In the Raw by Eileen Griffin and Nikka Michaels M/M Romance Released: October 6, 2014 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Two of my favorite things - boys kissing and food. I was excited to see a m/m romance that featured two guys in culinary school. Chefs are known to have hot tempers - throw in some spicy cooking and things would surely be hot, hot hot. Except not, not, not. Jamie comes from a very wealthy family who own a chain of restaurants. He is expected to work for them after Continue Reading
Review: A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas
A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas Historical Romance Contemporary October 7, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Harmon Ely had a dream. A dream to establish his own town smack dab in the middle of Texas but first, he had to find the right men and women to help make his dream a reality. Forty acres and a home is his offer to anyone brave enough to come settle in this forsaken land. All they need to bring is their willingness to work... and a wife. Three men take him up on his Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Chris Riley. Security expert. Also an expert orgasm giver. Talented all around. Heroine: Sophie Ward. Scientist. Lusts after the hunky Chief of Security. This little excerpt is on the very dirty side...so I'm going to put it under a spoiler tag so you can hide the naughtiness [spoiler]“Sophie, baby, haven't you learned anything in our time together?” he drawled, the corner of his mouth twitching as he pressed her down deeper into the mattress with his powerful body. “When Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of the Christmas Harlequin bundle is: Diane Sallans The winner of the B&N gift card from the swoon-off is: Julie M Winners have been notified. Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Reaper's Stand by Joanna Wylde (contemporary/sheena) A review - Loving You Always by Kennedy Ryan (contemporary/sheena) B review - The Last Breath by Kimberly Belle (contemporary/tori) B review - Too Friendly to Date by Nicole Helm (contemporary/mandi) B review - Worth the Fall b Claudia Connor (contemporary/tori) B review - Carolina Blues by Virginia Kantra (contemporary/helyce) C+ review - As Long as You Love Me by Ann Aguirre (new adult/tori) C- Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – October 10th
10. Hey - it's holiday season. 9. Reader Party alert! Harlequin is throwing a reader party October 25 in Seattle. Authors coming BJ Daniels Maisey Yates Susanna Carr Bronwyn Scott Susan Wiggs Susan Andersen Sheila Roberts Susan Mallery Lynda Aicher Lauren Dane Karina Cooper Diana Copland That's a mighty fine list. Go here for more details. Too bad I live on the other side of the country *pout face* 8. Chloe Neill has a new UF/PNR series coming out next year! Did we Continue Reading
Review: Worth The Fall by Claudia Connor
Worth The Fall (The McKinney Brothers, #1) Claudia Connor Contemporary Romance Ebook September, 9, 2014 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I'm here because I couldn't stay away." Matt McKinney, a Navy Seal, is on leave after his best friend is killed on a mission and Matt was injured. Unable to fully deal with what happened or the promises he made to his dying friend, his commander forces him to take some time off and he winds up heading to the beach with a cousin of his. While Continue Reading
Interview with Kimberly Kincaid
Stirring up Trouble by Kimberly Kincaid just released and she is stopping by Smexy for a chat. Who is Kimberly Kincaid? Give us the low down. I write contemporary romance that splits the difference between sexy and sweet. I love fast cars, slow kisses, and cupcakes (not necessarily in that order). I've written two series, the Line books about sexy cops and feisty chefs, and the Pine Mountain series, about small town singles finding big time love. Right now I'm working on a super secret Continue Reading
Review: Echoes Of Scotland Street by Samantha Young
Echoes of Scotland Street (On Dublin Street, #5) by Samantha Young Contemporary Romance October 7, 2014 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “So, are you a hero, Cole Walker?” 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 Continue Reading
Review: Final Lap by Erin McCarthy
Final Lap by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track #8) Contemporary Romance October 7, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Cooper Brickman’s racing season is going downhill fast. Saddled with his much younger half-sister, 13 year old Mary-Jane, he’s finding it difficult to balance life as he knew it. His driving is off, he’s down on points and in the standings and it’s been months since he’s been with a woman. The thing is, he really loves his sister. Intelligent beyond her years, bright and Continue Reading