His Custody by Tamsen Parker Publication Date: March 21, 2017 Contemporary Romance InterMix Reviewed by Kini Blurb: He needs to be a better man for her sake, but she makes him want to be so bad... Keyne O’Connell leads a charmed life. She has a caring family and a terrific boyfriend. Her senior year is about to begin, and her future looks bright. But one dark summer night robs her of everyone she loves, thrusting her into the care of her boyfriend’s intimidating, much older Continue Reading
#MakeADateWithHarlequin
It's time for another Harlequin romance-themed video! And I need a viking romance book RIGHT NOW ;) Harlequin wondered what would it look like if someone took a Harlequin hero on a date in the city? So we did just that! With hidden cameras, we captured bystander reactions to seeing larger than life hero’s (a Viking and a Cowboy), participating in everyday dating activities with a real-world woman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OIxBqJu5NI&feature=youtu.be So cute. Also! Continue Reading
Review: Absolve Me by Morgaine Cameron
Absolve Me by Morgaine Cameron BDSM Released: March 20, 2017 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I like the taboo nature of priest romance books (I recommend you check out Amber Belldene's series) and this one throws in a few extra kinks. Liza is a sex therapist/surrogate. I had never heard of a sex surrogate before this book, and I learned that in some cases she actually has sex with her clients to help them through issues they may be having. She can also help couples who are having Continue Reading
Review: Goodbye Paradise by Sarina Bowen
Goodbye Paradise by Sarina Bowen Hello Goodbye, #2 M/M Contemporary Romance Released: March 21, 2017 Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “You’d wreck me so that you can not quite save her? Does that sound like a solid plan?” “You won’t be wrecked,” Caleb sighed. “You’ll just hate me for a while.” “Not true,” I whispered. “Because when I said I love you, I meant it. Please note: this book was originally published under the title, In Front of God and Everyone released in 2015. Bridge Continue Reading
Review: Hard Justice by Lori Foster
Hard Justice by Lori Foster (A Body Armor Novel #2) Contemporary Romance March 21, 2017 HQN Reviewed by Helyce Ex MMA fighter Justice Wallington is new at being a bodyguard. Highly trained and extremely capable, he certainly doesn’t fit the look one would expect when hired to guard an heiress. But in the case of Fallon Wade, not looking like a bodyguard is exactly what was required. Fallon Wade wasn’t always so sheltered, but after a family tragedy her parents simply became Continue Reading
Review: Roman by Sawyer Bennett
Roman by Sawyer Bennett Series: Cold Fury Hockey, #7 Contemporary Romance February 1, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori In a league full of troublemakers, Cold Fury defenseman Roman Sýkora stands out—at least when it comes to negative publicity. When he’s not chilling in the penalty box, the sizzling Czech skate demon is racking up tabloid headlines for his scandalous behavior with the ladies. But now Roman’s feeling the burn from management to clean up his act, or else. Luckily he’s got Continue Reading
Feature: Super 40 by Lucy Woodhull
Blurb: Divorced, broke, and living with her parents—forty-year-old Shannon Johnson is clearly winning at life. She’s so awesome, she accidentally uses a tampon irradiated in Kazakhstan. Suddenly, this mush-mouthed loser becomes a superheroine who can shoot menstrual cramps from her fingers. No, really. But her new mission of saving NYC’s abused women gets complex for Super 40. With her teleporting partner Dolly Poppin’, Super 40 runs afoul of domestic abusers, jerky news anchors, and an Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Cade Waren. Alpha of the Cascadia Wolves. Has spent years waiting for his mate. Is shocked to discover his mate...is the sister of his greatest enemy. Heroine: Dr. Grace Pellani. Risks her life every day to try and stop her brother from killing innocent humans and wolves. A meeting to turn over important evidence uncovers her mate. **Previously published by another publisher under a different title-Standoff, #5** The desire that’d lain coiled, quiet inside her for years roared to Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Madly by Ruthie Knox (contemporary/kini) B review – Driving Rain by Sierra Dean (urban fantasy/tori) B review – What it Takes by Shannon Stacey (contemporary/mandi) B review – Ashwin by Kit Rocha (post-apocalypse/tori) B review – Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa (pnr/tori) C+ review – A Limited Engagement by Bethany Michaels (contemporary/helyce) C review – Live Wire by Casey Quinn (suspense/mandi) Smexy’s Top Ten Mandi's DNF Round Up News Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – March 17th!
10. My plans include corned beef and cabbage in the crock pot and a glass of red wine. Not too many glasses though ;) 9. Why does this make me LOL every time I see it?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ktsl6_Rpg 8. I know you all have seen it, but since it's basically my favorite thing ever, I have to put it in my top ten. I want to be that little girl!!! Also, best gif ever. (link) 7. Do we like a short-hair Thor? I do. I do verra much. 6. The Great Continue Reading