Archangel’s Assassin by Barbara Elsborg Paranormal M/M Romance December 2, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Tao wakes up in the middle of a park with no memory of who he is. While he does know where he is and some basic survival type things like needing to find shelter and food, he can’t remember anything before waking in the park. He had a bracelet on with the word “Tao” on it which he assumes is his name and so he calls himself this. He hates that he’s forced to panhandle, but Continue Reading
Review: Love on the Tracks by Tamsen Parker
Love on the Tracks by Tamsen Parker Snow & Ice Games #1 New Adult/Sports Romance December 5, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Kini I am a big fan of Parker’s books as tends to write a solid and usually emotional story and frequently pushes the boundaries of my comfort to the edges. The blurb alludes to a fake relationship between a female participant of the Snow & Ice Games and a boy band member, I imagined both H/H would be younger but was a little surprised when I found out the heroine Continue Reading
Review: To the Duke, with Love by Amelia Grey
To the Duke, with Love by Amelia Grey Series: The Rakes of St. James, #2 Historical Romance Released: December 5, 2017 St. Martin's Press Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "I figure if a man can't tie his own neckcloth and needs a valet to do it for him, he probably can't stable his own horse." Sloane Knox, the Duke of Hawksthorn is in a bind. He is a renowned rake and ruiner of women. His reputation, well earned and cemented in an act of impropriety, a deed so dastardly that it Continue Reading
Review: Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu
Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu YA Fiction June 29, 2017 Roaring Book Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It said girls are a revolutionary soul force that can change the world for real.” Vivian Carter is DONE. A junior at a small Texas high school where football is worshipped as a religion, Viv is tired of the misogyny in the school with the constant harassment, sexist dress code, and the football players getting away with murder. Her mom, a former Riot Grrrrl of the 90’s, Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
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