The Reunion by Sara Portman (Brides of Beadwell #1) Released: September 26, 2017 Historical Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed debut author Sara Portman's book, The Reunion. Smart, mature characters (well, one immature side character I grew to like), a sexy hero, and a heroine who I adored. Four years prior to the book starting, seventeen year old Lady Emma, was forced into an engagement to a man whom she barely knew. This man, our hero John, took one look at the Continue Reading
Review: Acting On Impulse by Mia Sosa
Acting On Impulse by Mia Sosa Love on Cue #1 Contemporary Romance August 19, 2017 Avon Impulse Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quotes: I’M STANDING IN the middle of an airplane aisle, inching my way to row 12, when I spot her. I don’t know her name, nationality, age, or occupation, but I know this: Someday I’m going to marry the woman sitting in 12D. AND I need to regroup before I can speak to her. And I refuse to listen to the preflight safety demonstration unless the attendant can teach Continue Reading
Review: Too Beautiful to Break by Tessa Bailey
Too Beautiful to Break by Tessa Bailey Series: Romancing the Clarksons,#4 Contemporary Romance Released: September 26, 2017 Forever Reviewed by Sheena Leaving Belmont Clarkson is the hardest thing Sage Alexander has ever done. From the moment they met, she knew Belmont was the one, and getting up close and personal with him on his family's epic road trip has taken her desire to a new, even hotter level. But there's no way she can go there---not without revealing secrets that could Continue Reading
Review: Archangel’s Viper by Nalini Singh
Archangel's Viper by Nalini Singh Series: Guild Hunter,#10 Urban Fantasy Released: September 26, 2017 Berkley Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: Sliding his sunglasses back on, Venom looked at Holly. “You my chauffeur?” “I’m the woman you don’t want to piss off unless you plan to walk all the way to the Tower.” ... "Are you wearing satin pants?" "No, I have better taste than that." I suppose I can't start this by gnashing my teeth, punching the air wildly with the reverberations of Continue Reading
Review: A Christmas To Remember Anthology
A Christmas To Remember by Lisa Kleypas, Lorraine Heath, Megan Frampton, and Vivienne Lorret Anthology, Historical Romance, Holiday Released September 26, 2017 Avon Reviewed by Tori As the holiday season draw near, readers will find themselves with numerable romances from which to choose from as authors weave their magic and create seasonal stories brimming with love, loss, laughter, and redemption. A Christmas to Remember anthology is one such offering. Comprised of the above stated Continue Reading
Cover Reveal: Sarina Bowen’s Bountiful
Bountiful by Sarina Bowen True North, #4 Contemporary Romance October 20, 2017 (this coincidences with the Brooklyn Bruiser series) Synopsis No last names. No life stories. Those were the rules. Once upon a time a cocky, copper-haired tourist sauntered into Zara’s bar. And even though she knew better, Zara indulged in a cure for the small-town blues. It was supposed to be an uncomplicated fling—a few sizzling weeks before he went back to his life, and she moved on. Until an Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday Feature: Eve Dangerfield’s Act Your Age
Act Your Age by Eve Dangerfield Contemporary erotic romance September 27, 2017 Synopsis Just because Kate ‘Middleton’ McGrath, wants a man to call ‘daddy’ in bed doesn’t mean— Oh, you stopped reading. Cool. Kate gets it. Kinks aren’t for everyone. Hell, they’re probably not for Mr. Henderson, her grumpaholic boss. She really shouldn’t have crush on him, but the man is just so goddamn stern. Sure, a lot of that comes down to ‘being her boss,’ but still, it feels like there might be Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Crown of Betrayal by Graceley Knox (fantasy/helyce) B review – Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis (historical fantasy/tori) B review – Eye Candy Anthology (holiday/tori) C+ review – The Final Score by Jaci Burton (contemporary/tori) C+ review –The Unquiet Grave by Sharyn McCrumb (historical fiction/tori) C review –Ride It Out by Cara McKenna (suspense/mandi) C- review –Remedial Rocket Science by Savannah Nix (contemporary/kini) D review – Diving In by Continue Reading
Review: The Final Score by Jaci Burton
The Final Score by Jaci Burton Series: Play by Play, #13 Romance Contemporary/Sports Released: September 12, 2017 Berkely Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’d much rather have you as a friend than a lover.” Nathan Riley is ready to follow in the footsteps of his famous football player father. He’s been drafted as quarterback for his dad’s former team, and his future is bright. When his friend Mia Cassidy moves to the same city, their years-long friendship suddenly sparks hot, Continue Reading
Review: Diving In by Kristina Mathews
Diving In by Kristina Mathews Released: September 19, 2017 Contemporary Romance Lyrical Reviewed by Mandi Are adventure company romances the "in" thing right now? I've read several - including a m/m series from Lynda Aicher and a recent Nicole Helm series. I'm not a whitewater raft person by any means - give me a tube, a creek, and a cooler that floats. But I am drawn to this trope. But, not this book. This one did not work for me at all. I did like the heroine - but that's about it Continue Reading