Wicked Designs by Lauren Smith (League of Rogues #1) Released: January 7, 2014 Historical Romance Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Oh I had such high hopes for this book when it first starts. Emily Parr's parents died at sea, so she is forced to live with her uncle who doesn't really care about her. All Emily wants is to get married and have her sum of money held in trust from her parents, transferred to her husband and hopefully they can live happy ever after. She isn't having much luck in Continue Reading
Review: Poison Promise by Jennifer Estep
Poison Promise by Jennifer Estep (Elemental Assassin #11) Released: July 22, 2014 Urban Fantasy Pocket Reviewed by May “You should watch yourself, young lady,” she said in a snippy tone as I handed over her change. “Some of us don’t appreciate such salty language.” My smile sharpened. “Sorry ma’am,” I drawled. “But I can assure you that cursing is going to be the least of my sins today.” Gin Blanco, aka the Spider just can’t catch a break or seem to stay in retirement. When one of her Continue Reading
Savage Chains: Shattered by Caris Roane
Savage Chains: Shattered by Caris Roane (Shattered #3) Paranormal BDSM (I know right?) Released: June 24, 2014 St. Martins Press Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: Faced with the scars of his brutal past, Reyes must find a way to complete his mission and defeat an old enemy while keeping Angelica safe. Bringing down the slavery ring is a personal quest for him--even if it requires intense brutality and bloodshed--something he hopes Angelica will understand and accept. But will his search for Continue Reading
Review: Blood Eternal by Toni Kelly
Blood Eternal by Toni Kelly (The Blessed #1) Paranormal Romance February 3, 2014 Lyrical Press, Inc. Reviewed by Helyce After a horrific accident leaves her with a mountain of debt, Savannah Michaels answers a classified ad for a paid companion to someone in Italy. With little information, she makes this desperate choice thinking she has nothing to lose. Getting far away from the troubles of her life seems a good thing at this time and above all she hopes to be able to learn much Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Hugh Langston. A wolfen half-shifter. A little surly, very sexy. Heroine: Tess Damon. She kills non-humans and guess who her next target is? “What are you—” He planted her on top of the desk, her bottom on the solid surface while her legs dangled down. His gaze raked over her thighs before he tugged the jeans from her with one easy swoop, shoes and all. “Oh,” she said, turned on by his strength and impatience. “Is it hot in here?” The ten-second kissing reprieve Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Into the Shadows by Carolyn Crane (suspense) A- review - Fallen by Callie Hart (erotic) B review - Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper (paranormal) B review - Summer Rain Anthology C+ review - Forever Ride by Chelsea Camaron (contemporary) C review - Shadow's Passion by Molly McGregor (paranormal) C review - Captive Eden by Brenda Williamson (historical) C- review - Seducing the Playboy by Amanda Usen (contemporary) Avery Flynn Guest Post: A Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – July 18th
10. How come Barbie never got pregnant? Click to find out. (It's really stupid walking dead humor that made me snort my coffee this morning) 9. Oh hey look at this. Ethan, from Chloe Neill's vampire series is going to have a twitter chat! She also released the cover for her March 2015 release, Dark Debt. Remember when JR Ward would have those internet chats and one of the BDB brothers would come online and everyone would freak out? Man those were fun Continue Reading
Review: Captive Eden by Brenda Williamson
Captive Eden by Brenda Williamson Historical Romance Novella June 5, 2014 Ellora's Cave Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: On the western prairies of Nebraska, Eden befriends the handsome Pawnee half-breed Indian, Brant. Over the years, he treats her with unrelenting respect and they fall madly in love, vowing to be together forever. But when Eden’s father discovers she’s with child, he sends her away. When Eden returns home with her son to settle her dead father’s affairs, it challenges Continue Reading
Tori’s Mini Reviews
I read a lot and unfortunately I can’t review each one indepth the way I’d like to. I also have issues with the word no. I apparently have a hard time saying it. So, every once in a while, I like to do some mini reviews so I can share my thoughts of books I enjoyed that I wasn't able to review for the blog. Peanut Goes To School (Elder Races, #6.7) by Thea Harrison July 14, 2014 Self Published Every fan of Harrison’s Elder Races series has fallen head over heels for Dragos’ and Pia’s Continue Reading
Review: Summer Rain by Ruthie Knox, Edited by Sarah Frantz (Anthology)
Summer Rain By Ruthie Knox- Edited by Sarah Frantz (Anthology) Romance Contemporary E book June 9, 2014 Pink Kayak Press, LLC Reviewed by Tori What happens when love gets caught in the rain? In this romance anthology, RITA-Award winning author Molly O’Keefe shows us the power of a city thunderstorm from the top of a skyscraper, while Amy Jo Cousins soaks us in a rain in Spain. New York Times bestselling author Ruthie Knox’s heroine is devastated by a winter storm, while a summer Continue Reading