Home by Morning by Kaki Warner (Heroes of Heartbreak Creek #3) Released: July 7, 2015 Historical Western Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I've been anticipating Thomas and Prudence's (Pru) book for quite some time. First meeting in Heartbreak Creek, these two have danced around a romance for quite some time. Thomas is half white, half Cheyenne Indian. Pru is half white, half black, born to an enslaved mother. Living in the late 1800's, these two don't always have the easiest time in life. They Continue Reading
Review: The Duke Can Go to the Devil by Erin Knightly
Review: The Duke Can Go to the Devil (Prelude to a Kiss #3) by Erin Knightly Historical Romance Released: July 7, 2015 Signet Reviewed by Sheena After her mother’s death, May’s sea captain father sends her halfway around the world to live with his stodgy sister in England. The summer festival in Bath made for a lovely distraction, but now she can’t wait for her father’s return so she can leave this country, its suffocating rules, and one infuriatingly proper nobleman in particular Continue Reading
Review: Truly Madly Montana by Fiona Lowe
Truly Madly Montana by Fiona Lowe (Medicine River #2) Contemporary Romance July 7, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Millie Switkowski arrives back in Bear paw following her first year of medical school to do her first clinical rotation at the local clinic/hospital. She’s happy to be home and is looking forward to being the best “man” at her friend Josh’s wedding. Josh would have had his buddy, Will Barlett, by his side, but Will couldn’t get time off from work so Millie was the next Continue Reading
Review: Flight From Death by Yasmine Galenorn
Flight From Death by Yasmine Galenorn Series: Fly by Night, #1 Urban Fantasy July 7, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I didn’t survive this long by opening my mouth at the wrong time, dude.” I’m Shimmer, a blue dragon shifter. Thanks to a mistake, I was exiled from the Dragon Reaches and sentenced to work for Alex Radcliffe, a vampire who owns the Fly by Night Magical Investigations Agency. Now, not only do I have to adapt to Earthside culture, but every time I turn Continue Reading
Review: Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai
Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai Released: June 16, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Serving Pleasure is a very strong romance - I've been so impressed with Alisha Rai's stories recently. I hope she writes more and more. Micah Hale was a successful artist in London, but after a vicious attack where he almost died, he lost his energy and passion. He moves to the US for a fresh start, but becomes a hermit. Rarely leaving his house or socializing, he has tried to Continue Reading
Review: Scandalous Intentions by Amanda Mariel
Scandalous Intentions by Amanda Mariel (Ladies and Scoundrels #2) Historical Romance Released: June 18, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by May "Lord Luvington is a notorious rake who found himself in need of an upstanding wife. If not for his circumstances, he would never have tried courting me. I think it serves me best to remember that." Lord Julian Carrington, Maequess of Luvington was not a respectable man nor did Lady Sarah Roseington want anything to do with him. Why does he want to Continue Reading
Cover Reveal and Fun News: Strangely Beautiful by Leanna Renee Hieber
I don't do a lot of cover reveals at Smexy but this cover and series holds a very special place in my reading heart. Back in August 2009, when Smexy Books was still a wee babe, I read and reviewed The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker. I fell in love with Percy and Alexi and their friends. One of the reasons I read this book in the first place is that Leanna related Alexi, the hero, to Alan Rickman who I adore. The romance is swoon-worthy and adorable and the story itself Continue Reading
Review: Call on Me by Roni Loren
Review: Call on Me (Loving on the Edge #8) by Roni Loren Contemporary Romance Released: July 7, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Sheena Oakley Easton wants two things: to be a good mom to her daughter and to ditch her less than ideal night job. Hooking up with bad boy drummer Pike Ryland? Not on the agenda. She needs a promotion. Not sex, tattoos and rock ’n’ roll. Pike isn’t about to let Ms. Prim and Proper shut him down so easily, especially when he stumbles upon Oakley’s sexy night job. Continue Reading
Review: Earth Bound by Christine Feehan
Earth Bound by Christine Feehan Series: Sea Haven/Sisters of the Heart, #4 PNR July 7, 2015 Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I thought they’d be staying for lunch.” “Really? We’re going to have to work on your people skills.” Lexi lived her childhood in fear when she was kidnapped by a religious cult and brutalized for years. When she escaped, she found healing with a group of women with similar violent pasts on the island of Sea Haven. She has never forgotten the Continue Reading
Review: How to Marry a Royal Highlander by Vanessa Kelly
How to Marry a Royal Highlander (The Renegade Royals #4) by Vanessa Kelly Historical Romance Released: June 30, 2015 Zebra Reviewed by Sheena At sixteen, Alasdair Gilbride, heir to a Scottish earldom, fled the Highlands and an arranged betrothal. Ten years later, Alasdair must travel home to face his responsibilities. It’s a task that would be much easier without the distracting presence of the most enticing woman he’s ever met… After one escapade too many, Eden Whitney has been Continue Reading