Follow by Tessa Bailey Released: October 30, 2017 Erotic Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by Mandi In general, I love Tessa Bailey books. This is her first venture into self pubbing and I say, give it all to me! But this was a time that one of her books did not work for me. The quick set-up - Teresa is our heroine and growing up her dad was involved with mobsters/crime lord - he eventually gets out of that life and heads west with his family, but unfortunately for Teresa, now as Continue Reading
Sale Alert! All In Fear Anthology, Plus Scary Book Recs from KJ Charles
To celebrate that the All In Fear Anthology is only $.99, KJ Charles is here to give us some scary book recs!! Her novella, included in this anthology, is also available to be bought separately - preorder here. The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26883558-the-ballad-of-black-tom?ac=1&from_search=true A superb novella that turns one of Lovecraft's vilest stories into a howl of anger against racism and injustice. HPL's big schtick Continue Reading
Review: Can’t Let Go by Gena Showalter
Can’t Let Go by Gena Showalter Series: Original Heartbreakers, #5 Romance Contemporary October 31, 2017 Harlequin Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “How did I resist you?” “I don’t know. It’s one of life’s greatest mysteries.” Jude Laurent survived a negligent childhood and a war-torn battlefield only to lose it all when his family was killed in a car accident. After his discharge from the military, his best friend Daniel Porter convinces Jude and their buddy Brock to come Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Will Caruso. Leaves his high-powered NYC job and takes his dog south on a road trip. His dad, the boss, isn't happy. Heroine: Teresa Valentini. Hired by Will's dad to lure him back to NYC by using her sexy body. Will takes one look at her naked body and is a goner. Under a spoiler tag because it's verra naughty. [spoiler]“Feels so good. You’re so hard.” “Tell me something I don’t know,” I grit out, grabbing her ass in both hands and pulling her drenched juncture tight Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – The Highlander is all That by Sabrina York (historical/sheena) B+ review – Bountiful by Sarina Bowen (contemporary/tori) B+ review – His Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliveras (contemporary/kini) B+ review – Take The Lead by Alexis Daria (contemporary/kini) B review –Ivar's Prize by Amy Pennza (sci-fi erotic/tori) B review – Hamilton's Battalion by Rose Lerner, Courtney Milan, Alyssa Cole (historical/may) B- review – The Jingle Bell Bride by Scarlet Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – October 27
10. #Classic 9. Cover Alert! I love this cover sooooooo much. Blurb: Security specialist Bowen Knight has come back from the dead. But there’s a ticking time bomb in his head: a chip implanted to block telepathic interference that could fail at any moment—taking his brain along with it. With no time to waste, he should be back on land helping the Human Alliance. Instead, he’s at the bottom of the ocean, consumed with an enigmatic changeling... Kaia Luna may have traded in Continue Reading
Review: His Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliveras
His Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliveras Matched to Perfection #1 Contemporary Romance September 26, 2017 Zebra Shout Reviewed by Kini I was a little worried about reading two dance related books so close together, and although they share several common things like Latinx author, Latinx characters, and dancing, they are very different. Yazmine, our heroine, has been a dancer since she was a young girl. She went to New York after high school and was working in the industry but left Continue Reading
Review: At the Heart of It by Tawna Fenske
At the Heart of It by Tawna Fenske Romantic Comedy/Women’s Fiction October 3, 2017 Montlake Romance Reviewed by Kini I don’t always include blurbs in my reviews any more, but for this review it is necessary. Love doesn’t stick to the script in this witty romance from USA Today bestselling author Tawna Fenske. TV producer Kate Geary is in unscripted heaven. She’s piloting a reality series featuring her favorite self-help guru, Dr. Vivienne Brandt. The Dr. Viv—whose nuggets of Continue Reading
Review: Ivar’s Prize by Amy Pennza
Ivar’s Prize by Amy Pennza Sci Fi Romance/Erotic/Mystery July 10, 2017 Loose ID Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: No matter how nice he was to look at, she wouldn’t call any man master. Nadia Green had the perfect life until she is caught stealing and sentenced to life on a prison planet. Upon arrival, Nadia is captured by scavengers and taken to be sold at auction. Purchased by a large and attractive warlord, Nadia struggles to adapt to her surroundings and new life while showing Continue Reading
Review: Take the Lead by Alexis Daria
Take the Lead by Alexis Daria Dance Off #1 Contemporary Romance October 3, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Kini This is basically a romance novel set in a fictional version of Dancing with the Stars. I watch the show with some regularity, so I was pretty interested in this book. It also features a Latinx heroine by a Latinx author, doubling my interest. Gina is a pro dancer on “The Dance Off” and really wants a strong partner to help her to the championship and ultimately win the show. She Continue Reading