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
Review: Smooth-Talking Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Smooth-Talking Cowboy by Maisey Yates (Gold Valley #1) Released: February 20, 2018 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoy Maisey Yates books. You can call me a fan girl - I'll take it. I consider her my comfort read author and she always delivers for me. Smooth-Talking Cowboy is the first in her Gold Valley series, a neighboring town to her Copper Ridge series. More cowboys and small town fun - and I'm still enjoying. Olivia, or Liv, has been dating Bennett Continue Reading
Review: Sparrow Hill Road by Seanan McGuire
Sparrow Hill Road by Seanan McGuire Ghost Roads, #1 Mythology & Legend/Paranormal Mystery May 6, 2014 DAW Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Persephone’s blessing says hands off to creepy boys who bargain with the crossroads and want to hurt me.” Rose Marshall died in 1952 in Buckley Township, MI. On her way to look for her boyfriend after he stood her up for the prom, she is chased to her death on the infamous Sparrow Hill Road. A psychopomp of sorts but referred to a hitcher, Continue Reading
Review: Touch of Ice by Mary Auclair
Touch of Ice by Mary Auclair Dawn of Dragons, #1 Sci-fi/Paranormal Romance January 18, 2018 Eclipse Press Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: A dragon's heart can see what a man's eyes cannot. Mix genetic compatibility testing, mating contracts and an alien invasion complete with dragons and the high lords that blood bond and ride them and you get a new paranormal world with impressive potential. Mary Auclair is a new to me author with three new series recently published. Dawn of Continue Reading
Guest Author Mary Calmes and The Allure of the Alpha
The Allure of the Alpha Do you love alphas or hate them? Are they a turn on or trigger? Do big strong domineering, demonstrative men give you hives or make you hot? Either way, everyone has a visceral reaction to them. Since I lose my mind over sexy Scottish lairds, I’m firmly in the “loving alpha men” category. But the book ones, right? An alpha man in real life I’d probably have killed. There’s a bit of independence I’d have to give up that I doubt I could. But they’re really fun to Continue Reading
Review: Honky Tonk Hellion by Z.A. Maxfield
Honky Tonk Hellion by Z.A. Maxfield Contemporary Romance February 20, 2018 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “How come your kissing mommy?” “I love her...is that okay?” “Nuh-uh. She's married to my daddy.” “But your daddy kisses Dr. Declan, doesn't he?” “Yeah, but that’s different. They’re both boys [...] See, if mommy gets someone new, it has to be a girl, that’s all. Sorry man, I don’t make the rules.” An impulsive decision made years ago left Andi married and a Continue Reading
February Mini Reviews
Mandi: In Deep by Stacy Gold. More of a novella length, this book is all about ski patrol. Max and Sophie have a history - a hot and sexy history. Once lovers, Sophie was coming off of a divorce, and Max witnessed his ski patrol co-worker get severely injured on a mountain - their few months of passion fizzled due to real life events. They each go their separate ways until a few years later Sophie takes a job with a new ski patrol, and Max ends up being her boss. He wants to keep her safe, Continue Reading