The Red Bikini by Lauren Christopher Contemporary Romance July 1, 2014 Berkley Sensation Giselle McCabe spent a lot of years trying to be the perfect wife and mother, but when her husband up and leaves her for a younger woman, Giselle is devastated. She decides to take some time and head to her sister Lia’s place in the coastal town of Sandy Cove. With her young daughter in tow, she is determined to start a new life and a change of scenery is exactly what she needs. Finn Hensen is a Continue Reading
Review & Giveaway: Beautiful Oblivion by Jamie McGuire
Beautiful Oblivion (Maddox Brothers, #1) by Jamie McGuire Romance Contemporary E book July 1, 2014 Atria Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “As your friend, I can’t be concerned about your STD status?” Camille “Cami” Camlin had to grow up fast due to her severely dysfunctional family. A junior at Eastern State University, she and her roommate tend bar at a popular college hangout. When her boyfriend cancels yet another one of their weekend getaways, she and her roommate decide Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday-Retro Style
Hero: Devin Aincourt, Earl of Ravenscar. A womanizer. A drinker. A gambler. Is being hounded by his family to marry and marry soon before he loses everything. Heroine: Miranda Upshaw. American heiress. Has more then enough money to save Devin's estate...but does she have the courage to save his heart? Miranda has lead Devin to believe their marriage will be in name only. However, what she really wants in Devin to love her completely and leave his evil clingy mistress for Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of For the Longest Time by Kendra Leigh Castle is: Krysten M The winners of Take My Books are: Set #1 - TrishJ Set#2 - erinf1 Set#3 - Jen G Set#4 - Paula Set #5 - bev Set #6 - miki All winners have been emailed. Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-UP
This week at Smexy... A review - Suddenly Last Summer by Sarah Morgan (contemporary) A review - For the Longest Time by Kendra Leigh Castle (contemporary) A/B review - Harlequin Contemporary Box Set (contemporary) B review - Bride of a Scottish Warrior by Adrienne Basso (historical) B review - Dirty Angels by Karina Halle (suspense) C+ review - Over Exposed by Stephanie Julian (erotic) C review - Premonitions by Jamie Schultz (urban fantasy) Running Wild Tour with SE Continue Reading
Our Best of 2014….So Far.
First, happy Fourth of July!! Go drink a beer and eat a hot dog! 2014 is half over and we wanted to take a moment to briefly reflect on our favorite books we've read so far this year. Tori: It’s hard for me to do lists like these. I wish I could list all the books I’ve read so far because regardless of any issues or misgivings...there is something I have enjoyed about each and everyone of them. Black Arts by Faith Hunter-A new beginning for Jane Yellowrock which blows the series Continue Reading
Review: Over Exposed by Stephanie Julian
Over Exposed (Salon Games, #3) by Stephanie Julian Romance Contemporary/Erotic Paperback, 336 pages July 1, 2014 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You’re late.” “I wanted to change.” “And I wanted you here.” Over Exposed is the third book in Stephenie Julian’s Salon Games series that is based on a hotel that caters to any and all hedonistic pleasures. We first met our main characters-Greg Hicks and Sabrina Rodriguez in book two-No Reservation. Greg, an infamous Continue Reading
Review: Harlequin E Contemporary Romance Box Set Volume 2
Harlequin Contemporary Romance Box Set Vol 2 Released: June 2, 2014 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi This boxed set contains four stories, two of which I really liked, one was just okay and one I didn't like at all. I think for the current Amazon price of $3.82, it's worth it for the two stories I enjoyed. All of these stories will be available separately in September. I'm going to review them out of order from how they appear in the set. All I Have by Nicole Continue Reading
Excerpt Time! Secrets of Neverwood Trilogy
Secrets of Neverwood… Three foster brothers are called home to Neverwood, the stately Pacific Northwest mansion of their youth. They have nothing in common but a promise to Audrey, the woman they all called mother—that upon her death, they would restore the house and preserve it as a home for troubled boys. But going home is never easy. Cal struggles to recover from past heartbreak, while Danny fears his mistakes are too big to overcome. Devon believes he may never break down the barriers Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Angels by Karina Halle
Dirty Angels by Karina Halle (Dirty Angels #1) Released: June 15, 2014 Romance Suspense/Thriller Self Published Reviewed by Sheena *Takes shot* Pardon me, I usually do not Drink-and-Review but trust me after reading Karina Halle's Dirty Angels I definitely need it! Wheeeeerre do I begin with this book. Right off the bat I was intrigued. The blurb was interesting enough but what really snagged me was the prologue. The author managed to engage me, then frighten me, repel me and Continue Reading