The riveting conclusion to the Kingmaker Chronicles. GODS. I'M AN IDIOT. Without Griffin—and apparently a few meddling Gods—to push me along, I'd still be telling fortunes at the circus, lying about my past, ignoring my future, and living as far away from my tyrant mother as humanly possible. True understanding thuds into place. Hope isn't just an abstract concept; it's me. Flesh and blood me. Griffin knew it all along. Probably everyone did. I'm an idea in human form. I have Continue Reading
Review: Hooking Up by Helena Hunting
Hooking Up by Helena Hunting Released: November 7, 2017 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi All I wanted was a nice wedding. Instead I end up with a husband who gets a blow job during our reception - and it's broadcast to everyone attending. I've enjoyed Helena Hunting's voice in the past - she usually makes me giggle and highlight all of her over-the-top silly quotes. Her books are super fun. Hooking Up is also fun, and a great read, but it's not as raunchy and goofy Continue Reading
Review: Holiday Wishes by Jill Shalvis
Holiday Wishes by Jill Shalvis Series: Heartbreaker Bay, 4.5 Contemporary Romance Released: November 7, 2017 Avon Impulse Reviewed by Sheena Quote: “Okay, tough girl,” he said softly, nuzzling at her throat. “No questions. No talking. You go ahead and give ignoring what’s still between us your best shot. I’ll wait right here.” Tis the season for holiday-themed romances. Snowed in lovers, couples reuniting under the mistletoe, finding love on the slopes and HEA's that coincide with Continue Reading
Feature: Christmas in a Cowboy’s Arms Anthology
In the wild and untamed West, it takes cowboy's embrace to see you through a long winter's night. Stay toasty this holiday season with heart-warming tales from bestselling authors Leigh Greenwood, Rosanne Bittner, Linda Broday, Margaret Brownley, Anna Schmidt, and Amy Sandas. Goodreads l Kindle l Nook Which one of your characters has the most holiday spirit? Who has the least? Leigh Greenwood: Both are in my Christmas novella “Bah, Humbug!” Nate Jerome hates Continue Reading
Review: Complicated by Kristen Ashley
Complicated by Kristen Ashley Contemporary Romance November 7, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ‘I didn’t need some man I barely knew treating me like dirt.’ Sheriff Hixon Drake is still trying to come to terms why his wife of 19 years up and divorced him. Living in a crappy apartment that barely fits him, much less his three kids, Hixon is just trying to get through one day at a time. Then he meets Greta Dare and his life suddenly becomes a lot more Continue Reading
Retro Smex Scene Sunday
Often I like to revisit favorite reads of mine for various reasons. I need a guaranteed laugh, weep, or perhaps I just want the comfort that comes from the familiar. This weekend I took a road down memory lane with Jennifer Cruise. One of my favorite trio of characters she created are the Dempsey siblings; especially Sophie Demsey from Welcome to Temptation. She and her siblings come from a long line of con men, but Sophie's tired of taking care of her family and ready for a normal boring Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – The Right Kind of Rogue by Valerie Bowman (historical/sheena) A review –The Scot's Bride by Paula Quinn (historical/sheena) B- review – Rewritten by Bronwyn Green (contemporary bdsm/mandi) B- review – Someone To Wed by Mary Balogh (historical/tori) C+ review – The Other Brother by Meghan Quinn (contemporary na/kini) C+ review – Twisted Truth by Melinda Leigh (suspense/helyce) D review – Bodyguard by C.D. Reiss (suspense/tori) November Mini Continue Reading
Review: The Other Brother by Meghan Quinn
The Other Brother by Meghan Quinn Contemporary/New Adult Romance November 2, 2017 Self-Published Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: I want you forever, Amelia. Please say you’ll be my forever.” With my hands gripping him tightly, my legs not letting go, and my mind fixated on one man and one man alone, I say, “I will be your forever, Aaron. That will never change. When I first read this blurb, I was pretty sure this book was had the potential to be really disappointing, but I wanted to Continue Reading
Review: Bodyguard by C.D. Reiss
Bodyguard by C.D. Reiss Series: Hollywood A-List, #2 Romance Suspense November 14, 2017 Montlake Romance Reviewed by Tori Emily is a former athlete turned professional choreographer and enjoys all the perks her Hollywood career has to offer. But when her fame brings an abusive ex-boyfriend back into the picture, her employer hires the best security money can buy. Carter Kincaid. Carter is not only the best in the business but also one of the most gorgeous and sexy men Emily has Continue Reading
Review: The Right Kind of Rogue by Valerie Bowman
The Right Kind of Rogue by Valerie Bowman Series: The Playful Brides, #8 Historical Romance Released: October 31, 2017 St. Martin's Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “Are you seriously ordering another drink?” "Are you seriously surprised? Valerie Bowman's Playful Brides series is one of my absolute favorites. I love how funny and delightful they are. The plots are never overwrought and even eight books in, the series continues to be interesting, fun, full of steamy Continue Reading