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
Smexy Deals!
Decker Kendrick knows it's wrong to have feelings for his best friend's little sister, but that doesn't stop his thoughts from going down that path. No matter how hard he's tried to stay away from Miranda, once she gets her sights on him, there's no backing down. Miranda Montgomery might be the youngest of the Montgomery clan, but that doesn't mean she doesn't know what she wants. Namely--Decker. She's loved him for as long as she can remember and won't walk away until she gives it her Continue Reading
Review: Rewritten by Bronwyn Green
Rewritten by Bronwyn Green (Bound #8) Released: September 27, 2017 Contemporary/BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Mandi This one had its ups and downs for me. For the most part I enjoyed it, but it did have a little slower beginning and a rushed ending - and I wasn't super into the BDSM aspect of it. But the hero and heroine are cute together. Angus is a Scottish popular sci-fi author who has a hit a rut. A big rut. He was going to end his series, but then was offered a bunch of money Continue Reading
Review: Someone To Wed by Mary Balogh
Someone To Wed by Mary Balogh Series: Westcott, #3 Historical Romance Berkley November 7, 2017 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If you meet one person at a time, eventually you will have met the whole world.” lexander Westcott never thought he’d inherit the Earldom after the former Earl passed on but when it comes to light that his Uncle’s marriage to the countess was false, it prevented his cousin from inheriting and propelled Alex into the role. In order to save the Continue Reading
November Mini Reviews
Tori's Mini Reviews: Blocked by L.P. Dover Series-Breakaway, #2 Contemporary Romance/Sports DNF I'm a huge fan of hockey romance and was excited to see Dover starting this series. I didn't read the first book though it doesn't matter as one was easily read as a standalone. Though initially excited, I found myself dnfing about 40% in. I enjoyed the premise-a bad boy redemption with his frenemy's little sister-only I found the main leads were both immature and ridiculous acting for Continue Reading
Review: Twisted Truth by Melinda Leigh
Twisted Truth by Melinda Leigh (Rogue Justice #1) Romantic Suspense Novella 110 pages October 31, 2017 Montlake Reviewed by Helyce It’s been awhile since I’ve read a romantic suspense and this novella length story was a good choice to revisit the genre. The story takes place in a very small town called Solitude. It’s one of those towns where everyone knows everyone and is likely related. Such is the case with Twisted Truth. The author sets the tone of the story with a horrific Continue Reading