Before Smexy Books, we'll call it BSB, I read The Gardella Vampire series by Colleen Gleason. Since I didn't have a blog, or twitter (my life was so bleak) I made my next door neighbor read them with me, and we had so much fun with this series. I had first heard about the books on JR Ward's message boards - I think JR Ward put a cover blurb on the first book too, and at that time it all but confirmed I would read these books. I'm so happy to find out Colleen Gleason is rereleasing this Continue Reading
Review: Perfectly Good White Boy by Carrie Mesrobian
Perfectly Good White Boy by Carrie Mesrobian Contemporary/Mature YA E book October 1, 2014 Carol Rhoda Lab Reviewed by Tori Sean Norwhalt can read between the lines. "You never know where we'll end up. There's so much possibility in life, you know?" Hallie said. He knows she just dumped him. He was a perfectly good summer boyfriend, but now she's off to college, and he's still got another year to go. Her pep talk about futures and "possibilities" isn't exactly comforting. Sean's Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
What happens when personalities collide and control is questioned? The sparks fly! Chelle Bliss brings us a fast and furious couple whose fight for dominance both in and out of the bedroom only amps up the sexual antics they indulge in. James Caldo wants Izzy Gallo and will do anything to get her and keep her in his life. There is only one problem... Izzy has no problems "resisting" James. This little excerpt is on the very dirty side…so I put it under a spoiler tag to Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
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