Wolf Bride (Lust in the Tudor Court #1) by Elizabeth Moss Historical Romance Released: May 5th 2015 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "There was something in his voice that dug at the truth and would have it out." Lusty! Dramatic! Danger and King Henry VIII! Oh, how I love tales of Tudor intrigue, the nefarious plots, high handed Lords, court life and the oppressed women with fire in their bellies! Wolf Bride delivered on all counts. This was a different Continue Reading
Review: 50 Ways to Ruin a Rake by Jade Lee
50 Ways to Ruin a Rake (Rakes & Rogues #1) by Jade Lee Historical Romance Released: May 5th 2015 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Mellie has a plan… Mellie Smithson is trapped in the country with no suitors and no prospects on the horizon except, perhaps, the exasperating—although admittedly handsome—guest of her father. She's looking for any excuse to go to London to meet more eligible men. Trevor has a problem… Trevor Anaedsley's grandfather has cut off his funds Continue Reading
Review: Taming The Legend by Kat Latham
Taming The Legend by Kat Latham Series: London Legends, #4 Contemporary Romance/Sports May 11, 2015 Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What can I say? With you I’ve always been easy.” “With me, you’ve always been adored.” London Legends rugby star Ash Trenton isn’t sure what he is going to do once he retires but coaching at a camp for troubled teens wasn’t on his to-do list. Not until an old lover shows up out of the blue asking for his help. Though it’s been eighteen Continue Reading
Review: Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett
Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett (Roaring Twenties #3) Released: May 5, 2015 Historical Paranormal Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I've enjoyed the heck out of this historical paranormal series. It took some convincing to start this series, as ghosts are not a favorite of mine (and they were the premise of book one). But many recommended this author so I read it and I've loved them so, so much. This book can be read as a stand alone but the hero has had page time previous to this book and I do Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Logan Mitchell. Lawyer. Arrogant, dominant, frustrating, and completely in love with his boyfriend-Tate Morrison. Hero: Tate Morrison. Bartender. Sweet, sexy, down to earth, and completely in love with his boyfriend-Logan Mitchell. “Do you remember that night we went dancing?” he asked, and as Tate nodded, Logan trailed his fingertips down his smooth chest to his navel. “You spent the entire time grinding all over my cock, and I promised myself that, one day, I’d Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - Pucked by Helena Hunting (erotic/mandi) B+ review - The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan (new adult/tori) B+ review - Last Kiss by Jessica Clare and Jen Frederick (suspense/tori) B review - Midnight's Kiss by Thea Harrison (pnr/tori) B review - All For You by Laura Florand (contemporary/mandi) C+ review - Colin by Sotia Lazu (erotic/mandi) C review - Hide Your Heart by Tracey Alvarez (contemporary/mandi) D review - Win by Submission by Melynda Price Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – May 8th
MAY THE FIRTH BE WITH YOU AM I DOING THIS THING RIGHT pic.twitter.com/ZrMP7FqpMc — citizenrobot (@citizenrobot) May 4, 2015 10. Yeah Yeah Yeah - May the Fourth Be With You - but next year it's going to be all about The Firth!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=24&v=wVJwUOVhaFQ 9. A cute video from Julie James that talks about her inspirations for her books and why she writes romance. Goodreads is also giving away 100 copies of Something About You, the first book Continue Reading
Review: Wild Heat by Lucy Monroe
Wild Heat by Lucy Monroe (Northern Fire #1) Released: April 28, 2015 Contemporary Romance Forever Reviewed by Mandi Kitty is returning to her hometown after a horribly abusive marriage and dealing with an eating disorder. Deciding to help her aunt and her aunt's two good friends help run their bed and breakfast, Kitty is ready for this new direction in her life. What she isn't ready for is to see her first crush and her former best friend, Tack. Tack runs a tour company for all of Continue Reading
Review: Hide Your Heart by Tracey Alvarez
Hide Your Heart by Tracey Alvarez (Far North #1) Released: April 18, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Lauren Taylor had a very busy modeling career and a husband in New York City, until said husband abused her one too many times. Fleeing, she takes her young son back to her home country of New Zealand. She has become a car mechanic and restorer of classic cars and has moved onto a large piece of property she will share with her brother....and to her surprise, Continue Reading
Review: All For You by Laura Florand
All For You by Laura Florand (Paris Hearts #1) Released: May 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Célie and Joss grew up together in a not so great part of France. Célie is a few years younger than Joss, and her older brother was kind of friends with Joss, so she ran in the same circles with him. Célie has always had a crush on Joss. Joss, has always had a crush on Célie, but couldn't do much about it seeing that she was just a teenager. All Joss wanted to do was Continue Reading