Girl Wife Prisoner by Hanna Peach Series: A Good Wife, #1 Women's Fiction/Contemporary September 19, 2015 Gypsy Publishing Reviewed by Tori How far would you go to set yourself free? Drake Blackwell is intelligent, successful, controlling, and hiding a violent family past. He just made his latest investment: Noriko. Imported from Japan and wed to a stranger, Noriko struggles to stick to the rules of a Good Wife. Drake can’t seem to love her, not the way she wants to be loved. She Continue Reading
Review: Hot Dreams by Rachelle Chase
Hot Dreams by Rachelle Chase Released: July 13, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I thought a former male stripper/dancer hero might be a fun read, and this one is pretty cute. Johnny may not dance for the ladies anymore, but he is still the CEO for Hot Dreams, a male entertainment company. They do bachelorette parties, girls night out, and shows on stage. One night he goes back to his office, and finds a woman looking at some of his photographs. This woman is Continue Reading
Review: Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre
Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre Released: September 7, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi The girls from Fiction Vixen recommend this one to me - and I'm really glad they did. I usually shy away from Hollywood characters - something about them just don't appeal to me. But, with a strong recommendation, I dove in and very much enjoyed. Summer Jenkins lives in Quincy, Georgia - a very southern, rich town. Back in the 1950's, many of the town members invested Continue Reading
Review: The Madness of Lord Westfall by Mia Marlowe
The Madness of Lord Westfall by Mia Marlowe Series: The Order of the MUSE, #2 Historical Paranormal Romance September 21, 2015 Entangled Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...being ruined by you is the best thing that could ever happen to me.” Pierce Langston, Viscount Westfall, is thought to be mad. His ability to hear people's thoughts since a childhood accident lands him in Bedlam where he was subjected to heinous “cures.” Rescued by a friend, Langston now uses his gift Continue Reading
Pennyroyal Green Excerpt Tour
For almost 8 years, readers have eagerly followed the epic love-story-that-never-was of Lyon Redmond and Olivia Eversea throughout Julie Anne Long’s Pennyroyal Green novels. Now, FINALLY, readers will find out what really happened to separate the two lovers and if they can overcome the heartbreak and betrayal to reach their Happily Ever After. Before we get there, though, let’s relive Lyon and Olivia’s story up until now. Follow along the Pennyroyal Green Excerpt Tour from 9/17 to 9/24 at the Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Vikram Jathar. Has spent the past ten years angry at the world after his best friend and the person he loved, left him to become a star. Heroine: Ria Parkar. Has spent the past ten years becoming a Bollywood star, but when she goes back home for a family wedding, she is thrust back into Vikram's life, and realizes the peace she has been craving is waiting for her. She crushed her kurta with her fists. "I'm not waiting for anything. Nothing is ever going to happen Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Vespertine by Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn (helyce) B+ review - A Taste of Heaven by Penny Watson (tori) B review - Dirty Talk by Megan Erickson (mandi) B review - Devoted in Death by JD Robb (tori) C+ review - Falling for Danger by Sarah Curtis (mandi) C review - Engaging by Sarah Curtis (tori) C- review - Undaunted by Ronnie Douglas (sheena) C- review - A Rebel Without a Rogue by Bliss Bennet (mandi) Cover Reveal: Reapers and Bastards by Joanna Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – September 18
10. Does anyone need this after this week? This cute Etsy store creates custom wine and beer labels - I might get some for Thanksgiving to use for hostess gifts! Link 9. I probably shouldn't be blabbing about this book yet - because I'm only at the 25% mark. BUT - the girls from Fiction Vixen rec'd this to me, and when they rec something, I always listen. I usually shy away from hollywood heroes (or heroines) because - I'm just not a fan of stories set around Hollywood for some reason. BUT - Continue Reading
Review: A Rebel Without a Rogue by Bliss Bennet
Rebel Without a Rogue by Bliss Bennet (The Penningtons #1) Released: September 15, 2015 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A woman striving for justice Fianna Cameron has devoted her life to avenging the death of her father, hanged as a traitor during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Now, on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, only one last miscreant remains: Major Christopher Pennington, the English army officer who not only oversaw her father’s execution, but falsely Continue Reading
Tori’s Mini Reviews for September
Hold On by Kristen Ashley Series: The ‘Burg, #6 Romance Suspense Rating: B Hold On is the final story in The ‘Burg series and Ashley closes it with a bang. In classic Ashley style, she combines a sexy hard-fought romance with a multi plotted storyline. Nosy friends, pushy exs, chin dips, alpha heroes, and equally strong heroines all blend together to lead us to a glorious finish line. A strong secondary cast of old friends only serves to further endear you to this couple and their laughter Continue Reading