Moonstruck by Lauren Dane (Diablo Lake #1) Paranormal Romance June 20, 2016 Carina Press Reviewed by Helyce I love Lauren Dane’s contemporary romances, but I’ve always struggled with her paranormal stories. That said, I was attracted to the premise of Moonstruck, first book in a new series entitled, Diablo Lake. This story sets the scene of a lakeside town that is inhabited by shifters and witches. It focuses on the power struggle between two wolf families, the wealthy Pembry’s and Continue Reading
Mandi’s July To-Be-Read
Steadfast by Sarina Bowen - July 12. I just read Bittersweet and I looooooved and I can't wait for this book!! Kindle l Goodreads Fast Connection by Megan Erickson and Santino Hassell - July 11. Strong Signal is a favorite read of this year so far, so I'm def ready for the next one in this erotic m/m series. Kindle l Goodreads Rock Wedding by Nalini Singh - July 19. Tori has had a peek at this one and said it's a sweet second chance romance. Kindle l Goodreads Married Continue Reading
Review: Even Odds by Elia Winters
Even Odds (The Slices of Pi Book 1) Publication Date: July 4, 2016 Contemporary Pocket Star Reviewed by Kini Blurb :Geeky meets kinky in this first deliciously sexy novel in the Slices of Pi series by RITA-nominated author Elia Winters, which follows the romantic rendezvous of the employees at PI Games, a gaming company based out of sultry Florida. As a design manager at PI Games, Isabel Suarez is no stranger to the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. But when Continue Reading
Kini’s Favorite Reads for 2016…..So far
Everyone, please join us in welcoming Kini to Smexy Books!! She's been here for a while but we thought we would officially initiate her into the fold by having her tell us what her favorite reads for 2016 are so far... Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein- Stein at her best. Gritty and emotional, heroine was once bullied by the hero. Something only this author could make me tolerate and then fall in love with the hero. Some hot and dirty smexing in this book too. Offensive Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
I picked this book up earlier this week because awkward sex scenes are my cat nip. Almost every romance has two people having sex and comparing it to angels singing. But in real life, people have bad sex. Or in this case, awkward sex. F*cking Awkward is an anthology of 24 short sometimes sexy, sometimes charmingly, and sometimes outright hilarious awkward sex scenes that left me giggling and cringing. Below is a scene from one of those "moments." From Wicked Weekend~ featuring Colton Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review-The Billionaire Bachelor by Jessica Lemmon (helyce) B review – Forevermore by Kristen Callihan (tori) B- review – Chasing Lady Amelia by Maya Rodale (sheena) B- review – Bounce Back by K.M. Jackson (tori) C+ review How Secrets Die by Marta Perry (mandi) C review – Body Rocks by A.M. Arthur (mandi) C review- Misinformation by Keelan Ellis (kini) C- review – Taming A Duke's Restless Heart by Tammy Andreson (sheena) D review – Defending Haydon by L.P. Dover Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten-July 1
10. Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!! May you be sober enough after the weekend to actually celebrate it on Monday. 9. It's my dream m/m/m threesome. What? Don't even bother to deny you all haven't thought about it. Someone needs to write some fanfic about them. Pronto. Am I the only one hearing 'I'm Sexy and I Know It?' 8. In terms of the ultimate Harry Potter fan-actress Margot Robbie may have us all beat. You can read her interview with Jimmy Kimmel Continue Reading
Review: How Secrets Die by Marta Perry
How Secrets Die by Marta Perry Series: House of Secrets, #3 Romance Suspense/Amish June 28, 2016 HQN Reviewed by Mandi A hard-hitting reporter, Kate Beaumont unearths the deepest lies and brings harsh truths to light, but the story that lures her to the gentle town of Laurel Ridge, Pennsylvania, is closer to her heart than anyone knows. The details of her half brother's sudden death have never made sense. She owes him justice, yet the one man who can help her is the stubborn sheriff Continue Reading
Review: The Billionaire Bachelor by Jessica Lemmon
The Billionaire Bachelor by Jessica Lemmon Series: Billionaire Bad Boys #1 Contemporary Romance June 28, 2016 Forever Reviewed by Helyce Reese Crane has been groomed to be the next CEO of The Crane Hotels once his father retires. He’s wanted it badly for years and has done everything to prove that he is the man for the job. Unfortunately, the Board doesn’t agree and rumor is that they may not choose him as the rightful successor. It seems Reese’s private life, which has too often Continue Reading
Review: Misinformation by Keelan Ellis
Misinformation by Keelan Ellis Released: June 15, 2016 Contemporary M/M Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Kini Blurb Ethan Daniels, host of a popular conservative cable news program, has never thought of his bisexuality as a problem, even though he has never acted on his attraction to men. Since his divorce, his desire has become more acute. When he meets Charlie Woods, his daughter’s first grade teacher, they have an instant spark, but Ethan hesitates to act. His contract is up for Continue Reading