This week at Smexy… A review – Crown of Betrayal by Graceley Knox (fantasy/helyce) B review – Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis (historical fantasy/tori) B review – Eye Candy Anthology (holiday/tori) C+ review – The Final Score by Jaci Burton (contemporary/tori) C+ review –The Unquiet Grave by Sharyn McCrumb (historical fiction/tori) C review –Ride It Out by Cara McKenna (suspense/mandi) C- review –Remedial Rocket Science by Savannah Nix (contemporary/kini) D review – Diving In by Continue Reading
Review: The Final Score by Jaci Burton
The Final Score by Jaci Burton Series: Play by Play, #13 Romance Contemporary/Sports Released: September 12, 2017 Berkely Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’d much rather have you as a friend than a lover.” Nathan Riley is ready to follow in the footsteps of his famous football player father. He’s been drafted as quarterback for his dad’s former team, and his future is bright. When his friend Mia Cassidy moves to the same city, their years-long friendship suddenly sparks hot, Continue Reading
Review: Diving In by Kristina Mathews
Diving In by Kristina Mathews Released: September 19, 2017 Contemporary Romance Lyrical Reviewed by Mandi Are adventure company romances the "in" thing right now? I've read several - including a m/m series from Lynda Aicher and a recent Nicole Helm series. I'm not a whitewater raft person by any means - give me a tube, a creek, and a cooler that floats. But I am drawn to this trope. But, not this book. This one did not work for me at all. I did like the heroine - but that's about it Continue Reading
Review: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis
Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis Series: The Harwood Spellbook, #1 Historical Fantasy/Romance Released: September 4, 2017 Five Fantom Press Favorite Quote: “...there is more to you than your magic. There always was.” Reviewed by Tori Snowspelled is a historical fantasy novella set in the alternative world of Angland. Its history dates back to Queen Boudicca (Boadicea) and her war against the Romans. Only in here, she succeeded in defeating the Romans and driving them out of what is Continue Reading
Review: Ride It Out by Cara McKenna
Ride it Out by Cara McKeena (Desert Dogs #4) Romantic Suspense Released: September 19, 2017 Intermix Reviewed by Mandi This has been an up and down series for me. I liked book one and two quite a bit, I didn't care for book three and this one ended up being just okay. It starts strong. Jeremiah Church, who goes by Miah is still reeling from his father's murder. His father was killed, and then the barn he was in was set on fire, to make it look like an arson. The druggie hired to kill Continue Reading
Review: The Unquiet Grave by Sharyn McCrumb
The Unquiet Grave by Sharyn McCrumb Historical Fiction/Southern Literature/American Folklore/Mystery Released: September 12, 2017 Atria Books Favorite Quote: ‘Death is quick but retribution moves at a snail’s place.’ Reviewed by Tori The Unquiet Grave by Sharyn McCrumb is an thought provoking tale of murder, revenge, the supernatural; all based on the true story of the Greenbrier Ghost, a piece of American Folklore. Through dual points of views and tenses, we are introduced to James Continue Reading
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For businessman Heath Hextall, inheriting an earldom has been a damnable nuisance. The answer: find a well-bred, biddable woman to keep his life in order and observe the required social niceties. But it's always been clear that Lady Josephine Somerhall is not that woman. In her heart, Joss has always loved Heath, the one person she's always been able to count on. That doesn't mean she wants to marry him though. Without a husband, Joss can do as she pleases-and now, it pleases her to solve the Continue Reading
Review: Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix
Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix Romantic Comedy/Adult August 21, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Kini I was looking forward to this book, as it features as STEM focused heroine. I was willing to look past the fact that the hero is a billionaire. The blurb references being similar to Penny Reid, Sally Thorne, and Jennifer Crusie all of whom are authors of books I have loved. This book really fell short of my expectations. It wasn’t terrible, but it didn’t wow me with its brilliance Continue Reading
Review: Crown of Betrayal by Graceley Knox
Crown of Betrayal by Graceley Knox Wicked Kingdoms #2 Fantasy Romance August 8, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Book two in Ms. Knox’s amazing fantasy series begins right where we left off in book one, Mark of Truth. Ever and her crew are still trying to make sense of everything that has happened. Her mother is missing, but whether there is foul play or she’s gone into hiding is unclear. Ever thinks that she’s safe from the immediate threat of Cashel, who is in a dungeon Continue Reading
Huge $.99 Swerve Sale!
Starting today and through this entire week, over 100 books from St. Martin's Press are only, $.99!! Here is a link that will take you to all the book on sale, but I thought I'd point out a few that we have enjoyed at Smexy. Victoria De La O - Tell Me Series. Kini has greatly enjoyed this series, and she recently reviewed book three. I've had book one on my radar for a long time - hopefully starting it soon. Shacking Up by Helena Hunting - This one is super cute with a good guy Continue Reading