I read 222 books this year, which is low for me, but I overall I had a pretty good year. Thirteen absolute favorites - four of which are paranormal, two m/m, and one that doesn't have a happily ever after (don't freak out!). Here they are in no particular order: Hold Me Close by Megan Hart - Dark, erotic, sometimes horrifying, sometimes uplifting. From my review: Megan Hart doesn’t make it easy – sometimes it’s horrifying. Sometimes it’s really sad. I’m not sure I smiled, but I was Continue Reading
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Our 2015 Favorites So Far…
We are halfway through 2015 and we thought we would pause and talk about the books that have stood out so far this year. Tori’s Top Picks (so far) for 2015 The Ones We Trust by Kimberly Belle-A through provoking and bittersweet story that speaks of grief, loyalty, and trust when a young woman tries to help a family find answers about a sibling’s death members death only to discover her family may have had a hand in covering it up. Everything I Left Unsaid by Molly O’Keefe-Part one of a Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A- review - Focus on Me by Megan Erickson (mandi) B+ review - Luminous by AE Ash (mandi) B review - Playing with Trouble by Chanel Cleeton (mandi) B review - King of Hearts by LH Cosway (tori) B review - Truth or Beard by Penny Reid (may) C+ review - The Ground Rules by Roya Carmen (helyce) C review - Bridged by Love by Nancy Corrigan (sheena) D review - The Art of Sinning by Sabrina Jeffries (may) D review - Never Loved by Charlotte Stein (tori) July Mini Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson (m/m/ mandi) B+ review - Hearts of Fire by LH Cosway (contemporary/mandi) B+ review - Inferno by Kathryn Kelly (contemporary/sheena) B review - Misfits by Garrett Leigh (m/m/m/ mandi) B review - Cherry Blossom by Sotia Lazu (paranormal/tori) B- review - The Warlords Wife by Sandra Lake (historical/tori) B/C review - Cherished & Blessed by Tere Michaels (m/m / tori) C review - Figure of Speech by Dana Marie Bell Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - Rock Hard by Nalini Singh (contemporary/tori) B review - A Recipe for Reunion by Vicki Essex (contemporary/mandi) B review - Dark Debt by Chloe Neill (urban fantasy/tori) B review - His Wicked Reputation by Madeline Hunter (historical/tori) B review - Every Little Kiss by Kendra Leigh Castle (contemporary/helyce) B/B- review - Personal Geography and Intimate Geography by Tamsen Parker (erotic bdsm/mandi) C+ review - The Fighter and The Fallen Woman by Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – March 13th
10. HAPPY FRIDAY. ('scuse me while I try to hump Chris Hemsworth's bicep) (there's really no point in reading anymore. Just keep staring) 9. Shannon Stacey has a new series coming out with Carina Press this summer - Firefighters. It's been a while since I've read a firefighter romance. I'm ready. Read more about it here. (Goodreads) 8. Two books notes from me: I read two books this week that I absolutely loved. One is out right now and one comes out next week. First Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - Downfall by Rob Thurman (urban fantasy/tori) B+ review - The Wickedest Lord Alive by Christina Brooke (historical/sheena) B review - Cursed by Angela Addams (paranormal/may) C+ review - Uncover Me by AM Hartnett (erotic/mandi) C review - You Own Me by Shiloh Walker (contemporary/mandi) C review - Six of Hearts by LH Cosway (contemporary/mandi) C- review - Palmetto Moon by Kim Boykin (contemporary/tori) D+ review - Wolver's Gold by Jacqueline Rhoads Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Fearless by KM Fawcett (Paranormal/Sheena) B+ review - Sister Golden Hair by Juli Page Morgan (Contemporary/Helyce) B+ review - Truly by Ruthie Knox (Contemporary/Mandi) B+ review - Crave the Night by Lara Adrian (Paranormal/Helyce) B review - Hillbilly Rockstar by Lorelei James (Contemporary/Tori) B review - Lay it Down by Cara McKenna (Contemporary/Mandi) B review - One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy (Erotic/Mandi) C+ review - Dangerous Territory by Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – August 8th
10. Saw Kat tweet this last night and it pretty much sums up what I want my life to be. 9. Hey! Moira Rogers has three books, all firsts in a series, for free right now. Crux, Wilder's Mate and Cry Sanctuary. I recommend them all. You can go to their site for the blurb and buy links. 8. Jaci Burton released her cover for her upcoming November Play by Play novella, Holiday on Ice. I'd like to play on that ice if you know what I mean. I'd like to slap some pucks around with his big stick. Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – May 30th
10. I LOVE the National Spelling Bee. And it was fun to watch last night and see the reaction of my kids when they heard each word they had to spell. Congrats for co-champions Sriram and Ansum! Go be brilliant adults now! 9. Japan gets all the cool stuff, like Elephant Nose Ice Cream. I wonder if my local Dairy Queen would do this for me if I asked? I need it!!! 8. Speaking of ice cream - the only thing that could top Elephant Nose Ice Cream is BOOZY Elephant Nose Ice Continue Reading