Wenna by Virginia Taylor (South Landers #4) Released: January 17, 2017 Historical Romance Lyrical Press Reviewed by Mandi Wenna is a lady's maid who has the unfortunate circumstance of getting her lace caught in a man's trousers, making it look like she is a hussy rather than a proper maid. Her employer is rude and mean to her as it is, so getting fired might not be the worst thing in the world - except for the fact she has no reference letter and hardly any money. Her goal in life is Continue Reading
Review: Wanted, a Gentleman by KJ Charles
Wanted, a Gentleman by KJ Charles Released: January 9, 2017 Historical M/M Riptide Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "You don't give an inch, do you?" "I just took at least eight," Theo pointed out. I really need to go back and read KJ Charles's backlist - as I've only read a couple by her and what I have read I've really enjoyed. In this book she gives us a more serious stoic hero paired with a wily, cocky hero - and the pairing really worked for me. Theo makes a Continue Reading
Review: Phantom Kiss by Chloe Neill
Phantom Kiss by Chloe Neill Series: Chicagoland Vampires, #12.5 Urban Fantasy Romance January 17, 2017 Orion Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I'm obedient when it counts.” Chloe Neill takes pity on her faithful fans and gifts us a small adventure with Merit and Ethan before the final farewell novel, Blade Bound, releases. This novella isn’t necessary to the advancement of the series and can be read as one’s leisure. Fans will remember in Midnight Marked, Ethan and Merit found Continue Reading
Cover Reveal: Shacking Up by Helena Hunting
Ruby Scott is months behind on rent and can’t seem to land a steady job. She has one chance to turn things around with a big audition. But instead of getting her big break, she gets sick as a dog and completely bombs it in the most humiliating fashion. All thanks to a mysterious, gorgeous guy who kissed—and then coughed on—her at a party the night before. Luckily, her best friend might have found the perfect opportunity; a job staying at the lavish penthouse apartment of hotel magnate Continue Reading
Review: Egomaniac by Vi Keeland
Egomaniac by Vi Keeland Publication Date: January 17, 2017 Contemporary Romance Everafter Romance Reviewed by Kini The night I met Drew Jagger, he'd just broken into my new Park Avenue office. I dialed 9-1-1 before proceeding to attack him with my fancy new Krav Maga skills. He quickly restrained me, then chuckled, finding my attempted assault amusing. Of course, my intruder had to be arrogant. Only, turned out, he wasn't an intruder at all. Drew was the rightful occupant of Continue Reading
Cover Reveal: Unwritten by Jen Frederick
Unwritten by Jen Frederick, Woodlands #5, releases March 6, 2017. SUMMARY: After years of trying to hit it big with his band, Adam Rees’ dream is finally about to come true. A new lead singer brings with him a hot tour invite, but with a catch—his sister has to come with them. Despite an off-limits edict, Adam is instantly attracted to the smart and beautiful Landry. But if he wants to claim his woman, it might be at the expense of all his ambitions.Landry Olsen has had success at Continue Reading
Review: The Rule Maker by Jennifer Blackwood
The Rule Maker by Jennifer Blackwood (The Rule Breakers #2) Released: January 16, 2017 Contemporary Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi I adored The Rule Book last year and was excited to try another from Jennifer Blackwood. This one is just as good - maybe even better. And just to put out there - there are sex scenes this time! I know a few people who didn't read the first book due to fade to black scenes. That book had such great sexual tension it was a bit of a let down to have the Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Tori: A wealthy socialite who loses everything when her past comes back to haunt her. Miles: An absent-minded researcher who is forced to take a good hard look at his own behavior when a frenemy needs his help. I cup her face in my hands, stroke my thumbs over her jaw and down her throat to the hollows just above her collarbone. I can feel her pulse beating there, fast and wild, just under the delicate softness of her skin. It turns me on even more, has my dick hardening and my Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - From the Ashes by Xen Sanders (m/m paranormal/mandi) B+ review - Gone by Elisabeth Naughton (suspense/helyce) B review - Fearless by Lauren Gilley (motorcycle romance/mandi) B review - Wild Kisses by Skye Jordan (contemporary/sheena) B- review - Back Check by Kelly Jamieson (sports romance/kini) B- review - Perfect Game by Casey Cameron (m/m contemporary/mandi) C+ review - And Never Let Her Go by Nancy Glynn (contemporary/tori) Cover Reveal: Stealing Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – January 13
10. It's time to let those resolutions go. We've all put in a good fight. 9. On Saturday February 4, I'm going to Boonsboro, MD - to Nora Robert's bookstore - for a big book signing with Kristen Ashley (I've never met her!) Laura Griffin (I've never met her!!!), Kristan Higgins and others! And to make it even better, I'll be meeting fellow Smexy reviewer, Kini there! If you are going, let us know! Info here. 8. Prince Harry and his forearms. I need a moment. 7. A behind the scenes Continue Reading