HERO: A tormented dragon shifter, Forge is a warrior who has been sentenced to death by the Dragonkind elite. Recalling the memories of his family’s murders could drive him to the edge of insanity, but it’s the only way to remove the target on his back. Fiercely determined to protect his pack and his newborn son, Forge agrees to undergo harrowing treatments to help him remember the trauma buried deep inside his heart and mind. HEROINE: Young, bright, and haunted by her own demons, Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review-Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry (fantasy/tori) B+ review-The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean (historical/tori) B review-Not Another Rock Star by Amber Belldene (contemporary/mandi) B review- Coach's Challange by Avon Gale (mm contemporary/mandi) C review – The Sweetest Burn by Jeaniene Frost (fantasy/tori) C- review- The Hook Up by Tawna Fenske (contemporary/kini) D-review- Chief's Mess by L.A. Witt (mm Continue Reading
Mandi’s To-Be-Read
Undeserving by Madeline Sheehan - 7/1. Starting with a book that is going in my "maybe" pile. Fans of the Undeniable series have been waiting years for a new book, and now it's hear. It's Preacher's book, and it takes place in the past (as in present day Preacher is dead -- I think). Anyway - due to that, I'm not too excited. There are other present day characters that have stories that need to be told. But.......this series is so cracky. Sheena said it's just okay. Kindle l Continue Reading
Review: Not Another Rock Star by Amber Belldene
Not Another Rock Star (Hot Under Her Collar #3) Released: June 27, 2017 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I've really enjoyed this series - this is a four-star read for me, but probably book one and two I liked better (reviews). This one is super sweet and cute, but the two characters didn't grab me like they did in previous books. But this is still a good read. Suzannah DeWitt, better known as Suze, is an episcopal priest, former opera student, who is trying to Continue Reading
Review: The Sweetest Burn by Jeaniene Frost
The Sweetest Burn by Jeaniene Frost Series: Broken Destiny, #2 PNR/NA June 27, 2016 HQN Books Favorite Quote: “Cock blocked by an angel..That’s new.” Reviewed by Tori Conquering a supernatural realm turned out to be easier than getting over a broken heart. But her initial victory has made Ivy a target for revenge, forcing her to reunite with the dangerous—and dangerously sexy—Adrian. Ivy isn't sure which will be harder: finding the hallowed weapon that will repair the crumbling Continue Reading
Review: The Hook-Up by Tawna Fenske
The Hook-Up (First Impressions) Publication Date: July 3, 2017 Contemporary/Romantic Comedy Entangled Lovestruck Reviewed by Kini Ellie Sanders is over the fairytale, thank you very much. Content with her booming career as a purveyor of Madame Butterfly pleasure aids, she doesn’t need a man for anything—except maybe marketing tips. And, okay, a few fun nights with something that doesn’t require batteries. Love, marriage, and family aren’t in the cards for Tyler Hendrix. Period. The Continue Reading
Feature and Giveaway! Spitfire Series by Nicole French
Skylar Ellen Crosby is a typical redhead: blunt, passionate, with a bit of a temper. Okay, so maybe she gets in her own head sometimes. At the end of her third year at Harvard Law, all Skylar wants is to figure out her next steps: ones that will hopefully include a job, an apartment, and enough money to help her father stop getting into trouble. She can't afford to be distracted these days anyway, especially not by men. She simply has no room for romance, especially the kind that might break Continue Reading
Review: Coach’s Challenge by Avon Gale
Coach's Challenge (Scoring Chances #5) M/M Hockey Romance Released: June 26, 2017 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Mandi This is the first time I have read this author - I didn't know I was missing out on a m/m hockey series! What I liked about this book is that it takes place in the minor league of the NHL. The author includes a note at the beginning, briefly explaining the minor league system for the NHL and I appreciated that. I enjoyed seeing a minor league team and the struggles some of Continue Reading
Review: Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry Fantasy/Myths and Legends July 4, 2017 Berkley Favorite Quote: “I hate Peter Pan.” Reviewed by Tori There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. This is how it happened. How I went from being Peter Pan’s first—and favorite—lost boy to his greatest enemy. Peter brought me to his island because there were no rules and no grownups to make us mind. He brought boys from the Other Place to Continue Reading
We Love Julie Garwood Giveaway!!
“She started three wars the first week.” ― Julie Garwood, The Bride I love everything Julie Garwood's writes; from her amusing and sensual historicals to her suspense-filled contemporaries. The first book that introduced me to Julie Garwood's works was from her Laird's Fiancees series. At the time I was working in a used bookstore and an older woman brought in a huge box filled with historical romances. As I started going through them to credit her account, I made the remark I wasn't Continue Reading