Drunk Dial by Penelope Ward Romance Contemporary August 21, 2017 Penelope Ward Books, Inc. Favorite Quote: “I’ve never done this before...phone sex.” “It’s like sex...but over the phone.” Reviewed by Tracey It seemed like a good idea at the time. Look up Landon Roderick, that boy from childhood whom I’d never been able to forget—even though he so easily forgot about me—and call him. Then again, anything sounds like a good idea when you’ve had a little too much wine before bed, right? Continue Reading
Tessa Dare Shares Her DIY 2017 Solar Eclipse Viewer Skills
Are you all ready for the eclipse? SmexyBooks is. We' ve got our wine, snacks, and viewers. All eclipses need wine and snacks. It's the law. But if you aren't ready, bestselling author Tessa Dare tweeted and graciously allowed us to share here on the blog how to make your very own solar eclipse viewers (the wine and snacks are on you). Need a last-minute DIY eclipse viewer? Here, I will show you how to make one! (with added shameless promo) Step one: Gather Continue Reading
August Mini Reviews
Tori’s Mini Reviews Fallen Heir by Erin Watt The Royals, #4 Romance Contemporary/YA August 28, 2017 Self Published Grade: B The fourth book in Erin Watt’s dramatic and humorous YA family saga (The Royals) deals with essentially the middle child-Easton. This seemingly happy go lucky man child has some serious demons riding him from a drug and alcohol problem to unresolved guilt over his mother’s suicide. When a little afternoon delight brings a new girl to his attention, Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Ethan Booker. Town sheriff. Rich family. Sexy alpha. Always knew Laurie was the one for him, he just had to give her some time to grow up. When her bakery burns down, he comes to her with a proposition that will benefit them both. Heroine: Laurie Peterson. Owns the bakery -Babycakes. Terrible childhood. Has always crushed on Ethan but he makes it clear years ago she was way too young. Now she's all grown-up and ready to take a chance for her livelihood and herself. Scene: New Years Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Illegal Contact by Santino Hassell (m/m/tracey) B+ review - Royally Endowed by Emma Chase (contemporary/mandi) B review - Devil's Cut by JR Ward (contemporary/tori) B revew - Irresistible You by Kate Meader (contemporary/kini) B- review - Protecting Their Mates by Moira Rogers (pnr/tori) C review - Blended Notes by Lilah Suzanne (m/m/tracey) C- review - In His Hands by Adriana Anders (contemporary/sheena) C- review - Dirty Deeds by HelenKay Dimon (m/m Continue Reading
Review: Devil’s Cut by J.R. Ward
Devil’s Cut by J.R. Ward The Bourbon Kings, #3 Gen Fic, Family Saga, Romance August 1, 2017 Ballentine Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You tell me who who was the sinner and who was the saint[...] who was poor... and who died richer beyond measure.” The Baldwines has suffered a great deal for their legacy but there is more to come as they deal with the fallout from their patriarch’s death, a son’s confession, and the barbarians who are circling the gate. Devil’s Cut is the Continue Reading
Review: Blended Notes by Lilah Suzanne
Blended Notes by Lilah Suzanne Series: Spotlight #3 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance, M/M Published: August, 17 2017 Publisher: Interlude Press Page Length: 275 Reviewed by Tracey Favorite Quote: “It was just our kisses, our steady heartbeats, and the snow falling outside the windows all around us.” Blurb: Grady Dawson’s future looks bright. He’s at the top of his country music career, has a close-knit group of friends who have become his Nashville family, and has found solid Continue Reading
Review: Irresistible You by Kate Meader
Irresistible You by Kate Meader Chicago Rebels #1 Sports/Hockey Romance August 14, 2017 MIRA Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: He stared at it for so long she felt foolish and dropped it. “This isn’t Would You Rather, Harper. It doesn’t have to be an either-or choice, a fulfilling career or a happy personal life.” He cupped her face with both hands, searching for Lord knew what. Whatever it was, he wouldn’t find it. “I’m asking you to be a little bit brave here. Lean on me. Let me love Continue Reading
Review: Royally Endowed by Emma Chase
Royally Endowed by Emma Chase (Royally #3) Released: August 15, 2017 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed this book - it's funny and super sexy, similar to book one, Royally Screwed. Book two is also good but not as good as Screwed and Endowed. All can be read as stand alones. This one features two non-royals, but the royals are in their life. Our hero is Logan, personal bodyguard to the royal family of Wessco (a made-up country but similar to Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Deeds by HelenKay Dimon
Dirty Deeds by HelenKay Dimon Series: Dirty #1 Genre: Romantic Suspense, Romance, M/M Publish Date: August 8, 2017 Publisher: Loveswept Page Length: 240 Reviewed by Tracey Favorite Quote: “Do you want a hug?” Alec joked. Gaige’s eyebrow lifted. “It is tempting to say yes just to see you panic.” Blurb: Alec Drummond didn’t make his billions by playing nice—or by playing much at all. When it comes to pleasure, Alec only has time for whatever’s quick and easy, which is exactly what he Continue Reading