NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan and USA Today Bestselling Author Chelle Bliss brings you two inked-filled and spicy, contemporary novels plus two never-before-seen short stories set in their same world that revisits some of their favorite characters. Today's scene is from Inked Fantasies (A Men of Inked Bonus Short Story) by Chelle Bliss City and Suzy have been married for over a decade and their children consume much of their lives. Joe thinks they need a night away to reignite Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - Once Upon a Christmas Eve by Elizabeth Hoyt (historical novella/mandi) B review - Roomies by Christina Lauren (contemporary/tori) B review - So Over You by Kate Meader (contemporary/kini) B review - Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter (UF/tori) C+ review - Heart Sight by Robin D. Owens (fantasy/tori) D review - The Wicked Vampire by Kate Baxter (pnr/sheena) Cover Reveal - Man Card by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby Guest Author Jen Gilroy and her Favorite Continue Reading
Review: Roomies by Christina Lauren
Roomies by Christina Lauren Romance Contemporary December 5, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This is what happens when you put a bunch of artists in charge of a legal decision.” Holland Bakker has spent the last six months infatuated with a gorgeous busker and haunts the subway station every day just to hear him play. When her uncle, a famous musical director, needs a musician when his lead quits, Holland knows the perfect person and drags her uncle to hear her Continue Reading
Cover Reveal!! MAN CARD by Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby
MAN CARD by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby Man Hands, #2 Contemporary Romance January 15, 2018 Excerpt: Nothing ventured, nothing banged... Ash I still don't know how it happened. One minute I was arguing with my arrogant competitor--our usual trash-talk over who deserves the larger commission. But somehow I went from throwing down to kneeling down... It can never happen again. I don't even like Braht. He's too slick. He's a manipulating mansplaining party boy in preppy Continue Reading
Review: Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter
Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter Series: Soulwood, #3 Urban Fantasy December 5, 2017 Ace/Roc Favorite Quote: Here there was no fear or grief. No worry or pain. Here I would stay. Reviewed by Tori Picking up not long after book two, Curse of the Land, Flame in the Dark opens to Nell arriving at a crime scene where a senator has been attacked at a fundraising party and the whole situation has a strong supernatural feel to it. Especially when the prominent guest list comes to light. Continue Reading
Guest Author: Jen Gilroy and her Favorite Holiday Traditions
Family, friends, food & fun: Favorite holiday traditions (Jen Gilroy) Thank you for inviting me to share my favorite holiday traditions with you and your readers, Mandi. I’m happy to guest at Smexy Books to celebrate my new release, Back Home at Firefly Lake. It’s a winter book, and since the story starts between Christmas and New Year, I was inspired by some of my own festive memories. Family Throughout the holiday season, my husband, daughter and I follow traditions from our Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Christmas Eve by Elizabeth Hoyt
Once Upon a Christmas Eve by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #12.6) Released: December 5, 2017 Historical Novella Forever Reviewed by Mandi This is a really cute novella with great holiday cheer. Adam Rutledge, Viscount d'Arque, is not a fan of Christmas, but he adores his grandmother, which is why he finds himself escorting her to a friend's house, for the holidays. But due to a bad winter storm, their carriage breaks down and Adam gets on his horse to find shelter, before his grandmother Continue Reading
Winners!
The winners of Most of All You by Mia Sheridan are: Gigi - I'm having trouble with your email address, if you see this please email me! (mandi@smexybooks.com) susan Kristi Mollie W. Angie G. Winners have been emailed. Continue Reading
Guest Author: Gina Conkle – How to Enjoy Georgian Mulled Wine at Christmas
How to Enjoy Georgian Mulled Wine at Christmas by Gina Conkle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYq62DnP9Vc&feature=youtu.be Georgian era Christmases were distinctly pastoral. The holiday season stretched from Saint Nicholas’s Day on December 6th through Twelfth Night on January 6th. Families exchanged gifts on Saint Nicholas Day while Christmas Day was honored with a midday feast. Hams and turkeys graced Georgian tables, but over time roast goose became the fowl to serve on Continue Reading
Review: The Wicked Vampire by Kate Baxter
The Wicked Vampire by Kate Baxter Series: The Last True Vampire Series, #6 Paranormal Erotic Romance Released: December 6, 2017 St. Martin's Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “Unless you’ve got Jose Cuervo running through your veins, you don’t, in fact, have what I need.” Sasha stepped back. “Go find some other ass to grind against. I’ll catch up with you later.” Try never. Sasha Ivanov was born to be wild. A vampire party girl, she stalks the L.A. clubs at night. Continue Reading