Seven Black Diamonds by Melissa Marr Released: March 1, 2016 YA Fantasy HarperCollins Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Lilywhite Abernathy is a criminal. Her father’s “unconventional” business has meant a life of tightly held secrets, concealed weaponry, and a strict code. But Lily’s crime isn’t being the daughter of a powerful mob boss. Her guilt lies in the other half of her DNA—the part that can coax ancient rumors from stones and summon fire with a thought. Lily is part fae, which is a Continue Reading
Review: Bitter Bite by Jennifer Estep
Bitter Bite by Jennifer Estep Series: Elemental Assassin, #14 Urban Fantasy February 23, 2016 Pocket Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I have a bad feeling about this..." Which is stronger: blood ties or a battle-tested friendship? It’s not easy being queen bee of an underworld abuzz with crooks and killers. Wielding my potent Ice and Stone elemental magic will only get me so far—my real secret is my tight-knit makeshift family, a motley crew of cops and criminals, dwarves Continue Reading
Review: Marked In Flesh by Anne Bishop
Marked In Flesh by Anne Bishop Series: The Others, #4 Fantasy March 8, 2016 Penguin/ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “On the old maps, you used to put the words, ‘Here Be Monsters.’” Her finger traced a wet curve from the strait that provided entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. She looked at Burke and O’Sullivan, and the punch of that look made Monty feel weak, even though it wasn’t directed at him…”You should put those words on maps again.” The building war between the Others Continue Reading
Review: Soulless by T.M Frazier
Soulless (King #4) by T.M Frazier Contemporary (Dark) Romance Released: February 23, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Do not read this as a stand alone. You simply must first read them in order: King, Tyrant and Lawless. Call it sage advice. Call it a moral imperative. Call it because-I've-read-them-so-I-know-what-I'm-talking-about-trust-me-on-this-one-eh? Call it what you want but please do not attempt to start this series at Soulless. There is a reveal so utterly game Continue Reading
Review: The Incubus Job by Diana Pharaoh Francis
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