East in Paradise by Tif Marcelo (Journey to the Heart #2) Released: September 4, 2017 Contemporary Romance Pocket Star Reviewed by Mandi Mitchell Dunford has finished his tour in the army and has become a reservist. He has moved back to his family's home estate - which includes a winery and a large house he has decided to lease out. When his grandfather owned the property, amazing wine was bottled here. But, that slowly went away as the years passed, and now they just sell some grapes. Continue Reading
Review: A Dangerous Proposal by Jillian Eaton
A Dangerous Proposal by Jillian Eaton (Bow Street Brides #2) Released: July 25, 2017 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I'm loving Jillian Eaton's voice. The first book in this series, A Dangerous Seduction was a really fun read, and this one met all of my expectations as well. A few things to note: First, the heroine in this book was raped a few years prior to this book starting. It's briefly relived in a flashback and it's mentioned a few times as the heroine is still Continue Reading
Review: Bring the Heat by G.A. Aiken
Bring the Heat by G.A. Aiken Dragon Kin, #9 Fantasy/Sci Fi Romance Comedy August 29, 2017 Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “”Do you two mind? We have an empire to destroy. Move your asses!” Aiden the Divine is just that... divine. A berserker in the Dragon Queen’s personal army and a member of the Foulkes de chuid Fehhan , Aiden is gorgeous, charming, humorous, intelligent, and very rich. A royal in his own right, he is ready to allow Branwin the Awful full and unfettered Continue Reading
Review: Dare Me by A.J. Wolfe
Dare Me by A.J. Wolfe Series: Rail City Combat, #1 Contemporary Romance Released: August 12, 2017 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "You have a naughty side hiding under those prim little outfits, don't you?" He squeezes me even closer into his side. "That's me. Elegantly composed essay in the streets, unmoderated comments section in the sheets." Former Army Ranger and current MMA gym owner who is big and surly, punching people with his grunts and icing them Continue Reading
Review: Arm Candy by Jessica Lemmon
Arm Candy by Jessica Lemmon Real Love #2 Contemporary September 5, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by: Helyce Davis is a regular patron of McGreevy’s bar. After work, he sits at the bar, on “his” stool and focuses on CNN while he drinks his Sam Adams beer. Sometimes he’s alone and sometimes his buddy Vince joins him. As for female company, Davis definitely has a type--petite and blonde and lucky for Davis, there’s a steady stream through the bar. But, it’s the redhead behind the bar that has really Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!!
The father of the bride-to-be notes the confusion on his daughter’s face. Just before her walk down the aisle, Judi Monroe overhears a conversation that indicates marrying Sterling Carroll might be a big mistake. Escaping her socialite wedding in Lake Forest, Illinois, she heads west, covering her tracks as she goes. In an isolated corner of Wyoming, she swerves her car to avoid hitting a horse and rider, crashing into a tree. She’s rescued by that lone rider – or Ranger, as she fleetingly Continue Reading
Review: The Lady of Royale Street by Thea deSalle
The Lady of Royale Street by Thea deSalle NOLA Nights, #3 Erotic Contemporary Romance Pocket Star Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I won’t judge you for your coffee choices.” When Sol DuMont asks his brother Alex to be his best man at his wedding to socialite Adrianna (Rain) Barrington, Alex is at a loss as to why but reluctantly agrees. Alex and Sol are like oil and water; Alex is uptight, devout, serious, and regimented in his professional and personal life while Sol Continue Reading
Review: Cover of Night by Laura Griffin
Cover of Night by Laura Griffin (Alpha Crew #2) Released: September 4, 2017 Romantic Suspense Novella Pocket Star Reviewed by Mandi Karly writes for a magazine, and is on assignment in Thailand, writing a story about the United States ambassador to Thailand and his family. With the story almost wrapped up, Karly decides to sneak out of her hotel room and get a drink and maybe even go on a boat. She has met a few people at the resort she has connected with, and decides it might be fun Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Rykr. The descendant of two Gods and a Guardian of Earth. Cursed with demons. Fated mate of Lucy. Obscenely tall according to the cover of the book. Heroine: Lucy. Older than Rykr and makes him wait ten years to come for her - so he can experience life. But their mating bond is strong - and when danger starts to come for her, Rykr can't stay away...... “Kiss me, Rykr.” The sound from his throat was primal and wild. Suddenly, he grabbed her waist and lifted her, Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – The Kingpin at Camelot by Cassandra Gannon (fantasy, comedy/tori) B review – Disorderly Conduct by Tessa Bailey (contemporary erotic/tori) B- review – Can't Hardly Breathe by Gena Showalter (contemporary/tori) C review – Holiday in the Hamptons by Sarah Morgan (contemporary/sheena) C review- When the Scandal Sins by Anna Harrington (historical/mandi) C+ review – Destined to Crave by Setta Jay (paranormal/mandi) C+ review – Maybe I do by Nicole McLaughlin Continue Reading