An Affair in Winter by Jess Michaels Series: Seasons, 1 Paranormal Romance Released: July 12, 2016 The Passionate Pen Reviewed by Sheena Widow Rosalinde Wilde is on her way to her beloved sister’s wedding when an unexpected storm waylays her at an overcrowded inn. There she meets a tempting stranger who sweeps her into a night of unforgettable passion. Grayson Danford never expected a night with the irresistible Mrs. Wilde, but she was a welcome distraction from the unpleasant duty Continue Reading
Review: Not Over Yet by Amber Belldene
Not Over Yet (Hot Under Her Collar Book 2) Publication Date: July 26, 2016 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Kini Blurb Some people aren't meant to have it all... Three years ago, nanny Lily Yee enjoyed a passionate fling with her boss, the recently divorced and extremely eligible Eric Roche. Then the sexy surfer/CEO wanted more than she could give, and she fled to pursue her one true calling—the priesthood. Eric learned how to love from Lily and wanted to build a Continue Reading
Review: Illusion Town by Jayne Castle
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle Series: Harmony, #13 Science Fiction/Action-Adventure/Romance July 26, 2016 Jove Reviewed by Tori A new adventure begins on Harmony… With its opulent casinos and hotels, the desert city of Illusion Town is totally unique—and will take you on a thrill ride you’ll never forget. Hannah West isn’t the first woman to wake up in Illusion Town married to a man she barely knows, but she has no memory of the ceremony at all. For that matter, neither does Continue Reading
Don’t Tempt Me by Lori Foster
Don’t Tempt Me by Lori Foster (Guthrie Brothers #1) Contemporary Romance July 26, 2016 Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Jason Guthrie has no time for entanglements—between helping out his widowed brother and teenage nephew and getting his hometown back on its feet, his days are spoken for. But his nights are another story… And when his lovely new neighbor, Honor Brown, reluctantly accepts his help in remodeling her house, Jason finds himself wishing his handyman skills could Continue Reading
Review: Thunder Road by Sierra Dean
Thunder Road by Sierra Dean Series: Rain Chaser, #1 Urban Fantasy July 26, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I was the Godzilla to their Tokyo.” Tallulah Corentine has been waiting years for the fabulous life she was promised by her parents when they gave her to the Gods at age seven. Born as one of the “chosen ones,” Tallulah has powers and some benefits as a cleric to Seth, the Storm God, but knows she is nothing more than an indentured servant. Getting on the Continue Reading
July Mini Reviews
Tori's Reviews: Wild Ride by Chantal Fernando Romance Contemporary/Novella C+ Wild Ride is the 4.5 installment in the Fernando’s Wind Dragon MC series and fans are pleased to see it is the elusive Talen’s story. Talen is the president of the Wild Men MC; a rival club of the Wind Dragons. Though the MCs don’t get along, his relationship to a Wind Dragon brother and another member’s girlfriend complicates the situation. Content to stay in the background, trying to keep his MC on the Continue Reading
Review: The Good Fight by Julianna Keyes
The Good Fight by Julianna Keyes (Time Served #3) Publication Date: July 25, 2016 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Kini Blurb: I was born a fighter. You had to be, to survive in Camden. Lucky for me, I loved it. The thrill, the pain, the glory. Until one night things went too far and I almost lost my ticket out. So I swore off fighting. Never again. No matter how much I wanted it. I went to college. Got a degree. A job on Wall Street. Yet I still wasn't smart enough Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Noah. Tycoon. Super-Soldier. Has abilities more than the normal man. Heroine: Caro. Falsely accused of murder. Hiding out. Passing the time by doing naughty things with a certain tycoon... He pulled her into a ravenous kiss. The universe had distilled itself to this intersection of space and time, this room, this man. This kiss, charged with worshipful hunger. Her own hunger roared up to answer it. She clung, melting, craving his heat, his strength. Her nails slid Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A- review - Wanderlust by Roni Loren (sheena) B+ review - Steadfast by Sarina Bowen (mandi) B+ review - One Minute to Midnight by Nico Rosso (mandi) B review - Broken Prince by Erin Watt (tori) B review - Where the Wild Things Bite by Molly Harper (tori) B- review - The Angels' Share by JR Ward (tori) C+ review - Cream of the Crop by Alice Clayton (kini) C review - The Emperor's Arrow by Lauren D.M. Smith (mandi) D review - Racing to You by Robin Lovett Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – July 22
10. #NOPE. well I'm in love with whoever is manning the @WstonesOxfordSt account. Be still my actual beating heart. — Victoria (@VictoriaOB_) November 20, 2012 @WstonesOxfordSt pffft. Book nerds > dreamboats. #girlfacts — Victoria (@VictoriaOB_) November 20, 2012 9. This romance story is the cutest!! The above tweet actually led the woman to meet the man behind the Waterstone's bookstore - and they went on a date and now they just got married! It's adorkable! You can read Continue Reading