Review: Daniel's True Desire (True Gentlemen #2) Historical Romance Released: November 3, 2015 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Daniel Banks is a man of the cloth whose vocation is the last comfort he has left–and even his churchman’s collar is beginning to feel like a noose. In an attempt to start his life over, Daniel accepts the post of vicar in Haddondale, a position supported by the Earl of Haddonfield. There Daniel meets Lady Kirsten Haddonfield, to whom life has also Continue Reading
Guest Author Brenda Jackson and Giveaway!
Brenda Jackson: Persistent Writing From the time I first began reading romances, Harlequin Silhouette Desires were my favorite. It was small enough to toss in my purse and pull out for a good and relaxing read just about anywhere. Especially when I got a break during those busy management meetings at the well-known insurance company where I worked. Once I decided I wanted to be an author, my choice was to be a Silhouette Desire author. After a number of rejections letters—a few telling me Continue Reading
Review: Wrapped and Strapped by Lorelei James
Wrapped and Strapped by Lorelei James (Blacktop Cowboys #7) Contemporary Romance November 3, 2015 Signet Reviewed by: Helyce Favorite Quote: “You fucking undo me.” Flower child, vegetarian and humanitarian Harlow Pratt and gruff and strapping cattle ranch foreman Hugh Pritchett have been taunting each other for years. Hugh thinks she’s nothing but a spoiled rich girl, and he’s had enough of that life with his ex-wife. Harlow thinks Hugh is an ill-mannered trouble-maker who wouldn't Continue Reading
Review: Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier
Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier (Blackthorn & Grim #2) Fantasy Released: November 3, 2015 Roc Reviewed by Mandi The second book in the Blackthorn and Grim series (see the first review here), and I am falling even more in love with these two. Before I go on, two things: One - this fantasy series must be read in order for it to make sense. And two, at this point, this is not a fantasy romance, just a fantasy. There are some romantic elements in side characters in this story, but Continue Reading
Review: The Game Plan by Kristen Callihan
The Game Plan by Kristen Callihan Series: Game On, #3 Romance Contemporary/Sports November 1, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: I see Ethan Dexter; he shines for me. And I burn hotter than the sun when I am in his orbit. Ethan (Dex) Dexter has just about everything he wants as a well known & very talented center for the NFL. Except a certain young woman he has wanted since he first saw her four years ago. When they end up in the same house on vacation, Dex Continue Reading
Review: A Promise Kept by K.S. David
A Promise Kept by K.S. David Romance Suspense Ebook February 1, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I must have done something wrong in a past life to end up with you as a friend.” Well known criminal defense attorney Quinn McGuire has come back home to Haydon County, Kentucky to see her mother buried then she plans to leave as quickly as possible. When her brother is accused of murder 24 hours later, Quinn finds herself deeply submerged in a murder mystery that is Continue Reading
Guest Author: Sorcha Mowbray
What’s In a title? I should preface this post by pointing out I am primarily a digitally published author. I have not been traditionally published, and so my experience has been that whatever title I submit with is the title I g to keep. That, or maybe I’m just really good at picking titles? Either way, I tend to obsess about them. Like I really think about them. A lot. I prefer to have my title early in the process. It is kind of a talisman for me. A guiding light to keep me on track with Continue Reading
Review: Fangs For The Memories by Molly Harper
Fangs For The Memories by Molly Harper Series: Half-Moon Hollow, #4.5 Paranormal Romance-Novella November 2, 2015 Pocket Star Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “See, I’m not such a bad guy.”. I snickered. “Well, you’re not a good guy.” “Is this because I have my hand on your boob?” he asked. I yawned widely, noting that he did not, in fact, move his hand from my left breast. “That, too.” We all know how Jane Jameson and Gabriel Nightingale’s romance came about (and Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Simon - reclusive lumberjack. Wears long underwear and adopts blind puppies. Big and burly. Growly and surly (Mandi's candy) Today, he wore a blue plaid flannel shirt over a heather gray Henley, jeans, work boots, and the requisite glower. The gray beanie looked Portlandy, but it was the dark beard glittering with just a few grays that always made Adam pause for breath. The man knew how to wear a beard. Hero: Adam. Librarian. Wears glasses. Lusts after grumpy Simon. Gets stuck in a Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Scandal Takes the Stage by Eva Leigh (may) B review - Falling Into Bed With a Duke by Lorraine Heath (mandi) B review - Dark Heart of Magic by Jennifer Estep (tori) B review - Autumn Thorns by Yasmine Galenorn (tori) C+ review - Walk Through Fire by Kristen Ashley (tori) C+ review - Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas (mandi) C+ review - Harlot by Victoria Dahl (mandi) C- review - Break Me Down by Roni Loren (sheena) C- review - Crashing Souls by Cynthia Continue Reading