River Road by Jayne Anne Krentz Romance Suspense Trade Paperback, 336 pages January 7, 2014 Putnam Adult Reviewed by Tori Lucy Sheridan left Summer River thirteen years ago, never to return. Dragged out of a party by her teenage crush, Lucy finds herself placed on a plane by her Aunt Sara the next day and never allowed to return. Lucy does return when her aunt is in a fatal car accident and leaves everything to Lucy. Lucy is shocked but pleased to see her childhood crush is all grown Continue Reading
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All's faire in love and war for two sworn enemies who indulge in a harmless flirtation in a laugh-out-loud rom-com from debut author Jen DeLuca. Emily knew there would be strings attached when she relocated to the small town of Willow Creek, Maryland, for the summer to help her sister recover from an accident, but who could anticipate getting roped into volunteering for the local Renaissance Faire alongside her teenaged niece? Or that the irritating and inscrutable schoolteacher in charge of Continue Reading
May Mini Reviews
Tori’s Mini Reviews The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick Historical Mystery Suspense May 9, 2017 Grade: DNF I’ve always been a fan of Amanda Quick and her alter egos (Jayne ann Krentz and Jayne Castle) no matter what century we are in or what planet we’re on. This particular one caught my eye because it is set in the roaring 20s and hints at a diabolical and suspenseful mystery involving murder, lies, and revenge. The story opens with a murder when a young secretary, Anna, Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - A Duke to Remember by Kelly Bowen (may) A- review - The Good Fight by Julianna Keyes (kini) B+ review - Fatal Identity by Marie Force (mandi) B review - Thunder Road by Sierra Dean (tori) B- review - Not Over Yet by Amber Belldene (kini) C review - Don't Tempt Me by Lori Foster (helyce) C review - An Affair in Winter by Jess Michaels (sheena) C- review - Illusion Town by Jayne Castle (tori) July Mini Reviews Guest Author: Rhenna 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
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This week at Smexy... A review - How to Marry a Royal Highlander by Vanessa Kelly (sheena) B+ review - Earth Bound by Christine Feehan(tori) B+ review - Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai (mandi) B+ review - The Duke Can Go To The Devil by Erin Knightly (sheena) B+ review - Call on Me by Roni Loren (sheena) B review - Truly Madly Montana by Fiona Lowe (helyce) B- review - Scandalous Intentions by Amanda Mariel (may) C+ review - Flight From Death by Yasmine Galenorn (tori) C+ review - Home Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - The Hot Zone by Jayne Castle (paranormal/tori) B review - What I Love About You by Rachel Gibson (contemporary/tori) B review - Sweet on You by Laura Drake (contemporary/tori) C+ review - Above All by Rebecca Brooks (contemporary/mandi) C+ review - Taking Stock by Barbara Elsborg (m/m/helyce) C review - What a Duke Dares by Anna Campbell (historical/may) C review - Chieftain by Command by Frances Housden (historical/sheena) C review - Exchange of Fire Continue Reading
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This week at Smexy... A review - Into the Shadows by Carolyn Crane (suspense) A- review - Fallen by Callie Hart (erotic) B review - Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper (paranormal) B review - Summer Rain Anthology C+ review - Forever Ride by Chelsea Camaron (contemporary) C review - Shadow's Passion by Molly McGregor (paranormal) C review - Captive Eden by Brenda Williamson (historical) C- review - Seducing the Playboy by Amanda Usen (contemporary) Avery Flynn Guest Post: A Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Sex & Violence by Carrie Mesrobian (youth adult) B+ review – Lovers Unmarked Anthology (erotic contemporary) B review – A Puppy For Christmas Anthology (holiday contemporary) B review – Deception Cove by Jayne Castle (paranormal) B- review – Celtic Moon by Jan Delima (paranormal) B- review – Love Lessons by Heidi Cullinan (m/m) C+ review – Dirty Trick by Christine Bell (erotic contemporary) C+ review – Not Another Wedding by Jennifer McKenzie Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-up
This week at Smexy… A review – Styxx (Dark Hunter #23) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (pnr) A review – Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep (Elemental Assassin #9) (uf) B+ review – The Corrupt Comte by Edie Harris (Bourbon Boys #1) (historical) B review – Personal Assets by Kelsey Browning (Texas Nights #1) (contemporary) B review – A Return Engagement by Stephanie Laurens (historical) B- review - Glitterland by Alexis Hall (m/m contemporary) C review –Stay With Me by Elyssa Patrick (With Me #1) Continue Reading