Cake by Lauren Dane Contemporary Romance Novella Released: September 17, 2013 Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce Wren Davis, art student and part time bike messenger, has been delivering papers to renowned Seattle artist Gregori Ivanov for a while now and over time they’ve become friends. An artist herself, Wren enjoys watching Gregori work as his pieces come to life. It doesn’t hurt that he’s extremely attractive and often works shirtless, his tattooed and pierced body a whole different Continue Reading
Cover Reveal: Jagged by Kristen Ashley
I rarely do cover reveals because I just don’t have the space to post all of them. However, I’ll be honest – the Smexy girls are Kristen Ashley addicts. So when a cover or any piece of Ashley news comes our way. we take a moment to squee together over email. Jagged by Kristen Ashley is the fifth book in her Colorado Mountain series (the first book I read in this series was the third, Lady Luck and I LOVED.) It releases November 5. Here is the blurb: An old flame rekindled . . . Zara Cinders Continue Reading
Guest Review: Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb
Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #37) Futuristic Romantic Suspense Released: September 17, 2013 Penguin It has become a tradition *grins* Back again to guest review, is Roarke lover extraordinaire, Claire! Blurb: Lieutenant Eve Dallas has plenty to be grateful for this season. Hosting Roarke’s big Irish family for the holiday may be challenging, but it’s a joyful improvement on her own dark childhood. Other couples aren’t as lucky as Eve and Roarke. The Reinholds, for Continue Reading
Review: How to Entice an Enchantress by Karen Hawkins
How to Entice an Enchantress by Karen Hawkins (The Duchess Diaries #3) Historical Romance Released: September 17, 2013 Pocket Reviewed by May Though he won’t admit it, the reclusive Viscount Kirk is very much in love with his neighbor Dahlia Balfour. He was badly scarred (emotionally and physically) by an accident that left his first wife dead, and he hides from society. Now though, wanting to win Dahlia’s hand in marriage he’s turned to a Duchess friend and her house party in hopes to Continue Reading
Review: And Then Comes Marriage by Celeste Bradley
And Then Come Marriage (Worthington #2) by Celeste Bradley Historical Romance Paperback, 352 pages July 30, 2013 St Martin’s Paperbacks Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “I know what it’s like to get it all wrong. To do nothing but harm when you meant only the best.” Book two in Ms. Bradley’s Worthington series, And Then Comes Marriage, is the story of Pollux (Poll) and Castor (Cas) Worthington. Dubbed the Devilish Duo, these outrageous twins use their looks, charm, and competitive Continue Reading
Review: The Last Kiss Goodbye by Karen Robards
The Last Kiss Goodbye (Dr. Charlotte Stone, #2) by Karen Robards Paranormal Romance/Suspense Released: August 7, 2013 Ballantine Books Dr. Charlotte “Charlie” Stone has dedicated her career as a psychiatrist to exploring the darkest territory of all: the hearts and minds of serial killers. It’s a job she’s uniquely suited for, thanks to the secret talent that gives her an uncanny edge—Charlie can see dead people, whose tormented spirits cry out to her for the justice only she can provide. Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Gabe McConnell, owner of the Bondange & Breakfast Inn. An inn for…err…bondage and breakfasting. Heroine: Olivia Watterson. A firefighter who seriously injured herself. She goes to the inn to recover and finds out she is a submissive. From under her lowered lashes, she watched him tear off a piece of bread and dip it in olive oil. She looked up as he held it out for her, and she opened her mouth instinctively. She took it from him with her teeth and used her tongue to wipe up a drip Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… (all B reviews – don’t think that has ever happened!) B review – The Striker’s Chance by Rebecca Crowley (contemporary) B review – Junk by Josephine Myles (m/m contemporary) B review – The Untamed Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (historical) B review – Smoke by Ellen Hopkins (YA) B review – High Passion by Vivian Arend (contemporary) B review – Past Regrets by Shelly Munro (contemporary) B review – Hydraulic Level Five by Sarah Latchaw (contemporary) B- Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–September 13
10. No comment needed. 9. Tori read Girls’ Night Out by Lauren Dane and here are her thoughts: In Girls’ Night Out, Lauren Dane takes us back to Petal, Georgia for a brief visit with the sexy Chase and Murphy family. Those who read this sexy and humorous romance contemporary series know it is actually a spin off of Dane’s delicious Chase Brother series. I love Dane’s Chase brothers and the Murphy siblings so it was no great leap for me to zero in on her Petal series. In this very Continue Reading
Review: Hydraulic Level Five by Sarah Latchaw
Hydraulic Level Five by Sarah Latchaw Romance Contemporary E book, 225 pages Omnific Publishing Reviewed by Tori How does a woman get over her one great love? With whitewater rafting, bluegrass, and a touch of revenge… Kaye is an extreme sports addict with a kind heart and an axe to grind with her childhood sweetheart and ex-husband, renowned writer Samuel Caulfield Cabral. While Samuel enjoys a celebrity life in New York, Kaye remains in their hometown of Lyons, Colorado, running her PR Continue Reading