Review: Virtue's Lady by Jessica Cale Series: Southwark Saga #2 Historical Romance Released: May 1, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena "Where are we going? There's no bed!" "Oh my dear girl..." He laughed. "There are plenty of things we can do without a bed." There comes a time where you read a novel and the writing is so engaging, the story so vivid, the imagery so convincing and the characters so seductive that reading it becomes more than a pastime and evolves into a totally Continue Reading
Review: Against The Wall by Jill Sorenson
Against The Wall by Jill Sorenson Romance Contemporary/NA February 2, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s harder than I thought, being free. It’s overwhelming.” Eric Hernandez has just been released after serving a 30 month stretch for manslaughter. A former gang member, Eric knows he has to stay clean if he wants to make it and stay on the outside. With the help of family, Eric gets a job at a tattoo parlor and slowly begins to transition to living as a free man. Continue Reading
Release Day Giveaway: Wicked Sexy Liar by Christina Lauren
London Hughes is very content to surf daily, tend bar, hang out with her group of friends, and slowly orient herself in the years after college. Everything’s going great and according to the non-plan. But when a wave knocks her for a loop one morning, then Luke Sutter’s flirtatious smile knocks her for another that evening, she veers slightly off course…and into his path. Sure, he’s a total player, but the Why not—it’s only one night is a persistent voice in her ear. For his part, Luke’s Continue Reading
Review: Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat (Spoiler-Free)
Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat (Captive Prince #3) Released: February 2, 2016 M/M Fantasy Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Note: The review is spoiler free but the comment section does have spoilers! To gain everything and lose everything in the space of a moment. That is the fate of all princes destined for the throne. I'm going to write this review spoiler free, because to spoil anything about this book would be a true disservice. This will probably be the most non-review I've ever written. Continue Reading
Review: Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb
Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb Series: In Death, #42 Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Mystery/Thriller February 2, 2016 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I would have stood for you, the law would have stood for you.” A former senator goes missing, his cousin, Dr. Dennis Mira, is the only witness to the crime. Left with a concussion and a sense of forbidding, Dr. Mira calls his wife for help. Luckily for him, he is married to a renowned profiler for the NYSPD, Dr. Charlotte Mira, and good Continue Reading
Mandi’s February TBR
Wicked Sexy Liar by Christina Lauren 2/2/16. Book four in this realllllly fun sexy and series. Come back tomorrow for a chance to win it in print. (I love this series on audio). Goodreads l Kindle Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat 2/2/16. You guys. YOU GUYS. I'm going to slobber all over this review tomorrow. Prepare yourselves. (It will be spoiler-free as well!). PS - don't read this unless you've read the first two! Goodreads l Kindle Brotherhood in Death by JD Robb Continue Reading
Review: The Fall of the Red Queen by Lexxi Callihan
The Fall of the Red Queen by Lexxi Callihan Series: Southern Style, #3 Romance Contemporary January 20, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This is not going to go well for you.” Madlyn Robicheaux earned her reputation as the Red Queen. She crushes her opponents with a calculated ruthlessness that never loses. Jared Marshall is a distraction she doesn’t want or need. Even worse, he’s a threat. If she’s not careful, he could blow the lid off everything she’s spent Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Brody Easton. Star quarterback for the Steels. Gorgeous, arrogant, loud, confident, and deliciously sweet. He takes what he wants...especially irresistible sportscasters who aren't falling at his feet. Heroine: Delilah Maddox. Sportscaster. Beautiful, intelligent, funny, and able to handle her own. Even against tough to resist sexy quarterbacks. This scene is Delilah's and Brody's first meeting. It's kind of long but set the stage perfectly for their Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Tyburn by Jessica Cale (sheena) B review - Unquiet by Melanie Hansen (mandi) B review - Eight to Midnight by Karen Harley (helyce) B review - Heated Ride by Chelsea Camaron (tori) B- review - Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins (mandi) C review - Painful Lessons by S.C. Wynne (tori) C- review - Castelli's Virgin Widow by Caitlin Crews (mandi) D review - Keep On Loving You by Christie Ridgway (tori) January Mini Reviews Smexy's Top Ten Mandi Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – January 29th
10. Last Friday when you were reading this, my kids were already home from school because the blizzard was about to start. 30 inches of snow later, my kids are still home!! Too much snow to go to school all week. There has been epic sledding, snowboarding, and my kids built this snow tunnel that was pretty impressive. But now the snow is turning that gross brown color, and I'm tired of my shoes getting wet every time I go outside. And whine whine whine. (wine, wine wine?) 9. Geeky Continue Reading