by Ruthie Knox
Completely by Ruthie Knox Series: New York #3 Contemporary Romance September 26, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: Rosemary Chamberlain was no pink-cardboard-and-plastic princess. She was a flesh-and-blood woman with plans that made it impossible— literally impossible— for the two of them to turn into anything. She had her own stuff, her own interests, her own power, her own life. He liked that about her, liked that she listened and formed her own opinions, but he Continue Reading
Guest Post: Griffin’s POV from Amanda Bouchet!
Smexy review of book one, Promise of Fire Smexy review of book two, Breath of Fire Heart on Fire Links: Goodreads l Amazon l B&N Even though Heart on Fire isn't out until January, Amanda Bouchet has written an original piece from Griffin's point of view especially for her fans, and we're sharing it with you! Readers of The Kingmaker Chronicles are already well-acquainted with Griffin, but never before have we had the chance to see the world of Thalyria—and Cat—through his eyes. In Continue Reading
Mandi and Tori’s October To-Be-Read List
Tori's TBR: Dear Martin by Nic Stone-Early reviews have been outstanding for this story of a young African American whose intelligence and hard work mean nothing against the color of his skin. A stark and frank look at the racism, prejudice, and bigotry in America today. Ghostwriter by Alessandra Torres-A romantic suspense by Alessandra Torres? YES PLEASE. I love the premise of a writer who is writing her own confession. Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan-A noir Continue Reading
Review: Too Beautiful to Break by Tessa Bailey
Too Beautiful to Break by Tessa Bailey Series: Romancing the Clarksons,#4 Contemporary Romance Released: September 26, 2017 Forever Reviewed by Sheena Leaving Belmont Clarkson is the hardest thing Sage Alexander has ever done. From the moment they met, she knew Belmont was the one, and getting up close and personal with him on his family's epic road trip has taken her desire to a new, even hotter level. But there's no way she can go there---not without revealing secrets that could Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Accidental Sire by Molly Harper (pnr/tori) B review – Beauty Like The Night by Joanna Bourne (historical/mandi) B review – The Transporter by Liz Maverick (suspense/mandi) B- review – Tease Me Tonight by Jules Court (contemporary/mandi) B- review – The Importance of Being Scandalous by Kimberly Bell (historical/mandi) B- review – Come Sundown by Nora Roberts (contemporary/tracey) D review – Links by Lisa Becker (contemporary/tracey) D review – The Continue Reading
Review: Accidental Sire by Molly Harper
Accidental Sire by Molly Harper Half Moon Hollow, #6 Paranormal Romance/Comedy/NA Pocket July 24, 2017 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We were betrayed by Post-its.” Fans of Molly Harper will cheer with laughter at the 6th installment in her delightfully outrageous Half Moon Hollow series as she brings Jane Jamison nee Nightingale back front and center when two college students are turned into vampires. Jane is forced to take them under her wing and roof when the events Continue Reading
RITA 2017 Finalists Blog Tour!
What is the RITA Award? The purpose of the RITA award is to promote excellence in the romance genre by recognizing outstanding published romance novels and novellas. The award itself is a golden statuette named after RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada, and has become the symbol for excellence in published romance fiction. For more about the RITA Award, click here: https://www.rwa.org/p/cm/ld/fid=528 The RITA Award Ceremony will be held July 27, 7 p.m. at the Walt Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review-Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry (fantasy/tori) B+ review-The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean (historical/tori) B review-Not Another Rock Star by Amber Belldene (contemporary/mandi) B review- Coach's Challange by Avon Gale (mm contemporary/mandi) C review – The Sweetest Burn by Jeaniene Frost (fantasy/tori) C- review- The Hook Up by Tawna Fenske (contemporary/kini) D-review- Chief's Mess by L.A. Witt (mm Continue Reading