Stranger On The Shore by Josh Lanyon Romance Suspense/MM E book, 226 Pages May 5, 2014 Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Twenty years ago, four year old Brian Arlington was kidnapped from his home in the middle of a night and never seen again. Though the suspected kidnapper was eventually caught and sentenced for his crime, he has maintained his innocence from the beginning and nothing could tie him to the crime but a ransom note. Griffin (Griff) Hadley, an investigative journalist, has Continue Reading
Review: Crossing the Line by Megan Hart
Crossing the Line by Megan Hart Released: June 17, 2014 Erotic Contemporary Novella Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Crossing the Line is a male boss/female employee romance, except with a twist. In this situation Caite, the employee is the dominate while Jamison, the boss, learns he likes the submissive role. But let me back up for a moment. Caite has worked at the PR firm, Wolfe and Baron for about eight months. Specializing in social media, Caite has impressed her one boss Elise Baron, Continue Reading
Review: When You Are Mine by Kennedy Ryan
When You Are Mine by Kennedy Ryan (The Bennetts #1) Contemporary Romance June 17, 2014 Forever Yours Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: Forever is a heartbeat away . . . Kerris Moreton knows how to make things work. Bounced from foster home to foster home as a kid, she adapted; when opportunity arose, she thrived. Now, about to open her own business and accept a marriage proposal, Kerris is ready to build the life she's always wanted. The only thing missing? A passionate connection Continue Reading
Winners!
The winners from Tori's Birthday celebration are: Pamela SoCalGal5 Kini Erica H All winners have been emailed. Thanks for playing :) Continue Reading
Review: The River Leith by Leta Blake
The River Leith by Leta Blake Contemporary Romance/MM E book, 173 pages May 15, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It was awkward dealing with people who had emotional attachments to him that he didn’t even know how to return them.” Leith Wentz, an amateur boxer, wakes up after a championship fight only to discover an illegal blow to his head has resulted in him losing his memories for the last three years. Struggling to cope with his new reality, Leith deals with Continue Reading
Review: The Kraken King: Parts 7-8 by Meljean Brook
The Kraken King (Parts 7-8) by Meljean Brook Steampunk, Romance Serial-Eight Installments June 2014 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Earlier this month I reviewed Parts 1-3 & 4-6 of Meljean Brook’s riveting adventure serial,The Kraken King. I’m back today to review the last two parts of the serial 7 and 8. A former smuggler and thief, Ariq—better known as the Kraken King—doesn’t know what to make of the clever, mysterious woman he rescues from an airship besieged by marauders. Unsure Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday – Happy Birthday Tori!
Today is not only Sunday, it's not only Father's Day, it's not only Smex Scene day...it's Tori's birthday *and the crowd goes wild* Tori is turning 29 - again! Lucky girl! *wink* To celebrate, we are going to give you presents. Every Sunday we do a Smex Scene Sunday post - you can browse through them here. Once in awhile, we do a 'Top Ten Reasons to Read post," which are books we recommend that are erotic - you can browse through them here. I will pick four random commenters, and Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A- review - The Unexpected Duchess by Valerie Bowman (historical) B+ review - Cross & Crown by Abigail Roux (m/m) B+ review - Push by Claire Wallis (NA) B+ review - Hunt the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy (paranormal) B review - Burned by Sarah Morgan (contemporary) B review - The Frozen Star by Jessie Lane (YA) B review - Nothing but Smoke by Daisy Harris (m/m) B- review - Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey (erotic) C+ review - Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – June 13th
10. It's Friday the thirteenth! It's a full moon! There are solar flares happening! *peeks out from behind box of wine* 9. Author news round-up! Anne Calhoun discusses her upcoming releases (I want them all!) Jeaniene Frost releases her cover for Bound of Flames (Vlad's third book). Kristen Ashley gives a little tour of where she writes all of her hot books. Courtney Milan has released the first chapter of her July 15 release, The Suffragette Scandal. (want!) 8. This is a week Continue Reading
Review: Push by Claire Wallis
Push (Push,#1) by Claire Wallis NA Romance Suspense May 1, 2014 Harlequin MIRA Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...in this perfect moment, there is always fear.” Emma Searfoss, a 22 year old engineer designer, has moved clear across the country to get away from her stepfather. Emotionally and physically abused by him since childhood, her victimization was made worse by her mother and two brothers allowing it to happen and not intervening. Blunt and in need of some anger management Continue Reading