Love in Straight Sets by Rebecca Crowley Contemporary Romance Released: April 14, 2014 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi This book features a very insecure heroine who is unlikable in my opinion. I tried to feel for her and her insecurities, but I never truly got there. Regan Hunter has worked hard and mostly on her own to make it to the professional tennis level. She is a star, and known for pushing coaches away. Her manager knows she is close to winning a big tournament, but she needs Continue Reading
Review: Unfixable by Tessa Bailey
Unfixable by Tessa Bailey Released: April 14, 2014 New Adult Entangled Reviewed by Mandi I believe this is Tessa Bailey's first foray into the New Adult genre. I've enjoyed the heck out of her previous books, yet I have to say I had a little bit of a frowny face when I heard this would be a new adult. I was hoping this wouldn't fall into the typical angsty/moody category, but it did. If you are a fan of this author, you will remember Willa from Bailey's first book, Protecting What's Continue Reading
Review: Spencer by JP Barnaby
Spencer by J.P. Barnaby (Survivor Stories #3) M/M Romance March 21, 2014 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Helyce I remember thinking at the end of the first book, Aaron, that the author left things so open-ended that a sequel must be planned so when I happened upon Spencer I had to read it. In the first book, the focus is on Aaron and the aftermath of the brutal attack on him and his friend Juliette, where they were kidnapped, tortured and raped and left for dead. Juliette dies, but Aaron Continue Reading
Review: Grimm Consequences by Kate SeRine
Grimm Consequences (Transplanted Tales, #1.5) by Kate SeRine Paranormal Romance E book, 100 pages April 17, 2014 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Nate Grimm has a dark tormented past but hides it well using his magic and some misdirection. Now the lead detective for the Fairytale Management Authority and dating Tess Little, Nate wants to keep his past hidden. But someone from his past wants Nate to suffer and will use who ever they can to do it. When Tess is used to being Nate to heel he will Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of the basket of billionaire books and chocolate is: maidenveil The winner of Taken by the Duke by Jess Michaels is: Glittergirl Winners have been emailed. Continue Reading
Review: I Survived Seattle by J.K. Hogan
I Survived Seattle (Coming About, #1) by J.K. Hogan Romance Contemporary, M/M E book, 161 pages March 19, 2014 Wilde City Press Reviewed by Tori Justice Crawford has many problems. As a severely closeted gay southern man with a debilitating anxiety disorder, Justice knows his trip to Seattle for his best friends wedding is asking for trouble. Disowned by his family and unable to come out to his friends, Justice has given up on love and foresees his future being nothing more than a series Continue Reading
Review: Rising Assets by Rebecca Zanetti
Rising Assets by Rebecca Zanetti (Maverick Montana #3) Contemporary Romance March 31, 2014 Entangled-Brazen Reviewed by Helyce Goodreads Blurb: Melanie Jacobs is in trouble. With three jobs—including running her ranch—and dwindling funds, she’s exhausted. Not to mention desperately trying to hide a secret. Unfortunately, her best friend Colton Freeze knows all too well that’s something is going on, and he won’t give up until he knows exactly what he needs to fix. Then Colton learns the Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
HEROINE: Lily. College student. Sweet, shy, & submissive. HERO: Shade. An enforcer for The Last Riders. He has waited years to claim Lily and he will wait no more. “Lily, we aren’t finished. Come here.” She let out a sigh. Yeah, now she remembered. There had been one issue he had saved for last. She started to go back to her corner but didn’t want to appear churlish. Instead, she walked back around the desk, coming to stand next to Shade. He stood up, causing her to lean Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap -Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Break Me by Shiloh Walker (suspense) C+review - Saugatuck Summer by Amelia C. Gormley (m/m) C- review – The Opposite of Nothing by Shari Slade (new adult) C- review – The Collector by Nora Roberts (contemporary) D review – Bad Influence by K.A. Mitchell (m/m) F review – Wolf At The Door by NJ Walkers (paranormal) Top Ten Reasons to Read Hard Time by Cara McKenna May Discusses: The Importance of Book Blurbs Guest Author Jess Michaels and Continue Reading
May’s top 10: April 18
At the moment Utah has a bit 'o smexy in it. (heh). That's right. Mandi is off on a fabulous vacation while I (May) sit here and scour the internet for you, my lovely smexy friends. 10. I won't give spoilers - but a) Mandi being on vacation is SERIOUSLY crimping my GOT recap session style and b) the end of episode 2. Oh yes. I love Game of Thrones season, and I look forward to my Tuesday morning recap with the 'Gay of Thrones' video series. Where are my dragons? 9. I love my Continue Reading