Edge of Temptation by Megan Crane Series: The Edge, #2 Dystopian Erotic Romance Released: April 5, 2016 Swerve Reviewed by Sheena Gunnar is a ruined man in a desolate world. He might not believe in black magic, but if there’s the chance it might bring back his lost mate from her early death, he’ll try it. All he needs is to capture a virgin - a rare thing in his torn world - to make the doomed spell work. He does not expect the passion he feels for his beautiful captive to wreck him Continue Reading
Review: Worth It All by Claudia Connor
Worth It All by Claudia Connor Series: The McKinney Brothers, #3 Romance Contemporary April 19, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Paige Roberts is a young single mom with a disabled child. She works two jobs while going to school. She has no time to indulge in a casual sexual affair. Growing up, Paige's irresponsible mother spent most of her time chasing men and the next high, leaving Paige to be the adult in their relationship, When she got pregnant from a boyfriend who finds out and Continue Reading
Tori’s April Mini Reviews
Bounty by Kristen Ashley Series: Mountain Men Romance Contemporary GRADE: B Fans will love Bounty, the seventh installment in Ashley’s Mountain Man series and Deke Hightower’s story. Chalked full of all the things that drew me to this series in the beginning, I was more than pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Bounty. The slow burning romance was very sweet and sexy but this story shines as a contemporary too. Emotionally gratifying with Ashley’s signature humor, camaraderie, Continue Reading
Review: Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein
Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein Series: Dark Obsession, #2 New Adult April 19. 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”...I could tell you a thousand times that I hate you, while one I love you was right there in my head all along." Letty Carmichael barely escaped high school alive and now is safely enrolled in college. She is shocked to see one of her tormentors sitting in one of her classes. Scared for her life, Letty races for safety only to fall and hit her head. When Continue Reading
Review: Ruthless by Gillian Archer
Ruthless by Gillian Archer (True Brothers MC #1) Released: April 12, 2016 MC Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Jessica Miller works at the front desk of a casino in Las Vegas. She has a family who wants her to settle down and a very meddling mother. On a blind date one night with a lawyer, after totally annoying her at dinner, he starts to drunkenly assault her as they leave. Fighting back, a man comes to her rescue. Zag belongs to the True Brothers Motorcycle Club (MC). He removes Continue Reading
Review: The Obsession by Nora Roberts
The Obsession by Nora Roberts Romance Suspense April 12, 2016 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You put something behind you, Nome, it’s got its eyes on your back. I’d rather see it in front of me, so I can see where it’s going.” Naomi Bowes was raised in a religious home with a stern disciplinarian father and a submissive mother. When she follows her father one night deep into the woods, she discovers her father’s secret-he is a serial killer. He kidnaps, rapes, and then Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Heroine: Letty Carmichel. College student. Former victim of bullying. Wants nothing to do with her former tormenter. Hero: Tate Sullivan. College student. Star wrestler. Former bully. Determined to make Letty forgive him. "You can, you know.” “Can what?” “Touch yourself.” It jolted her, when he said it. But not as much as realizing why he said it. She followed his gaze down, and took in the unmistakable sight of her hand in her lap. Really, really high up in her lap. Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - White Tiger by Jennifer Ashley (tori) B+ review - A Gentleman's Position by KJ Charles (mandi) B review - Offensive Behavior by Ainslie Paton (mandi) B review - Listen to Me by Kristen Proby (tori) B review - Final Target by Zara Keane (tori) C+ review - Hold Your Breath by Katie Ruggle (mandi) C- review - One Night Charmer by Maisey Yates (mandi) C- review - Tidal Patterns by Rachelle Paige (kini) D review - Jagger by Chelsea Camaron and MJ Fields Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – April 15th
10. Not to make it easy for the bad guys....but.... (link) 9. JR Ward had her Beast signing this past weekend and did a Q&A. Liza was nice enough to post the transcript for us! Highlights: The Chosen is the next BDB book - Xcor and Layla's book! For as much as I used to not like Layla, I enjoy her now and I want her to get down and dirty with Xcor! Also - Lassiter is going to be the next Scribe Virgin? Oh my. 8. Archangel's Heart, the next Guild Hunter book by Nalini Singh, now has Continue Reading
Review: Listen To Me by Kristen Proby
Listen To Me by Kristen Proby Series: Fusion, #1 Romance Contemporary April 12, 2016 William Morrow Paperbacks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m a prostitute of feelings” Addison (Addie) Wade is the co-owner of the hottest up and coming restaurant in Portland-Seduction. Looking to further their brand, the women decide to hire live entertainment, never suspecting that they would get former rock star-Jake Keller. Gorgeous, sexy, and cocky, this is one bad boy Addie has no Continue Reading