Stormy Persuasion (Malory-Anderson, #11) by Johanna Lindsey Historical Romance Paperback, 384 pages June 10, 2014 Galley Books Reviewed by Tori Jacqueline and Judith Malory are more than cousins; they are best friends. Having grown up together, they are dismayed to find their parents are separating them for their first debut into society. James Malory made a promise to his wife’s family many years ago that his daughter, Jacqueline (Jack), would have her coming out in America. This Continue Reading
Top Ten Reasons to Read Keep Me Closer by Rhyannon Byrd
I like to do these 'Top Ten Reasons to Read' posts when I read an erotic book that I would recommend. Sometimes I go months without finding a good book for a post like this, but this month I've read two! Today I'm talking about Keep Me Closer by Rhyannon Byrd. This is the first I've read by her and I was shocked at how dirty this hero is. He is also possessive, controlling (sometimes too controlling), and a big asshole. Ginorumous asshole. Just putting that out there. But in a guilty pleasure Continue Reading
Review: Nothing But Smoke by Daisy Harris
Nothing But Smoke by Daisy Harris (Fire and Rain #3) M/M Romance June 10, 2014 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Blurb: Sometimes good boys do bad things. Michael Larson considers himself one of the good guys. He recycles, eats mostly vegan, and volunteers. But one night, while on a jog through a Seattle park, he encounters a sexy man on a motorcycle he wants to be bad with. Firefighter Nicky O’Brian barely has time to even think about a sex life. Between his job and caring for his Continue Reading
Review: Burned by Sarah Morgan
Burned by Sarah Morgan (Miller Sisters #2) Released: May 27, 2014 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi This is a quick read with great sexual tension and a sexy, intense hero. I loved Ripped by Sarah Morgan last year, which features the heroine's sister. Burned is Rosie's story, who was so cute in Ripped (and she is still cute!). Rosie's passion is the martial art of Muay Thai. She works at a fitness center which has just been sold to new management, so she is unsure about Continue Reading
Let’s Revist: In for a Penny by Rose Lerner
Lord Nevinstoke revels in acting the young wastrel, until his father is killed in a drunken duel. Never one to do anything halfway, Nev throws off his wild ways to shoulder a mountain of responsibility and debt vowing to marry a rich girl and act the respectable lord of the manor.Manufacturing heiress Penelope Brown seems the perfect choice for a wife. She s pretty, proper, and looking for a husband.Determined to rise above her common birth, Penelope prides herself on her impeccable behavior and Continue Reading
Review: Take my Breath Away by Christie Ridgway
Take My Breath Away by Christie Ridgway (Cabin Fever #1) Released: May 27, 2014 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by May Single mom Poppy Walker is busy renovating her family’s abandoned cabins high in the Southern California hills hoping to turn what was once her dad’s dream into a profitable resort for the wealthy. She’s not open for business yet – but that doesn’t stop Ryan Hamilton from trying to rent one of the cabins! Ryan is a movie star turned executive and can’t believe Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Dexter Black. Nickname is Sin. Vice President of the Wind Dragons MC. A one night stand with an old friend produces big surprises a few months later. Heroine: Faye. Law student. Good girl all around. When a chance encounter allows her to fulfill her greatest fantasy, she rides it all night long. She figures one night is all she'll get but fate has other plans. “Come here,” he says, sitting on the bed and pulling off his shirt. I do as instructed, going to Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A/B joint review - Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh (paranormal) B+ review - Wicked Temptation by Zoe Archer (historical) B review - Deeper Than Need by Shiloh Walker (suspense) B review - Grim Shadows by Jenn Bennett (paranormal historical) B review - The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu (YA) C review - Fall From India Place by Samantha Young (contemporary) C- review - The Scoundrel's Seduction by Jennifer Haymore (historical) C- review - Just One Night by Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – June 6th
10. A cannoli filled with cannoli. A good way to start the weekend, yes? (link) 9. Quickie review! I read Make it Count by Megan Erickson a few days ago. I heard it had a nerdy hero so I wanted to check it out. It's cute and refreshing - I love that it's a New Adult that isn't overly angsty or emo. College aged hero tutors the heroine who has an undiagnosed learning disability. The heroine IS dating someone else other than the hero to start the book but it works out well for me. Continue Reading
Review: Fall From India Place by Samantha Young
Fall From India Place by Samantha Young (On Dublin Street #4) Released: June 3, 2014 Contemporary Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Oh this book - *bangs head on the table for a few minutes* Okay, I'm ready now. I've really enjoyed the books in this series and up until this book, I've really liked that this author has stayed with this core group of friends and revisits the other couples in each book so we can continue to get a glimpse at their lives. That being said, I need a Continue Reading