Hero: Alastair, the 13th Earl Waldeford. (Set in present day). Due to a very dark past, closed his ancestral home and hopes the doors are never opened again. Hero: Byron Granger. Desperate to recover ancient journals that could hold powerful information. He has to convince Alastair to open the house, and open his scary past... “I believe this is a straight!” Byron declared as he tossed out the 8, 9, 10, Jack and Queen and Alastair sighed as he fell back in his Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B review – Christmastime Cowboy by Maisey Yates (holiday contemporary/mandi) B review –Touch of Red by Laura Griffin (suspense/mandi) B- review – Ready For Wild by Liora Blake (contemporary/mandi) C+ review – Can't Let Go by Gena Showalter (contemporary/tori) C+ review – Deja New by MaryJanice Davidson (urban fantasy/tori) C review – The Proposition by Elizabeth Hayley (contemporary/kini) C- review – Follow by Tessa Bailey (erotic contemporary/mandi) D review – An Continue Reading
Mandi and Tori’s To-Be-Read for November
Tori’s TBR MAD Librarian by Michael Guillebeau- A librarian whose funding has been cut decides she’s had enough and dips her hand into the city’s slush funds. Billed as a satiric literary version of Breaking Bad. The Unremembered Girl by Eliza Maxwell-A mysterious girl found in the woods could be the salvation or ruin of a desperate family. Though the “girl” title really needs to be retired, I like the sound of this one. Ruin You by Molly O’Keefe-The 3rd book in The Debt series, this Continue Reading
First Kiss Excerpt! Wheels Up by Annabeth Albert
Tipping his head back, Wes brushed his lips over Dustin’s chin. Huh. Guess that answered the kissing question. “You’re a good friend,” Wes whispered. “I’m really not,” Dustin said softly. A good friend wouldn’t lead Wes on. A good friend would be able to give him everything he needed, everything he deserved. “Yeah, you are. You knew what would help tonight.” Wes stretched, eyes telegraphing his intent long before his head moved, and Dustin had plenty time to pull away. But he Continue Reading
Review: Deja New by MaryJanice Davidson
Deja New by Mary Janice Davidson Series: Insighter Novel, #2 Urban Fantasy/Mystery November 7, 2017 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If I didn’t put on my pants for the mayor, I’m not doing it for Leah Nazir. Or our brother.” Angela Drake’s father was murdered by his brother and sentenced to life in prison. Angela’s mother checked out of life and her cousins came to live with them. Angela is convinced her uncle did not murder her father and is dead set on getting him a new Continue Reading
Review: Ready for Wild by Liora Blake
Ready for Wild by Liora Blake (Grand Valley #3) Released: October 31, 2017 Contemporary Romance Gallery Books Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed the first two books in this series and picked this one up without even reading the blurb. Had I read the blurb, I may not have proceeded: Blurb: Braden Montgomery is certain about three things: one, luck is for suckers; two, time spent outdoors is what keeps him sane; and, three, when it comes to sharing his bed, there’s only one female he’s Continue Reading
Review: The Proposition by Elizabeth Hayley
The Proposition by Elizabeth Hayley The Players #2 Contemporary Romance October 31, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: This kiss was a promise— a promise that there could be more. That their story didn’t have to only be about a hockey player and an escort. It could be about Ben and Ryan. And that would be more than enough. It would, in fact, be everything. The blurb for this book got me with its description of a fake romance, one of my favorite tropes. Also at first glance Continue Reading
Introducing Audible Romance
Audible emailed me earlier this week with a new feature that releases today, and I thought some of my readers would be interested in it! Audible Romance is a monthly subscription that gives you unlimited access to over ten thousand romance books. You can listen to as many as you want each month (Like Kindle Unlimited, I assume?). If you are already an Audible member it's an additional $6.95 per month, or if you are a new subscriber, $14.95. A few thing that Audible Romance offers: "Take Continue Reading
Review: Touch of Red by Laura Griffin
Touch of Red by Laura Griffin (Tracers #12) Romantic Suspense Released: October 31, 2017 Pocket Books Reviewed by Mandi This is my favorite romantic suspense series - I'm a huge fan of suspense in general. Almost 100% of what I listen to is suspense (not necessarily romantic) and the darker the better. (Shout-out to Karin Slaughter). Touch of Red is not the creepiest or grittiest of Lauren Griffin's work, but it's still enjoyable, even with a slightly annoying heroine. Brooke Porter Continue Reading
Review: Christmastime Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Christmastime Cowboy by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge #10) Contemporary Romance Released: October 24, 2017 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "Honey, I only know how to be inappropriate. And I think you like that about me." I'll start every Maisey Yates review by saying she is my go-to comfort read author. The story arcs and the set-up all might be a little similar, but I like it. I know what I'm going to get with a Yates book. Her heroes seem to be always a little gruff - Continue Reading