The Incubus Job by Diana Pharaoh Francis (Mission: Magic #1) Released: March 1, 2016 Urban Fantasy Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: So six years ago, Mallory Jade gave up killing. Now she’s a fixer. Got a problem with a demon? She can help. Infestation of pixies? She’s got you covered. Kidnapped by an undead lich? She’s on her way. Anything you need, so long as she doesn’t have to kill. It’s her one unbreakable rule. Aside from a few near-death experiences, her new life is Continue Reading
Review: Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs
Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs Series: Mercy Thompson, #9 Urban Fantasy March 8, 2016 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Nudge.” When the pack is called on to help dispatch a troll attacking a bridge, Mercy is shocked to see Zee and Tad show up to help. With them is a young man with a powerful and unstable magic whom Zee asks sanctuary for. Aiden, a human kidnapped as a child and held in the Underhill for centuries, has escaped and the fae want him back at all costs. In a Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Goodreads I Kindle I Nook Hero: Philip. Self made business man who has all of Chicago under his thumb. Except or the one woman he wants. Heroine: Claire. Kidnapped for her father's sins, she is saved by Phillip only to realise she has traded one prison for another. Anger rose up in full force, but before I could say a word, Philip was out of his seat. I stood to counter him, unwilling to back down. He kept coming at me, undeterred. My body ended up flush against the wall. He stood close Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - Midnight Marked by Chloe Neill (tori) B+ review - Out of Nowhere by Roan Parrish (mandi) B review - The Long Way Home by Jessica Cale (sheena) B- review - Degrees of Control by Eve Dangerfield (tori) B- review - Twisted Bond by Emma Hart (tori) C+ review - The Heart of It by M. O'Keefe (mandi) F review - Sinner's Creed by Kim Jones (mandi) Guest Post: Mary Abshire Blog Tour: Chasing Crazy by Kelly Siskind New Harlequin Video! Mandi's March Continue Reading
Mandi’s March To-Be-Read
Let's take a look at what I want to read this month! Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs 3/8. While the past few books in this series have been a bit rocky, I'm hearing good things about this one. I still say Briggs' Alpha & Omega series is better and more consistent - but I'll always read this series. The characters are just amazing (unless Adam is being spineless with his ex-wife!) Goodreads l Kindle Hawke by Sawyer Bennett 3/15. This is book five in this series - and I've only Continue Reading
Fun Harlequin Video: Romance When You Need It
This March, Harlequin kicks off the Romance When You Need It campaign, with the launch of this cute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_cXdJkwDXg When you sign up for their newsletter, you get 17 free books! (one from each of their imprints). Even if you already receive their newsletter, you can still submit your name to receive the books. Go here for all the information! Can we also take a moment to admire the Harlequin Heroes??? I'll take the cop Continue Reading
Review: Out of Nowhere by Roan Parrish
Out of Nowhere by Roan Parrish (Middle of Somewhere #2) Contemporary M/M Romance Released: February 29, 2016 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Mandi (Pssst - if you click the "preview" button above, you can read the first three chapters) Just last week I discovered this author and I've fallen in love with her voice. I was spoiled though - I read In the Middle of Somewhere and loved and then realized a second book was releasing just a few days later. Now I actually have to wait months Continue Reading
Review: Twisted Bond by Emma Hart
Twisted Bond by Emma Hart Series: Holly Wood Files, #1 Mystery Suspense/Romance/Comedy June 11, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What can I say?” I have more layers than Hell.” Noelle Bond is a private investigator in the small town ff Holly Wood, TX. A former Dallas police officer, Noelle left the force after an incident that left her unsure of herself. A strong-willed woman with three overprotective brothers who are cops, a father whose retired from the force, Continue Reading
Review: Midnight Marked by Chloe Neill
Midnight Marked by Chloe Neill Series: Chicagoland Vampires, 12 Paranormal Romance March 1, 2016 Nal Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Did you bring a battle snack? Ethan and Merit should know by now that the past always comes back to haunt you. A powerful group wants to rule the windy city and is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen. When a supernatural is murdered by an unknown vampire and some strange magic is located not far from his body, the Cadogan House Continue Reading
Review: Sinner’s Creed by Kim Jones
Sinner's Creed by Kim Jones (Sinner's Creed MC #1) Released: March 1, 2016 Women's Fiction Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Dirk lives in the shadows—performing hits, maintaining order, and upholding the no-holds-barred legacy of the Sinner’s Creed Motorcycle Club. A nomad with a restless spirit and a cold heart, the open road is his world. One of the few constants in his life: his desire for the one woman who has consumed his thoughts for years. Saylor Samson grew up far from the Continue Reading