Lead (Stage Dive, #3) by Kylie Scott Romance Contemporary Ebook July 29, 2014 St. Martin’s Griffin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s a message from the duty manager at the donut shop apologizing for the lack of long tasty phallic shaped éclairs. Apparently they don’t get baked until later in the day,” [...] “Since you failed to believe me when I explained this to you yesterday. I thought you might be more inclined to believe it if it came from a higher authority in the donut Continue Reading
Review: Deceptive Innocence by Kyra Davis
Deceptive Innocence by Kyra Davis Contemporary Romance Released: June 24, 2014 Published by Gallery Books Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: Ever since Bell’s mother died while serving time for a murder she didn't commit, Bell’s been focused on one thing: revenge. She knows her mother was set up by Jonathon Gable, the head of both the powerful Gable family and an international banking corporation. Now she’s determined to take him down—from the inside. Bell needs access to the Gable home and Continue Reading
Review: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews
Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels, #7) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy Releases: July 29. 2014 Ace Joint review by Mandi & Tori When trouble comes to Atlanta, you can always guarantee Kate Daniels is smack dab in the middle of it, swinging her sword. And trouble is definitely come to Atlanta in the form of Hugh D’Ambrey. Being consort to the Beast Lord isn’t an easy job. Between struggling to keep her business afloat and dealing with never ending pack issues, Kate has her hands full. Continue Reading
Review: Falling for Max by Shannon Stacey
Falling For Max by Shannon Stacey (Kowalski Family #9) Releases: July 29, 2014 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by May Tori Burns knows that she never wants love or marriage – just look what it did to her parents! Name calling, fights, and a messy divorce left her soured on the whole institution. She’s content to work as a graphic designer and part-time waitress at the local diner. At least, this seems like enough until Max comes in. Max Crawford has a new to-do item on his Continue Reading
Winners!
The winners of Magic Bleeds are: Jen B. Danielle Rose The winner of Magic Breaks is: Eva Thanks everyone! All winners have been emailed Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
I'm a fan of M/M suspense romances involving an in the closet male (usually a cop or detective) and the one man he can't seem to stay away from. Usually angst filled dramas with some heartbreak, some laughter, and lots of smexy times. I just recently discovered Kaje Harper's Life Lessons series and devoured the first book in the series-Life Lessons- in about 2 hours. A great story that deals with the ramifications of being forced to stay in the closet due to job and/or family. The romance Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Poison Promise by Jennifer Estep (urban fantasy) A review - The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan (historical) B review - One Sexy Ride by Vivian Arend (contemporary) B- review - Veiled Target by Robin Bielman (paranormal) C review - Wicked Designs by Lauren Smith (historical) C- review - Savage Chains: Shattered by Caris Roane (erotic) C- review - Enemies on Tap by Avery Flynn (contemporary) C- review - Road of No Return by KA Merikan (m/m) D review Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – July 25th
10. Fair warning, I talk a lot about Fifty Shades of Grey in this post. I don't care if you adored the book, I don't care if you hated the book. I just want to see Jamie Dornan nakey. Now excuse me while I watch Jamie walk into a room about 100 times in a row. 9. How about some book deals? All $1.99.... It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis The Sweet Spot by Laura Drake Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt A Rake's Midnight Kiss by Anna Campbell Never Desire a Duke by Lily Dalton The Rogue's Continue Reading
Review: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan
The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan (Brother Sinister #4) Historical Romance Released: July 15, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by May “I won’t give you the easy answer. It doesn’t exist. Go write the messy, difficult story." Courtney Milan is at it again, and she is giving us a glorious entry into her Brothers Sinister series. You do not need to be familiar with the series to enjoy this one, although her last book (The Countess Conspiracy) got an A+ from me and I can't recommend it Continue Reading
Review: One Sexy Ride by Vivian Arend
One Sexy Ride by Vivian Arend (Thompson & Sons #2) Contemporary Romance June 19, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: His goal is to stand firm As the middle child in a big family, Len Thompson has found it easy to slip under the radar. His relationships outside the family-run garage tend to run a mile wide but only an inch deep as he keeps his heart, body and soul protected. But when the one woman he’s always wanted makes it known she’ll soon be leaving Continue Reading