Jagged by Lauren Dane Whiskey Sharp #2 Publication Date: March 27, 2018 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Kini I read and reviewed the first book in this series, Unraveled, earlier this year and didn’t care for it. But I was very curious about Rachel's story. She was an interesting character in the first book. I was cautiously optimistic about this book and thought I would give it a try. I was quickly disappointed. I ended up not getting very far in the book. And here’s Continue Reading
Review: Invitation to the Blues by Roan Parrish
Invitation to the Blues by Roan Parrish (Small Change #2) M/M Romance March 28, 2018 Self-Published Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “I’m not perfect. I don’t want you out of generosity. Or because I’m some kind of angel or savior. I want you because something inside you vibrates just so with something inside me.” I only recently found Roan Parrish and I’m so glad I did. I read her Middle of Somewhere series and fell in love with the characters there. I didn’t even know she’d Continue Reading
Review: The Viking Queen’s Men by Holley Trent
The Viking Queen's Men by Holley Trent (Afótama Legacy #1) Released: October 2014 Paranormal M/F/M Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Is there anything better than a book recommendation via Twitter? I love it when people are enthusiastic about a book. Thanks to Lillie, I saw her telling everyone to read this, and I hopped on that train. I didn't even read the blurb - so imagine my surprise when this turned out to be a male/female/male HEA. And a believable one at that. Let me also say, it Continue Reading
Review: Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Contemporary fiction/Romance April 10, 2018 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I've been waiting for you to come home for eleven years. I'll go anywhere with you." Second chances in life are rare and when they are offered, some people are unable to grab hold out of fear while others seize the moment and pray that this time it all goes right. Love and Other Words is about a couple who are offered a second chance and the young Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Heroine: Tess. Queen of the Afótama. Telepath. Conduit. Destined mate of two men. She just doesn't know all of this yet. Hero: Harvey. Knew Tess when they were both young and formed a strong connection. Reunited, and Harvey and Tess have a strong love for one another. Except..... Hero: Ollie. Tess has visited him in erotic dreams for years but he didn't know who she was. Now that she has been found by his people, he knows she is his fated mate. But there is the little problem of Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - The Theory of Second Best by J. Bengtsson (audio review/helyce) B+ review - The Love Coupon by Ainslie Paton (contemporary/kini) B review - In the Eye of the Storm/Catering to the CEO by Samantha Chase (contemporary/sheena) B review - Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass (urban fantasy/tori) B review - Feud by Phyllis Bourne (contemporary/mandi) B- review - Peachy Flippin' Keen by Molly Harper (contemporary/tori) C review - It Happened in the Highlands by May Continue Reading
Cover Reveal and Excerpt for Absinthe of the Heart by Monica James
Series: Sins of the Heat. Book One Releases May 14, 2018 Summary Two households, unlike in dignity, in the City of Angels is where we lay our scene… London Sinclair was the boy my mother warned me about for as long as I can remember. His name alone has brought my family nothing but shame and suffering, so it’s no surprise we’ve been sworn enemies since the first moment we met. With his bedroom eyes and cocky smile, he has all the girls under his spell. I have one more year of school left, Continue Reading
Review: Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass
Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass Shadowchaser, #1 Urban Fantasy Pocket January 26, 2010 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "Fighting a seeker demon doesn't freak me out. Having an ancient warrior rise from the dead in my bed doesn't freak me out. But having a demigod in my kitchen making breakfast... and that apron? Yeah, that strains my brain a bit." "Why?" "Why? You're a god." "You've met them before. You talk to Ma'at quite often." "Yeah, but she doesn't come to Continue Reading
Review: The Love Coupon by Ainslie Paton
The Love Coupon by Ainslie Paton Stubborn Hearts #2 Publication Date: April 9, 2018 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “I need a hug.” “From me?” “It’s not a trick question, you big lump of granite. I declared I loved you this morning and after your exit pursued by a bear I didn’t stop loving you. You’re the best friend I have sex with, it’s been a crappy day, and I need you.” This book and author are so difficult to describe. I have been reading Continue Reading
Review: Feud by Phyllis Bourne
Feud by Phyllis Bourne Released: February 8, 2018 Contemporary Novella Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A novella-length, romantic comedy from Phyllis Bourne made me snort-laugh up until the end. There is a hundred-plus year old feud between the Lawson and Bridges family. Owning neighboring houses, the rest of the houses on the street have all been demolished by various storms throughout the years. When the very elderly Lawson gentleman passes away, Justice Bridges thinks his family has Continue Reading