The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel Fiction/Mystery suspense Random House, LLC March 7, 2017 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "Sometimes you have to pass the pain around in order to survive it." Fifteen-year-old Lane Roanoke didn’t know much about her mother’s family except her mother likened the Roanoke legacy to a nightmare you can never escape from. When her mother commits suicide, leaving a note begging forgiveness for not being able to wait, Lane is sent to live with her grandparents Continue Reading
Review: Single Malt by Layla Reyne
Single Malt by Layla Reyne (Agents Irish and Whiskey #1) Released: Febuary 27, 2017 M/M Romantic Suspense Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi What drew me into this book is that both heroes are FBI agents and one is nicknamed Irish and the other Whiskey - I love that. I also love m/m FBI stories (hello Ty and Zane!) This was an okay read but I found my attention wandering in the second half. Let me also state up front that it ends in a bit of a cliffhanger. The relationship is progressing Continue Reading
Review: How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks
How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks Released: March 7, 2017 Historical Romance Reviewed by May From Amazon: As one of the Embraced―one born with magical powers―the beautiful, innocent Luciana escaped certain death after her father hid her away on the Isle of Moon. Now, nineteen years later, her father has returned with a frightening request. He will be executed unless Luciana returns to the mainland and marries a man feared throughout the land: a terrifying brute known as Continue Reading
Review: The Pirate King’s Daughter by Tricia Levenseller
The Pirate King’s Daughter by Tricia Levenseller Series: Daughter of the Pirate King, #1 Adventure Fantasy/YA February 28, 2017 Feiwel & Friends Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If I’m to keep up appearances, I’ll have to escape the ship. Then get caught on purpose. Oh, the ridiculous things one has to do when one is a pirate.” The Pirate King’s Daughter is a humorous, high spirited, action packed , YA fantasy adventure that offers readers an empowered teenage female pirate Continue Reading
Review: The Undateable by Sarah Title
The Undateable by Sarah Title (Libarians in Love #1) Released: February 28, 2017 Contemporary Romance Zebra Shout Reviewed by Mandi Melissa Bernard, or as she calls herself, Bernie, is a librarian at Richmond College. She loves her job - she loves helping students research and finding exactly what they need. She doesn't really date much, but is content with her single life, and the occasional visit from her neighbor's dog. When her co-worker gets a wedding proposal set up with a Continue Reading
Review: Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs
Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs Series: Mercy Thompson, #10 Urban Fantasy March 7, 2017 Ace Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...my real superpower is chaos.” A simple run to the corner market store turns into a battle for survival when Mercy is kidnapped and transported halfway around the world. Using her wits and skills, Mercy escapes her captor but finds herself alone in Europe with no money, no clothing, and no friends. Discovering her bond with Adam and the pack is Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Jackson Paige AKA Jax Pain. Drummer of the up and coming band, Manix Curse. Shocked to see an old lover walk through the door after he left her with no explanation five years earlier and never looked back. Time hasn't dulled his attraction to her and he wants back in her life but once she hears his reasons for leaving, she may be the one this time who leaves and never looks back. Heroine: Jamilynn Dillon. An attorney whose always follows the rules. She never expected to see her greatest Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – More Than Luck by Casey Cameron (mm contemporary/mandi) B+ review – Undeclared by Julianna Keyes (na contemporary/kini) B review – Unseen Attraction by K.J. Charles (mm historical/mandi) B review – The Bastard Billionaire by Jessica Lemmon (contemporary/helyce) B review – Sinful Scottish Laird by Julia London (historical/tori) B- review – If The Duke Demands by Anna Harrington (historical/mandi) C+ review – Between The Lines by Ella Lindon Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – March 3rd
10. Honestly - the perfect outfit for the couch is a NECESSITY. I have one picked out for tonight. 9. I reviewed and recommend More Than Luck by Casey Cameron earlier this week - which was a nerdy m/m romance. Well hold on to your keyboards because I have another nerdy m/m rec - Hard Wired by Megan Erickson and Santino Hassell. It's soooo good and sexy and emo and everything I wanted. (The entire series is great). Put on your yoga pants, claim the couch and enjoy. Goodreads l Kindle 8. The Continue Reading
Review: An Unseen Attraction by K.J. Charles
An Unseen Attraction by K.J Charles (Sins of the Cities #1) Released: February 21, 2017 Historical M/M Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi What a cute and lovely story. As someone on Twitter said, it's a gentle romance, and that's a great way to describe it. We have two beta heroes in love, but stand up for each other when it counts. Clem Talleyfer is a lodging-house keeper, meaning he is in charge of a houseful of tenants - keeping them locked up safe at night, and making sure his Continue Reading