This week at Smexy... B review - A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas (contemporary/tori) B review - Merciless Ride by Chelsea Camaron (contemporary/tori) B review - Alex by Sawyer Bennett (contemporary/mandi) B review - Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt (historical/mandi) B review - If He's Daring by Hannah Howell (historical/tori) B/C review - Christmas Brides Anthology (historical/may) C review - Raising the Rent by JL Merrow (m/m helyce) C- review - In the Raw by Eileen Griffin and Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – October 17th
10. Does the word Humpkin fill anyone else with joy? I now have Hapenis and Humpkin. My life is complete. 9. Karen Marie Moning showed up at JR Ward's book signing last week. Would have been FUN to go to. Thankfully, Liza as always has a wonderful recap of events on her blog. Highlights: KMM says in Burned, Dani will be "sexually viable" - this makes me snort for some reason. But hey, at least we get some Ryodan sex so all is good. Sounds like Layla and Xcor get hot and heavy in Continue Reading
Review: If He’s Daring by Hannah Howell
If He’s Daring by (Wherlocke, #6) Hannah Howell Historical Romance/Paranormal October 7, 2014 Harlequin, MIRA Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Cursing softly, he finally admitted to himself that he wanted to be her hero. Sir Orion Wherlocke has spent most of his adult life avoiding commitment and marriage. A confirmed bachelor, his childhood and various family members has shown him that marriage for the Wherlockes and Vaughns only ends in pain and sorrow. He has his sons and is more Continue Reading
Review: Raising the Rent by JL Merrow
Raising The Rent by JL Merrow M/M Romance (Novella-99 pages) October 14, 2014 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Life as a rent boy is not a long-term career goal for Nathan, who's determined to get an education. But when he turns up for his first day at college he's horrified to find his English teacher is one of his regular customers: Stephen, the one Nathan dubbed The Voice for his educated, honeyed tones. Stephen's just as shocked to see Nathan sitting in his class, not Continue Reading
Nothing Personal: Jaci Burton Celebrates National Boss’s Day *Giveaway*
“National Boss Day began in 1958 when Patricia Bays Haroski, then an employee at State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Ill., registered the holiday with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Haroski chose Oct. 16, her father's birthday, as the date for National Boss Day because she felt he was an exemplary boss.” Facts about National Boss Day Nothing Personal Synopsis Multi-millionaire casino owner Ryan McKay needs a bride in a hurry, and the one he chose has just backed out, Continue Reading
Review: Christmas Brides Anthology
Christmas Brides by Suzanne Enoch, Alexandra Hawkins, Elizabeth Essex, and Valerie Bowman Released: September 30, 2014 Historical Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by May This quartet is more a collection of stories about quick romances that happen around Christmas than it is about the holiday season. So if you like whirlwind historical romances but not holiday themed books this may be an excellent collection for you. Each story has its flaws, however overall it was a nice collection of Continue Reading
Review: Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt
Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #7) Historical Romance Released: October 14, 2014 Grand Central Reviewed by Mandi For those who like this series but are getting tired of the Ghost of St. Giles plot, this book is a refreshing change. I loved the Ghost of St. Giles when he was first introduced but I do think it was overplayed. In Darling Beast, we get a lovely hero and heroine. Well, the hero isn't so lovely unless you like tortured, run-down heroes. And hey - I do! Apollo Continue Reading
Review: Alex by Sawyer Bennett
Alex by Sawyer Bennett (Cold Fury #1) Released: October 14, 2014 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi If the idea of a super grumpy, jerky (yet redeemable) hockey hero excites you, than Alex Crossman is the hero and the book for you. Alex is a star professional hockey player for the Cold Fury, except - he hates hockey. The better he does, the more the crowd cheers, the more he hates it. But he wants the money so he keeps playing. I even snicker as I see a sign across the Continue Reading
Review: Tempting the CEO by Angela Claire
Tempting the CEO by Angela Claire Contemporary Romance Released: September 29, 2014 Entangled: Brazen Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "Thanks for the warning. If coming every time I barely touch you is not doing anything for you, you're awfully responsive..." Angie O'Hare is a fearless and take no prisoners attorney currently charged with securing the best deal imaginable by the small tech company she represents against a formidable panel of lawyers for the giant company Continue Reading
Review: Merciless Ride by Chelsea Camaron
Merciless Ride (The Hellions Ride, #3) by Chelsea Camaron Romance Suspense/MC E book October 10, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:“Mercy is no friend of mine.” Tessa Harlow can’t seem to catch a break. Working a dead-end job with a small child and disabled mother to support, she feels like she’s one step away from losing it. Her dreams of nursing school shattered before they even started, Tessa is now living paycheck to paycheck; waiting tables and hustling Continue Reading