The Awkward Path to Getting Lucky by Summer Heacock Romantic Comedy July 25, 2017 MIRA Reviewed by Kini In thirty-four days, it will have been exactly two years to the day since I've had sex. Having sex wasn't exactly high on Kat Carmichael's priority list while her successful bakery was taking off, especially since things hadn't been working very well in that department. And the last time she and her boyfriend, Ryan, even attempted the act, they found it to be physically Continue Reading
Review: The Lost Vampire by Kate Baxter
The Lost Vampire by Kate Baxter Series: The Last True Vampire Series, #3 Paranormal Erotic Romance Released: August 1, 2017 St. Martin's Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena Once one of the oldest dhampirs in existence, Saeed now faces a treacherously uncertain future as a vampire. He believes that the only thing that can restore his position within his coven and tether his lost soul is the flame-haired fae who is destined to be his mate. Cerys Bain is a soul thief. She is feared by those Continue Reading
Review: Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber
Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber General Fiction/Mystery Thriller August 1, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Josie Buhrman has spent the last ten years trying to escape her family’s reputation and with good reason. After her father's murder thirteen years prior, her mother ran away to join a cult and her twin sister Lanie, once Josie’s closest friend and confidant, betrayed her in an unimaginable way. Now, Josie has finally put down roots in New York, settling into domestic life Continue Reading
Review: Barrel Proof by Layla Reyne
Barrel Proof by Layla Reyne (Agents Irish and Whiskey #3) Romance, M/M Romantic Suspense Published August 7, 2017 Carina Press 189 Pages Reviewed by Tracey Favorite Quote: “Then why are you leaving?” “Caught that, did you?” Cradling his face, Jamie swiped a thumb over the corner of his grim smile. “I love you too, I know your kiss, and I know what goodbye tastes like.” Blurb: FBI agents Aidan "Irish" Talley and Jameson "Whiskey" Walker can't get a moment's peace. Their hunt for Continue Reading
Review: Coming Alive by Renee Harless
Coming Alive by Renee Harless Series: Welcome to Carson, #1 Contemporary Romance Released: January 17, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Coming Alive packs a punch. It's the story of a young woman reared by maliciously apathetic and cruel hands and her journey to love and healing. At eighteen, Avery ventures off into the world, and experiences heartache by the handfuls, so much so that she withdraws into herself, determined to never allow anyone close enough to harm her and starts Continue Reading
Review: One Bullet by Casey Wolfe
One Bullet by Casey Wolfe M/M romance Published on March 27, 2017 NineStar Press 152 pages Reviewed by Tracey Blurb: When Ethan Brant was shot, he found himself dealing with severe PTSD and unable to do his job as a police officer any longer. With the aid of Detective Shawn Greyson, the man who saved his life, Ethan not only finds himself again but discovers love as well. Shawn’s life growing up was less than ideal, however, he overcame that to become who he is today. That doesn’t Continue Reading
Review: Rogue Desire: A Romance Anthology
Rogue Desire: A Romance Anthology The Rogue Series #1 Contemporary Romance July 20, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Kini When all else fails, find love. Eight brand new romances for fans of the West Wing, fired-up #resistance fighters, and everyone who ever had a crush on that guy at a protest… I have read several of the authors in this anthology so I was interested to see what kind of story they would tell, especially as it related to resistance. I am pretty bad at reading Continue Reading
Review: Urban Enemies by Joseph Nassise, Jim Butcher, Kelley Armstrong…
Urban Enemies by Joseph Nassise, Jim Butcher, Kelley Armstrong... Anthology Urban Fantasy August 1, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Villains have all the fun—everyone knows that—and this anthology takes you on a wild ride through the dark side! The top villains from sixteen urban fantasy series get their own stories—including the baddies of New York Times bestselling authors Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Kelley Armstrong, Seanan McGuire, and Jonathan Maberry. For every hero trying Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Blurb: They caught me. Naked, shivering and dripping after a spontaneous swim in the forest. Two rugged men whose hard gazes captivated and scared me all at once. They warned me. Told me I was on private property and I needed to obey the law…or I would be punished. The idea of them both punishing me, pleasuring me, kept tormenting me. I couldn't want them. I shouldn't. But I did. I didn't mean to trespass again. I thought I could retreat without notice. But they're coming for Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Accidental Sire by Molly Harper (pnr/tori) B review – Beauty Like The Night by Joanna Bourne (historical/mandi) B review – The Transporter by Liz Maverick (suspense/mandi) B- review – Tease Me Tonight by Jules Court (contemporary/mandi) B- review – The Importance of Being Scandalous by Kimberly Bell (historical/mandi) B- review – Come Sundown by Nora Roberts (contemporary/tracey) D review – Links by Lisa Becker (contemporary/tracey) D review – The Continue Reading