The Fixer (New Wave Newsroom Book 1) by Jenny Holiday Publication Date: September 13, 2016 New Adult Romance Self-Published Reviewed by Kini Blurb Jenny Fields is a crusader. As the editor of her college newspaper, she's never met a cause she couldn't get behind. So when the administration announces it's tearing down the historic art building, she's on the case All she needs to do is get Matthew Townsend, the art department's boy wonder, on board. They say he his talent is unbounded. Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
I adore this series. It's the perfect means of escapism for sci fi/fantasy fans who enjoy mate bond style romances without a complicated, intricate storyline. I put off reading this series for awhile even though I was told repeatedly I would enjoy it. Frankly, I thought it would be lowbrow cheesy soft porn masquerading as sci fi erotic romance. Imagine my surprise that it is a well written series with developed characters, viable plot lines, plenty of humor, and some steamy hawt action. The Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A+ review - Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews (tori) B+ review - The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon (mandi) B+ review - Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz (mandi) B review - Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb (tori) C review - Hard to Hold by Katie Rose (tori) C- review - The Bear Who Loved Me by Kathy Lyons (mandi) C- review - School Ties by Tamsen Parker (tori) D review - So Good by Darcy Burke (kini) D review - Mercenary by Michele Mannon (sheena) D review - Continue Reading
Review: Just Friends by Monica Murphy
Just Friends by Monica Murphy Series: Friends, #1 Romance Contemporary/YA September 13, 2016 EM Publishing Reviewed by Tori It’s the end of summer. Just before I start senior year with my two best friends in the whole world. Dustin and Emily are everything to me. We’ve been inseparable since middle school, and when we’re together, nothing can go wrong. But things aren’t always what they seem. Em’s turned into a drunken mess who parties too much. Dustin and I have hooked up a few Continue Reading
Review: Mercenary by Michele Mannon
Mercenary by Michele Mannon Deadliest Lies, #2 Contemporary Romance Released: September 6, 2016 Swerve Reviewed by Sheena Sometimes in life, choices just aren't part of the plan. When fate interferes and bulldozes right over you. That's how I felt the first time I saw him. Standing in my kitchen, soaking wet, hotter than a man has the right to be, and holding a knife. Declan's cold, stone-cold. I can't help but want him. His presence stirs up some raw emotion within me. He seems Continue Reading
Review: Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz
Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz (Men at Work #1) Released: September 20, 2016 (paperback) Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "I meant 'plant a seed so she'll think of moving back to Oregon.' I didn't mean plant a seed in...you know. Her...her lady garden." Short review: Super sexy and cute with great banter. Highly rec. When Jolene, (who goes by Joey) knocks on the door of her boyfriend's house to surprise him, she is the one surprised when his Continue Reading
Review: Hard to Hold by Katie Rose
Hard to Hold by Katie Rose Series: Hard to Play, #1) Romance Contemporary/Sports September 13, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori New Jersey Hurricanes striker Logan Hart is an international soccer star who plays hard on and off the field. Gorgeous, rich, and single, he has the perfect life.That is until a former one night stand hands him a baby, claiming it’s his, and disappears. Logan doesn’t know the child is really his or not and has no idea how to care for her. His sister puts a call Continue Reading
Review: So Good by Darcy Burke
So Good: A Ribbon Ridge Novel (Love on the Vine Book 1) Publication Date: September 6, 2016 Contemporary Romance Self-Published Reviewed by Kini Blurb Cameron Westcott has spent eight years recovering from heartbreak by keeping romantic entanglements casual and simple. He’s never minded being called a player, but after two years immersing himself in his new winery, he might be ready for the next chapter. Especially when he meets a sexy wine distributor-only she says she isn’t Continue Reading
Review: The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon
The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon Fantasy Romance Released: May 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A bird cannot wield a sword When Angela, who reviews at Fiction Vixen, told me to read this book, I immediately purchased it. It's been a while since I've read a good fantasy and this author was unknown to me. Short review: I loved it. This is a land where people who have gifts - whether they can change into an animal, or heal, or use words to make things happen - Continue Reading
Review: School Ties by Tamsen Parker
School Ties by Tamsen Parker Erotic Romance/Contemporary September 20, 2016 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “She needs me and I...I need to be needed.” Erin Brewster has worked hard to come home to Hawthorne Hill to teach. Having spent her summers at “the Hill” with her grandfather, who was the headmaster, Erin got the security she didn’t with her gypsy like father. On her first day of teaching, she meets student Zachary Sheppard. An 18 year old senior with soul searching Continue Reading