Tell Me That You’re Mine Tell Me #3 Contemporary Romance August 29, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “Why me?” he says, as I bite on his shoulder so I don’t scream. “Because you’re the best person I know.” And then I’m dissolving into particles, and he’s muffling his own cries. This is the third book in a series and I strongly recommend that you read the previous two, especially book one. The hero from this book, Ryan, was featured in the first book and did not end up Continue Reading
Review: Oh, Henry by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Oh, Henry by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff OHellNo #2 NA/Sports Romance August 25, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Kini When I saw the request for this I thought I would try a new to me author. I am always looking for a good romantic comedy and this seemed like it could be one. The description says it is a stand alone, so I assumed I would be able to read it without reading book one. I was wrong. I made it to 64% and decided to do myself a favor and declare this book a DNF. I had many issues Continue Reading
Review: A Taste of Honey by Rose Lerner
A Taste of Honey by Rose Lerner (Lively St. Lemeston #4) Released: September 12, 2017 Historical Novella Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I absolutely adore Rose Lerner's, Lively St. Lemeston series. Fans of this series will be excited that Mr. Moon, baker extraordinaire, (a minor character from Sweet Disorder) is the hero. If you have not read this series, each one works very well as a stand alone. Besides this book, the others are full length. The blurb of this one drew me in right Continue Reading
Review: Going Dark by Monica McCarty
Going Dark by Monica McCarty (The Lost Platoon #1) Released: September 5, 2017 Romantic Suspense St. Martin's Reviewed by Mandi When I heard this author was switching genres from historical, to romantic suspense, I thought I would give her a try. I will also admit, I was pulled in by this cover and the hint of a lost Navy SEAL Platoon. We meet that platoon, before they disappear, in the prologue. Several tough, yet a little nervous SEALS about to embark on a very dangerous mission in Continue Reading
Review: The Summer That Made Us by Robyn Carr
The Summer That Made Us by Robyn Carr Women’s Fiction September 5, 2017 Mira Reviewed by Helyce Idyllic summers spent at the lake house were the norm for the Hempstead sisters, until a tragedy forever changed the lives of sisters, Jo and Louise and subsequently, the lives of their daughters. Carr starts this somewhat complicated and emotional rollercoaster in the present with focus on the grown daughters of Jo and Louise Hemstead. Charlene or Charley, has just lost her job as a Continue Reading
Review: Elliott Redeemed by Scarlett Cole
Elliott Redeemed by Scarlett Cole Preload, #2 Contemporary Romance August 29, 2017 Griffin Favorite Quote: "You were incredible." "I always am." Reviewed by Tori Elliott Dawson, is 27 years old and plays lead guitar in the band, Preload. Nicknamed Pyro, he was clinically diagnosed as a pyromaniac as a teenager but has learned to cope with his impulse controls though not the reasons behind them. When his manager asks him to do some goodwill promotional work by visiting a children's Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Give me an hour and I’ll come find you. x As long as you promise you’re okay. She loved that he cared. I’m fine. Top 5 things you’re going to do to me . . . go! While Elliott answered her questions, she was going to take care of herself. She scrubbed herself clean under the shower, washing her hair even though she knew it would take an age to dry, and shaving everywhere that mattered. Once out, she covered herself with the scented body cream that had arrived in a beautifully wrapped care Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
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