Favorite Romance about questioning faith: Lisa Religion is a major theme in The Preacher’s Son: how it defines the characters, how they use it to define themselves, and whether or not faith can survive and grow outside its sometimes narrow parameters. Jason has rejected religion outright, but is a zealot when it comes to politics and social justice, whereas Nate is struggling to reconcile his religion with his identity and finding a place where freeing himself from the tenets of his church Continue Reading
Review: Earl Interrupted by Amanda Forester
Earl Interrupted by Amanda Forester The Daring Marriages, #2 Historical Romance January 2, 2018 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: His enthusiasm waned. He thought nothing could reduce his regard for Miss Emma James, but coming between him and his bacon came close. Robert “Dare” Ashton, the Earl of Darington, is an English privateer for the Royal Navy. His latest score involves incredible wealth when he strips a France freighter of its cargo of gold, silver, and jewels. Continue Reading
Man Card by Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby
Man Card by Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby Man Hands #2 Publication Date: January 15, 2018 Romantic Comedy Self Published Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “Ash,” he whispers, kissing me softly but still holding my wrists. He gives a little nudge with his hips and I can feel him under the fabric, just bursting to get free. I want him. God, how I want him. Inside me. Now. I groan a little because words are too hard to use. He shakes his head. “I need to say this. I want you, you Continue Reading
Release Day Excerpt from Man Card by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby
“Name your other favorite movies,” I challenge Braht. “All of them?” He chugs his margarita. “Hmm. Top ten? Top five?” “That’s totally easy,” he says. Somehow I’ve gotten closer to him on the floor. When he sits back, I actually snuggle in beside him. He’s wearing a ridiculously soft shirt that feels good against my skin. And I watch with fascination as he ticks off the names of films on his fingers. “When Harry Met Sally. The Devil Wears Prada. Roman Holiday. Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Simeon Boudreaux. NFL quarterback. Charming...but with a temper .Finds himself suspended after getting into an altercation with another player. Hero: Adrián Bravo, NFL linebacker and former teammate of Simeon's. Also suspended. Now forced to do community service with Simeon - will these enemies become friends?? EVEN LOVERS???? “Do you still wanna show me up?” “I’ll always want to show you up, Boudreaux.” “All right then, let’s see what makes you jumpy.” I started Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - Blood Fury by JR Ward (paranormal/mandi) B review - Fake Wife by Stacey Lynn (contemporary/mandi) B review - Man Candy by Jessica Lemmon (contemporary/helyce) B review - Collision Course by Marie Harte (contemporary/tori) B review - Station Alpha by Aislinn Kearns (suspense/mandi) C+ review - Cowboy SEAL Homecoming by Nicole Helm (contemporary/mandi) C- review - Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks (urban fantasy/tori) D- review - My Boo by Daaimah S. Poole Continue Reading
Review: Collision Course by Marie Harte
Collision Course by Marie Harte Body Shop Bad Boys, #4 Contemporary Romance January 2, 2018 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If you want him, have him. You have a right to be happy. Take joy in his man parts. Go forth, just don’t prosper.” Lou Cortez is a true ladies man. Gorgeous, sexy, well mannered, good job, loves his family...he’s every woman's dream man if he says so himself. So why can’t he get the lovely Josephine (Joey) Reeves to give him the time of day? Continue Reading
Review: Station Alpha by Aislinn Kearns
Station Alpha by Aislinn Kearns (Soldiering On #1) Released: August 2016 Romantic Suspense Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I love a Twitter recommendation (my bank account does not) and when I saw Meka tweet that Station Alpha was a good read, featuring a hero with a disability, I bought it. She rec'd it because his disability was not the main storyline, and I agree with her. It plays a role in the story (he is wheelchair bound) but it's not the main focus. And - pigs starting Continue Reading
Review: Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks
Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks World of the Lupi, #14 Urban Fantasy January 2, 2018 Berkley Jove Favorite Quote: “You suggest we throw humans at them instead of rocks?” Reviewed by Tori We left Dragon Spawn after the Lupi children's’ kidnapping was arranged by the dragon spawn in return for a promised favor from the Great Bitch. She wants to use Lily’s body and in her attempts to take over the world. Lily and Rule are separated when the mission to rescue the children falls apart in a Continue Reading
Review: Man Candy by Jessica Lemmon
Man Candy by Jessica Lemmon (Real Love #3) Contemporary Romance January 9, 2018 Loveswept Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “Not all those who wander are lost…” Dax Vaughn is really looking forward to some rustic quality alone time. After losing his dad, and dealing with the aftermath, he just needed a break and some time to get his head together and reevaluate his life. He heads down to Grand Lark Retreat in Tennessee for two weeks of communing with nature. He plans to hike, Continue Reading