Loving You Always (The Bennetts #2) by Kennedy Ryan Contemporary Romance Released October 7, 2014 Forever Yours Review by Sheena Favorite Quote:"Oh God....it hurts to love like this. So sweet it hurts." Like a sugar-tipped shard of glass piercing her heart. Every time. *Cue Pachelbel's Canon" Yes....yes. I am so damn pleased. I feel so happy and free and ALIVE! My heart played Canon throughout Loving You Always. It was just that classic, and right and effortlessly tear Continue Reading
Samantha Young’s Video Blog Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRZBwUTKT88 Shannon MacLeod has always gone for the wrong type of man. After she drifted from one toxic relationship to the next, her last boyfriend gave her a wakeup call in the worst possible way. With her world shattered, she’s sworn off men—especially those of the bad-boy variety.Cole Walker is exactly the sort that Shannon wants to avoid—gorgeous, tattooed, charming, and cocky. But his rough exterior hides a good man who’s ready to find “the Continue Reading
Review: Reaper’s Stand by Joanna Wylde
Reaper's Stand by Joanna Wylde (Reaper's MC #4) Releases: October 7, 2014 Contemporary Romance Berkley Trade Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: As Reapers Motorcycle Club president, Reese “Picnic” Hayes has given his entire life to the club. After losing his wife, he knew he’d never love another woman. And with two daughters to raise and a club to manage, that was just fine with him. These days, Reese keeps his relationships free and easy—he definitely doesn’t want to waste his time on a Continue Reading
New: As Long As You Love Me by Ann Aguirre
As Long As You Love Me (2B Trilogy, #2) by Ann Aguirre New Adult/Romance Contemporary E book, 352 pages September 30, 2014 Harlequin, HQN Reviewed by Tori Lauren Barrett is coming home. Unable to deal with the pressures of college and losing her scholarship in the process, Lauren decides to head back to Sharon, Nebraska and try to get her life back on track. Rob Conrad never left Sharon. Stunning good looks and high school popularity can only take you so far, especially when your Continue Reading
Review: The Last Breath by Kimberly Belle
The Last Breath by Kimberly Belle Adult Fiction/Mystery Suspense Paperback, 384 pages September 30, 2014 Harlequin, MIRA Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: I came all this way because I’m not certain... Gia Andrews, a humanitarian worker, left her small Tennessee home town sixteen years ago after her stepmother, Elle Mae, was murdered and her father convicted of the crime. When she receives news her father is being allowed to come home because he is dying, Gia comes home to care for Continue Reading
Swoon-Off: Phin vs. Daniel
Swoon-Off: Phin vs. Daniel Rhonda Helms and Shannyn Schroeder have challenged each other to a swoon off, pitting the heroes of our September release New Adult books against each other. There will be three events (Who is sexier?, Who has the best pick up/first conversation with the heroine?, and Who does the best grovel?). We will write about our heroes and post snippets from our books. Then there will be voting! Stop by the three blogs to vote and post a comment to participate in our Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Jonah Briggs. Owner of a BDSM club. Likes to be called Master. Heroine: Caroline Preston. A journalist who puts her nose up to BDSM. Finds herself calling Jonah Master. “Do I need to remind you again that I’m in control here?” His voice cracked like a whip, infinitely different from before. This is Jonah the Dom, she realized, ignoring the unwelcome thrill that came along with that knowledge. “Get your hands back up on the wall immediately before I forget myself.” Breath Continue Reading
Winners!
The five winners of Riding Dirty by Jill Sorenson are: Krysten M Katey Jane bn100 Paula Winners have been emailed. Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Fever Pitch by Heidi Cullinan (m/m/helyce) A review - The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen (new adult m/m/mandi) B+ review - Riding Dirty by Jill Sorenson (romantic suspense/mandi) B review - In Your Dreams by Kristan Higgins (contemporary/tori) B- review - An American Duchess by Sharon Page (historical/mandi) C+ review - Sweetwater by Lisa Henry (m/m/tori) D review - Hope Burns by Jaci Burton (contemporary/helyce) D review - Snap by Katie Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – October 3rd
I'm babysitting my nine month old nephew today and recovering from an awesome Baltimore Orioles win last night. Seriously the most fun I've ever had at a game. Instead of an official Top Ten, I have three very important things to share with you. #1 - There is a Go Fund Me account set up to help Dear Author/Jane Litte pay for her legal fees surrounding the Ellora's Cave lawsuit. You can go here to contribute. The amoun this fund has increased today is astounding. GO romance Continue Reading