A Scoundrel by Moonlight by Anna Campbell (Sons of Sin #4) Released: April 28, 2015 Historical Forever Reviewed by May As Nell Trim sat with her dying sister she promised to get revenge on the man who seduced her and ultimately caused her death: the Marquess of Leath. James (aka the marquess) has been dealing with the multitude of women coming forward with babies and in trouble all seduced by his (now dead) uncle. That man roamed the countryside seducing young ladies and posing as Continue Reading
Wicked Wednesday: Top Ten Reasons to Read Changing his Game by Megan Erickson
Marley Lake is no stranger to awkwardness, but getting caught watching a dirty GIF by the company’s hot new IT guy exceeds even her standards. That is, until she realizes he's as turned on by it as she is. But with a big promotion on the line, she refuses to let her current dry spell be her downfall. Maybe. Austin Rivers has no business lusting after the irresistible editor of Gamers Magazine. He's a secret partner in the business—and technically Marley’s boss. One look at that GIF, though, Continue Reading
Review: Cold Burn of Magic by Jennifer Estep
Cold Burn Magic by Jennifer Estep Series: Black Blade, #1 Urban Fantasy/YA April 28, 2015 K-Teen Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Bad things really did come in threes.” Lila Merriweather lives in the most magical place in America - Loudburst Falls, WV - and it sucks. In a town ruled by group of powerful families, Lila keeps her head down and supports herself by making certain “acquisitions." An orphan whose mother was murdered, Lila wants nothing to do with the town, it’s Continue Reading
Review: The Duke and The Lady in Red by Lorraine Heath
The Duke and the Lady in Red by Lorraine Heath (Scandalous Gentleman of St. James #3) Historical Romance Released: April 28, 2015 Avon Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: " I won't give up." She barely turned when his words froze her on the spot. "I will have you," he said, his voice a whispered promise that caused a shiver of foreboding, a quiver of pleasure to ripple through her. "Because you want it as much as I do." I received this book unsolicited in the mail, and after a Continue Reading
Release Day Giveaway: The Shattered Court by M.J. Scott
First in a new fantasy series from the author of the Novels of the Half-Light City. Entangled in a court ruled by tradition and intrigue, a young witch must come to terms with newfound power and desire—and a choice between loyalty and survival.… The royal witches of Anglion have bowed to tradition for centuries. If a woman of royal blood manifests powers, she is immediately bound by rites of marriage. She will serve her lord by practicing the tamer magics of the earth—ensuring good Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: The Mistake by Elle Kennedy
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy Series: Off-Campus, #2 New Adult April 28, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I love it when you talk homonyms to me." John Logan, a star hockey player and junior at Briar University, has no problems getting girls...except the one he wants. She happens to be dating his best friend, Garrett Graham. With his family issues bearing down upon him the closer he gets to graduation and his seemingly unrelenting crush on Hannah, he is surprised Continue Reading
Review: Acute Reactions by Ruby Lang
Acute Reactions by Ruby Lang Released: March 23, 2015 Contemporary Romance Crimson Romance Reviewed by Mandi When I received this review request, the blurb charmed me so I thought I'd give it a try. The man with allergies never gets the girl, at least according to the movies—and Portland restaurateur Ian Zamora wants to be the guy who gets the girl. So to rid himself of the sensitivities brought on by his sometimes-girlfriend’s cat, he makes an appointment with allergist Petra Lale. Continue Reading
Review: The Unlikely Lady by Valerie Bowman
The Unlikely Lady by Valerie Bowman Series: Playful Brides #3 Historical Romance Released May 5, 2015 St. Martin’s Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "I'm glad to hear it because it seems the two of you are accusing me of something. Perhaps something duplicitous involving teacakes?" Miss Jane Lowndes is a confirmed bluestocking. She's convinced that if she can wait out her parents' demand that she marry, someday she can be a confirmed spinster and hold intellectual Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Austin Rivers. Owns Gamers Magazine. Creator of a very popular video game. Likes to be in control in the bedroom. Has a secret crush on one of his editors. Heroine: Marley Lake. Editor extraordinaire. Gets caught looking at a tumblr porn gif at work by Austin. When Austin sees the gif and says "Do you like that?" - they both realize something naughty is about to go down. He raised his right hand slowly, waiting to see if she’d flinch, but she didn’t. She only stared back at Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Elements of Chemistry by Penny Reid (contemporary/tori) A review - Nice Girls Don't Ride by Roni Loren (contemporary/sheena) A review - Sealed in Sin by Juliette Cross (urban fantasy/sheena) B+ review - Taken by Charlotte Stein (erotic/mandi) B+ review - Ares' Temptation by Aubrie Dionnne (paranormal/sheena) B review - There You Stand by Christina Lee (m/m / tori) B review - A Way Home by Keira Andrews (m/m/ mandi) C+ review - Protecting Fate by Katee Continue Reading