Tressa by Barbara T. Cerny Historical Romance Strategic Book Publishing Originally Published August 4, 2011, Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "Ye affront me grossly, lady bird.” “Ye affront me grossly! “Ye was probably weaned on the hind tit, ye fly-bitten harpy.” “And ye've got a face on ye like a well-slapped backside, paddy.” It isn't everyday you come across a romance novel that tells a delicate story with such strength, style and grace. This is especially so when there Continue Reading
Lora Leigh’s Collusion Point Blog Tour
Summary: From #1 bestselling author Lora Leigh comes Collision Point, part of the thrilling Brute Force series—packed with powerful men, steely women, and explosive passion SHE’S NOTHING BUT TROUBLE Riordan Malone is more than a bodyguard. As an Elite Ops agent, he’s ripped, raged, and ready to rumble—a true warrior, inside and out. But no war zone can compare to the battle in Rory’s heart when he lays eyes on the only woman he’s ever loved—and thought he had lost forever. . . HE’S Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!!
After their cruise goes horribly wrong, four very different teenagers find themselves shipwrecked on a tropical island. When forced to work together, they discover they have more in common than they ever imagined ... Cast Away meets The Breakfast Club in this fun read from a New York Times bestselling author. ~BookBub Content Warning: Contains some foul language and non-explicit sex scenes between older teens. May not be appropriate for younger, middle-grade teens. YA Gen Continue Reading
Review: Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (Ravenels #4) Released: February 27, 2018 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi "I was taught that satisfying a woman propery should take at least as long as making dough for bread." Garrett writhed helplessly. "How long is that?" "You don't know?" he asked, amused. "No, I can't cook." I read the Publishers Weekly's review of this book a few weeks ago, which pretty much slams it as a silly, non-plausible book and laughs it off. It made me have Continue Reading
Review: One and Only by Jenny Holiday
One and Only by Jenny Holiday (Bridesmaids Behaving Badly #1) Publication Date: February 27, 2018 Contemporary Romance Forever Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “I’m going to. I just need… a minute.” “For what?” To change his mind? Like hell. She was standing there, panties wet and nipples almost painfully tight, a caricature of sexual desire. She hadn’t confronted her big emotional block about casual sex only to have the proceedings derailed now. She pulled harder on his head and bounced Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!!
I’m a good girl. I live by a code that can’t be bent or broken. It is my duty to my family to stay innocent and pure. To marry an Italian man. The stars are already aligned. But Nikolai Kozlov re-writes my destiny with five simple words. You belong to me now. He's Russian mafiya. A thief. A skilled liar with no moral boundaries. He is everything I have been taught to hate. A man who stands for nothing. A man who takes what he wants without a second thought. And what he wanted was Continue Reading
Review: Darkest Night by Tara Thomas
Darkest Night by Tara Thomas Sons of Broad, #1 Romance Suspense February 27, 2018 St. Martin's Paperback Books Reviewed By Tori Keaton Benedict of the Charleston Benedicts has just graduated from college and is home to take his place in the family business. An event at the local strip club brings Keaton face to face with his former best friend and first crush, Tilly Brock. The Brocks and the Benedicts were very good friends until Tilly’s father was accused of embezzlement and fired. Continue Reading
Tori’s Annual Pilgrimage to Coastal Magic Con and Giveaway!!
Ola from Daytona Beach!! That's right fellow readers, it's my annual pilgrimage to Coastal Magic Convention in Daytona Beach FL. 4 days of sun, surf, liqueur, authors, friends and SWAG!! This year the event was held at the gorgeous Daytona Shores Spa and Resort. Unlike most, I didn't arrive until Friday afternoon. I instantly headed to my home away from home-the bar. Of course, all my peeps were already there and practically had the drink menu memorized. Yes, I'm looking at YOU, Robin. Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Ethan Ransom. Former detective, now a super mysterious lurker. And kind of awkward in social situations. Possible assassin! Well adept at street fighting. Heroine: Dr. Garrett Gibson. Only female doctor in England. Confident, has wicked fencing abilities...but can she protect her herself while walking down dark streets? Ethan teaches her how to fight dirty. And then they do other dirty things together. "Kiss me," she urged in a whisper. "I have to go," he said shortly, Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - A Duke in the Night by Kelly Bowen (historical/mandi) B review - Honky Tonk Hellion by ZA Maxfield (contemporary/tori) B review - Smooth-Talking Cowboy by Maisey Yates (contemporary/mandi) B review - Sparrow Hill Road by Seanan McGuire (pnr/tori) B- review - Touch of Ice by Mary Auclair (paranormal/sheena) C review - One More Promise by Samantha Chase (contemporary/sheena) C- review - A Tycoon's Rush by Avery Laval Continue Reading