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
Review: Peachy Flippin’ Keen by Molly Harper
Peachy Flippin’ Keen by Molly Harper Southern Eclectic, #1.5 Contemporary Romance/Southern Small Town April 9, 2018 Pocket Star Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: There was a reason Frankie didn’t work with living people. Peachy Flippin Keen’ welcomes readers back to Lake Sackett, GA with a very short and funny novella that preps readers for the second novel in Molly Harper’s hilarious Southern Eclectic series-Ain't She a Peach-which is Frankie McCready’s story. Frankie is the Continue Reading
Audio Book Review: The Theory of Second Best by J. Bengtsson
The Theory of Second Best by J. Bengtsson Cake #2 NA Contemporary Romance January 9, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce After finishing the first book in this series, I immediately picked up book two. Kyle is the younger brother of Jake, featured in book one. From the outside looking in, you’d think that Kyle had it made. Sure, he gets to hang out with his famous brother, travel the world, party like a rockstar, and enjoy all the other perks that lifestyle would bring. But the Continue Reading
Review: It Happened in the Highlands by May McGoldrick
Tempest in the Highlands by May McGoldrick The Pennington Family, #2 Historical Romance Released: March 27, 2018 Swerve Reviewed by Sheena It Happened in the Highlands is a second chance romance that simultaneously hit and missed core marks. I like second chance romance, something about characters finding their way back to one another despite time and distance has always appealed to me. In this novel, Jo, an adopted young woman is jilted days before her wedding, her intended a Continue Reading
Guest Author Anna Zabo and Positive Consent in Romance
Smexy is happy to have author, Anna Zabo here to talk about: Positive Consent in BDSM Romance (or really, any romance) One of the things I do strongly believe in is the need for positive consent, not just in BDSM romances, but in all romances. I do think we are seeing more instances of positive consent in romance, regardless of subgenre, but the idea of writing with positive consent needs to expand father. I believe showing consent is vital in BDSM romance, and that consent goes beyond Continue Reading
Review: In the Eye of the Storm/Catering to the CEO by Samantha Chase
In the Eye of the Storm/Catering to the CEO by Samantha Chase Contemporary Romance Released: April 3, 2018 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena In the Eye of the Storm A Samantha Chase novel is a pretty good bet, so I was excited to see this two-in-one deal. Chase promises sweet and angsty romance and though the door is typically closed during the sexy times, the romantic tension and story telling usually balances the lack of "whoa baby, come to mama! *bites fist*" just fine. Continue Reading
Smexy Scene Sunday
Hero: Greer Burns. Lieutenant. Police academy trainer. Cold. Closed off. Just wants to get this latest group of recruits through training. Heroine: Danika Silva. Police academy trainee with her two best friends. A natural born helper. Thinks Lt. Burns is a jerk. In the following scene, Danika walks in on Greer after he's taken a shower... [spoiler effect="simple" show="SPOILER"] ...I stop dead as the locker room door opens. I have fast hands, faster then anyone, but I Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B review - Hard Ink Crossover Bundle by Laura Kaye (contemporary/tori) B review - Cheeky Royal by Nana Malone (contemporary/mandi) C+ review - Happily Ever Alfie by K. Sterling (m/m/mandi) C review - Claim Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates (contemporary/mandi) C review - One More Time by Laurelin Paige (contemporary/kini) C- review - Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks (pnr/tori) Sexy Feature: Falling Star by Terri Osburn April's TBR Christina Continue Reading
Christina Lauren: Becoming Full-Time Romance Writers
Christina Lauren on Taking the Leap from Fanfiction to Full-Time Romance Writers When I read Sweet Filthy Boy, back in 2014, I fell in love with this author duo. That trilogy (including Dirty Rowdy Thing and Dark Wild Night) is so sexy and funny - and just the most fun to read. And I have to mention Beautiful too! From a different series and oh so good. Christina Lauren is featured on the When to Jump podcast this week, and here is some more information if you are interested. Once Continue Reading
Audio Review: One More Time by Laurelin Paige
One More Time by Laurelin Paige Publication Date: January 30, 2018 Contemporary Romance (Audio) Audible Reviewed by Kini One of my absolute favorite tropes is second chance at romance. I hardly ever so say no when the opportunity comes up to review one. I’ve never reviewed an audiobook, so I was eager to give it a try. I don’t know much about this author but I did read her co-written book called “P*rn Star” a few years back and I remember it being funny. Anyway, I delved into it. The Continue Reading