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
Review: The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean
The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean Series: Scandal & Scoundrel, #3 Historical Romance June 27, 2017 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Would you like to know why I kept the name?” “Yes.” “Because doves mate for life, and I knew there would never be another for me.” Readers have been waiting for this couple’s story since they were first seen in book one-A Rogue Not Taken. Malcolm, the Duke of Haven, is caught at a party in a compromising position with a woman who is Continue Reading
Review: Chief’s Mess by L.A. Witt
Chief's Mess (Anchor Point #3) Released: June 19, 2017 M/M Romance Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Tracey Blurb: Anthony Talbot is in Anchor Point to visit family, but after two days of strife, he needs a break. A local gay bar is calling his name. When Chief Noah Jackson sees that red head stroll into the club, he immediately wants him. They’re perfectly matched, and before long, they’re burning up the sheets. Noah can’t get enough. Anthony can’t stay in Oregon for long, but as soon as he Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review- Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren (contemporary/tracey) B review-A Most Unlikely Duke by Sophia Barnes (historical/tori) B review- Seducing Mr. Sykes by Maggie Robinson (historical/mandi) B review-The Cartographer by Tamsen Parker (mm contemporary/mandi) B- review- Called Out by Jen Doyle (contemporary/kini) B- review-Where I Belong by M. O'Keefe (suspense/tori) C+ review- Until It Fades by K.A. Tucker (contemporary/tori) C review – All There is by Continue Reading
Review: Called Out by Jen Doyle
Called Out by Jen Doyle Series: Calling It, #3 Contemporary/Sports Romance May 29, 2017 Carina Press Reviewed by Kini Jack "Ox" Oxford is used to being alone. Granted, when you screw over your friends, being alone isn't always a choice. Playing for the Chicago Watchmen is a last-ditch effort to save his career…and right some of his past wrongs. He's not expecting a warm reception, but he's also not expecting a flat tire to change everything. Recovering control freak, single mom and Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten
Mandi is away doing Mandi things so she left it to me to handle this week's Top Ten. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! 10. Let's start this weekend off right. Nothing spells fun like J-E-L-L-O mixed with B-O-O-Z-E. :) 9. As someone who says, dude, all the time, I can certainly relate to the last commenter. Dude is the perfect word. Thanks Erica Monroe! 8. I need this pillow in my life. 7. I can't wait to see this one. Continue Reading
Review: Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren
Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren Romance Contemporary June 6, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tracey Wasinger Despite the odds against them from an embarrassing meet-awkward at a mutual friend’s Halloween party, Carter and Evie immediately hit it off. Even the realization that they’re both high-powered agents at competing firms in Hollywood isn’t enough to squash the fire. But when their two agencies merge—causing the pair to vie for the same position—all bets are off. What could Continue Reading
Review: A Most Unlikely Duke by Sophie Barnes
A Most Unlikely Duke by Sophie Barnes Series: Diamonds in the Rough, #1 Historical Romance June 27, 2017 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I simply cannot imagine choosing a life without you in it.” Raphe Matthews and his two sisters, Amelia and Juliette, were forced into poverty when their father committed suicide and their mother disappeared. Raphe is ‘helped’ out by the local crime boss and ends up bare knuckle boxing to repay him. When a stunning reversal of fortune Continue Reading
Review: The Bet by Elizabeth Hayley
The Bet by Elizabeth Hayley Series: The Players, #1 Contemporary Romance July 27, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Tori The first in a series, Elizabeth Hayley’s The Bet focuses on a famous football player whose skills on and off the field are legendary, his two equally sports famous friends, and a friendly wager revolving around a popular sports event. Each man has to convince whomever the other two pick as their date, to go to the event with them. Jace “The Jet” Benning isn’t quite on board Continue Reading