The Darkest Corner (Gravediggers #1) Released: May 23, 2017 Romantic Suspense Pocket Books Reviewed by Mandi The start of a series called "Gravediggers" which sounded really cool to me plus the blurb drew me in: The Gravediggers aren’t exactly what they seem. They’re the most elite of the world’s fighting forces—and all they have in common is that they’ve been betrayed by the countries they’ve died for. Because they are dead. To their country, their military, and their Continue Reading
DNF Review: Surrender the Dark by Tibby Armstrong
Surrender the Dark by Tibby Armstrong (The Dark #1) Released: May 23, 2017 Paranormal M/M Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi This blurb really drew me, as this is the first in a new paranormal series. It's m/m and it set up an enemies to lovers story: Benjamin Fuller is a hunter, born and bred. Blinded as a child by the vampire who slaughtered his family, he’s blessed with a second sight that allows him to catch and kill his quarry. What his gift can’t help him see coming is his Continue Reading
Review: Mark of Truth by Graceley Knox
Mark of Truth by Graceley Knox (Wicked Kingdoms #1) Fantasy/Paranormal Released: May 23, 2017 Chaotic Press, LLC Reviewed by Helyce Graceley Knox is a new to me author and I am so glad that I read Mark of Truth, the first book in this series. Of all the romance genres, paranormal is by far my favorite. I love my vampires and shifters; but this book, gives us goblins, faeries, elves, and gargoyles and I loved it all. Full disclosure though, no HEA or HFN. Luckily, I had chatted with Continue Reading
Review: When It’s Real by Erin Watt
When It’s Real by Erin Watt Contemporary Romance/YA Mature May 30, 2017 Harlequin Teen Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You can't treat girlfriends like props, brother. Not even fake girlfriends.” Meet Oakley Ford. Nineteen-year-old heartthrob and celebrity pop star Oakley Ford is ready to make the leap to a serious musician but his antics on and off the stage has made him persona non grata among record producers. He wants the very best to produce his next album but unless he Continue Reading
Review: Feel Me by Cecy Robson
Feel Me (O’Brien Family #4) Publication Date: May 23, 2017 Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by Kini Declan O’Brien was always driven to take his place among Philly’s elite, working hard for everything he’s earned, including the title of Assistant District Attorney. He’s won seemingly impossible cases, so he’s furious when he’s assigned to lead the one unit he doesn’t want. Melissa Fenske was born hearing impaired to a neglectful mother, finding solace when she was adopted by a Continue Reading
What’s on Tori’s TBR for June
All the literary goodness coming next month has me majorly excited. My TBR is exploding with all my new additions. Below are some of what I am looking forward to in June. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me By Sherman Alexie (6/10) Family relationships are never simple. But Sherman Alexie's bond with his mother Lillian was more complex than most. She plunged her family into chaos with a drinking habit but shed her addiction when it was on the brink of costing her everything. She survived a Continue Reading
Feature and Giveaway: Dating-ish by Penny Reid
USA TODAY BESTSELLING romantic comedy series There are three things you need to know about Marie Harris: 1) She's fed up with online dating, 2) She's so fed up, she's willing to forego the annoyance and consider more creative alternatives, and 3) She knows how to knit. After the most bizarre and irritating first date in the history of humankind, Marie is looking for an alternative to men. With the help of her friends, she quickly identifies a few possibilities: Need a cuddle? Use a Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Smexy Books is greatly anticipating, The Red by Tiffany Reisz. It releases this July, but we couldn't wait to share a small scene with you guys today. I've heard this book is her most erotic yet....... Mona Lisa St. James made a deathbed promise that she would do anything to save her mother's art gallery. Unfortunately, not only is The Red painted red, but it's in the red. Just as she realizes she has no choice but to sell it, a mysterious man comes in after closing time and makes her an Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
'm loving the loveThis week at Smexy… A review- Buns by Alice Clayton (comedy/tori) B review-Bombshell by C.D. Reiss (contemporary/tori) B review – Enemies like You by Joanna Chambers & Annika Martin (suspense, mm/mandi) B review-Confessions of a Former Punk Bunny by Cindi Madson (contemporary/mandi) C+ review-Catch a Tiger By the Tail by Eve Langlais (paranormal/mandi) C review – The Queen and the Cure by Amy Harmon (fantasy/mandi) C review –The DILF by London Hale Continue Reading
Review: Catch a Tiger by the Tail by Eve Langlais
Catch a Tiger by the Tail (Fabian Garoux #2) Released: May 16, 2017 Paranormal Shifter Novella St. Martin's Press Reviewed by Mandi Originally published in the Wild Anthology, this story is now available by itself. I'm drawn to shifter romance and this is pretty cute. Broderick or Brody is an accountant hired to look at the books for a gentleman's club where money is quickly disappearing. The city wants this investigated, but so does the owner of the club, and also the alpha of the Continue Reading