Studly Period by Sarina Bowen A brand new serial delivered straight to your email inbox. She's a brilliant writing tutor. Too bad she's tongue-tied every time he sits down in front of her... There are 1016 people in the freshman class at Harkness College. I can’t be the only socially awkward nerd girl virgin among them. Right? It’s time I learn to talk to guys without blushing and stammering. So I take a confidence-building job at the student tutoring center. Twelve bucks an hour, plus Continue Reading
Review: Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs
Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega #5) Released: March 6, 2018 Urban Fantasy Ace Reviewed by Mandi The Alpha & Omega series is set in the same world as Briggs' Mercy Thompson series. Over the years, I have found A&O to be consistently amazing, where as sometimes I find Mercy Thompson series to be just okay. (Although overall, both series swirl around as urban fantasy favorites). Briggs is a terrific storyteller. She presents strong, flawed, sometimes terrifying Continue Reading
Review: A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole Reluctant Royals #1 February 27, 2018 Contemporary Romance Avon Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote:“This isn’t real.” She motioned to the air between them. “But it’s starting to feel way too real and . . . I can’t. I just can’t.” “And what if it feels real to me, too?” he asked quietly. “What if it feels real because it is?” This was my first book by Alyssa Cole, I know I am a super slacker. The cover of this book is beautiful with the pink Continue Reading
Review: Dark Alpha’s Night by Donna Grant
Dark Alpha's Night by Donna Grant Reaper, #5 Paranormal/Fantasy Romance March 6, 2018 Macmillan Favorite Quote: "She hadn't been raised to be a lady. She'd been raised to be a warrior." Reviewed by Sheena To some Fae, I am their worst nightmare. For I do Death’s bidding. But for all our strength and skill, a powerful enemy has risen up. Finding Ettie could change everything. The Half-Fae is our one chance. She’s sharp and strong and fierce. She steals my breath every time I'm near Continue Reading
Review: Lake Silence by Anne Bishop
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop World of the Others, #1/The Others, #6 Urban Fantasy, Mystery March 6, 2018 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Human laws do not apply in the territory controlled by the Others--vampires, shape-shifters, and even deadlier paranormal beings. And this is a fact that humans should never, ever forget.... Vicki DeVine has decided to reopen a rustic resort on Lake Silence, having been awarded it in her divorce from her abusive husband. Vicki is ill-prepared Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
He carries the burden of protecting an entire town Being the oldest Kennard brother, I've got a centuries-old promise to uphold--run the family business to give the townspeople jobs and the sort of security they can only find in Justice. When a motorcycle club blows that plan apart, I'll do anything to make them aware that they picked the wrong town to target. As a former Green Beret, I know just how to sabotage an enemy. The only weakness in my armor is my attraction to a five-foot-nothing Continue Reading
ARC Giveaway: The Secret of Flirting by Sabrina Jeffries
The moment spymaster Baron Fulkham meets the stunning Princess Anne of Chanay, he's positive her royal persona is a ruse and that she's actually Monique Servais, the mysterious actress he met three years before in Dieppe. But as he pursues his suspicions, he uncovers a plot of attempted assassination and betrayal that could very well destroy his career, expose his own secrets...and ruin the woman he's rapidly coming to love. The Secret of Flirting is a sizzling historical romance filled with Continue Reading
Review: From Exes to Expecting by Laurel Greer
From Exes to Expecting by Laurel Greer Released: February 20, 2018 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Tavish and Lauren have had butterfly feelings each other since they were fifteen. As adults, they started a secret, fast relationship and got married on the down low. But the marriage doesn't last. Lauren is a doctor and works in a clinic in Montana. She is following in her mother's footsteps, and has been offered a partnership. This is something Lauren thought she wanted Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Heroine: Kat Turner AKA Kathleen Tyson. A billionaire heiress in hiding who now must marry ASAP if she wants save everything her family has built. Hero: Dan O'Malley. Dan the security man. Quinn Sulivan's second in command. He's always liked Kat and wants to help her any way he can. Empathsis on HIS way. “I’m a block of fromage that’s been shredded when the recipe calls for sliced. You can’t slice shredded cheese.” Sandra wrinkled her nose in obvious confusion. “What?” “And Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Tressa by Barbara T. Cerny (historical/sheena) A review – One and Only by Jenny Holiday (contemporary/kini) B+ review – Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (historical /mandi) C review – Second Chance Cowboy by A.J. Pine (contemporary/mandi) D review – Darkest Night by Tara Thomas (suspense/tori) March's To-Be-Read Lora Leigh's Collusion Point Blog Tour Tori's Annual Pilgrimage To Coastal Magic Con and Giveaway (Giveaway is closed) News Continue Reading