The Scoundrel’s Seduction (House of Trent, #3) by Jennifer Haymore Historical Romance E book, 368 pages May 27, 2014 Forever/Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My Sam…” Undercover agent Sam Hawkins has devoted his life to protecting king and country. So when he receives orders to assassinate a ruthless traitor, he doesn't question his mission. But Sam didn't know his deed had a witness—the beautiful and mysterious betrayer's wife. Now he has no choice but to take her as his prisoner—one Continue Reading
Guest Author Nalini Singh and Giveaway!
We are happy to have Nalini Singh stopping by Smexy today to talk about her book that releases tomorrow, Shield of Winter. Sheena and I have had a sneak peek at this book and it's really good! We'll be posting our review tomorrow. Today, Nalini has some words about Arrows.... Arrows Nalini Singh I always knew I would one day write about the Arrow Squad, but I never expected what I would find when I peeled back the layers of these dangerous men and women. To be an Arrow is to be a Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Earlier this week, Tori told me that I really needed to read Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren. I had never read this author and something as silly as the cover kind of put me off. But when Tori singles out a book for me to read, I always listen - and she was right of course. This book features things that normally don't work for me - it's a New Adult - when the book opens the heroine is graduating from college. There is a drunken, spur of the moment wedding in Vegas. There is no immediate Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - Sun-Kissed by Laura Florand (contemporary) B review - Against the Dawn by Amanda Bonilla (urban fantasy) B review - Air Bound by Christine Feehan (paranormal) B review - Stuff by Josephine Myles (m/m) B review - The Virgin of Clan Sinclair by Karen Ranney (historical) B- review - Banishing the Dark by Jenn Bennett (urban fantasy) C- review - Moon Shine by Vivian Arend (paranormal) C- review - Something to Talk About by Dakota Cassidy (contemporary) D Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – May 30th
10. I LOVE the National Spelling Bee. And it was fun to watch last night and see the reaction of my kids when they heard each word they had to spell. Congrats for co-champions Sriram and Ansum! Go be brilliant adults now! 9. Japan gets all the cool stuff, like Elephant Nose Ice Cream. I wonder if my local Dairy Queen would do this for me if I asked? I need it!!! 8. Speaking of ice cream - the only thing that could top Elephant Nose Ice Cream is BOOZY Elephant Nose Ice Continue Reading
Review: Perfect Imperfections by Cardeno C.
Perfect Imperfections by Cardeno C. Released: May 5, 2014 M/M Contemporary Romance Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Hollywood royalty Jeremy Jameson has lived a sheltered life with music as his sole focus and only friend. Before embarking on yet another international concert tour, he wanders into a bar in what he considers the middle of nowhere and meets a man who wins him over with his friendly smile and easy-going nature. Accountant slash bartender slash adventure-seeker Continue Reading
Review: Stuff by Josephine Myles
Stuff by Josephine Myles (The Bristol Collection #2) M/M Romance May 27, 2014 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Goodreads Blurb: Tobias “Mas” Maslin doesn’t need much. A place of his own, weekends of clubbing, a rich boyfriend for love and support. Too bad his latest sugar daddy candidate turns out to be married with kids. Mas wants to be special, not someone’s dirty little secret. When he loses his job and his flat on the same day, his worlds starts unraveling…until he stumbles across a Continue Reading
Review: Something to Talk About by Dakota Cassidy
Something To Talk About by Dakota Cassidy (Plum Orchard #2) Contemporary Romance Released: May 27, 2014 Harlequin Reviewed by May Favorite quote: “I was sexually festive!” Em is a single mom and manager of a phone sex company. Her life may be rough right now, and her ex-husband may have caused a whirlwind of gossip when he was discovered to enjoy cross-dressing (something Em had never known about), but she’s on a new path and wants to shake things up. She has a job that pays well (that Continue Reading
Mandi wants her Heroes and Heroines to be Single!
I want my heroes and heroines to be single - that's not asking a lot in a romance book, right? And I'm not talking about romance books that feature the hero and heroine already married and they have to work through issues, or the quick marriage of convience which is one of my favorite tropes. I'm talking about a hero or heroine who is engaged or dating someone who is not going to end up being their happy ever after (HEA). Yesterday I read Pretty Reckless by Jodi Linton. The book opens with Continue Reading
Review: Moon Shine by Vivian Arend
Moon Shine by Vivian Arend (Takhini Wolves #4) Paranormal Romance May 27, 2014 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Meet Evan Stone. Laid-back, in-control Alpha of the Takhini Wolves. Life’s not perfect, but he’s got a good handle on his world. At least, he did—until the night he ends up in jail, soaking wet and wondering what the hell just happened. The “what” is Amy Ryba, a vengeful female who’s decided it’s long past time to make Evan pay for his sins. Amy has spent years Continue Reading