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
Review: The Virgin Of Clan Sinclair by Karen Ranney
The Virgin of Clan Sinclair by Karen Ranney Historical Romance E book, 384 pages May 27, 2014 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Why were you talking to the livestock?” “Because no one else wanted to hear what I had to say.” Ellice Traylor has a secret. Under her demure innocent appearance beats the heart of a passionate imaginative woman who pens erotic naughty stories. Ellice plans to publish these stories and live her life on her own terms. When her mother begins to push her Continue Reading
Review: Sun-Kissed by Laura Florand
Sun-Kissed by Laura Florand (Snow Queen #2) Released: May 20, 2014 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "Never put off tomorrow the hot sex you could be having today. You just never know what might happen." I absolutely adore Laura Florand's books and when I heard her latest featured protagonists that are in their fifties, I was greatly intrigued. Further, the heroine was recently in prison. Yes! Bring it. Anne Winters is a self-made billionaire. Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Banishing The Dark by Jenn Bennett
Banishing The Dark (Arcadia Bell, #4) by Jenn Bennett Urban Fantasy Paperback, 384 pages May 27, 2014 Pocket Reviewed by Tori Banishing the Dark, fourth and final book in Jenn Bennett’s Arcadia Bell series, is the showdown we have all been waiting for. Arcadia (Cady) Bell, renegade mage and bar owner, is the Moonchild and has been in hiding ever since her parents tried to sacrifice her. At the end of book three, Binding the Shadows, readers were left with Cady almost fatally beaten and Continue Reading
Review: Air Bound by Christine Feehan
Air Bound (Sisters of the Heart, #3) by Christine Feehan Paranormal Romance Paperback, 400 pages May 27, 2014 Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You’re a real bastard. Did you know that?” Airiana Ridell spent her childhood going to school at a secret government facility where she learned to control and expand her extraordinary gifts. When her mother is brutally murdered, Airiana leaves the program and strikes out on her own. Fate leads her to Sea Haven and soon she is happily Continue Reading
Review: Against The Dawn by Amanda Bonilla
Against The Dawn (Shaede Assassin #4) by Amanda Bonilla Urban Fantasy E Book, 271 pages May 20, 2014 NYLA Reviewed by Tori **Slight spoilers from books two and three** In Crave The Darkness (book three) Darian pays a harsh price for her actions in Blood Before Sunrise (book 2) when her Jinn lover and boss, Tyler, walks away from their relationship after repeated warnings he cannot take her lack of self-preservation anymore. The blows keep coming as Darian has to deal with Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Noah Benningfield. Nicknamed Preach. A handyman who wants to get down and dirty with the owner of the house he’s working on. Heroine: Trinity Ewing. New to town. Finds the temptation of the local handyman hard to resist. A hard chest brushed over hers and she shivered as the light dusting of hair teased her nipples. Oh, yeah. She was dreaming. And if she opened her eyes, it would all fall apart. But she had to see. Open your eyes. His voice. She Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Burn by Calllie Hart (contemporary) B+ review - Tanya by Rebecca Rogers Maher (contemporary) B+ review - The Kraken King Parts 4-6 by Meljean Brook (steampunk) B- review - Sixth Grave from the Edge by Darynda Jones (paranormal) B- review - The Bastard by Inez Kelley (paranormal) C+ review - Love and Shenanigans by Zara Keane (contemporary) C+ review - Inn at Last Chance by Hope Ramsay (contemporary) C+ review - Four Weddings and a Break-Up by Elyssa Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – May 23rd
10. Three day weekend is upon us y'all! I'm walking 30 seconds to my neighbor's house for a BBQ. I hope she is providing food and other guests ;) 9. The beard. THE BEARD. Step it back ladies and gents. I get first dibs on stroking....his beard among other things. (It's also not fair how gorgeous the heroine is). Looking forward to this one! See more at Lauren's site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrN6fYlKk6c&feature=youtu.be 8. Somehow I missed Bad Boy Bingo at RT - and Continue Reading