Blurb: Like his brothers Zach and Zane, Trey Barnes thought he had found the love of his life. But fate had other plans. A widower who’s had to raise his five-year-old son on his own, Trey has not allowed himself to be with another woman. Until he meets Ressa Bliss at—of all places—a children’s library program. The beautiful librarian is wonderful with his son, Clay, but every time Trey even considers asking her out, he is tortured by guilt. Fate is indeed fickle. When the two meet Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
HERO: He was a devil HEROINE: She was an angel Two people who should’ve never met, let alone become friends, but it’s not until they give into the dangerous passion that’s been simmering under the surface for five years that things go to hell. She officially had the worst imagination in the world. Nothing could have even remotely prepared her for this. This shuddering, clawing need that ripped open her soul from the intensity of it. She hadn’t realized how pent up Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Angel by Lola Dodge (paranormal/may) A review - Rising Fire by Terri Brisbin (paranormal/may) B+ review - Manwhore by Katy Evans (contemporary/sheena) B review - Trust Me by Ella Sheridan (romantic suspense/tori) B review - Soaring by Kristen Ashley (contemporary/mandi) B- review - Chase Me by Tessa Bailey (new adult/tori) C+ review - Hot and Bothered by Crystal Green (contemporary/mandi) D review - Binding Ties by Shannon K Butcher Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – Smexy Turns Six! Feelings and Boners.
I think “Feelings and Boners” should be the new Smexy Books tagline. I tweeted that in regard to a book I was describing on Twitter, and someone said it should be our tagline. It fits, right? We don’t take ourselves all too seriously, but we are passionate about romance books. And feelings. And….boners. We like to have fun. Smexy Books is six years old! Does it feel like it’s been six years? Yes. LOL. What did I do with my life before Smexy Books and Twitter? I really can’t remember. I Continue Reading
Review: Binding Ties by Shannon K. Butcher
Binding Ties by Shannon K. Butcher Sentinel Wars, #9 Paranormal Romance March 3, 2015 Signet Reviewed by Tori Blurb: Lyka Phelan is a Slayer, sent to live among her enemy to guarantee lasting peace with the Theronai. Yet she has a secret—and it could make her a slave to their power. But when a pack of Synestryn destroys her home and captures her packmates, Lyka realizes her freedom is a small price to pay for the safety of her people. So she strikes a bargain with the leader of the Continue Reading
Take My Books – March!
It’s been too long since I’ve done this! Someone should scold me. There are February and March books mixed in here. Enjoy :) SET #1 Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb The Diabolical Miss Hyde by Viola Carr Cursed by Ice by Jacquelyn Frank SET #2 Running Blind by Cindy Gerard Darker Than Desire by Shiloh Walker Beyond Limits by Laura Griffin Rough Justice by Sarah Castille SET #3 I Loved a Rogue by Katharine Ashe The Continue Reading
Review: Rising Fire by Terri Brisbin
Rising Fire by Terri Brisbin (Stone Circles #1) Released: March 3, 2015 Paranormal Romance Signet Reviewed by May Lovely and innocent Brienne of Yester has always been able to manipulate fire, but when her powers suddenly surge, the simple life she once knew explodes. Handsome, fearless, and commanding William de Brus has been summoned by the king to investigate a nobleman rumored to have powers linked to the fabled fire goddess. When he chances upon Brienne, his desire for her is Continue Reading
Review: Chase Me by Tessa Bailey
Chase Me (Broke & Beautiful, #1) by Tessa Bailey NA Romance Contemporary March 17, 2015 Avon Impulse Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”Don’t be a judgmental rabbit. They’re the worse.” Roxy Cumberland quit college and moved to New York to pursue her acting dreams. When her big break takes longer than she anticipated, Roxy finds herself dressed as a giant pink bunny suit, delivering a singing telegram to a sexy and very hung over trust fund baby. Louis McNally the second may Continue Reading
DNF Round-Up
Once in a while we gather up our recent "Did Not Finish" (DNF) and share what didn't work for us: Tori And Jericho Burned by M.J. Compton: I was excited to get this book. I liked the premise of undercover rock band FBI agents/werewolves investigating a cult. I’m also a sucker for human/supernatural soul mate pairings. My problem was the romance. So many assumptions and misunderstandings that carry on far into the book. The hero sees his human soul mate and instantly falls for her but gets Continue Reading
Review: Soaring by Kristen Ashley
Soaring by Kristen Ashley (Magdalene #2) Released: March 16, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Set in the beach town of Magdalene, Maine, this is book two in this series and I liked it quite a bit. It felt like a cozy Kristen Ashley read. We have Mickey, an Irish firefighter/construction worker and Amelia, a very wealthy trust fund heroine who volunteers her time at a nursing home and is trying to get her life back in order. Amelia's neurosurgeon husband had an Continue Reading