This week at Smexy... A review - Bring the Heat by GA Aiken (paranormal/tori) A- review - A Dangerous Proposal by Jillian Eaton (historical/mandi) B+ review - A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas (historical/tori) B+ review - Addicted to Rhapsody by Selena Laurence (contemporary/helyce) B review - Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon (bdsm/mandi) C+ review - The Lady of Royale Street by Thea deSalle (erotic/tori) C+ review - East in Paradise by Tif Marcelo (contemporary/mandi) C Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – September 8!
10. It's been forever since I did a Top Ten! The end of summer and the beginning of school kicked my booty. But I officially have an 8th grader, and a 6th grader and my routine back. I'm even burning a pumpkin spice candle, damn it. I LOVE summer, but the fall air is calling to me.... 9. Angela rec'd How To Save an Undead Life by Hailey Edwards to me this week - I read it and I'm super impressed. It's an urban fantasy - the heroine is a necromancer and I love her. Before the book starts, she Continue Reading
Review: Addicted to Rhapsody by Selena Laurence
Addicted to Rhapsody by Selena Laurence (Rhapsody #4) Contemporary Romance July 24, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Favorite quote: “You’ve just gotten your wings. Now you’ll learn how to fly.” Garrett Jakes is the frontman for the group Rhapsody. He is gorgeous, with a sexy, gritty voice that is perfect for the band’s style of music. He is also a recovering sex addict, 1 year post rehab. He’s been staying in Portland, far away from the temptation of the LA music scene, while Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!!
She was an independent woman-with only one weakness... an irresistible downtown man... An immovable uptown lady... rich suffragette Beatrice Von Furstenberg was tough enough to trade stocks on Wall Street and smart enough to resist the temptation of passion. Adamant about women being independent-and without a romantic bone in her lovely body-she had sternly refused to give her moonstruck sixteen-year-old ward permission to wed an eighteen-year-old suitor. Now the desperate teens have Continue Reading
Review: A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas
A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas Lady Sherlock, #2 Historical Fiction/Mystery September 5, 2017 Penguin Favorite Quote: “I never thought I’d say this, Charlotte Holmes-or even think it. But I wish to God I’d never met you.” Reviewed by Tori Being shunned by Society gives Charlotte Holmes the time and freedom to put her extraordinary powers of deduction to good use. As “Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective,” aided by the capable Mrs. Watson, she’s had great success helping Continue Reading
Review: Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Beards and Bondage #2) Released: August 29, 2017 Erotic BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I quite enjoyed Haven, book one in this series earlier this year (both are stand alones) and Sanctuary was a hit for me as well. As in Haven, this book starts with quite a suspenseful scene. Our heroine, Liz, an attorney, who goes home one day after a long day of work, to find a man in her apartment, waiting to kill her. Liz is able to eventually take the heel Continue Reading
Review: East in Paradise by Tif Marcelo
East in Paradise by Tif Marcelo (Journey to the Heart #2) Released: September 4, 2017 Contemporary Romance Pocket Star Reviewed by Mandi Mitchell Dunford has finished his tour in the army and has become a reservist. He has moved back to his family's home estate - which includes a winery and a large house he has decided to lease out. When his grandfather owned the property, amazing wine was bottled here. But, that slowly went away as the years passed, and now they just sell some grapes. Continue Reading
Review: A Dangerous Proposal by Jillian Eaton
A Dangerous Proposal by Jillian Eaton (Bow Street Brides #2) Released: July 25, 2017 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I'm loving Jillian Eaton's voice. The first book in this series, A Dangerous Seduction was a really fun read, and this one met all of my expectations as well. A few things to note: First, the heroine in this book was raped a few years prior to this book starting. It's briefly relived in a flashback and it's mentioned a few times as the heroine is still Continue Reading
Review: Bring the Heat by G.A. Aiken
Bring the Heat by G.A. Aiken Dragon Kin, #9 Fantasy/Sci Fi Romance Comedy August 29, 2017 Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “”Do you two mind? We have an empire to destroy. Move your asses!” Aiden the Divine is just that... divine. A berserker in the Dragon Queen’s personal army and a member of the Foulkes de chuid Fehhan , Aiden is gorgeous, charming, humorous, intelligent, and very rich. A royal in his own right, he is ready to allow Branwin the Awful full and unfettered Continue Reading
Review: Dare Me by A.J. Wolfe
Dare Me by A.J. Wolfe Series: Rail City Combat, #1 Contemporary Romance Released: August 12, 2017 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "You have a naughty side hiding under those prim little outfits, don't you?" He squeezes me even closer into his side. "That's me. Elegantly composed essay in the streets, unmoderated comments section in the sheets." Former Army Ranger and current MMA gym owner who is big and surly, punching people with his grunts and icing them Continue Reading