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
Review: Heart Sight by Robin D. Owens
Heart Sight by Robin D. Owens Series: Celta’s Heartmates, #15 Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance December 5, 2017 Berkely Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “At times you might have thought you were my puppet but you’re my anchor. Without you, I’m adrift. “ Muin “Vinni” T'Vine has been the prophet of Celta since he was six years old. A unique and lonely child, his strong psi power made most people wary of him. But now that he’s older, he’s ready to marry and protect the girl he’s known Continue Reading
Review: So Over You by Kate Meader
So Over You by Kate Meader (Chicago Rebels #2) Sports/Hockey Romance December 4, 2017 Pocket Star Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “Bella, they are one and the same. I will not be satisfied with a woman who has no dreams or ambitions. My woman is the North Star in my night sky, but also in her own. If she is not there to guide me, there is only darkness. For us both.” This is book two in a series about three sisters who inherit a hockey team. I really enjoyed book one and reviewed Continue Reading
Giveaway of a Favorite Book of 201 7 – Most of All You by Mia Sheridan
I reviewed Most of All You by Mia Sheridan earlier this year, it is a favorite read of 2017. It's dark and complex. It will make you hurt and root for happiness and peace. The hero was kidnapped and kept in a basement as a child, and as an adult, can't stand to be touched. The heroine is a stripper and is hired by him to help him overcome his fear. The story turns into her journey to find herself, as they both help each other heal from past trauma. It really moved me. Her publicist reached Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
I love the Winstons Brothers. This series loosely connects with Reid's Knitting in the City series and is just as funny and sexy. In here, we meet Beau Winston, Duane's twin and the nicest Winston brother. A mechanic at the family body shop, the new mechanic hired to replace Duane is stunningly beautiful, extremely talented, and a woman. Shelley Sullivan is the new mechanic and sister of Quinn Sullivan from Neanderthal Seeks Human. Shelley is stunning but extremely OCD and socially stunted. Continue Reading