Happy Valentine's Day, Smexy Readers! I'm so happy to be here celebrating the month of love — and the trade paperback release of Archer's Voice! — by sharing a snippet of Archer and Bree's love story. I would call this book my most romantic story, and I hope you agree. Let me set up the scene for you: Archer (who speaks only in American Sign Language) and Bree have had a fight and been distant for days. A thunderstorm begins which scares Bree as thunderstorms remind her of another night when she Continue Reading
Guest Post: Swoon-Worthy Book Recs from Maisey Yates
Mandi: Before I hand the post over to Maisey, I wanted to jump in and say I recommend Maisey Yates any day of the week! I adore her books and I've definitely had some swoony moments. I also find her books incredibly comforting. Don't miss her newest release.... The Rancher's Baby - She’s having her best friend’s baby… Only from New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates! When a torrid, possibly dangerous scandal comes to Royal, Texas, Selena Jacobs is nearly caught in the middle. Continue Reading
Review: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Gulliary
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Gulliary Romance Contemporary February 6, 2018 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Come to the wedding, be my sandwich.” Alexa Monroe is the chief of staff for the mayor of Berkley. In San Francisco to meet her sister for an impromptu celebration, a power outage traps her in an elevator with the most gorgeous man she’s seen in a long time. Deciding a little harmless flirting never hurt anyone. Alexa sets out to charm this blond Adonis before the Continue Reading
Review: Surrender to the Highlander by Lynsay Sands
Surrender to the Highlander by Lynsay Sands Highlanders, #5 Historical Romance January 30, 2018 Avon Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "Wife, ye do no' need to be naked to talk...in fact, 'tis more detrimental to talking than helpful." So. The heroine barfs mid-blowjob. Everywhere. Cock was covered in her chunks. On the cusp of orgasm so it was a most certain un-happy ending. And I think you should know that. I can't un-know that and now you can't either. And yes, it was just as Continue Reading
Review: A Grave Search by Wendy Roberts
A Grave Search by Wendy Roberts Series: Bodies of Evidence, #2 Mystery Suspense January 29, 2018 Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You don’t have to forgive the people who hurt you in order to make peace with your past.” Julie Hall is adjusting well to her new life She has purchased a new home, her new business is booming, and she is slowly building a relationship with FBI agent Garrett Pierce. When a grieving mother comes to Julie, begging her to find her daughter’s Continue Reading
Review: Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen
Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen Brooklyn Bruisers, #4 (Novella) Contemporary Romance February 12, 2018 Rennie Read Books Favorite Quote: “Hey Bingley.” “Yes, miss?” “Can you give Nate a message for me?” “Voice or text?” “Uh, text. Tell him Rebecca sends her congratulations.” “Certainly, my dear. Are we adding any emojis?” “No, because we’re not twelve.” “Noted.” Reviewed by Tori You’d think a billion dollars, a professional hockey team and a six-bedroom mansion on the Promenade Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Heroine: Cassidy. Gamer and works for a gaming company. Currently frustrated by a year long sex dry spell. Tries to masturbate to relieve stress, realizes her very sexy neighbor is watching her from across the way. Is embarrassed and stops. Hero: Gage. Gigolo. Has a pierced peen. Hasn’t has sex for pleasure in longer than he can remember. After seeing Cassidy try to ring her devil’s doorbell, he decides to go over to her apartment and meet her. It is super Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B review - Falling for his Convenient Queen by Therese Beharrie (contemporary/mandi) B review - Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton (historical/women's fiction/kini) B review - Wallflower Most Wanted by Manda Collins (historical/sheena) B review - Do Over by Serena Bell (contemporary/kini) C+ review - Payback by Kristin Harte (suspense/mandi) C+ review - The Color of Love by Sharon Sala (contemporary/tori) C- review - Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkamp Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – February 9
10. If I received an everything bagel for V-Day, I would be amazingly happy. 9. Hey! My good friend Sophia (you might know her as Fiction Vixen) has a new venture - sewing! She is so creative and talented! She is making purses and they are so cute. She has bright and sunny yellow ones - and if that isn't your cuppa, a skull line! Check them out. 8. Kind of old news, since I didn't do a Top Ten last week - but did everyone get a chance to admire Lady Gaga's HOT bodyguard??? First, Continue Reading
Guest Author Lynda Aicher: What is Love?
What Is Love? I’m sitting here contemplating that question, only to realize that although we all have a general understanding of the word, it means something different to everyone. In addition, there are different kinds and levels of love, which complicates it even more. It can be communicated through a gentle touch, a passionate kiss, a soft look or even by cleaning the bathroom. I might’ve lost some of you on the last one, but that was honestly one of the most romantic things my husband Continue Reading