Hero: James Spencer, Duke of Abermont. A spy for the crown. Willing to die to protect his family. Even marry a possible traitor. Heroine: Vivienne Loren. Governess for the Spencer family. Wants revenge for her brother's death. Willing to do anything to get it. Even marry her enemy. She wanted him. “You’re killing me, woman,” he ground out, at the sight of the pink ribbon tied underneath her breasts, in the same shade as her garters. Judging from his reaction, Vivian no longer considered Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - A Bad Boy For Christmas by Jessica Lemmon (helyce) A review - The Taming of Malcolm Grant by Paula Quinn (sheena) B+ review - The Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev (mandi) B+ review - The Stolen Mackenzie Bride by Jennifer Ashley (mandi) B+ review - Base Instincts by Larissa Ione (tori) B review - Forever Your Earl by Eva Leigh (may) C+ review - Her Treasure Hunter Ex by Zara Keane (tori) C review - Demon of Mine by Rayna Vause (mandi) D review - Last Hope Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – October 2
10. Luckily, it looks like Joaquin is now going to turn out to sea. Because by the time he would have gotten to Maryland, we were getting the bearded, somewhat recluse Joaquin and I'm not sure that's my favorite 9. Some book news - Teresa Bailey has a new book coming out in December. Hot cover and I love the series name - Made in Jersey. #Hapenis Kristen Callihan's next new adult book will be called The Game Plan and comes out this November. AND - Jen Frederick's follow-up to Sacked (which Continue Reading
Review: The Taming of Malcolm Grant by Paula Quinn
Review: The Taming of Malcolm Grant (Highland Heirs #4) by Paula Quinn Historical Romance Released: September 29, 2015 Forever Romance Reviewed by Sheena Emmaline Grey spends her days with her beloved dog, dreaming of the sea-until a brawling Highlander shatters her quiet life to pieces. Though her blindness prevents her from seeing his face, his voice is a warm blend of velvet and silk, and his rakehell ways unmistakable. Risking the wrath of a rival clan as she nurses him back to Continue Reading
Review: A Bad Boy for Christmas by Jessica Lemmon
A Bad Boy for Christmas by Jessica Lemmon (Second Chances #3) Contemporary Romance September 29, 2015 Forever Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “Brave,” Faith kept her expression deadpan. “If my name was Cookie and I was a monster, I would not dye my hair blue. From Goodreads: 'Tis the Season to Be Naughty Connor McClain knows what he wants. And after four harrowing years in Afghanistan, that's a quiet life in the lakeside town of Evergreen Cove. But coming home has landmines Continue Reading
Review: Base Instincts by Larissa Ione
Base Instincts by Larissa Ione Series: Demonica, #11.7 Paranormal M/M Romance Released: September 12, 2015 Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Fuck the guy, take the girl, save a soul” Raze is a medic for Underworld General and a supernatural night club. He is also a seminus demon (sex demon) who has a bit of a problem. He’s gay. Unfortunately, he can only obtain the sexual release he needs to survive with females. 30 years ago he met a succubus, Fayle, who saved Continue Reading
Queer Romance Month is Here! Tiffany Reisz Shares her Favorites
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Queer Romance & Weren’t Particularly Afraid to Ask What it is Queer Romance Month is a month long celebration of romance across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Every day in October, we publish three to four posts from a variety of readers, writers, bloggers and other brilliant people. Our contributors come from all corners of Romancelandia, united by our belief that love is love, romance is romance, and sexuality is not a sub-genre. On the website, Continue Reading
October Books Mandi Wants to Read
High and Millie. Gimme. Amazon l Goodreads Oh god, Kleypas is coming out with a new historical series and I just can't stand it!! My soul aches for it!!! I haven't heard much buzz except Publisher Weekly said it was "old school" Goodreads l Amazon I'm just starting this book today. I love Kennedy's style, and I've heard it's diiiiiiiirty. A dirty dystopian. I'll report back soon! Goodreads l Amazon I've read this - and I LOVED this. It's part one of a two part story. The Continue Reading
Review: Forever Your Earl by Eva Leigh
Forever Your Earl by Eva Leigh (The Wicked Quills of London #1) Released: September 29, 2015 Historical Avon Reviewed by May As the editor/owner of The Hawk’s Eye, Eleanor Hawke is no stranger to scandal. She lives to share the exploits of the ton through her gossip rag, and rakes in the profits while doing so. So when Daniel Balfour, a notorious scoundrel of an Earl walks in her office with an offer she can’t refuse what is a good writer to do? She follows him of course, on adventures Continue Reading
Exclusive Excerpt: Rock Redemption by Nalini Singh
We are big fans of Nalini Singh's Rock Kiss series, and are excited to share with you an exclusive excerpt to her upcoming release, Rock Redemption. Rock Redemption: Excerpt #3 (Check out Excerpt # 1 and #2 here and here) His head jerked up, dark gray eyes brilliant with fury and with a need so vicious it rocked her. “Why can’t you just be my friend?” he asked, his arms rigid he was holding on so hard to the counter. “I fuck everything female that moves. I don’t want that Continue Reading